Press Release

Dr. Kristin Werne, OB/GYN, Appointed to Medical Staff
Kristin Werne, M.D. was recently appointed to the Medical Staff at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. She has joined Drs. Scott Beckman and Steven Hopf at Jasper Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Dr. Nicholas Werne, Internist, Appointed to Medical Staff
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center recently appointed Nicholas Werne, M.D. to the Medical Staff. Dr. Werne specializes in internal medicine and has joined Drs. Hopkins, Campbell and Fehrenbacher at Internal Medicine of Dubois County.
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Strassenfest Wettlauf
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2010 Wettlauf 5K Road Race & Fitness Walk, which will be held at the Strassenfest in Jasper on Saturday, August 7th. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. ET at the corner of 9th & Main streets. The course includes rolling, paved city streets, and the route will be well-marked and policed, have water stations and mile splits.
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“Step It Away” Fitness Class
Regular physical activity has several health-related benefits. Not only does it reduce the risk of many long-term health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, but physical activity can also help you to manage your weight, sleep better, improve the way you feel, and increase your chances of living longer.
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Bariatric Support Group
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering a Bariatric Support Group for individuals who have had or are considering weight loss surgery. The purpose of this group is to provide support, information sharing and education.
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Memorial Hospital Offers Medical Alert Assistance
Living independently at home is a way of life that many people take for granted. Older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions risk losing the ability to live safely in their homes due to the increased need of assistance. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering Lifeline, a medical alert assistance service for those who wish to live independently in their homes while maintaining an immediate emergency link to the hospital.
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Memorial Quick Care Opening at Santa Claus Family Medicine
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is opening Memorial Quick Care, medical care for common illnesses and minor injuries, for those visiting southern Indiana this summer. Memorial Quick Care will offer treatment for minor wounds and burns; ear, bladder and urinary infections; insect bites; sprains and bruises; aches and pains; sore throats; stomach aches; coughing; allergies and more.
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Sr. Maura Beckman Named 2010 LCM Award Recipient
Sr. Maura Beckman, OSB, has been named the 2010 Little Company of Mary Award recipient at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. The LCM Award is given annually to an employee nominated by his or her co-workers and chosen from a group of finalists by the hospital’s Mission Committee. Nominees for this award demonstrate Memorial Hospital’s mission and core values through their daily work.
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"Get Fit" Adult Fitness Program
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering a fitness program for adults beginning Monday, June 7. “Get Fit” will be held from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Wellness Center at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 West 12th Avenue in Jasper.
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Marriage and Family Counseling
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Counseling Center is now offering Marriage and Family Counseling. Craig Fehrenbacher, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, specializes in relationship issues among family members, couples and individuals.
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