Health

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN—IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie welcomed the first patients to its new mother/baby unit on January 17, 2023. The recently unveiled addition is the final project in the hospital’s twelve-year, $112 million North Tower renovation. The new unit houses both labor/delivery and mother/baby specialties. Prior to the renovation, both teams worked on the same floor, but in separate spaces. Now, the two nurses’ stations are together, and the floor is one, continuous unit with…

American Heart Association offers tips to inspire activity and enhance well-being By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS — One in four U.S. adults are sitting for longer than eight hours each day, and this lack of activity is bad for mental and physical health. The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is urging adults to move more and sit less throughout the day. April, designated as Move More Month, is…

Program encourages donations of excess garden produce to local organizations. By John Disher, Healthy Community Alliance— East Central Indiana— Though the skies are drab and we can only dream of the heat and sun of summer, it’s the time of year where avid gardeners are making planting plans so that a harvest will be ready to reap this summer. Gardeners are invited nowto consider intentionally growing an abundance to share produce with community organizations closely connected to neighbors who can…

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN—We’re excited to celebrate Dr. Wayne L. Gray, Cardiologist, practicing for 50 years at IU Health Ball. Dr. Gray has been an integral part of the team since 1973, becoming a renowned heart care specialist and bringing IU Health Ball to the forefront of cardiac care. Dr. Wayne L. Gray first came to Ball Memorial Hospital (BMH) in 1966, as an intern. After completing his Residency and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at University of Kansas Medical…

By Maleeha Khalid, MD— MUNCIE, IN—When you think of health issues women face, you may first think of breast cancer or some other female-related disease. But heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. One in five women will die of heart disease, more than all the cancers combined. February is American Heart Month and a good time to be reminded that no one is immune – even those who believe they eat and exercise right. Here are some…

By Courtney Schmoll— NEW CASTLE, IN —Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Cancer Center in New Castle will start delivering radiation to cancer patients using a brand-new Linear Accelerator. This device is an enhancement to the equipment previously used in this space at the Forest Ridge Medical Pavilion in New Castle, and it is widely considered to be a state-of-the-art piece of equipment in cancer care. This machine has improved image quality and features that will help to target specific needs…

By John Disher— Blood pressure screenings aim to raise awareness for heart health. East Central Indiana— Partners in the Healthy Community Alliance of East Central Indiana have planned a series of events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of a healthy heart and to encourage healthy habits that reduce the risk of heart disease. Community members are invited to visit one of the following locations to have their blood pressure checked and discuss ways to live a heart-healthy lifestyle:…

By Christina Griffiths— INDIANAPOLIS—A new $1.25 million grant will go toward providing new opportunities for graduate students typically underrepresented in biomedical science. The money is coming from the National Institutes of Health and is part of the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) Program. “The goal of this program is to develop a more diverse group of scientists earning PhDs and create more inclusive training pathways and programs for students who are traditionally underrepresented in biomedical science programs,” said Tom…