January 31, 2014
January 29, 2014
Improve your health, improve your life
Courtesy of the Times Zest for life—it’s what everyone wants. If it seems there’s always something getting in the way of fully optimizing your energy, read on. Local experts in health and well-being offer tips for a new you in the new year. Breathe. Because we’re headed straight for the ...Read More
January 19, 2014
Auxiliary presents nursing scholarships
Two Methodist Hospitals licensed practical nurses were awarded LPN to RN scholarships to complete their registered nursing degrees during Methodist Hospitals' annual Auxiliary Awards Luncheon at Innsbrook Country Club. The LPN to RN Scholarship program was started by the Auxiliary in 2011. This year’s scholarship recipients are Keith Leigh, left, ...Read More
January 15, 2014
Trauma center efforts advance
Courtesy of NWI Times At least three local hospitals are playing a role in the state's effort to make trauma care accessible for all Hoosiers. Hospitals with Franciscan Alliance and Methodist Hospitals are seeking trauma designation. There are no trauma centers in Northwest Indiana. Those suffering traumatic injury, such as ...Read More
January 15, 2014
Paper cutting: Methodist takes next step in e-records
Courtesy of NWI Times MERRILLVILLE | Methodist Hospitals is at the front of the pack for transitioning into electronic medical record keeping. It recently achieved Stage 6 of seven stages in the EMR Adoption Model SM. HIMSS Analytics, an organization focused on better health through information technology, developed the model ...Read More
January 13, 2014
Methodist staffer named Nurse of the Year by state MS Society
Courtesy of NWI Times The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Indiana State Chapter recently honored Billie Childress, RN, BSN, CNRN, MSCN, with its MS Superstar Nurse of the Year award at its Moving Forward event, held in Indianapolis. Childress, a nurse with Methodist Hospitals Neuroscience Center in Merrillville, was nominated for ...Read More
January 9, 2014