Press Release

Arthritis: What You Need To Know
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is sponsoring a free, public HealthMatters program on Monday, September 20, 2010. "Arthritis: What You Need to Know" will be presented by Dr. Joseph Munning and David Zehr, FNP, at 7:00 p.m. at the Orange County Senior Citizens Center, located at 8497 W. Main Street in French Lick.
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Cancer Screening for Women: What You Need to Know
Every year, cancer claims the lives of more than a quarter of a million women in America according to the Centers for Disease Control. More women in the United States die from lung cancer than any other form of the disease, while the most common cause of cancer is breast cancer. The third leading cause of cancer deaths in American women is colorectal (colon) cancer. Screening tests can help find cancer at an early stage, before symptoms appear. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat or cure.
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Memorial Hospital’s Ambulance Services Receives Two Awards
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Ambulance Services department was recognized with two awards given by the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission at the 2010 Indiana Emergency Response Conference.
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“Creating Hope” For Cancer Patients
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering Creating Hope® sessions on the first and second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The next sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 7 and 14. These sessions are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Art materials and an instructional book are available at each session. No previous art experience is needed.
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“Gear Up to Weigh Down!”
“Gear Up To Weigh Down” is a 12-week weight management program offered by Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center that is designed to help participants learn how to achieve or maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime. The program focuses on how to change behaviors to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, how to set smart goals, how to prepare for obstacles and how to get motivated. Other topics covered during the program include detailed information on portion sizes, how to read food labels, physical fitness, why it is important to maintain a healthy weight, fad diets, how to avoid emotional eating, smart grocery shopping and much more.
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Men with Cancer Discussion Group
The Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center offers a group discussion for men who have had cancer of any type or who are currently undergoing cancer treatment. “Men with Cancer Discussion Group” gives individuals the opportunity to talk with others in an open forum about their cancer-related experiences. Group facilitators are men who have been previously diagnosed with cancer and are volunteering their time to talk with others.
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MRI Unit Re-Accredited By American College Of Radiology
After voluntarily participating in a rigorous review process, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s MRI unit has been re-accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR®) through 2013 for head, spine, body, MSK and MRA.In receiving this accreditation, Memorial Hospital has met all of the testing criteria for clinical image quality and phantom image quality.
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Interest-Free Payment Program for Hospital Patients
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has announced a new partnership with CarePayment®, an innovative program designed to provide patients with the ability to have more financial control over payment of their hospital expenses. The new partnership enables Memorial Hospital’s patients to pay for their hospital services at 0% interest over a 25-month period.
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Five Pediatric Nurses Earn CPN Certification
Five nurses from the Pediatric Unit at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center recently received Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN®) certification after successfully completing the Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam developed and administered by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Currently, 70% of the staff on the Pediatric Unit is either CPN® certified or certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
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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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“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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