IU Health Newsroom
Indiana University Health’s nationally recognized and highly skilled physicians are often looked upon to comment on human-interest stories, medical breakthroughs and much more. Selected media coverage appears below.
NOTE: The links below will take you from IU Health’s website directly to that of the news organization. Content may expire as each news organization controls the length of time links remain active. Neither IU Health, nor its employees, agents or contractors, control or take responsibility for the content contained within the links.
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Go Red for Women Event—first in Elkhart County
02/08/2013 | Cardiovascular, Community Outreach, Events | IU Health Goshen HospitalFebruary 8, 2013 GOSHEN, Ind. – In partnership with the American Heart Association, the IU Health Goshen Heart & Vascular Center will host the first Go Red for Women event in Elkhart County on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Arbor Conference Center. Go Red for Women is free and open to the public. “We support the Go Red for Women movement because… Read More
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Public invited to tour new IU Health Goshen Heart & Vascular Center
01/29/2013 | Cardiovascular, Events | IU Health Goshen HospitalJanuary 22, 2013 GOSHEN, Ind. – The public is invited to tour the new IU Health Goshen Heart & Vascular Center during an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 3:30-6:30 p.m., with a brief presentation at 4:30 p.m. The Heart & Vascular Center recently opened its doors on the IU Health Goshen Hospital campus just east of the hospital entrance. Light refreshments and giveaways will be offered.… Read More
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Renowned sports psychologist headlines Student Athlete Sports Symposium
10/26/2012 | Cardiovascular, Community Outreach, Events, IU Health Physicians, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine | IU Health Goshen HospitalGOSHEN, Ind.—Student athletes and their parents, coaches, and athletic trainers can learn more about sports performance improvement as well as injury prevention and treatment at an upcoming symposium sponsored by Indiana University Health Goshen Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. The Student Athlete Sports Symposium is Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Arbor Conference… Read More
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Athlete Heart Issues Focus of Inaugural National Summit
10/08/2012 | Cardiovascular | IU HealthWASHINGTON, D.C. – Cardiologists, representatives from professional sport leagues, athletic trainers and more will convene in the nation’s capitol later this month to brainstorm and discuss how to better protect the hearts of athletes ranging from pre-teens to seniors. The inaugural Sports & Exercise Cardiology Think Tank, Oct. 18, and accompanying Sports Cardiology Summit, Oct. 19-20,… Read More
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IU Health Goshen Heart & Vascular Center earns top award for cardiac care
10/07/2012 | Cardiovascular | IU Health Goshen HospitalGOSHEN, 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
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IU Health Goshen readmission rates among best in nation
08/21/2012 | Cardiovascular, General News | IU Health Goshen HospitalIU Health Goshen readmission rates among best in nation August 21, 2012 A survey by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows that “Most U.S. hospitals are scrambling to reduce readmissions for heart failure and heart attack as financial disincentives go into effect this fall, but efforts aren't always targeting recommended methods.” In 2011 (most recent data), IU Health… Read More
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IU Health Goshen Physicians on BlogTalkRadio Series
08/14/2012 | Cancer, Cardiovascular, Events, General News, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine | IU Health Goshen HospitalIU Health Goshen Physicians on BlogTalkRadio Series Interviews focus on care for the aged and elderly population GOSHEN, Ind. — Beginning Tuesday, September 4, Indiana University Health Goshen physicians will be featured in a series of shows on BlogTalkRadio targeting family members and professional caregivers of the aging and elderly. This will be a weekly, four-part series of 45-minute-long… Read More
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IU Health Named to Esteemed National ‘Honor Roll’ of Best Hospitals
07/17/2012 | Cancer, Cardiovascular, General News, Neuroscience, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine | IU Health, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, IU Health Bedford Hospital, IU Health Blackford Hospital, IU Health Bloomington Hospital, IU Health Goshen Hospital, IU Health La Porte Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health Morgan Hospital, IU Health North Hospital, IU Health Paoli Hospital, IU Health Saxony Hospital, IU Health Starke Hospital, IU Health Tipton Hospital, IU Health University Hospital, IU Health West Hospital, IU Health White Memorial Hospital, IU Simon Cancer Center HospitalINDIANAPOLIS – Today, U.S. News & World Report released its 23rd annual Best Hospitals rankings – with Indiana University Health being named to the esteemed 2012-2013 ‘Honor Roll’ – the highest distinction reserved for the top (approximately 20) medical centers across the country that have the highest skill and unparalleled capacity to address the most challenging… Read More
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Need to do CPR? Think of the Bee Gees
05/31/2012 | Cardiovascular | IU Health, IU Health Saxony HospitalINDIANAPOLIS – For some, learning CPR can be confusing or intimidating. Indiana University Health Cardiovascular is reminding Hoosiers during National CPR and AED Awareness Week, June 3-9, that CPR can be simple: Eliminate the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and perform chest compressions to the beat of a classic disco song. Hands-only CPR… Read More
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STUDY: Taser Use Can Lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Death
05/01/2012 | Cardiovascular | IU HealthINDIANAPOLIS – A new study shows an electronic control device (ECD), often referred to as a “Taser,” has the capacity to provoke ventricular arrhythmias, sudden cardiac arrest and even death. The device is popular among law enforcement officials who use the weapon to stun suspects by shooting electrified barbs, which deliver an initial 50,000-volt shock. The study, which is in Monday’s… Read More

