April - June 2009

Floyd Memorial Welcomes Project SEARCH Intern to Staff

June 16th, 2009
Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services is pleased to hire Project SEARCH intern Jodi Brough as a new recycling associate...
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Floyd Memorial Enhances Patient Experiences with Total Joint Replacement Program

June 16th, 2009
In recent months, Floyd Memorial has taken many steps to enhance its Total Joint Replacement Program. Orthopedic surgeons John...
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Reduce Summertime Injuries, Wear a Helmet

June 16th, 2009
Summer has arrived and children are gearing up to enjoy the outdoors on their bikes. While inflating the tires and checking the...
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Celebrate Fourth of July Safely

June 15th, 2009
With warm weather and family activities, Fourth of July is the ultimate summer holiday. But before you celebrate this year, make...
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Floyd Memorial Foundation Provides Funding for HCI

June 15th, 2009
In recent months the Floyd Memorial Foundation and its Healthier Community Initiative (HCI) have played an active role in the...
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Floyd Memorial Receives National Awards for Physician Satisfaction

June 5th, 2009
Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services recently received several five and four-star awards from Professional Research Consultants...
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Floyd Memorial to Host Alzheimer's Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, June 2

May 29th, 2009
The Alzheimer's Association's Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter will engage public officials, Alzheimer's advocates...
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Free Total Joint Replacement Screening Scheduled for Saturday, June 6

May 29th, 2009
Are you seriously considering joint replacement surgery? Have you been putting off meeting with an orthopedic surgeon? Floyd...
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Floyd Memorial’s Therapeutic Massage Program Receives Grant

May 7th, 2009
         The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation recently awarded Floyd Memorial Hospital's Therapeutic Massage program...
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Floyd Memorial Offers Free Genetic Disorder Screening on May 27 for Patients with Confirmed Diagnosis of COPD, Emphysema and Other Breathing Conditions

May 7th, 2009
           A simple finger-stick blood test can identify a genetic disorder linked to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
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Now You Can Purchase Your HMR Products Online!

May 7th, 2009

HMR has just become even more convenient!

website offers participants the option to order their HMR products online...
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HMR Online Store Now Available at www.floydweightloss.com

May 7th, 2009
, which can also be accessed via the www.floydmemorial.com homepage, Floyd Memorial Weight Management Center customers can now...
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www.floydmemorial.com Website Now Features Online Bill Pay

May 7th, 2009
Trying to get on the “green” bandwagon and go paperless? Or maybe you’d just like to save on stamps? Whatever the reason...
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National Institutes of Health Chooses HMR for National Look AHEAD Trial

May 7th, 2009
The HMR Weight Management Program was selected to be part of the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in  Diabetes) trial sponsored...
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Learning the Triple Imperative®

May 7th, 2009
As Health Educator Lara Keith explained, “Education is a very important element of the HMR program. Most participants attend...
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Options Are Key to the Proven Success of the HMR Program for Weight Management®

May 7th, 2009
“Anyone can follow a weight loss program for a month. But to sustain it,  you have to like it. The HMR  program offers a...
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Microscopic Diskectomy Relieves Severe Back Pain and Speeds Recovery

May 7th, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control, back pain is the leading cause of disability and missed work in the United States...
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Healthy Eating on a Budget Takes Planning, But Pays Big Dividends

May 7th, 2009
“Long-term management has a dramatic effect on the quality of life of a person with diabetes,” said Beth Ackerman, RD, CDE...
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He Fought Through Cancer and Heart Disease, But Diabetes Was His Biggest Challenge

May 7th, 2009
Mike Naville is a fighter. He had already overcome cancer and heart disease. But, he found his onset of diabetes more difficult...
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Diabetes Education Gives Patients a Clear Advantage in Managing Their Illness

May 7th, 2009
“Here in Southern Indiana, we’re battling an extremely high incidence of diabetes and the accompanying complications,”...
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Teams Continue to Raise the Bar with Award-Winning Care and Treatment

May 7th, 2009
The HealthGrades Pulmonary Care Specialty Excellence Award and a ranking in the top five percent in the nation for overall pulmonary...
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Floyd Memorial Ranked Among the Top 5% of Hospitals Nationwide for Clinical Excellence

May 7th, 2009

2009 Clinical Excellence Award

Recipient of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award – Clinical Excellence in...
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More Procedures Can Be Performed on an Outpatient Basis

May 7th, 2009
With advances in technology and the development of less invasive techniques, more and more surgical procedures can be performed...
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Physical Therapy Keeps Patients Moving Toward Success

May 7th, 2009
“It’s very important to start working to help patients regain mobility as soon as possible. Essentially, the sooner we can...
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Surgical In-Patient Unit Has Special Features for Post-Op Patients

May 7th, 2009
Quietly tucked away on the fourth floor above the Heart and Vascular Center is a 32-bed unit made up of private rooms, all with...
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Surgical Services - and More - Earn Top Recognition

May 7th, 2009
"For me, the biggest draw at Floyd Memorial was the exceptional group of doctors here. I also believe the hospital has the best...
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Heart Failure Outpatient Clinic Provides Extra Support that Helps Patients Stay Healthier

May 7th, 2009
Heart failure is a life-threatening condition in which the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body...
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Floyd Memorial Brings Home Another Great Report Card

May 7th, 2009
HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings organization, has once again honored Floyd Memorial Hospital...
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Shift Workers Found to Have More Trouble Staying Awake at Work and at the Wheel

May 7th, 2009
According to a 2005 National Sleep Foundation poll, 14 percent of Americans perform night-shift work. Compared to their day-shift...
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Floyd Memorial Golf Classic In Full Swing

May 7th, 2009
All proceeds support patient care and education for the communities of Southern Indiana, including free screenings, health-related...
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Guardian Angel Recipients

May 7th, 2009
Congratulations to the Floyd Memorial Foundation's latest Guardian Angel recipients:

Dr. James Y. McCullough

General...
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Stroke Symptoms Demand Immediate Action

May 7th, 2009

First You Have to Recognize the Symptoms

According to the American Stroke Association, the following are warning signs...
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Floyd Memorial Welcomes New Staff Members

May 7th, 2009

New Active Medical Staff

Bhagwan Bhimani, MD

Nephrology Blue Grass Kidney Consultants 250 East Liberty...
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Emergency Center Physician and Forensics Services Team Receive Special Honors

May 7th, 2009
Floyd Memorial Emergency Center physician Steven Pahner, MD, was recently nominated for the MediStar Physician of the Year Award...
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Floyd Memorial Cuts Wait Times in Registration Through Process Improvement Plan

May 7th, 2009
In order to better serve our customers and decrease wait times in Patient Registration, Floyd Memorial developed a process improvement...
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Hospital Named Business of the Year for Diversity in the Workplace

May 7th, 2009
Floyd Memorial recently received the Rauch Industries’ Business of the Year award. The honor recognizes a local organization...
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Floyd Memorial Cancer Services Approved by the Authority on Cancer

May 7th, 2009
Floyd Memorial Cancer Services has received a three-year approval with commendations from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of...
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Jerol Miller Appointed to Floyd Memorial Board of Trustees

May 7th, 2009
Jerol Miller, of Georgetown, was recently appointed to Floyd Memorial’s Board of Trustees for a four-year term by the Floyd...
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A Message From Mark Shugarman, FACHE, President & CEO

May 7th, 2009
Welcome to the official HealthGrades issue of HealthScope. Our physicians and staff members have worked so hard to receive outstanding...
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On the Cover

May 7th, 2009
A bi-monthly update on leading-edge care from Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services Cardiothoracic Surgeons are Among...
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New Exciting Volunteer Activities Available at Floyd Memorial

April 20th, 2009
Do you enjoy meeting new people and are looking for a way to be actively involved in your community. Why not volunteer at Floyd...
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Floyd Memorial Celebrates National Volunteer Week

April 20th, 2009
The success of Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services as the healthcare provider of choice in Southern Indiana is not based...
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HealthScope

HealthscopeEndocrinologists at the Floyd Memorial Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate offer world-renowned diabetes care.

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