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Andrew Luck & Riley Hospital Kick Off “Change the Play” Wellness Initiative
04/16/2013 | | Riley Hospital for ChildrenFamilies encouraged to sign kids up for 8-week health and fitness program INDIANAPOLIS - Hut, hut, hike! Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health and Andrew Luck, quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, are kicking off their landmark "Change the Play" initiative-a novel program designed to empower kids to take charge of their health and wellness. Change the Play, developed by Riley at… Read More
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Patients to Play Role of Doctor at ‘Teddy Bear Clinic’
03/22/2013 | | Riley Hospital for ChildrenRiley at IU Health Child Life Week Celebration in Full Swing INDIANAPOLIS – Patients at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health will be given the chance to play the role of doctor today, when the Simon Family Tower lobby is transformed into a Teddy Bear Clinic. Patients will be bringing in stuffed animals for a checkup and will also have the opportunity to help “heal”… Read More
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Construction to restrict access to Riley Hospital Drive
02/26/2013 | | IU Health, Riley Hospital for ChildrenINDIANAPOLIS--The southernmost end of Riley Hospital Drive will be under construction from Monday, March 11, to early September. During this time, vehicles will not be able to enter Riley Hospital Drive from West Michigan Street but the road will still be accessible from 10th Street. Signage will be placed along main routes to Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health to guide visitors… Read More
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Riley at IU Health Lifts Visitor Restrictions
02/19/2013 | | IU Health, Riley Hospital for ChildrenRiley at IU Health Lifts Visitor Restrictions Because flu activity has continued to decrease, visitor restrictions implemented at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health during the recent flu epidemic have been lifted. However, per its usual policy during respiratory viral season, the Riley Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at IU Health will not be allowing visits by anyone younger than… Read More
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Parents Magazine Ranks Riley Hospital Among the Nation’s Top Children’s Hospitals
02/04/2013 | | Riley Hospital for ChildrenParents Magazine Ranks Riley Hospital Among the Nation's Top Children's Hospitals INDIANAPOLIS - Parents magazine today named Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health one of the top pediatric standouts in the United States. The magazine ranked Riley at IU Health 11th overall and extended particular recognition to the hospital in two pediatric specialty areas, ranking it 4th… Read More
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Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health Temporary Visitor Restriction Policy During
01/18/2013 | General News, In the News | Riley Hospital for ChildrenRiley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health joins the Marion County Public Health Department and other Indianapolis-area hospitals in announcing a temporary hospital visitation restriction policy effective Friday, January 18. This effort will limit visitors to IU Health hospitals in order to enhance patient safety and help prevent the spread of influenza during this severe flu season.… Read More
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FIRST ROBOTIC SURGERY PERFORMED AT RILEY HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
01/04/2013 | Pediatrics | IU Health, Riley Hospital for ChildrenINDIANAPOLIS- A team of pediatric urologists has performed the first robotic surgery at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, making it the only children's hospital in the state to provide the capability on site. Compared to traditional "open" surgery, there are advantages to doing some procedures robotically, including shorter hospital stays, quicker resumption of daily activities,… Read More
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Orthopedic Surgeon Profiled as “Rising Star”
12/04/2012 | Orthopedics/Sports Medicine | IU Health, Riley Hospital for ChildrenDr. George Gantsoudes, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, is profiled as a "Rising Star" in the Indianapolis community. Dr. Gantsoudes, who is also an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at IU School Of Medicine, specializes in sports injuries and fracture care as well as cerebral palsy, foot deformities and hip dysplasia. Read the entire article at indystar.com. Read More
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Steroid Use in Teens On the Rise, Study Says
11/27/2012 | Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Pediatrics | IU Health, Riley Hospital for ChildrenA new study published in Pediatrics suggests steroid use among teenagers is on the rise. Specifically, they reporter more than twice as many girls and a quarter more boys reported using steroids than previous studies have shown. Dr. Daniel Kraft, Director of Riley Sports Medicine at IU Health, weighs in on the dangers of steroid use. Listen in at WIBC-93.1 FM. Read More
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Riley Hospital and Andrew Luck Partner to Improve the Health and Wellness of Indiana Children
10/30/2012 | | IU Health, Riley Hospital for Children“Change the Play” initiative aims to promote importance of physical activity, nutrition and education Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health and Andrew Luck, quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, are joining forces to help improve the health and wellness of Indiana children. Together, Riley Hospital and Luck will design a statewide program coined “Change the Play,”… Read More
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