'Top Docs'
Congratulations to Floyd Memorial physicians for being ranked among Louisville's Top Docs by their peers. The following physicians were featured in Louisville Magazine's "Top Docs'" Issue.
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- HealthScope
September - October 2009
Floyd Memorial Rated "The Highest Recommended Hospital in the Region"*
When asked, “Would you recommend our hospital to your family and friends for care?” Floyd Memorial received the highest ranking of any area hospital.
Read MoreSleep Deprivation Impacts School Performance
Recent studies by the National Sleep Foundation found that 60 percent of children under age 18 are tired during the school day and 15 percent have fallen asleep during school.
Read MoreExecutive Vice President, Jerri Quillman, Retires After 27 Years
After 27 years of distinguished service, Jerri Quillman, RN, FACHE, executive vice president, has traded in her hard hat in exchange for a well-deserved retirement from the healthcare field.
Read MoreNursing Recruitment Video Now Online
Hear from fellow nurses why Floyd Memorial is the place to be! View our new Nursing Recruitment video online.
Read MoreMinimally Invasive Colon Surgery Techniques Yield Better Results and Faster Healing Times
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical techniques can help decrease the chance of complications while increasing recovery time for patients who need to have surgery on a section of their colon.
Read MoreGallbladder Removal Has Become Increasingly Common
Gallbladder removal has become one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States. Most patients undergoing the laparoscopic procedure are able to go home the same day of surgery and experience a relatively quick and uneventful recovery.
Read MoreGastric Banding Surgery Helps Patients Overcome Obesity and Regain Their Health
Gastric banding surgery can open the door to a healthy new lifestyle for patients who are significantly overweight and have tried numerous diet and exercise regimens without long-term success.
Read MoreGastric Reflux Repair Not Only Relieves Intense Pain, it Prevents Further Complications
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a severe form of acid reflux in which the esophageal sphincter, a circular muscle that regulates the passage of fluids in and out of the esophagus, opens when it should not, or closes incorrectly, resulting is an upward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus.
Read MoreEarly Detection of Peripheral Artery Disease Allows for Several Treatment Options
Vascular disease hinders blood flow and can severely affect quality of life. For those with vascular disease, prevention is key – and so is early diagnosis.
Read MoreHospitalists Provide Round-the-Clock Care for Hospitalized Patients
Hospitalists are doctors who oversee the care of patients who do not have a primary care physician visiting them in the hospital. Floyd Memorial Hospital is the only Southern Indiana hospital that has a hospitalist program available to patients.
Read MoreFemale Infertility: When Nature Needs a Little Help
For as many as 15 percent of couples, having a baby isn’t quite as simple as letting nature take its course.
Read MoreWater Works Wonders for Man with Severe Back Pain
With the help of aquatic therapy, Roy Luckett is nearly pain free and back to his active life faster than he ever thought possible.
Read MoreKnees Need Attention and TLC
Because of its complexity and workload, the knee is the body’s most commonly injured joint. Orthopedic Surgeon Ganesh Ramachandran, DO, offers guidance for recognizing when it’s time to get professional care for a knee problem, and provides some simple tips for keeping your knees healthy.
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