A diabetes educator will lead the group in a short diabetes-related discussion and test participants’ blood sugar, prior to the walk.  Diet and exercise are essential, especially for diabetes patients.  Exercise helps regulate blood sugar, aids in control of the metabolism and reduces risk factors such as arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.  Special precautions for exercise are recommended for those with diabetes. This walking club can serve as a guide to a healthier lifestyle with fewer complications from diabetes.

Paul Lonnemann is a licensed Physical Therapist and manager of Floyd Memorial Physical Therapy Works Highlander Point at 724 Highlander Point Dr. in Floyds Knobs.  His certifications include Orthopedic Certified Specialist, Manual Therapy Certified (MTC) and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT).

Autumn Allgeier, ARNP, is a skilled Nurse Practitioner with Floyd Memorial’s Spine Center.

 Join C.M. Hocker, Jr., M.D., Family Medicine physician with Floyd Memorial Medical Group – State Street, who will discuss the addictive process and how it relates to smoking. This is a great opportunity to begin the new year with a smoke-free life.

Registration is not required for this event. 

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 About Floyd Memorial

Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services is a 236-bed, acute care regional healthcare provider for the Kentuckiana area.  The hospital offers a full continuum of care from inpatient care to rehab services to home healthcare.  Services include cardiac surgery, thoracic and vascular services, orthopedics, spine care, wound care, pain management, a sleep disorders center, women’s services including obstetrics, cancer care, diabetic treatment and weight management services.  Floyd Memorial is also affiliated with Kleinert Kutz Surgery Center, a free-standing center offering expert care in hand, musculoskeletal, orthopedics, foot and ankle surgeries, as well as plastic and reconstructive cosmetic surgeries. In 2011, Floyd Memorial was rated the “Highest Recommended Hospital in the Region” by HCAHPS and was also recognized by U.S. News Media and World Report as a Best Regional Hospital for the Louisville Metro area – the only Southern Indiana hospital to make the list.  For more information, visit www.floydmemorial.com.

The goal of this assessment is to identify areas in which Floyd Memorial, along with community partners, can make a positive impact in the overall health of the community.  All responses will remain confidential and secure.  Floyd Memorial has contracted with QuestionPro, an independent research firm, to field your confidential survey responses. 

The findings from this survey, along with focus group data, will be compiled with Floyd Memorial’s Community Health Network Area (CHNA) Report.  The CHNA report is a compilation of health and quality of life indicators for Floyd County.  This is quantitative secondary data based on what has already been reported by various agencies. 

Floyd Memorial is now looking for primary or first-hand data, which is why this community survey is so important.  Again, all responses are confidential.  Floyd Memorial will simply compile the responses to add to their data.  Once all the data is compiled it will be available to view on the Floyd Foundation website by going to www.floydfoundation.org.

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 About Floyd Memorial

Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services is a 236-bed, acute care regional healthcare provider for the Kentuckiana area.  The hospital offers a full continuum of care from inpatient care to rehab services to home healthcare.  Services include cardiac surgery, thoracic and vascular services, orthopedics, spine care, wound care, pain management, a sleep disorders center, women’s services including obstetrics, cancer care, diabetic treatment and weight management services.  Floyd Memorial is also affiliated with Kleinert Kutz Surgery Center, a free-standing center offering expert care in hand, musculoskeletal, orthopedics, foot and ankle surgeries, as well as plastic and reconstructive cosmetic surgeries. In 2011, Floyd Memorial was rated the “Highest Recommended Hospital in the Region” by HCAHPS and was also recognized by U.S. News Media and World Report as a Best Regional Hospital for the Louisville Metro area – the only Southern Indiana hospital to make the list.  For more information, visit www.floydmemorial.com.

 “I am honored to be appointed to the Council on Quality & Patient Safety,” said Mullen.  “Providing the highest quality care in a safe environment is something that I have always been very passionate about.”

The IHA Council provides direction to the Association’s patient safety activities and serves as the advisory board for the Indiana Patient Safety Center. It also assists in the development of IHA positions on federal and state patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

In addition, this Council advises the Board, Indiana Patient Safety Center and staff on the quality improvement and patient safety needs of its membership and recommends activities and functions to support these needs. The IHA Council also monitors activities of organizations that impact members’ quality improvement activities, such as the National Quality Forum, accrediting bodies, quality improvement organizations and state and federal regulatory agencies.

“I am thrilled that Carol was appointed to this Council,” said Mark Shugarman, President and CEO of Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services.  “We are fortunate to have someone of Carol’s caliber leading the quality and safety initiatives at Floyd Memorial and to have that recognized by the IHA.”

New Albany, Indiana – December 9, 2011 – Due to the overwhelming popularity of the skilled physical therapists at Floyd Memorial Physical Therapy Works Highlander Point, the outpatient rehabilitation facility will be moving to a larger, 3400 sq. ft. space across the Highlander Point shopping center in Floyds Knobs.  They have outgrown the current location at 756 Highlander Point Drive and plan to move on January 2 and re-open at the new location at 724 Highlander Point Drive on January 3. 

Floyd Memorial PT Works Highlander Point serves as an outpatient clinic specializing in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of a variety of conditions for adolescent, adult and seniors including post-surgery orthopedic patients, those with musculoskeletal pain, neck and back pain, neurologic injuries, work-related injuries, pre and post-partum back and pelvic pain and sports-related injuries.  

The phone number will remain the same and the move will ensure that patients continue to receive expert medicine and exceptional care in a much larger rehab space.  For more information or to make an appointment at Floyd Memorial PT Works Highlander Point call (812) 923-0630.

Colon cancer is a disease that all too many Southern Indiana residents have been personally touched by.  As part of its Healthier Community Initiative (HCI), the Floyd Memorial Foundation recently found that the incidence of colon cancer is particularly high in our community.  In an effort to combat this devastating disease and encourage early detection, HCI will offer 100 free colon cancer screening kits to the community between Monday, November 21, and Wednesday, November 23.  The kits are available for pick-up on a first come, first serve basis at the Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana, located at 2210 Green Valley Road in New Albany. Results will be mailed within seven to 10 days of receiving the recipient’s sample.

The screenings, which will be located near the Pharmacy, are available to the entire community.  The screenings will include Hemoglobin A1c screenings, a tool to detect diabetes, in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. 

Registration is not required for this event.  For additional information, call 812-981-7291.

Shourds is the Chancellor for Ivy Tech Community College of Southern Indiana.  She has held this position since 2005.  Shourds has led the campus during a time of unprecedented growth. The college has exceeded enrollment records for the past six years. The campus has also grown in size with the opening of Ogle Hall, a new, 82,000 square-foot building featuring an auditorium, art gallery and much needed classroom space. The college also set a record in the number of graduates in 2010-2011, with more than 600 completing degrees.

Through the years, Shourds has remained very active in the community, including current service on the YMCA board, Leadership Southern Indiana and Jeffersonville Carnegie Library.  In addition to her community service, Shourds received the 2011 PCS Norman Melhiser Samaritan Award and was named the Most Admired Woman in Education by Today’s Woman in 2010.

Shourds and her family live in Floyds Knobs.

Rita Shourds

Where: Floyd Memorial Paris Health Education Center

When: Saturday, November 12, 8-10:30 a.m.

How: Registration via telephone is required.  Call 1-800-4-SOURCE.

Diabetes can be an overwhelming condition for many patients.  From counting carbs and testing blood sugars to daily feet checks and understanding medications, maintaining good health with diabetes is undoubtedly a challenge.  But for those patients who are up to the task, knowledge truly is power. 

On Saturday, November 12, Floyd Memorial’s Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate and Wound Healing Center will host a Free Diabetes Fair and Foot Screening.  The event will feature free foot screenings, blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C and blood pressure screenings, at a total value of over $300. One-on-one consultation with a Certified Diabetes Educator will be offered to those with concerning results.  Booths offering information on a variety of diabetes-related topics, including weight management, sleep conditions and wound healing/prevention will also be available. 

Participants are asked to avoid wearing pantyhose, as shoes and socks must be removed for the screenings.