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June 18, 2021 Nurse known for her calming effect on transplant patients After 40 years working with transplant patients, Susan Young is known for soothing word... June 16, 2021 With every transplant, nurse’s family grew a little bigger After a 40-year career, Kim Fox is retiring from Methodist, but she will carry her pati... June 15, 2021 Two months post transplant, patient runs Mini Marathon She told her nurses she would do it, and she did. Adrienne Du Rant completed a goal – t... June 13, 2021 Nurse among first to start transplant unit 40 years ago When IU Health started its transplant program 40 years ago, a group of nurses were trai... June 10, 2021 Poison center nurse answers the call – toddlers to adults in distress As a nurse in the Indiana Poison Center at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Brandy Thacker... June 08, 2021 Hospital chaplain: ‘Drums are my happy place. They are my sanity saver’ On any given day IU Health Methodist Hospital chaplain Paul Goodenough can be at the be... June 04, 2021 Mother of two, diagnosed with leukemia is ‘Aiken for a cure’ Chelsea Aiken is 31 and has undergone numerous procedures including two bone marrow tra... June 03, 2021 Riley nurse tests for kidney match for brother Riley Hospital Nurse Samantha “Sam” Schubert is passionate about kidney donation – so p... June 02, 2021 Her journey to IU Health spans more than 800 miles, 48 surgeries She traveled from her home in Louisiana to Indiana, where Dora Carroll said she met a t... June 02, 2021 Runner, kidney donor – Focused on kidney disease awareness His story is heroic. He once saved a woman from a burning car and later donated a kidne... May 28, 2021 Drawn by audacity and people: Dr. Kelvin Lee leads the Cancer Center Kelvin Lee, MD, believes there’s a pretty direct line from “that’s crazy” to hope. Dr.... May 27, 2021 Weathering the storm On Aug. 8, 2020, Nasrin Hepfer received a phone call she’ll never forget. “It was the p... May 26, 2021 IU Health team members win “The Lynda” for their compassionate care Five IU Health team members around the state have won the Lynda A. Merriman Award for C... May 26, 2021 IU Health COVID-19 Data IU Health is committed to being a trusted source of information for the public during t... May 25, 2021 They rescued her Pets; Patient Says they saved her Life too She was at a low point and ended up in ER. The only thing she had on her mind when she ... May 24, 2021 Couple with cancer makes gift to express their gratitude Not many people say the day they met their oncologist to hear about cancer treatment wa... May 24, 2021 Two perspectives, one sentiment: thanks The handwritten letter that came across the desk of IU Health President and CEO Dennis ... May 24, 2021 Joe Schwarz legacy and story on display at cancer center Sixteen months after the grand opening of the IU Health Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer C... May 23, 2021 Kidney donor, recipient meet for first time Two women, who live in the same community, met for the first time after one became a no... May 21, 2021 Child Life specialists save the day When the O’Hern family drives by IU Health Arnett Hospital, five-year old Mimi will wav... May 21, 2021 Fathers-sons make dynamic duos for IU Health facilities team They work as a team – often behind the scenes. Although they may not be in the spotligh... May 18, 2021 Pancreatic cancer patient: Music is part of his life He’s played piano since the age of three. So when Wesley Tedrow learned that music ther... May 17, 2021 'Able to do what I love': Teen dances again after hip surgery Zoe York, 17, suffered a hip injury that threatened to sideline her from doing the spor... May 17, 2021 North Split closure may impact travel to IU Health facilities in Indianapolis Travel in downtown Indianapolis will look different for the next 18 months because the ... May 11, 2021 Daughter’s gift to her mother: A gift of life When her mother needed a liver transplant, Jessica Goss only had one issue – was she a ... May 09, 2021 Son donated liver to his mom: ‘She’s always been there for me’ When Ruth Swanson’s liver began to fail, it was her son who became her living organ don... May 06, 2021 Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? 6 Things to Consider The COVID-19 vaccine is an important decision for many Hoosiers. You may have questions... May 04, 2021 IU Health chaplain says faith, informed by science, led him to get the vaccine As an African-American, Joe Colquitt understands the hesitancy some people feel about t... April 30, 2021 What does Wonder Woman do when she loses her sidekick? She starts a grief support group. Amanda Rardon, RN, is the clinical operations manager of trauma and emergency services ... April 29, 2021 Tonsil Cancer Removed by Robotic Procedure By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfender1@iuhealth.org She thought she had ... April 27, 2021 Intensive care nurse first IU Health patient to donate two organs She first donated a kidney then two years later Stephanie Kroot donated a portion of he... April 26, 2021 Breaking down barriers Imagine trying to secure your vaccine for a public health crisis but not being able bec... April 24, 2021 IU Health White Memorial adds VeinViewer IU Health White Memorial Hospital now has a second VeinViewer® Vision2 thanks to a $14,... April 23, 2021 Dedicated hospital employee quietly works behind the scenes He doesn’t wear a white coat, or scrubs, but this dedicated hospital worker often recei... April 22, 2021 Friends in need pay it forward. The Lunsfords and Rosemas have been friends for decades. They traveled together to Irel... April 22, 2021 Learning to live the values. Kevin Bockus’ call to chaplaincy came in the form of a siren. One Sunday morning, Kevi... April 21, 2021 The path to improved health. When Jennifer King started as an occupational therapy assistant at IU Health Frankfort ... April 21, 2021 Starting at birth: addressing racial inequity in healthcare through Cradle Indianapolis. According to the Indiana Department of Health, Indiana’s average infant mortality rate ... April 21, 2021 Vaccinating others helps heal the trauma of the past year for this nurse Erika Breivogel on administering her first COVID shot: “I had the biggest smile under m... April 20, 2021 Video: Neurosurgeon brings minimally invasive approach to treating seizures Dylan Pierce was 25 years old when he started having focal seizures with impaired aware... April 20, 2021 Video: New treatment gives hope, time to patients with glioblastoma Chris Bachmann is a patient battling an aggressive and cancerous brain tumor known as g... April 19, 2021 Congregations connect with patients for ongoing care Through collaboration with IU Health and faith-based communities, a Congregation Care N... April 14, 2021 Diabetes prevention program helped patient break the cycle She tried and she tried but she couldn’t seem to get in shape. When Cheryl Peglow learn... April 13, 2021 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine paused - Your questions answered Update - Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause ends On April 23, the Centers for Disease Con... April 13, 2021 COVID delayed mammograms: doctors say, ‘Get back on track’ Many things were put on hold when pandemic turned to panic. Now, doctors remind patient... April 12, 2021 Clinical medicine and research makes this transplant patient among the first IU Health has a long history as one of the top transplant programs in the country. Now,... April 11, 2021 Addiction Treatment When It’s Needed Most: Emergency medicine physician leads life-saving program at IU Health West Hospital For individuals with opioid addiction and at risk of repeat overdoses, IU Health West H... April 07, 2021 Husband donates kidney to wife: ‘This is a highlight. It’s worth it’ April is National Donate Life Month and today is Living Donor Day – a time to celebrate... April 07, 2021 On a terrible day, Center gives victims hope Nicole Perkins meets people on the worst days of their lives. As a forensic nurse exami... April 07, 2021 Philanthropy could help fund more Centers of Hope Providing emergency services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, child ab... April 07, 2021 10 Myths about Sexual Assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. To help Hoosiers learn more abo... April 06, 2021 A true giver at heart Saving lives—that’s the main concern for the IU Health Bloomington Hospital Emergency... April 05, 2021 Doctor flies for a cause that has paws His career is in medicine, but this doctor extends his caring spirit outside the hospit... April 04, 2021 Sepsis invaded nurse’s body, but not her determination It started with a persistent cough. In no time at all, Alixandra “Alix” Gerringer was a... April 02, 2021 Fighting as a community In just over 100 days, the IU Health South Central Region has given out over 60,000 COV... April 01, 2021 A success story thanks to support from the team Katelyn Cole believes her success is from the team that supported her. “My life was r... March 31, 2021 Q1 2021 Quarterly Report: The year that changed the way we give. Crystal Hinson Miller, chief philanthropy officer for Indiana University Health and pre... March 31, 2021 The next new shot: Help for patients diagnosed with HIV For years, people diagnosed with HIV have taken a steady regiment of oral medication. N... March 29, 2021 Never Too Young - Here’s how this 22-year-old is Fighting Stage 4 Colon Cancer By IU Health Senior Journalist, T.J. Banes, tfender1@iuhealth.org She’s 22. She was 21... March 29, 2021 Program brings smiles to kids’ faces one bear at a time Patricia Harris, clinical operations manager for IU Health Tipton Hospital’s Surgical S... March 28, 2021 Rare Disease Treated at IU Health; Can Take Years to Diagnose By IU Health Senior Journalist T.J. Banes, tfender1@iuhealth.org At first, there were ... March 24, 2021 Diagnosis: Hodgkin’s lymphoma - She spent her birthday in the hospital At first she thought she had allergies, and then Christine Kirk heard the word, “cancer... March 22, 2021 Patient moved to Indy for treatment of multiple myeloma By the time she got her diagnosis and became a patient of IU Health, Irene Johnson was ... March 21, 2021 Memorial & meditation: Doctor says ‘It is from the intensity of the loss we felt’ Deep sadness, feelings of helplessness, and overwhelming anxiety of what’s to come - me... March 18, 2021 Social worker, nurse – Dynamic duo in critical care They are a team, and when it comes to caring for the sickest patients, these two go abo... March 18, 2021 Grant expands IU Health virtual behavioral health services to rural counties A highly regarded IU Health virtual behavioral health program has received $1.2 million... March 17, 2021 Putting faith into practice to reach patients in isolation “A big part of getting well happens outside the doors of IU Health.” Shadreck Kamwend... March 17, 2021 Teens in Orange County high schools to benefit from counseling The timing couldn’t have been worse: Even as Indiana high school students report high ... March 16, 2021 Speech Therapist: “It feels like a privilege to be in this role at this time.” Becky Gerig, speech therapist, has been with IU Health Saxony Hospital since the hospit... March 16, 2021 Don’t Let Spring Forward Leave You Behind: 6 Tips for Healthy Sleep While most of us are ready for warmer weather and longer days, ‘losing’ that extra hour... March 15, 2021 About women’s health: Nurse’s career spans more than four decades in OB/GYN She’s been part of a team that delivered twins, triplets, quadruplets, and quintuplets;... March 14, 2021 Eight people form a kidney ‘chain;’ Four people receive the gift of life It’s like a tiny sapling that grows into a tree. One person plants the seed and the oth... March 11, 2021 Testicular cancer patient travels from Chile to Indianapolis for world-class care Pedro Cordua lives in Chile and has been battling testicular cancer for two years. He c... March 10, 2021 Johnson & Johnson Vaccine: Your Questions Answered Now that clinicians have begun to administer the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in ... March 09, 2021 IU Health Saxony’s Hip and Knee Center Honored for Commitment to Research The Hip and Knee Center at IU Health Saxony Hospital has been recognized with the 2020 ... March 04, 2021 Screening Mammography & COVID-19 Vaccine: What to Know Screening mammograms and COVID-19 vaccines are both very important for your health. Som... March 03, 2021 "Angels ... Wear Red": Letter of Appreciation Thanks Nurse at IU Health Arnett Hospital How do you ever say thank you to the one that saved your life? Pastor Jim Higdon wrote ... March 03, 2021 IU Health announces applications for Community Impact Investment Fund IU Health is pleased to announce the next round of applications for funding from the Co... February 26, 2021 Why heart health is important when recovering from COVID-19 Originally printed in the Indianapolis Business Journal on February 5, 2021Keeping Hoos... February 26, 2021 IU Health introduces online price estimate tool Before you schedule medical care, your out-of-pocket costs may be top of mind. Can I af... February 25, 2021 Welcome to the world, baby Henry! The IUHP Midwifery practice welcomed its 100th baby on Valentine’s Day. His birth didn’... February 22, 2021 COVID-19 Screener: “It was when I got home that it really hit me that Mimi had just saved my life. I call Mimi my angel now.” With tears in her eyes, Mimi Boarini recalls the day she almost lost her coworker, Larr... February 19, 2021 Hospice nurse: ‘I hold their hand and let them know they are loved’ She’s sat at the bedside of countless patients. In their final moments, they are often ... February 18, 2021 Infusion helps patients in early stages of COVID-19 As the Coronavirus continues to impact Indiana residents IU Health offers a treatment t... February 17, 2021 Heart disease and women: The reality. The symptoms. Now hear this! One out of four women, a truly frightening and staggering statistic, wil... February 17, 2021 Cardiac Rehab: ‘Giving Life Back to Patients’ When someone has a heart attack, we often hear about the role of quick intervention in ... February 16, 2021 A Program With Heart: Serving Adults With Congenital Heart Disease For most people, the phrase “congenital heart disease” likely brings to mind babies and... February 15, 2021 Telehealth enables patients to receive care in their community During this pandemic, we have all learned the value of technology in being able to work... February 15, 2021 The HALO® BassiNest® swivel sleeper introduces a new level of care for newborns at Arnett For the Mother Baby unit at Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, the number one g... February 15, 2021 Patient receives stem cells from daughter He’s smiling. Douglas Haywood is glad to have company and he’s glad to be celebrating h... February 14, 2021 Husband donates liver to wife: ‘There was never any question I’d do it’ There were seizures, there was jaundice. As Heather Buchanan’s health declined, it was ... February 12, 2021 Heartbeats keep loved ones close when family members’ hearts ache Music therapy is part of the IU Health’s CompleteLife Program, attending to the mind, b... February 10, 2021 Firefighter felt like death was in the room Jim Redd is not one to give up easily, but even this previously healthy guy was no matc... February 08, 2021 How to Get Started Exercising at Home For a year, we've spent more time at home than ever. Although gyms and fitness cen... February 08, 2021 How to Stay Active & Healthy During Cold Winter Even in the best of winters, many of us take a cue from grizzly bears and spend the who... February 05, 2021 Transplant patient from the Middle East: ‘Here the doctors are confident, courageous’ He traveled more than 7,000 miles, about 20 hours by plane, and spent 10 months in Indi... February 04, 2021 Cardiovascular Institute Unites Patient Care and Research Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death in Indiana and around the world, but... February 03, 2021 Cardiovascular Patient Has a Heart for Giving Back Ron Fredrick didn’t think he was going to die. Others weren’t so optimistic. In 2018, t... February 03, 2021 Irsay Gift Expands Successful Addiction Program A $1 million boost from Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is allowing a proven addicti... February 01, 2021 Married 46 years, they call themselves ‘the cancer couple’ They met when they were students at Indiana University, married, and enjoyed a life tra...