Health

By: Dawn Brand Fluher— Muncie, Ind.—Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital recently received the 2016 bronze level recognition in the American Heart Association’s inaugural results of the Workplace Health Achievement Index , a science-based and evidence-informed measurement that assesses and recognizes workplace health programs. Initiated by the AHA’s CEO Roundtable, the Index provides employers with best practices to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of workplace health programs. “We are honored to have achieved the bronze recognition in workplace health from…

MUNCIE, Ind.— Meridian Health Services would like to recognize Dr. Sarfraz Khan for receiving  a distinguished national award honoring his significant contributions to the psychiatric profession. Sarfraz S. Khan, MD, MAAPE, DFAPA earned the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Distinguished Fellowship award, the highest honor the APA bestows upon its members. The award focuses on high achievement in at least five of the following areas: administration, teaching, scientific and scholarly publications, volunteering in socially significant mental health and medical activities, community involvement…

Muncie, IN—IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is hosting a Patient Care Assistant Interest Fair this Saturday, January 28, 9am-10:30am and 10:30am-Noon, at Janice B. Fisher Learning Center. Does making that personal, hands-on connection with patients appeal to you? Ever thought about becoming a Patient Care Assistant on one of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital’s acute patient services or critical care units? Now’s your chance! For more information, call 765.747.3007 or visit careers.iuhealth.org. Walk-ins welcome!

By: Jacey R. Foley, MAE— Muncie, IN—The Tobacco Free Delaware County Coalition enthusiastically supports the recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to require all public housing agencies to implement smoke-free policies for all residential units and common areas. The ruling will affect 30 housing authorities in Indiana, including Muncie. Housing authorities in East Chicago, Fort Wayne, Fremont, Indianapolis, Kendallville, Kokomo, Mishawaka, Mount Vernon, and Peru have already adopted smoke-free policies for their properties. Property owners…

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler— MUNCIE, IN –Dr. Peter Voss has been named medical director of surgical specialties for IU Health Ball Memorial Physicians. “Dr. Voss has been a pillar of the medical community in East Central Indiana for his entire career,” said Jeff Bird MD, chief medical officer, chief operating officer IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. “We are thrilled to be able to leverage his passion and enthusiasm for his role as a physician leader to better serve our patients.” Dr….

By: Dawn Brand Fluher— Muncie, IN — A medical oncologist in Muncie will be honored Wednesday by an Indianapolis nonprofit organization for more than four decades of service to cancer patients, and for his visionary work to bring cutting-edge treatments to the community. William B. Fisher, MD, of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, will receive the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from Hoosier Cancer Research Network (formerly known as Hoosier Oncology Group, or affectionately as “The HOG”), during an event in Indianapolis….

MUNCIE, IN—Yesterday, U.S.News & World Report released its 2016-2017 ‘Best Hospitals’ rankings and ‘Best Hospitals for Common Care’ ratings, naming Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital among the state’s top hospitals. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, part of the IU Health System, is the No. 8 ranked regional hospital in Indiana. IU Health is the No. 1 ranked health system in Indiana, according to the U.S.News rankings. “IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is extraordinarily honored to be recognized as one…

Muncie, IN—During these times of such high heat indexes, starting today (7/22) and lasting till Sunday (7/24), Mayor Tyler along with other organizations are opening up cooling centers throughout the city. City Hall’s first floor will be open along with all seven of Muncie’s fire stations to assist with citizens who may become overheated. A citizen can come into any of these stations and cool off. If they are still feeling overheated after a time, they can be evaluated by EMS…