Press Releases

Jasper, IN – The race course in and around Jasper, Indiana has been described as “very fast” which should make the second annual running of the Heartland Half Marathon nothing less than exciting! The Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk event is slated for Sunday, September 1 – during the middle of Labor Day Weekend – in Dubois County, just west of the Hoosier National Forest in southwestern Indiana.

Jasper – To bring more awareness to cardiovascular diseases, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is sponsoring a combination PAD, AAA, and stroke screening on Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30 at Memorial Cardiovascular Services located at 440 Scott Rolen Drive in Jasper. These screenings allow individuals with certain risk factors the opportunity to assess their health status.

Jasper, Ind. – Urological issues affect many people. Major issues include: elevated PSA, incontinence, kidney stones, overactive bladder, erectile dysfunction, and cancer (kidney, prostate, bladder and testis). During this HealthMatters program, Dr. Gilley will discuss various urological issues and ways to get tested and receive treatment.

Jasper – Scott Beckman, M.D. has been named the 2013 Little Company of Mary Outstanding Physician Award winner at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. This award is named in honor of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, the sponsors of Memorial Hospital. The LCM Award is given annually to a physician on Memorial Hospital’s active medical staff who has been nominated through a hospital- and community-wide nomination process with the winner being chosen by a selection committee from a group of six finalists. The award is based on outstanding performance reflecting Memorial Hospital’s mission statement and the core values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassionate Caring, Stewardship, Quality and Justice.

Tired of diet plans that are impossible to stick with or leave you feeling hungry? Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering a new program “Diet-Free: Eight Habits That Will Change Your Life.” This nine-week video seminar, led by a registered dietitian, is a weight-loss program that coaches you through eight diet-free habits that will guide you toward a healthier life.

“Zumba®,” a fitness program offered by Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, combines fast and slow Latin rhythms with dance moves that are easy to follow, energizing and toning the body while burning calories.

Emergency physician Stephen Sample, M.D. was recently appointed to the Active Medical Staff at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. Dr. Sample received his medical degree at University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed a residency in emergency medicine at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Consortium in Texas. He is board certified in emergency medicine and a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Sleep-related difficulties, typically called sleep disorders, affect many people. Major sleep disorders include: insomnia (the inability to fall or stay asleep), hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness), Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), and sleep apnea (interrupted sleep caused by periodic gasping or snorting noises or momentarily suspension of breathing). During the HealthMatters program on Tuesday, March 19, pulmonologist Dr. Sohail Qadir will discuss various sleep disorders and ways to get tested and receive treatment.

Family Physician David Bell, M.D. was recently appointed to the Active Medical Staff at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. Dr. Bell received his medical degree from University of Louisville Medical School and completed a residency in family practice at University of Massachusetts. He previously served as president of Narragansett Family Medicine in Templeton, Massachusetts and as hospitalist with Deaconess Care Group in Evansville.

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Centers Medical Staff is awarding a $500 scholarship to area high school seniors entering a two- to four-year educational program in a health-related field. To qualify, the applicant must maintain at least a "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale) grade point average. Other criteria for consideration include SAT scores, financial need, and community involvement. A brief essay is required along with letters of reference.