St.Vincent, OrthoIndy Partner to Create Indiana’s Largest Orthopedic Practice
Posted: 03/02/2012 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
St.Vincent Health and OrthoIndy are pleased to announce a partnership that will expand the availability of top-ranked orthopedic services for all Indiana residents. For more than 40 years, OrthoIndy (click here to visit their website) has … Read more
OrthoIndy, St.Vincent bring Kenyan patient to Indiana for complex scoliosis surgery
Posted: 03/01/2012 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
Throughout January, associates at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent and community friends had the opportunity to spend time with an incredible, bright and loving young girl, Salma Suleman. Twelve-year-old Salma came to the United … Read more
Doctor Treating Doctor: A Matter of Trust
Posted: 03/01/2012 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
The field of health care has changed dramatically over the years. Patients are informed consumers who spend a great deal of time researching physicians and facilities to decide which options are the best for them. When Dr. Jack Farr, an … Read more
Considering joint replacement surgery? Quit smoking first.
Posted: 02/28/2012 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
Many of the health problems caused by tobacco use are well known. Most anyone can tell you it causes lung and oral cancer, chronic lung disease, and heart disease. But fewer people know that smoking tobacco also adversely affects bone health. In … Read more
OrthoIndy Physician Provides Expert Care at St.Vincent Jennings Hospital
Posted: 02/27/2012 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
If you live in the Jennings County area, you never have to worry about receiving excellent orthopedic care. OrthoIndy physician Robert Marsh, DO, provides a broad range of specialty orthopedic services at St.Vincent Jennings Hospital, including the … Read more
Report: More Younger People Opting for Joint Replacement Surgery
Posted: 02/24/2012 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
Once strictly the domain of people 60 and older, joint replacement surgery has become increasingly common among younger patients in recent years. This report in the Wall Street Journal takes an in-depth look at why joint replacement is … Read more
Ask the Expert: Joint Replacement 101
Posted: 02/22/2012 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
“Ask the Expert” is a new, recurring feature on Medicine & Movement. Today’s topic is joint replacement surgery, and our expert is Norman Mindrebo, M.D, a board certified orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship certification in Sports … Read more
Carol’s Story: How Knee Replacement Surgery Can Change A Life
Posted: 02/21/2012 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
Meet Carol Henshaw. Prior to undergoing total knee replacement surgery at St.Vincent in August 2010, she was in pain almost every day. Walking even short distances was nearly too difficult to bear. And stairs were simply not an option. Now, seven … Read more
Comfort Comes First at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital
Posted: 02/20/2012 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
Comfort is crucial when recovering from an orthopedic condition, injury, or surgery. In addition to being nationally recognized for its excellent care, the orthopedic unit at St.Vincent Carmel provides patients with a uniquely comfortable … Read more
St.Vincent Physical Therapy Receives National Outcomes Awards
Posted: 10/19/2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes, Inc. (FOTO) has once again awarded St.Vincent Physical and Occupational Therapy clinics with Outcomes Excellence Awards. These awards are presented to a select group of providers who have exceeded the national … Read more
