Monthly Archives: June 2009
Floyd Memorial Welcomes Project SEARCH Intern to Staff
Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services is pleased to hire Project SEARCH intern Jodi Brough as a new recycling associate. Brough is the first Project SEARCH intern to be hired by Floyd Memorial. Project SEARCH is a program that provides New Albany-Floyd County high-school students with disabilities the chance to explore job opportunities and acquire [...]
Floyd Memorial Enhances Patient Experiences with Total Joint Replacement Program
In recent months, Floyd Memorial has taken many steps to enhance its Total Joint Replacement Program. Orthopedic surgeons John Conner, MD and Edward Bell, MD utilize the latest state-of-the-art joint replacement technology, including custom-fit knee and hip joints measured precisely to each patient’s anatomy that provide improved comfort, fit, mobility and longevity. The result is [...]
Reduce Summertime Injuries, Wear a Helmet
Summer has arrived and children are gearing up to enjoy the outdoors on their bikes. While inflating the tires and checking the brakes are important – a helmet is essential. Head injuries from riding a bike are the most preventable summertime injuries. “The most important thing to prevent head injury is to wear a helmet [...]
Celebrate Fourth of July Safely
With warm weather and family activities, Fourth of July is the ultimate summer holiday. But before you celebrate this year, make sure your family knows the importance of fireworks safety. Nearly 10,000 people suffer fireworks related injuries every year. Floyd Memorial offers these tips to help you enjoy a fun and safe Fourth of July: [...]
Floyd Memorial Foundation Provides Funding for HCI
In recent months the Floyd Memorial Foundation and its Healthier Community Initiative (HCI) have played an active role in the community. The HCI is dedicated to providing life-changing education and early detection health screenings for the community. HCI’s commitment to healthier living through education and prevention is presented to Southern Indiana residents in numerous ways. [...]
Floyd Memorial Receives National Awards for Physician Satisfaction
Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services recently received several five and four-star awards from Professional Research Consultants (PRC). PRC is a nationally known healthcare marketing research company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Floyd Memorial received a five-star award for placing in the top 10 percent nationally for its pathology services. The hospital also received four-star awards [...]
