IU Health White Memorial Listing
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Service helps doctors save stroke patients—hundreds of miles away
04/30/2013 | | IU Health White MemorialWhen a stroke suddenly strikes, every second counts and the slightest delay in treatment could increase the chance of permanent disability or death. While this is an important reminder for city-dwelling Hoosiers that live within minutes of hospitals with specialized stroke services, it also points to a critical health issue facing residents living in rural, underserved pockets of the state—some… Read More
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Bariatric Seminar in Monticello on March 5 is canceled; rescheduled for May 7
03/04/2013 | | IU Health White MemorialIndiana University Health Arnett has rescheduled its free surgical weight loss seminar in Monticello. The session for Tuesday, March 5 is canceled because of the expected inclement weather. The seminar is now scheduled for 6 pm, Tuesday, May 7 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital. The Lafayette-based program began offering laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgical weight loss treatment in July… Read More
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IU Health Arnett to host surgical weight loss seminar in Monticello
02/12/2013 | | IU Health White MemorialMonticello residents will have an opportunity to learn about surgical weight loss options during an upcoming seminar at Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital on February 26. Indiana University Health Arnett’s Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss team will host this free surgical weight loss seminar at 6 pm on Tuesday, February 26 in the Hibner Conference Rooms at IU Health White Memorial… Read More
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New service offered at IU Health White Memorial Hospital
01/31/2013 | | IU Health White MemorialIndiana University Health Arnett now offers a preventive cancer screening at a convenient location for residents in White County and surrounding communities. Effective January 11, 2013, Gastroenterologist Ike Egbuna, MD provides screening colonoscopies every other Friday at IU Health White Memorial Hospital. Dr. Egbuna is a graduate of the University of Nigeria. He is board certified in Internal Medicine… Read More
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IU Health Contributes Nearly $500M in 2011 Community Benefit
01/31/2013 | | IU Health White MemorialIn the six months after the hospital merged with IU Health in 2011, IU Health White Memorial Hospital invested more than $2.2 million into the community through various programs. 2011 Community Benefit Highlights include: • More than 70 families benefited from car seat safety checks • Hosted annual health fair that attracted more than 300 community members and offered health education as… Read More
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Hospital to hold Community Heart Save CPR/AED Class
01/17/2013 | | IU Health White MemorialAs part of American Heart Month, IU Health White Memorial Hospital will hold a Community Heart Save CPR/AED class on Wednesday, February 13 starting at 6 pm in Hibner Conference rooms at the hospital. CPR certification is important for many occupations, such as day care providers, school teachers and teaching assistants. On July 1, 2012, Indiana law took effect requiring any teacher renewing their… Read More
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Adults overdue for whooping cough vaccine
10/30/2012 | | IU Health White MemorialWhile most children have been vaccinated for pertussis, often called whooping cough, adults and teenagers may no longer be protected from the highly contagious disease. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the effectiveness of the vaccine can fade over time. Even those who have received a vaccine within the last ten years may be susceptible to the disease because it is so highly… Read More
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IU Health White Memorial adds new board member
10/16/2012 | | IU Health White MemorialIU Health White Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that Richard “Buzz” Horton has joined its board of directors. Horton graduated from DePauw University with a degree in Economics. He is extremely active in the community and has been influential in numerous projects including the development of one of the largest wind farms in Indiana. Horton owns and operates Horton Farms, Inc and… Read More
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Breast Cancer Panel Discussion
10/15/2012 | | IU Health White MemorialIndiana University Health White Memorial Hospital will present a Breast Cancer Panel Discussion, a comprehensive presentation led by an IU Health Arnett radiologist, oncologist and general surgeon.. Dr. Ajita Narayan, Medical Oncology, Dr. Phyllis Martin-Simmerman, Radiology and Dr. Ruban Nirmalan, General Surgery will cover breast cancer treatment from detection through remission as part of Breast… Read More
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IU Health White Memorial Hospital details community contributions
10/02/2012 | | IU Health White MemorialAccording to a 2010 report prepared by IU Health White Memorial Hospital and the Indiana Hospital Association, the hospital has an estimated economic impact of 42,303,000 million dollars. This number includes 23,108,000 dollars generated by employees who spend their salaries within the county on groceries, mortgages and utilities, as well as 16,832,000 the hospital spends on supplies, utilities and… Read More

