IU Health Physicians Stories
By Dick Rea
IU Health Physicians StoriesMar 24, 2021
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March is National Athletic Training Month
Whether on the field, the court, in the clinic or surgical settings, athletic trainers are licensed healthcare professionals who take pride in helping patients return to what they love to do. Learn more from IU Health Physicians certified athletic trainers Jessica Clanin and Megan Vandergrift.
Mar 19, 202404:09
Celebrate certified registered nurse anesthetists, Jan. 21. — 27
CRNAs provide safe and cost-effective anesthesia care in a variety of settings providing anesthesia care. Learn more about the vital role CRNAs play in healthcare from Tracy Gruning, MSN, CRNA, one of two full-time CRNA’s at IU Health North Hospital.
Jan 19, 202404:27
Leader goes the extra miles to attend an awards ceremony
Hollie Mayes, service line administrator for IU Health Physicians Digestive and Liver Disorders shares why she interrupted her family’s fall break vacation to share in her team’s recognition.
Nov 20, 202303:06
Inpatient hepatology e-consults offers expert care where and when you need it
When an adolescent medicine physician fellow became ill, expert specialist care not immediately available at the nearest hospital was made possible via teleconferencing.
Oct 26, 202303:34
New IU Health Physicians Primary Care location in Fishers
LeeAnne, Nazer, MD, shares details about a new 22,000 square foot office location on USA Parkway near the I-69 corridor.
Aug 08, 202304:17
Engagement Champions Part 6
Michael Rupp, office supervisor, Cardiology, at IU Health Methodist Professional Office Building, shares some of his leadership qualities that has earned excellence in his team members engagement.
Jul 31, 202304:20
Engagement Champions Part 5
Laura Cooper, office manager, IU Health Physicians Urology at IU Health West Professional Building 1, shares some of her leadership skills that helped her to become one of the organization’s most successful at inspiring team member engagement.
Jul 28, 202304:14
Engagement Champions Part 4
Tara Casey, MHA, associate vice chair of clinical operations, Department of Medicine, incorporates IU Health values and diversity, equity and inclusion in the every day work of her team.
Jul 27, 202304:47
Engagement Champions Part 3
Susan Henderson- Sears, director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Family Support, Riley Children’s Health, is honored for exhibiting empathy and compassion in the workplace that impacts the team.
Jul 27, 202304:26
Engagement Champions Part 2
Stephanie Smith, clinic manager, Digestive and Liver Disorders is honored for her leadership and inspiring team member engagement.
Jul 14, 202304:15
IU Health Physicians Engagement Champions - Part 1
Dan Wright, practice administrator, northeast region, primary care shares his winning formula for team member engagement.
Jul 11, 202304:05
Careers in nursing meant to be for mother and daughter
IU Health Chief Nursing Officer for Ambulatory Services and VP of Advanced Practice Providers, Melissa Hockaday, DNP, RN, shares advice for new nurses like her daughter Riley Hockaday, BSN, RN, who completed her first year of service with IU Health Physicians Cardiac Critical Care.
May 05, 202305:11
The next level of team building
A medical emergency at work brought an IU Health Physicians Urology/Gynecology team together in a lifesaving exercise for one of their own.
Apr 05, 202304:31
2023 National Hospitalist Day - March 2
Shining the light on the role of Jodie Meara, MD, fellowship-trained pediatric hospitalist
Feb 23, 202305:10
Rediscovering Fitness in the new year
IU Health Fitness Centers in the downtown campus have reopened since the initial COVID outbreak. Bryland Sutton, supervisor, shares options available and classes that will soon resume in 2023.
Jan 06, 202305:09
A great catch
A certified ophthalmic assistant shows compassion to a family that arrived almost an hour late for an appointment for a toddler and excellence in noticing a potential serious vision issue with a sibling infant in tow who was not the intended patient.
Nov 23, 202205:29
Couples counseling: “It’s the best thing you could ever do”
A Greenwood couple finds help in coping with struggles and life stresses with their IU Health Behavioral Health counselor.
Sep 22, 202205:36
Mentorship, an evolving process
Second in a series about the Mentorship Program at IU Health Physicians in Indianapolis. From supervisor to mentor in a six-year span for Alicia Leece, clinic manager, and her mentee, Yolanda West, medical assistant, with the Multi-Specialty practice.
Sep 02, 202204:52
Mentorship minutes
Team members Sarah Nicholson and Sarah Phillips share the benefits of IU Health Physicians professional growth mentorship program.
Aug 17, 202204:32
IU Health Primary Care Central Indpls.— Family Medicine Residency moves to IUPUI campus
After almost 30 years at its location near IU Health Methodist Hospital, the Family Medicine Residency moved to a new 46,000-square-foot building on the IUPUI campus. Tanya Wilson, MD, medical director shares why this move will enhance patient care.
Jul 28, 202205:07
Decorating with a purpose
Jenny Holbrook, LPN, IU Health Physicians Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, helps to create an animal kingdom theme at the Riley Children’s Health Pediatric Center office.
Jul 25, 202204:03
Answering the call
Janice Rhinehart, RN, ambulatory nurse for IU Health Physicians Digestive and Liver Disorders, responded to a flight attendant’s call to help a passenger who needed medical attention.
Jun 22, 202204:40
A nursing family tradition
Julie Resler, MSN, CPNP-AC, clinical director, Surgical Advanced Practice Providers for IU Health Physicians is part of family whose roots in healthcare spans many decades.
May 16, 202204:07
IU Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Postgraduate Training Program
Participants involved in the first cohort of the Postgraduate APP Training Program share why they chose to apply what they learned and how it will help them and patients receive excellent care
Apr 15, 202204:33
Cookie House Challenge
IU Health Physicians Department of Orthopedic Surgery found a creative way to increase team member engagement after its practice administrator Ryan Dendinger went shopping with his family.
Mar 11, 202205:07
Celebrating National Ambulatory Care Nurse Week: Whatever it takes - Audrey Hopper, BSN, RN, CPN, BMTCN
A clinical nurse with Pediatric Hematology-Oncology turned into “Super Nurse” in helping a young leukemia patient receive a lifesaving bone marrow transplant
Feb 10, 202204:23
“I’m here because of them”
Team members with IU Health Physicians General Surgery and Surgical Oncology respond to a medical emergency of one of their own at work.
Jan 14, 202203:35
A really nice change
After several unsuccessful attempts to get urgently needed blood work done on their 5-month old son, a family from Carmel found compassion, caring and a desired outcome with Riley Children’s Health.
Dec 03, 202105:21
RQI Training “worth its weight in gold”
An IU Health certified medical assistant shares how Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) training helped save a life in the workplace.
Nov 09, 202103:15
A better person
Shawn Blair, EMT, shares how IU Health Values displayed by Patrick Siparsky, MD, IU Health Physicians orthopedic surgeon, helped him recover from multiple injuries suffered in a traffic accident and kept him accountable in an amazing weight loss journey.
Oct 14, 202104:30
Perfect Storm attracts a perfect helper
An unexpected visitor arrives at the ER at IU Health Methodist Hospital to help the team care for patients during another COVID-19 surge.
Sep 16, 202103:05
“Just ask”
Managers and leaders help a medical assistant stay on the job by asking “What matters to you?” Leslie Beauchamp, practice administrator; and Alicia Leece, office manager; with an ambulatory clinic at the Methodist Medical Plaza South location explain.
Aug 11, 202103:56
Emergency Medicine book club opens eyes
IU Health Physicians Emergency Medicine Department interns read “So you want to talk about race?” during orientation. The topic sparked some candid conversations. Facilitators Katie Pettit, MD; Andreia B. Alexander, MD; and Megan Palmer, PhD. associate professor and vice chair of academic affairs explain.
Jul 27, 202104:20
Get to know IU Health Physicians new president Himanshu Shah, MD
On July 1, 2021, Himanshu Shah, MD, became the third president of IU Health Physicians. Dr. Shah shares about his career in medicine, why he chose IU Health, the priorities of our organization and what matters most to him.
Jul 26, 202105:23
What Matters to You (most today)?
IU Health Physicians Primary Care Practice Administrator Paul Hankins, PMP, shares how asking patients and non-patients “What Matters to you?” can engage people at a deeper level.
Jun 23, 202104:40
Reflections on Juneteenth
Darius Tyler, IU Health Physicians Data Analyst for the Clinical Business Intelligence Analytics team, and IUHP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee member, shares his personal reflections on the Juneteenth holiday, celebrating the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved in the United States.
Jun 17, 202103:50
IU Health Simon Cancer Center launches breakthrough therapy
A new portable radiation delivery platform system is available for some cancer patients with difficult to treat tumors. IU Health Physicians doctors Michael House, MD, and Ryan Rhome, MD, discuss a collaborative approach to Intraoperative Radiation Therapy in the OR.
May 20, 202104:22
Melissa Mayorga named to Indiana Latino Leadership Circle
IU Health Physicians Hospitalists service line leader embarks on two-year leadership program with the Indiana Latino Institute.
Apr 07, 202103:10
NASA technology for rehab patients comes to IU Health Physicians Primary Care Artistry office
An Alter G Anti-Gravity treadmill used for injury management during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in Indianapolis has moved a few blocks to IUHP’s Artistry location and available to physical therapy and rehabilitation patients.
Apr 07, 202103:38
Doctors’ Day 2021
IU Health Associate Chief Medical Executive Paul M. Calkins, MD, shares his insights on National Doctors’ Day, celebrated annually on March 30 and reflects on how it holds special meaning during the COVID19 pandemic.
Mar 24, 202103:58
Celebrating National Certified Nurses Day: March 19
IU Health Physicians certified nurses Beth Armstrong and Beth Lammers share how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their work and the care of their patients.
Mar 12, 202104:17
CBIA: A diverse team making an impact
Celebrating Data Scientists Brandon Govindarajoo, PhD, and Zeni Smith, key contributors of IU Health Physicians’ Clinical Business Intelligence Analytics team.
Feb 18, 202103:21
Nurse practitioner cares for patients on a personal level
Chilnille Milbrooks, NP, grew up in Indianapolis, and has been with IU Health more than two decades. She’s spent the past eight years with IU Health Physicians Nephrology and takes her work with chronic kidney disease patients personally.
Feb 12, 202103:20
Celebrating Black History Month - Chemen Neal, MD, Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Originally from San Diego, Dr. Neal was encouraged to pursue a career in medicine by one of her own healthcare providers. Specializing in managing chronic infections, Neal is also active encouraging others to reach their full potential.
Feb 10, 202104:53
Off on a steadier foot
Team members with IU Health Physicians Dermatology at IU Health Methodist Hospital, respond to a patient having a seizure during an office visit.
Jan 28, 202102:40
Sharing Joy
The Indiana University School of Medicine and IU Health system are collaborating to develop a virtual gallery where anyone associated can submit works of art or anything that has brought them joy during a tumultuous year. Jennifer Hartwell, MD. associate dean and chief wellness officer, IU Health Physicians paints the vision for the project.
Dec 03, 202003:06
November observances and appreciation
The IU Health system honors the role of nurse practitioner and those who have served the U.S. in beaches of the armed forces in November. The story of Major Sally Hooks, NP-C, IU Health Physicians Digestive and Liver Disorders.
Nov 06, 202002:48
A tree rooted in strength and holding strong
A fall family excursion was eye-opening and encouraging for IU Health Physicians Adult and Pediatric Urology Service Line Administrator Polly Fidler. It prompted an essay that she shared with colleagues and team members.
Oct 29, 202004:22
The pool that takes values to heart
To build a sense of team and purpose for float pool professionals whose paths rarely cross, quarterly staff meetings were established. An outdoor summer meeting was an opportunity to meet in person.
Oct 07, 202003:34
Medical assistant advisory council formed
IU Health Physicians ongoing efforts to support and promote the role of the medical assistant takes another step forward with the formation of an MA Advisory Council. Co-chair Christina Chadwell, CMA, discusses the council’s priorities for year one.
Sep 21, 202002:52