IU Health Goshen Listing
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Registration open for EMR course
01/19/2013 | Community Outreach, Events | IU Health GoshenJanuary 19, 2013 Goshen, Ind. – Indiana University Health Goshen will offer an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course beginning Feb. 18 and continuing through April 27. The course covers basic airway techniques, patient assessments, and patient stabilization. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost for the course is $325 and includes textbooks. Participants… Read More
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IU Health Goshen Hospital, area doctors form ACO to improve care
01/18/2013 | General News, Medicare | IU Health GoshenJanuary 18, 2013 GOSHEN, Ind. – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has selected Indiana Lakes ACO as one of 106 new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in Medicare. Indiana Lakes ACO is comprised of IU Health Goshen Hospital and members of its medical staff, with the aim of achieving better health, better care, and lower cost for Medicare beneficiaries. Doctors and health… Read More
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Statement regarding IU Health Influenza Patient Safety Program
01/17/2013 | | IU Health, IU Health GoshenThe prevention of influenza (flu) is a national health priority. IU Health developed its annual Influenza Patient Safety Program based on recommendations from national health authorities and professional societies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Patient Safety Foundation, the American Hospital Association, the American… Read More
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Registration open for Basic EMT course
12/18/2012 | General News | IU Health GoshenIndiana University Health Goshen will offer a Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course beginning January 14, 2013. This course covers basic anatomy and physiology, airway techniques, Basic Life Support (BLS), pediatric care, trauma care, and more. The Basic EMT Basic Course involves clinical hours in the hospital as well as field internship hours riding on local paramedic ambulances. The… Read More
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Free program aims to reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes in kids
12/18/2012 | General News | IU Health GoshenIndiana University Health Goshen offers a program for families with kids ages 7-11 who may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes, including those who are overweight or have a family history of diabetes. The “Fit Together” program involves six sessions that introduce fun, physical activities and nutrition lessons to help guide families toward healthy lifestyle changes. “Fit Together”… Read More
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Weight management program begins Jan. 15—registration open now
12/18/2012 | General News | IU Health GoshenIndiana University Health Goshen will offer a 12-week weight management program geared toward helping people incorporate healthier habits into their daily lives. The “Healthy Steps to a Healthy Weight” program is administered by trained health professionals, including dietitians, registered nurses, certified personal trainers and lifestyle counselors. The program—which aims… Read More
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Free program aims to reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes in kids
12/18/2012 | General News | IU Health GoshenIndiana University Health Goshen offers a program for families with kids ages 7-11 who may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes, including those who are overweight or have a family history of diabetes. The “Fit Together” program involves six sessions that introduce fun, physical activities and nutrition lessons to help guide families toward healthy lifestyle changes. “Fit Together”… Read More
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IU Health Goshen accepting grant applications
12/06/2012 | Community Outreach, General News | IU Health GoshenDecember 7, 2012 GOSHEN, Ind. — Indiana University Health Goshen is now accepting applications for the 2013 Community Benefit Fund Grant. The Community Benefit Fund is IU Health Goshen’s mechanism for re-investing funds to improve the health of the communities we serve. This year marks the 14th anniversary of the health system’s commitment. IU Health Goshen has awarded approximately… Read More
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Community identifies needs, IU Health Goshen responds
12/05/2012 | Community Outreach, General News | IU Health Bloomington, IU Health GoshenDecember 5, 2012 GOSHEN, Ind. — Elkhart County residents have spoken, and IU Health Goshen is listening and taking action. Community members say that obesity, smoking, diabetes, and access to primary care and mental health services are their five major health concerns. The results are drawn from a recently released study conducted by Purdue University for IU Health Goshen and Elkhart General… Read More
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Top Award for Cardiac Care Goes to IU Health Goshen Heart & Vascular Center
11/19/2012 | | IU Health, IU Health GoshenGOSHEN, Ind.—The Indiana University Health Goshen Heart & Vascular Center was awarded the 2012 Platinum Performance Achievement Award by the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry. Only 164 hospitals—out of approximately 6,000 nationwide—received this distinction. Dr. Mark Smucker, medical director of cardiology for IU Health Goshen,… Read More