Press Releases

To share new developments and happenings at Elkhart General, press releases are regularly submitted to various news media, including newspapers, magazines, radio stations and television stations. The links for each press release appear in chronological order of release to the media. You can also search our archives by using the search engine in the right-hand column of this page.

If you are looking for information on a specific issue that you cannot locate, please contact the Marketing and Community Relations Department at (574) 523-3303.

January

Steve Huffman Accepts Chief Information Officer Position
January 31, 2012
Steve Huffman has accepted the position of Chief Information Officer of the Newly Affiliated Organization combining Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Health System.

Jeff Costello Named Chief Financial Officer of Newly Affiliated Organization Combining Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Health System
January 31, 2012
Jeff Costello was recently named Chief Financial Officer of the Newly Affiliated Organization combining Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Health System.

Danielle Dyer Named Chief Strategy and Planning Officer
January 31, 2012
Danielle Dyer has been named Chief Strategy and Planning Officer of the Newly Affiliated Organization combining Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Health System.

Greg Losasso Named President of Elkhart General Hospital
January 31, 2012
Greg Losasso was recently named President of Elkhart General Hospital

Diane Stover Named Chief Experience and Marketing Officer
January 31, 2012
Diane Stover has been named Chief Experience and Marketing Officer of the Newly Affiliated Organization combining Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Health System.

Kreg Gruber Named as President of Memorial Hospital of South Bend
January 31, 2012
Kreg Gruber was recently named President of Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Phil Newbold serves as CEO of Newly Affiliated Organization Combining Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Health System
January 31, 2012
Phil Newbold will serve as CEO of the Newly Affiliated Organization combining Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Health System.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services to Offer Emergency Medical Training (EMT) Course
January 31, 2012
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Emergency Medical Training (EMT) Course every Tuesday and Thursday beginning February 7, and concluding on July 12, 2012 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Elkhart General Health Education Center next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Orthopedic Surgeon to Present at Elkhart General Hospital
January 30, 2012
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Knee and Hip Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options” on Monday, February 6 from 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. in Auditorium B located in the Hospital West Wing.

Elkhart General Hospital and Bittersweet Medical Associates Host Healthy Weight Seminar
January 24, 2012
Elkhart General Hospital and Bittersweet Medical Associates are hosting a free community seminar “Healthy Weight: The Tools You Need to Reach Your Goals” on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Bittersweet Medical Associates located at 12340 Bittersweet Commons Blvd, Granger, IN. 46530.

Elkhart General Hospital to Offer Heart Failure Support Group
January 24, 2012
The Elkhart General Hospital Living with Heart Failure Support Group will present “Restaurant Rehab” on Wednesday, February 1, from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. in the Heart Failure Clinic, located on the third floor of Elkhart General Hospital. The support group meets on the first Wednesday of each month.

Elkhart General Hospital offers Two Diabetes Support Groups
January 24, 2012
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Groups will present “Diabetes is a Cardiovascular Disease” on Thursday, February 2, at 6 p.m. in the Private Dining Room located near the Elkhart General Hospital Cafeteria; and Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Prenatal Classroom located in the Hospital West Wing.

Elkhart General Hospital Center to Host 2nd Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Open House
January 24, 2012
Elkhart General Hospital will host their 2nd annual “The Heart of the Matter: Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Open House” on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Bariatric Surgeon to Give Presentation on Latest Weight-Loss Surgical Techniques
January 24, 2012
ELKHART, IN. – Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a free public seminar titled “An Introduction to Bariatric Surgery: Is it Right for You?” on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in Auditorium B, located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Elkhart General Hospital Foundation Donates Sim Baby to Elkhart General Hospital Neonatal Unit
January 10, 2012
The Elkhart General Hospital Foundation recently donated a computerized infant simulator, (sim baby) to the Elkhart General Hospital Neonatal Unit.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services to Offer Healthcare Provider CPR Course
January 6, 2012
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services will offer Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8 a.m. – noon on the following days: Wednesday, January 11; Monday, January 16, and Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Elkhart General Hospital to Hold Health Luncheon on Weight-Loss Surgery
January 6, 2012
Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Health Luncheon, “Weight-Loss Surgery: Is It Right for You?” on Friday, January 13, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Auditorium B located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

December

Jazzercise Super Semi Annual Sale
December 22, 2011
Elkhart Jazzercise is offering a Super Semi Annual Sale on January 7 – 9, 2011. New customers can register for classes with no joining fee and the first month of unlimited Jazzercise classes for free (12-month auto payment registration required), plus receive 5 free one-week friend passes. Jazzercise classes are held in “The Loft” located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Elkhart General Hospital to offer Free Six- Week Smoking Cessation Program
December 21, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is partnering with the American Lung Association to offer a free Freedom from Smoking program beginning January 9, 2011 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Classroom 2 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Orthopedic Surgeon to Present at Elkhart General Hospital
December 21, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Knee and Hip Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options” on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from Noon – 1 p.m. in the Prenatal Classroom located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Bariatric Surgeon to Give Presentation on Latest Weight-Loss Surgical Techniques
December 12, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a free public seminar titled “An Introduction to Bariatric Surgery: Is it Right for You?” on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Auditorium B, located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
December 12, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Wednesday, December 21 and Thursday, December 29, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or noon – 3 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services to Offer Healthcare Provider CPR Course
December 5, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services will offer Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8 a.m. – noon on the following days: Wednesday, December 14; Saturday, December 17 and Monday, December 19, 2011 at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Low Sodium Cooking Topic of Heart Failure Support Group
December 5, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Living with Heart Failure Support Group will present “Low Sodium Cooking 101” on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. in the Heart Failure Clinic, located on the third floor of Elkhart General Hospital. The support group meets on the first Wednesday of each month.

Elkhart General Hospital to Hold Seminar on Epigenetics
December 5, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital will hold a free seminar titled “Your Active Genes are Not the Luck of the Draw: Epigenetics Trumps Heredity” on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Prenatal Classroom located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

November

Your Immune System and Cancer Topic of Discussion at Elkhart General Hospital
November 23, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Your Immune System and Cancer” on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Prenatal Classroom located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

December Diabetes Support Groups Topic is Surviving the Season of Overeating
November 23, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Groups will present “Surviving the Season of Overeating” on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 7 p.m. in Auditorium B; and Friday, December 9, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Prenatal Classroom located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Elkhart General Hospital Offers Super Sitter Babysitting Class
November 23, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Services will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Bariatric Surgeon to Give Presentation on Latest Weight-Loss Surgical Techniques
November 23, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a free public seminar titled “An Introduction to Bariatric Surgery: Is it Right for You?” on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 10 a.m. in Auditorium B, located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Elkhart General Hospital Board Votes to Approve Affiliation with Memorial Hospital
November 22, 2011
Today, the Elkhart General Hospital Board of Directors voted in favor of an affiliation with Memorial Hospital. The outcome of the vote and the decision of the Board to affiliate were based on a close examinationn of confidential documents and discussions regarding shared values, opportunities, and potential alignment possibilites.

Elkhart General Hospital Welcomes General Surgeon, Luis A. Benavente, MD
November 9, 2011
ELKHART, IN. – General Surgeon, Luis A. Benavente, MD has joined General & Vascular Surgery, PC and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Elkhart General Hospital Welcomes General Surgeon Laura Ragauskaite, MD
November 9, 2011
General surgeon Laura Ragauskaite, MD has joined Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Course
November 8, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8 a.m. – noon on the following days: Wednesday, November 16, Saturday, November 19 and Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Elkhart General Hospital Welcomes Christopher M. Annis, MD
November 8, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital welcomes pain management specialist and anesthesiologist, Christopher, M. Annis, MD to its medical staff.

October

Bariatric Surgeons to Give Presentation on Latest Weight-Loss Surgical Techniques
October 31, 2011
ELKHART, IN. – Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a free public seminar titled “An Introduction to Bariatric Surgery: Is it Right for You?” on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Auditorium B, located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Bariatric Surgeon to Give Presentation on Latest Weight-Loss Surgical Techniques
October 26, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a free public seminar titled “An Introduction to Bariatric Surgery: Is it Right for You?” on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 10 a.m. in Auditorium B, located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Orthopedic Surgeon to Present at Elkhart General Hospital
October 26, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Knee and Hip Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options” on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from Noon – 1 p.m. in the Prenatal Classroom located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Physician to Speak on Menopause at Health Luncheon
October 20, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a Health Luncheon on Tuesday, October 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Elkhart General Hospital Among Best in the Nation
October 19, 2011
A report released by HealthGrades®, the nation’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality ratings, ranks Elkhart General Hospital No. 1 in the state of Indiana for cardiac surgery and among the top 10 percent in the nation for joint replacement.

Elkhart General Hospital Introduces the Area’s First and Only 128-slice CT Scanner
October 13, 2011
Hospital offers the lowest radiation dose CT scanner in the region Elkhart General Hospital now offers the area’s first and only 128-slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner. Considered the next evolution in radiology technology, the new scanner provides 2D and 3D imaging for the most accurate and confident diagnoses in areas such as Cardiology, Oncology and Neurology.

A1C Champion to Speak at Elkhart General Hospital
October 13, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Taking Control” by A1C Champion, Jose Cardenas, Monday, October 17, at 10 a.m. in the Prenatal Classroom located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Elkhart General Hospital to offer Free PAP and Prostate Screenings
October 13, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital will offer free PAP and prostate screenings on Saturday, October 22, at Center for Healing and Hope (PAP only) located at 423 E. Jefferson Street in Goshen from 9 a.m. – noon and Heart City Health Center located at 236 Simpson St. in Elkhart from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Some restrictions apply

Audiologist to Speak at Elkhart General Hospital
October 13, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “How Loud is Too Loud” on Wednesday, October 19 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Prenatal Classroom in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
October 13, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 27, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or noon – 3 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Jazzercise Offers New Pure Muscle Fitness Class
October 12, 2011
Elkhart Jazzercise is offering a new fitness class, Pure Muscle, beginning Saturday, October 22, with a free trial class on Saturday, October 15 at 9:15 a.m. in The Loft of the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

A1C Champion® to Speak at Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group
October 4, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Taking Control” by A1C Champion®, Loretha Huff, Thursday, October 6, at 7 p.m. in Classrooms 9 & 10 in the Lower Level of Elkhart General Hospital.

September

Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Open House at Elkhart General Hospital
September 30, 2011
Join Elkhart General Hospital for an evening of fellowship and breast cancer information. “Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Open House: An Evening of Empowerment, Education and Camaraderie” will be held on Thursday, October 6, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Auditorium B in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
September 19, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Wednesday, Sept. 21 and Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or noon – 3 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Elkhart General Hospital Offers Super Sitter Babysitting Class
September 19, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Services will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Elkhart General Hospital Offers International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Course
September 19, 2011
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering an International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Course on Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medicine Medical Director, David E. Van Ryn, MD Selected as 2011 Outstanding Physician at Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend
September 19, 2011
David E. Van Ryn, MD, Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medicine Medical Director, has been selected as the 2011 Outstanding Physician at the Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend (IUSM-SB).

Elkhart General Hospital to Host Lecture on Memory Loss
September 19, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Memory Loss: What’s Normal, What’s Not and Maintaining Brain Health” on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from Noon – 1 p.m. in the Prenatal Classroom located in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medicine Medical Director, David E. Van Ryn, MD Selected as 2011 Outstanding Physician at Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend
September 16, 2011
David E. Van Ryn, MD, Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medicine Medical Director, has been selected as the 2011 Outstanding Physician at the Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend (IUSM-SB).

Elkhart General Hospital Center for Cardiac Care Encourages Women to Study Risk Factors, Guidelines for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
September 13, 2011
ELKHART, IN – The Elkhart General Hospital Center for Cardiac Care is urging all women to take steps to better care for their hearts following a recent update to the American Heart Association’s cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines for women.

Hospitalist Geeta A. Bhargave, MD Joins the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
September 12, 2011
Elkhart, IN – Geeta A. Bhargave, MD has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff. Dr. Bhargave earned her medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residencies at St. Vincent’s Medical Center-Manhattan and Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Psychiatrist Jennifer S. Knapp, DO Joins the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
September 9, 2011
Psychiatrist Jennifer S. Knapp, DO has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Center for Behavioral Medicine Outpatient Services.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Course
September 8, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8 a.m. – noon on the following days: Wednesday, Sept. 14, Saturday, Sept. 17 and Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Man to Man Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
September 1, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Regional Center for Cancer Services Man to Man Cancer Support Group will present “Benefits of Hypnotherapy” on Tuesday, September 6, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Radiation Oncology Cancer Learning Center on the Lower Level of Elkhart General Hospital. The support group meets on the first Tuesday of each month.

American Cancer Society Look Good…Feel Better Program at Elkhart General Hospital
September 1, 2011
American Cancer Society is presenting their “Look Good…Feel Better” program for cancer patients on Monday, September 12, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The program will be held in the Elkhart General Hospital Private Dining Room.

Heart Failure Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
September 1, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Living with Heart Failure Support Group will present “Saving Energy and Making Work Simple” on Wednesday, September 7, from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. in the Heart Failure Clinic, located on the third floor of Elkhart General Hospital. The support group meets on the first Wednesday of each month.

Elkhart General Hospital Foundation Receives $2,500 CVS Caremark Community Grant
September 1, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Foundation recently received a $2,500 CVS Caremark Community Grant. Grant money will be designated to the Healthy Indiana Plan, a health insurance program for uninsured adult Hoosiers ages 19 - 64.

August

Elkhart General Hospital Honors Board Members and Medical Staff
August 10, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital recently honored Members of the Community Board of Directors and longtime members of the Medical Staff.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services To Hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course
August 9, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course on Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19, 2011 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification Course Offered By Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
August 9, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification Course on Thursday, August 11, 2011, from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
August 9, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Wednesday, August 17 and Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or noon – 3 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Jazzercise One Day Sale is August 22, 2011
August 9, 2011
Jazzercise is offering a one-day sale on Monday, August 22, 2011. New customers can register for Jazzercise with no registration or joining fee and the first month of unlimited Jazzercise classes for free (12-month auto-payment registration required).

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services To Hold Healthcare Provider CPR Course
August 9, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8 a.m. – noon on the following days: Wednesday, August 10, Monday, August 15 and Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Orthopaedic Surgeon to Present at Elkhart General Hospital
August 9, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Knee & Hip Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options” on Thursday, August 18, 2011 from noon – 1 p.m. in the Prenatal Classroom in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class Offered by Elkhart General Hospital
August 3, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, August 6 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Elkhart General Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Pain Management Specialist Orlando Landrum, MD Joins the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
August 2, 2011
Pain management specialist and anesthesiologist Orlando Landrum, M.D. has joined Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

July

Elkhart General Healthcare System and Memorial Hospital and Healthcare System Make Significant Progress toward Final Affiliation Agreement
July 29, 2011
Work toward a final binding affiliation agreement between Elkhart General Healthcare System and Memorial Hospital and Health System is progressing as anticipated.

Bariatric and General Surgeon Eric D. Knapp, DO Joins the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
July 28, 2011
Bariatric and general surgeon Eric D. Knapp, D.O. has joined Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Elkhart General Hospital Healthy Lifestyle Tent at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair
July 20, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is sponsoring the Healthy Lifestyle Tent at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair from Friday, July 22 through Saturday, July 30.

Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
July 15, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Wednesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 28, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or noon – 3 p.m. at the Elkhart General Health Education Center, 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course Offered by Elkhart General Hospital
July 15, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course on Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers CPR Course
July 1, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8 a.m. – noon on the following days: Saturday, July 9, Wednesday, July 13 and Monday, July 18, 2011 at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

June

Free Jazzercise Classes Every Friday During the Month of July
June 28, 2011
Jazzercise is offering free classes every Friday during the month of July.

Elkhart General Hospital Receives Indiana Organ Procurement Organization Silver Recognition Award
June 15, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital recently received the 2010 Indiana Organ Procurement Organization (IOPO) Silver Collaborative Hospital Recognition Award.

Eric Johnson, MD, Returns to Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
June 15, 2011
Ear, nose and throat physician Eric Johnson, MD, returns to the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Jazzercise Offers New Classes
June 15, 2011
Two new Jazzercise dance-fitness classes will begin the week of June 20, 2011. Jazzercise instructor Ranae Obregon has added the classes to accommodate new participants and to provide a wider variety for current participants.

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR RECERTIFICATION COURSES OFFERED BY ELKHART GENERAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
June 10, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Wednesday, June 22 or Thursday, June 30, 2011 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or noon – 3 p.m. at the Elkhart General Health Education Center, 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR RECERTIFICATION COURSES OFFERED BY ELKHART GENERAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
June 10, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Wednesday, June 22 or Thursday, June 30, 2011 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or noon – 3 p.m. at the Elkhart General Health Education Center, 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

FREE HEALTHCARE ADVANCE PLANNING SEMINARS
June 10, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart County Council on Aging and REAL Services have partnered to offer two seminars on healthcare advance planning on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in the Elkhart General Hospital Private Dining Room from noon to 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

CARDIOLOGIST TO SPEAK ON PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE AT HEALTH LUNCHEON
June 10, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a Health Luncheon on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Auditorium B, located in the West Wing at Elkhart General Hospital. A nutritious lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the presentation “Peripheral Artery Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment Options” at noon. A time for question and answer will follow.

Community Honors Elkhart General Hospital Physicians and Nurses
June 3, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Foundation recently held a campaign to honor Elkhart General physicians and nurses during Doctors Day and Nurses Week. Community Members donated a combined total of over $4,600 and gave tributes to honor various Elkhart General physicians and nurses.

Elkhart General Hospital Honors Employees
June 3, 2011
At the recent Employee Service Awards Dinner at Elcona Country Club, Gregory Lintjer, Elkhart General Hospital President, acknowledged over 200 Hospital employees for their years of service.

James Shoemaker, M.D., Earns FACEP Designation
June 2, 2011
Board-certified emergency physician James Shoemaker, M.D. of Elkhart Emergency Physicians, received fellowship status in the American College of Emergency Physicians.

May

Jeffrey L. Cain, M.D., Returns to Elkhart General Hospital and Joins For Women Only
May 31, 2011
Jeffrey L. Cain, M.D., board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, has returned to Elkhart General Hospital and joined For Women Only. Dr. Cain has worked

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
May 30, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the following days: Wednesday, June 15, Saturday, June 18 and Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Elkhart General Hospital Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Uniform Data Systems Honors Elkhart General Hospital Rehabilitation Unit
May 27, 2011
For the third consecutive year, the Elkhart General Hospital Rehabilitation Unit received a top performer award for outstanding outcomes.

Elkhart General Hospital Receives ACR Accreditation
May 27, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Breast Care Center and Radiology Department were recently awarded a three-year term accreditation in Ultrasound as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Elkhart General Hospital Elects Genevieve Lankowicz, M.D. as New Chief of Medical Staff
May 27, 2011
Dr. Genevieve Lankowicz was recently elected the new Chief of Medical Staff for Elkhart General Hospital.

Elkhart General Hospital Breast Care Center Earns Highest Certification
May 27, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Breast Care Center has been awarded the highest level of certification as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence by the National Consortium of Breast Centers , Inc.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course
May 24, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course on Thursday, June 16 and Friday, June 17 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Elkhart General Health Education Center, located at 2222 Rieth Blvd., next to the Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

June 10 Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Proper Foot Care
May 24, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Foot Exams” on Friday, June 10 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Cancer Survivorship Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
May 24, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivorship Support Group on Thursday, May 26 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
May 24, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course on Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Man to Man Cancer Support Group to Meet at Elkhart General Hospital
May 24, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Regional Center for Cancer Services Man to Man Cancer Support Group will present “Genetics” on Tuesday, June 7 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Heart Failure Topic of Free Seminar
May 24, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “The Good News about Heart Failure” on Thursday, June 9 from Noon to 1 p.m.

Healthy Food Topic of Discussion at June 2 Diabetes Support Group
May 24, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Food Q & A” on Thursday, June 2 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Physician to Speak on Menopause at Health Luncheon
May 16, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a Health Luncheon on Wednesday, May 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Auditorium B in the West Wing at Elkhart General Hospital. A nutritious lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the presentation “Managing Menopause and its Symptoms” at 12:00 p.m.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class Offered by Elkhart General Hospital
May 16, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, June 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Ribbon of Hope to Hold 5K Run/Walk
May 9, 2011
Ribbon of Hope, a not-for-profit organization affiliated with Elkhart General Hospital, is holding a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m. – Noon at Island Park, located in downtown Elkhart.

Free Six-Week Smoking Cessation Class Offered at Elkhart General Hospital
May 2, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital and the Elkhart County Health Department will offer a free six -week smoking cessation class beginning on Tuesday, May 10.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
May 2, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Wednesday May 18 or Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
May 2, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the following days: Wednesday, May 11, Monday, May 16 and Saturday, May 21, 2011.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course Offered by Elkhart General Hospital
May 2, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course on Thursday, May 19 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Dentist to Present at Diabetes Support Group
May 2, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Diabetes and Dental Disease” on Thursday, May 5 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Pediatrics Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
May 2, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering a two day Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) course on Thursday May 12 and Friday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hearing Topic of Free Seminar
May 2, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Healthy Hearing 101” on Wednesday, May 4 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Food and Culture Topic of Discussion at Spanish Diabetes Support Group on May 16
May 2, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Food and Culture” on Monday, May 16 at 6 p.m.

April

Elkhart General Healthcare System and American Nursing Care to Form Home Care Services Partnership
April 26, 2011
Joint Venture to Bring New Jobs to Elkhart County

Man to Man Cancer Support Group to Meet at Elkhart General
April 18, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Regional Center for Cancer Services Man to Man Cancer Support Group will present “A Discussion about Your Medications” on Tuesday, May 3 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cancer Survivorship Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
April 18, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivorship Support Group on Thursday, April 28 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Cancer Program Earns Outstanding Achievement Award for Third Consecutive Survey
April 5, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Regional Center for Cancer Services has been awarded the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award for excellence in cancer care.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
April 5, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Wednesday April 20 or Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course
April 5, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course on Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22, from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Physician to Discuss Headaches at Free Seminar
April 5, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Headaches: How Osteopathy Can Help” on Wednesday, April 20 from 5:30 p.m.

March

Man to Man Cancer Support Group to Meet at Elkhart General Hospital
March 29, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Regional Center for Cancer Services Man to Man Cancer Support Group will present “How the Brain Works” on Tuesday, April 5 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification Course Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
March 28, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification Course on Thursday, April 14 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
March 28, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the following days: Wednesday, April 16, Saturday, April 16 and Monday, April 18, 2011.

Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Heart Healthy Foods on April 8
March 28, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Questions and Answers about Food” on Friday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Pharmacist to Present on Hypertension at Diabetes Support Group
March 28, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Diabetes and Hypertension” on Thursday, April 7 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sleep Therapy Topic of Free Seminar at Elkhart General Hospital
March 28, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Can’t Sleep? Sleep Therapy Can Help” on Thursday, April 14 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Elkhart General Healthcare System and Memorial Hospital and Health System Sign Memorandum of Understanding
March 17, 2011
Today Elkhart General Healthcare System and Memorial Hospital and Health System signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form an affiliation.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
March 16, 2011
– Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Registered Dietitian to Present on Proper Nutrition
March 16, 2011

Elkhart General Hospital Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
March 16, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Foundation will be providing scholarships to applicants for full or part-time study in the medical field.

March 11 Diabetes Support Group to Discuss Effective Doctor's Visits
March 7, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “How to Have an Effective Doctor’s Office Visit” on Friday, March 11 at 10 a.m.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class Offered by Elkhart General Hospital
March 7, 2011
Elkhart General will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, March 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Elkhart General Hospital to Hold Free Seminar on Diabetes and Heart Health
March 7, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital will present “Control Your Diabetes for a Healthy Heart” on Wednesday, March 23 from noon – 1 p.m.

Stress Topic of Discussion at Spanish Diabetes Support Group on March 21
March 7, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Learning to Take Charge of Your Stress” on Monday, March 21 at 6 p.m.

Heart Failure Topic of Discussion at Elkhart General Hospital
March 1, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “The Good News about Heart Failure” on Thursday, March 3 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

February

Elkhart General Hospital Hosts Cancer Survivors Forum
February 25, 2011
Cancer patients will have an opportunity to better understand and cope with the disease by attending the Elkhart General Hospital Regional Center for Cancer Services Cancer Survivors Forum. Guest speakers include physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals who specialize in cancer treatment. The two sessions will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 and Thursday, March 17 in Auditorium B in the Elkhart General West Wing.

Foot Health to be Addressed at March 3 Diabetes Support Group
February 23, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Diabetes and Foot Health” on Thursday, March 3.

Hearing Topic of Discussion at Elkhart General Hospital
February 23, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “How We Listen: Hearing Better in Noisy Places” on Wednesday, March 2.

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better Program
February 23, 2011
American Cancer Society is presenting their “Look Good…Feel Better” program for cancer patients on Monday, March 14.

Physician to Present on Insomnia at Free Seminar
February 14, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital will present “Insomnia: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep” on Monday, Feb. 28 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
February 14, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on the following days from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 23 or Thursday, Feb. 24.

Free 6-Week Smoking Cessation Class Offered at Elkhart General Hospital
February 14, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital and the Elkhart County Health Department will offer a free 6-week smoking cessation class beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The class will be held every Wednesday from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dermatologist to Discuss Skin Cancer at Elkhart General Hospital
February 8, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital will present “The Truth about Skin Cancer” on Friday, Feb. 18 from noon – 1 p.m.

Elkhart General Hospital to Host Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Open House
February 8, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting “The Heart of the Matter: Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Open House” on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Elkhart General Hospital to Hold Free Seminar on Heart Health
February 8, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital will present “Talk Yourself into Heart Healthy Habits” on Wednesday, Feb. 23 from noon – 1 p.m.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
February 3, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the following days: Wednesday, Feb. 16, Saturday, Feb. 19 and Monday, Feb. 21, 2011.

January

Discussion on Bipolar Disorder at Elkhart General Hospital
January 28, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Life on a Roller-coaster: Living With Bipolar Disorder” on Thursday, Feb. 3 from Noon – 1 p.m.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
January 25, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course on Thursday, Feb. 10 and Friday, Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Kidney Function to be Addressed at Feb. 3 Diabetes Support Group
January 25, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “Diabetes and Kidney Function” on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.

Problem Solving to be Addressed at Feb. 11 Diabetes Support Group
January 25, 2011
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group will present “How to Problem Solve Difficult Situations” on Friday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course
January 25, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course on Thursday, Feb. 17 and Friday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Cancer Survivorship Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
January 17, 2011
Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivorship Support Group on Thursday, January 27 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Receives Consumer Choice Award
January 11, 2011
National Research Corporation (NRC) recently recognized Elkhart General Hospital as one of the nation’s top hospitals and a 2010/2011 Consumer Choice Award Winner.

Dr. Patel Accepts Four Year Commitment with American College of Radiology
January 4, 2011

December

Weight Loss Topic of January Diabetes Support Group
December 22, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group presents “New Year’s Resolution #1: Weight Loss” on Thursday, January 6 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm in Auditorium B in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing or on Friday, January 14 from 10:00am – 11:00am.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
December 21, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 11:00am or 12:00pm – 3:00pm; Wednesday, January 19 or Thursday, January 27.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Advanced medical Life Support (AMLS) Course
December 21, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering a two day Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Course on Thursday, January 13 and Friday, January 14 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Heart Health Topic of Discussion at Elkhart General Hospital
December 21, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Take a Load off Your Heart: Controlling Your Stress Response” on Wednesday, January 19 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
December 21, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, January 8 from 9:00am – 3:00pm.

Discussion on Stress Management at Elkhart General Hospital
December 21, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Relaxation, Stress Management, and Balancing Life in the Best of Times” on Friday, January 7 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Course
December 21, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8:00am – 12:00pm on the following days: Wednesday, January 12, Saturday, January 15 and Monday, January 17, 2011.

Become an Emergency Medical Technician
December 13, 2010
Elkhart General is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course beginning January 11, 2011. The course meets twice a week and runs through August 2011 and will be held at the Elkhart General Health Education Center located at 2222 Rieth Blvd, next to Lowe’s on US 33 in Goshen.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Hospital Home Medical Equipment
December 7, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, December 21 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The clinics are the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

November

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
November 30, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8:00am – 12:00pm on the following days: Wednesday, December 15, Saturday, December 18 and Monday, December 20, 2010.

Discussion on Stress Management at Elkhart General Hospital
November 30, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “A Holistic Approach to Stress Management” on Tuesday, December 7, from 10:00am – 11:00am.

Discussion on Sugar Cravings at Elkhart General Hospital
November 30, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Natural Ways to Beat Sugar Cravings” on Monday, December 6 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Cancer Survivorship Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
November 30, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivorship Support Group on Thursday, December 16 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Discussion on Acupuncture at Elkhart General Hospital
November 30, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Introduction to Acupuncture” on Friday, December 3, from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Hearing Topic of Discussion at Elkhart General Hospital
November 23, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Hear Better for the Holidays” on Wednesday, December 8 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course
November 23, 2010
– Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course on Thursday, December 16 and Friday, December 17, from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
November 23, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, December 11 from 9:00am – 3:00pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Advanced Cardiac Life Support Experienced Provider Course
November 18, 2010

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better Program
November 18, 2010

The Beauty Shoppe Raises Money for the Oncology Patient Assistance Fund
November 18, 2010
The Beauty Shoppe, a full service hair salon in Elkhart, recently made a donation of $1,290 to the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation.

Elkhart General Hospital Foundation Dedicates Pathway
November 10, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Foundation recently held a dedication ceremony for the newly completed Celebration of Life Pathway. The Pathway is one of many ways donors can commemorate an important life event, memorialize a loved one, or honor a healthcare provider, while providing financial support for the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation.

Free Seminar on Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
November 8, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Natural Medicine Options for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats” on Saturday, November 20 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal Course Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
November 8, 2010
– Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal Course on Thursday, December 2 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Foundation Provides Grant Money to Hospital
November 8, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Foundation has made a grant of $20,000 to the Hospital for the purchase of a Right Heart Assist device.

Ear Acupuncture Discussion at Elkhart General Hospital
November 4, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Introduction to Ear Acupuncture” on Saturday, November 13 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Discussion on Stress Management at Elkhart General Hospital
November 2, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “A Holistic Approach to Stress Management” on Thursday, November 11, from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Community Open House at Family Practice Associates and Sleep Consultants of Michiana
November 2, 2010
Family Practice Associates, along with Sleep Consultants of Michiana, will be holding a Community Open House on Saturday, November 13 from 8:00am – 12:00pm at their offices located at 3301 County Road 6 in Elkhart.

Healthy Eating Topic of Spanish Diabetes Support Group
November 1, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital and Dame Tu Mano will present “Take Action Now: A Healthy Diet is Within Reach!” at a Spanish Diabetes Support Group on Monday, November 15 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

Fibromyalgia Discussion at Elkhart General Hospital
November 1, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “A Natural Approach to Fibromyalgia” on Thursday, November 18 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Hospital Home Medical Equipment
November 1, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, November 16 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Cancer Survivorship Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
November 1, 2010
– Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivorship Support Group on Thursday, November 18 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Arthritis Awareness Day Held at Elkhart General Hospital
November 1, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting an Arthritis Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 17 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.

Panel of Physicians to Speak on Diabetes at Health Luncheon
November 1, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a Health Luncheon on Tuesday, November 16 from 11:30am – 1:00pm.

October

Elkhart General Healthcare System President Awarded Highest Honor from Indiana Hospital Association
October 27, 2010
ELKHART, IN — Elkhart General Healthcare System president Greg Lintjer was honored by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) with the Distinguished Service Award during the organization’s annual meeting at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Indianapolis on Tuesday night.

Discussion on Sugar Cravings at Elkhart General Hospital
October 26, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Natural Ways to Beat Sugar Cravings” on Saturday, November 6 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course Offered by Elkhart General Hospital
October 26, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course on Thursday, November 18 or Friday, November 19 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Holiday Desserts Discussed at November Diabetes Support Group
October 26, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group presents “Lighten Up Your Holiday Desserts” on Thursday, November 4 at 7:00pm.

Discussion on Acupuncture at Elkhart General Hospital
October 26, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Introduction to Acupuncture” on Thursday, November 4, from 11:30am – 12:30pm.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
October 26, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 11:00am or 12:00pm – 3:00pm; Wednesday, November 17 or Thursday, November 18.

Elkhart General Hospital is Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement Care
October 22, 2010
HealthGrades Study Finds Patients Treated at 5-Star Hospitals are 80% Less Likely to Experience a Major Complication.

Hearing Topic of Discussion at Elkhart General Hospital
October 18, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Dangerous Decibels: When Sound Takes its Toll” on Thursday, November 4 from 10:00am –11:00am.

Elkhart General Hospital and HeartReach Michiana Offer Free CPR Classes
October 18, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital and HeartReach Michiana are partnering to provide free AED/CPR certification on Saturday, November 6 from 9:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm.

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
October 18, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering a two day Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) course on Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, November 14 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
October 18, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8:00am – 12:00pm on the following days: Wednesday, November 10, Monday, November 15 and Saturday, November 20, 2010.

Free Seminar on Breast Cancer and Natural Medicine
October 8, 2010
– In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Breast Cancer: A Natural Medicine Perspective” on Thursday, October 21 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Cancer Survivorship Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
October 8, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivorship Support Group on Thursday, October 28 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Cardiologist to Present at Health Luncheon
October 8, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a Health Luncheon on Tuesday, October 26 from 11:30am – 1:00pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Advanced Cardiac Life Support Experienced Provider Course
October 8, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS-EP) Experienced Provider Course on Thursday, October 28 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Night at Elkhart General Hospital
October 7, 2010
Join Elkhart General Hospital for an evening of fellowship and breast cancer information. “Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention: An Evening of Empowerment, Education and Camaraderie” will be held on Tuesday, October 19 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Elkhart Resident Receives Lugar Health and Fitness Award
October 5, 2010
As the Community Outreach and Interpreter Coordinator at Elkhart General Hospital, Diana Montiel serves the underserved population as well as business health clients.

Healthy Eating Topic of Spanish Diabetes Support Group
October 4, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital and Dame Tu Mano will present “Take Action Now: A Healthy Diet is Within Reach!” at a Spanish Diabetes Support Group on Monday, October 18 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
October 4, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 11:00am or 12:00pm – 3:00pm; Wednesday, October 20 or Thursday, October 28.

Free Seminar on Basic Breast Health
October 4, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Basic Breast Health: Who Should Be Getting Mammograms and When” on Monday, October 11 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Hospital Home Medical Equipment
October 4, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, October 19 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
October 4, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital will offer a variety of fitness classes beginning the week of October 18, 2010.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course
October 4, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22, from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

September

Reuben C. Rutland, M.D., Joins the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
September 29, 2010
General Surgeon Reuben C. Rutland, M.D., has joined General and Vascular Surgery, P.C., and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Medications Topic of October Diabetes Support Group
September 27, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group presents “An Update on Diabetes Medications” on Thursday, October 7 at 7:00pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Participates in the Thor "Drive Against Prostate Cancer"
September 27, 2010
Take advantage of free and confidential prostate cancer screenings when Elkhart General Hospital Regional Center for Cancer Services participates in the Thor “Drive against Prostate Cancer” beginning Saturday, October 16 through Wednesday, October 20.

Shelley Morris, D.O., Joins Bittersweet Medical Associates and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
September 21, 2010
Family practice physician Shelley Morris, D.O., is joining Bittersweet Medical Associates and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Six Week Self-Help Arthritis Class to Be Held at Elkhart General Hospital
September 20, 2010
Beginning Tuesday, October 12 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Elkhart General Hospital and The Arthritis Foundation will offer a six week “Arthritis Self-Help Class” in the Prenatal Classroom in the Elkhart General Hospital West Wing.

Successful Eating Topic of October Heart Failure Support Group Meeting
September 20, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Living with Heart Failure Support Group presents "Label Reading for Successful Eating & Salt Content in Common Foods Made Easy" on Wednesday, October 6 from 10:30am – 11:45am.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
September 20, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8:00am – 12:00pm on the following days: Wednesday, October 13, Monday, October 18 and Saturday, October 23, 2010.

Cancer Survivorship Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
September 16, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivorship Support Group on Thursday, September 23 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Opens New Electrophysiology Lab
September 13, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital recently opened a new Electrophysiology (EP) Lab as an addition to the award winning Center for Cardiac Care.

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Course Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
September 10, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Course on Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Free Seminar on Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
September 10, 2010
– Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Hot Flashes or Night Sweats: How Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine Can Help” on Thursday, September 30 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Eye Care Topic of Spanish Diabetes Support Group
September 7, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital and Dame Tu Mano will present “Diabetes and Your Eyes” at a Spanish Diabetes Support Group on Monday, September 20.

Naturopathic Medicine Topic of Free Seminar
September 7, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “What is Naturopathic Medicine” on Tuesday, September 21 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Hospital Home Medical Equipment
September 7, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, September 21 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Wakarusa Medical Clinic to Hold a Community Health Day
September 7, 2010
The Wakarusa Medical Clinic, an affiliate of Elkhart General Hospital and Wakarusa Elementary School will be holding a Community Health Day on Thursday, September 23 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Wakarusa Elementary School.

Tinnitus Topic of Discussion at Free Seminar
September 2, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Peaceful Living with Tinnitus” on Tuesday, September 14 from 10:00am –11:00am.

J. Benjamin Smucker, M.D., Joins the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
September 2, 2010
Orthopaedic Surgeon J. Benjamin Smucker has joined OSMC and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

August

Elkhart General Hospital Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
August 30, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital will offer a variety of fitness classes beginning the week of September 14, 2010.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
August 30, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 11:00am or 12:00pm – 3:00pm; Wednesday, September 22 or Thursday, September 23.

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better Program
August 24, 2010
American Cancer Society is presenting their “Look Good…Feel Better” program for cancer patients on Monday, September 13 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
August 24, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course on Thursday, September 16 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
August 24, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8:00am – 12:00pm on the following days: Wednesday, September 15, Saturday, September 18 and Monday, September 20, 2010.

Eye Care Topic of September Diabetes Support Group
August 24, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group presents “Diabetes and Eye Care” on Thursday, September 2 at 7:00pm.

Kathrine Hughes, M.D., Joins the Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Department and Medical Staff
August 19, 2010
Kathrine Hughes, M.D. has joined Elkhart Emergency Physicians, Inc. and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Offers Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Course
August 19, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering a two day Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Course on Thursday, September 9 and Friday, September 10 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class Offered by Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services
August 19, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, September 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Lauren Outlaw, M.D., Joins For Women Only and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
August 17, 2010
Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Lauren Outlaw is joining For Women Only.

Cancer Survivorship Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
August 12, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivorship Support Group on Thursday, August 26 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Hearing Topic of Discussion at Farmers Market
August 12, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Dangerous Decibels: When Sound Takes its Toll” on Thursday, August 19 from 10:00am –11:00am.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services
August 12, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 11:00am or 12:00pm – 3:00pm; Wednesday, August 18 or Thursday, August 26.

Physician to Discuss Sleep Apnea at Farmers Market
August 12, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Sleep Apnea’s Consequences, Treatments and Cures” on Friday, August 20 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Ear Acupuncture Discussed at Farmers Market
August 12, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Introduction to Ear Acupuncture” on Thursday, August 19 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Cardiologist Troy Weirick, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
August 6, 2010
Troy Weirick, MD has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois.

Naturopathic Physician to Present at Farmers Market
August 6, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Acupuncture: What It Is, How It Works and the Conditions It Can Help” on Thursday, August 12 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Kidneys Topic of Spanish Diabetes Support Group
August 6, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital and Dame Tu Mano will present “Diabetes and Your Kidneys” at a Spanish Diabetes Support Group on Monday, August 16 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

Medications Topic of Discussion at Farmers Market
August 6, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Get the Most from Your Medications” on Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00pm –1:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
August 5, 2010
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The clinics are the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Claudia Thomas, MD, Joins the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
August 4, 2010
Hospitalist Claudia Thomas, M.D., has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff. Dr. Thomas earned her medical degree at T.D. Medical College Kerala University.

Football Hall of Famer Named Spokesperson for Elkhart General Hospital. Retired running back Gale Sayers to endorse Hospital’s Orthopedic program.
August 2, 2010
Former professional running back Gale Sayers recently teamed with Elkhart General Hospital, an independent, not-for-profit, community-owned healthcare system in northern Indiana, to promote the Hospital’s Center for Joint Replacement.

July

Six Week Self-Help Arthritis Class to be Held at Elkhart General Hospital
July 30, 2010
Beginning Friday, August 13 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Elkhart General Hospital and The Arthritis Foundation will offer a six week “Arthritis Self-Help Class” in Classroom 1 on the Main Level at Elkhart General Hospital.

Fibromyalgia Discussion at Farmers Market
July 30, 2010
– Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Fibromyalgia: How Acupuncture and Nutrition Can Help ”on Friday, August 6 from 11:00am – 12:00pm in the Elkhart General Healthy Lifestyle Corner on the 2nd floor of the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart.

Elkhart General Hospital's Cancer Program Earns Three-Year Accreditation
July 29, 2010
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has awarded a Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the Regional Center for Cancer Services at Elkhart General Hospital.

Elkhart General Hospital Now Offers RapidArc™ Technology for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment
July 29, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is the first hospital in northern Indiana to offer RapidArc™ Technology for patients undergoing cancer treatment. For patients, this means fewer side effects and reduced treatment times, which leads to less disruption to daily life.

Elkhart General Hospital Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
July 28, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital will offer a variety of fitness classes beginning the week of August 2, 2010.

Elkhart General Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
July 28, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8:00am – 12:00pm on the following days: Wednesday, August 11, Monday, August 16, and Saturday, August 21, 2010.

Fitness Topic of July Heart Failure Support Group Meeting
July 28, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Living with Heart Failure Support Group presents “Sit and Be Fit” on Wednesday, August 4 from 10:30am – 11:45am.

Anesthesiologist Dennis Fitzpatrick, MD, Joins the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
July 21, 2010
Anesthesiologist Dennis Fitzpatrick has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

David Dyck, MD, Joins Family Practice Associates and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff
July 20, 2010
Family practice physician David Dyck, M.D., is joining Family Practice Associates. Prior to joining the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff, Dr. Dyck treated patients at Knox Family Medicine and was the Medical Director at the Whispering Hills Care Center nursing home in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

Elkhart General Healthy Lifestyle Tent at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair
July 19, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is sponsoring the Healthy Lifestyle Tent at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair from Friday, July 23 through Saturday, July 31.

Home Care Topic of Discussion
July 19, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Total Health Care at Home: The Health Care You Need, the Independence You Treasure” on Friday, August 6 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class Offered by Elkhart General Emergencey Medical Services
July 19, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, August 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Accreditation Granted for Elkhart General Hospital Home Care and Home Medical Equipment Companies
July 15, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Home Care and Elkhart General Hospital Home Medical Equipment have each received a three year Accreditation from The National Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP).

Elkhart General Hospital Announces New Board Members
July 13, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is pleased to announce the election of three new Board Members for the 2010 - 2013 term.

Foot Care Topic of Spanish Diabetes Support Group
July 1, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital and Dame Tu Mano will present “Taking Care of Your Feet When You Have Diabetes” at a Spanish Diabetes Support Group on Monday, July 19 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equpment Checks at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
July 1, 2010
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, July 20from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Become an Emergency Medical Technician
July 1, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course beginning August 10, 2010.

Elkhart Meals on Wheels Looking for Volunteers
July 1, 2010
The Elkhart Meals on Wheels program is looking for caring volunteers to provide help in the office, kitchen and as route drivers.

June

CPR Recertification Courses Offerd by Elkhart General
June 30, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 11:00am or 12:00pm – 3:00pm; Wednesday, July 21 or Thursday, July 22.

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Offered by Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services
June 29, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering a two day Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) course on Thursday, July 22 and Friday, July 23 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Fibromyalgia Discussion at Farmers Market
June 29, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Fibromyalgia: How Acupuncture and Nutrition Can Help ”on Friday, July 16 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Asthma and Allergies Topic of Discussion
June 29, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Allergy and Asthma Sufferers: Find Relief through Acupuncture and Nutrition” on Saturday, July 17 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Fibromyalgia Discussion at Farmers Market
June 28, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar “Fibromyalgia: How Acupuncture and Nutrition Can Help ”on Saturday, July 10 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Presented at Farmers Market
June 28, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “How the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Can Benefit You” on Friday, July 9 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course Offered by Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services
June 24, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course on Thursday, July 15 or Friday, July 16 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Cooking Topic of July Heart Failure Support Group Meeting
June 24, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Living with Heart Failure Support Group presents “High Flavor/Low Salt Easy Cooking” on Wednesday, July 7 from 10:30am – 11:45am.

Elkhart General Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
June 24, 2010
GOSHEN, IN – Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses from 8:00am – 12:00pm on the following days: Wednesday, July 14, Saturday, July 17, and Monday, July 19, 2010.

Learn to Control Sugar Cravings at Free Seminar
June 24, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “How Natural Medicine and Acupuncture Can Help Control Sugar Cravings and Much More” on Friday, July 9 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Elkhart General Blood Donor Center to Hold Blood Drive at Farmers Market
June 24, 2010
The Elkhart General Blood Donor Center, an affiliate of the South Bend Medical Foundation, is holding a blood drive on Thursday, July 8 from 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Hearing Loss Topic of Discussion at Farmers Market
June 24, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Can You Hear Me Now?” on Thursday, July 8 from 10:00am – 11:00am.

Elkhart General Blood Donor Center Receives Award
June 22, 2010
The Blood Donor Center at Elkhart General Hospital recently received awards from the Indiana Procurement Organization (IOPO) and the Indiana Lions Eye & Tissue Transplant Bank.

A. Majid Malik, M.D., Named Medical Director of the Elkhart General Hospital Sleep Disorders Center
June 17, 2010
Board certified in Sleep Medicine, as well as Psychiatry, A. Majid Malik, M.D. has been named the Medical Director of the Elkhart General Hospital Sleep Disorders Center.

Heart Failure Topic at Farmers Market
June 14, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Increasing Heart Function After Some Damage is Done” on Thursday, June 24 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Cancer Survivorship Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
June 14, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivorship Support Group on Thursday, June 24 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Cancer Prevention Discussed at Farmers Market
June 14, 2010
– Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Cancer Prevention and Screenings” on Friday, June 25 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
June 7, 2010
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, June 15 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Exercise Topic at Spanish Diabetes Support Group
June 7, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital and Dame Tu Mano will present “Exercise to Control Your Diabetes” at a Spanish Diabetes Support Group on Monday, June 21 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

Naturopathic Physician to Present on Breast Cancer at Farmers Market
June 7, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Breast Cancer: A Natural Medicine Perspective” on Saturday, June 19 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Free Osteoporosis Screenings at Elkhart General Hospital
June 7, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering free osteoporosis screenings on Wednesday, June 23 from 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
June 7, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital will offer a variety of fitness classes beginning the week of June 22, 2010.

Orthopaedic Surgeon to Present at Health Luncheon
June 1, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a Health Luncheon on Tuesday, June 22 from 11:30am – 1:00pm.

Naturopathic Physician to Present on Addictions at Farmers Market
June 1, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “How Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Can Help You Beat Addictions” on Saturday, June 12 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better Program
June 1, 2010
American Cancer Society is presenting their “Look Good…Feel Better” program for cancer patients on Monday, June 14 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

May

Seminar on Asthma at Farmers Market
May 24, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Asthma Revealed!” on Friday, June 4 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.

Greenleaf Town Hall Meeting Held at Farmers Market
May 24, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Greenleaf Health Campus Town Hall Meeting” on Thursday, June 3 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm.

Naturopathic Physician to Present at Farmers Market
May 24, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Acupuncture: What It Is, How It Works and the Conditions It Can Help” on Saturday, June 5 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Mediterranean Diet Topic of June Diabetes Support Group Meetings
May 24, 2010
The Elkhart General Diabetes Support Group presents “The Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet” on Thursday, June 3 at 7:00pm in Auditorium B in the West Wing of Elkhart General Hospital or Friday, June 11 at 10:00am in the Healthy Lifestyle Corner at the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart.

Elkhart General Offers Nutrition & Excercise 101 Class
May 24, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a “Nutrition & Exercise 101: Back to the Basics” class beginning Thursday, June 3 from 10:30am – 12:00pm.

Elkhart General Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
May 19, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 12:00pm: Wednesday, June 16; Saturday, June 19 and Monday, June 21, 2010.

Cancer Survivorship Support Group at Elkhart General Hospital
May 19, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivorship Support Group on Thursday, May 27 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General
May 19, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 11:00am or 12:00pm – 3:00pm; Wednesday, June 23 or Thursday, June 24.

Seminar on Exercise at Farmers Market
May 12, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “From High Intensity Aerobics to Focused Breathing Technique: What Exercise Can Do For you” on Friday, May 14 from 12:00pm –1:00pm.

Elkhart General Hospital Bans On-site Tobacco Use
May 11, 2010
The Board of Elkhart General Hospital has approved a policy banning the use of tobacco products at all its locations effective August 1, 2010. This new policy applies to patients and staff.

Elkhart General Offers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course
May 7, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course on Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18, from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Diabetes Support Group to be Held in Spanish
May 6, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital and Dame Tu Mano present “How to Prepare and Make the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Visits” at a Diabetes Support Group, in Spanish, on Monday, May 17 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment Hosts Community Appreciation Day
May 6, 2010
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment would like to thank the community with FREE health screenings and informational booths. Community Appreciation Day will be held on Friday, May 14 from 9:00am – 3:00pm.

Ribbon of Hope Holds 5K Fundraiser
May 6, 2010
Ribbon of Hope, a non-profit organization affiliated with Elkhart General Hospital, is holding a 5K fundraising walk on Saturday, May 22 from 9:00am – 3:00pm.

Back in the Swing USA Event at Elkhart General Hospital
May 6, 2010
Elkhart General Jazzercise and Yama Healing & Fitness will host a special Back in the Swing fundraising event on Saturday, May 22 from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
May 6, 2010
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, May 18 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

April

Overcoming Barriers Topic of Diabetes Support Group
April 28, 2010
The Elkhart General Diabetes Support Group presents “Overcoming Barriers” on Thursday, May 6 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm in Auditorium B, in the West Wing at Elkhart General Hospital.

Elkhart General Physicians Receive Board Certification in Sleep Medicine
April 27, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital physicians, A. Majid Malik, MD, Muhammad Naeem, MD, and Suying Wu, MD, have received board certifications in Sleep Medicine from the American Board of Sleep Medicine.

Elkhart General Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
April 27, 2010
– Elkhart General Hospital will offer a variety of fitness classes beginning the week of May 11, 2010. Classes will be held in the “The Loft,” located in the West Wing at Elkhart General Hospital.

Reverse Mortgages Seminar
April 27, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Everything You Want to Know About Reverse Mortgages” on Friday, May 7 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.

Vitamin D Presentation and Bone Density Screenings to be Held at Farmers Market
April 27, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Osteoporosis and Vitamin D: An Update” on Thursday, May 6 from 10:00am – 11:30am.

Naturopathic Medicine Seminar at Farmers Market
April 27, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “What is Naturopathic Medicine?” on Saturday, May 8 from 11:00am –12:00pm.

Physician to Discuss Diabetes & Foot Care
April 27, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Osteoporosis and Vitamin D: An Update” on Thursday, May 6 from 10:00am – 11:30am.

Students Graduate from Elkhart General Paramedic Education Program
April 20, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services recently had 31 students graduate from the Paramedic Education Program. The graduation was held at the Elkhart General Health Education Center, in Goshen, on Friday, April 16.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class Offered by Elkhart General
April 19, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, May 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Elkhart General Hospital Receives ACR Accreditation
April 12, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Radiology Department has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Ultrasound as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Elkhart General Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
April 12, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 12:00pm: Wednesday, May 12; Saturday, May 15 and Monday, May 17, 2010.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General
April 12, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 11:00am or 12:00pm – 3:00pm; Wednesday, May 19 or Thursday, May 27.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Course Offered by Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services
April 12, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Course on Friday, May 21.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
April 5, 2010
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, April 20 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Diabetes Support Group to be Held in Spanish
April 5, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Dame Tu Mano presents “Control Your Diabetes – Control Stress” at a Diabetes Support Group, in Spanish, on Monday, April 19 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Course offered by Elkhart General
April 5, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering an International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Course on Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Elkhart General Offers Nutrition & Exercise 101 Class
April 2, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a “Nutrition & Exercise 101: Back to the Basics” class beginning Thursday, April 15 from 3:30pm – 5:00pm.

March

Brain Health Seminar Presented at Farmers Market
March 29, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Keeping Your Brain Healthy at Any Age” on Friday, April 9 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Orthopaedic Surgeon to Present at Farmers Market
March 29, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Knee & Hip Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options” on Thursday, April 15 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Elkhart General Hospital to Hold Free Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screenings
March 24, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering free oral cancer screenings in observance of Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (OHANCAW). Screenings will be held on Friday, April 16 from 9:00am – 3:00pm in the Elkhart General Healthy Lifestyle Corner on the 2nd floor of the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart.

Physician to Discuss "Diabetes and Foot Care"
March 22, 2010
The Elkhart General Diabetes Support Group presents “Diabetes and Foot Care” on Friday, April 9 from 10:00am – 11:00am.

April Diabetes Support Group Meeting Will be an Open Forum
March 22, 2010
The Elkhart General Diabetes Support Group will be held on Thursday, April 1, from 7:00pm – 8:00pm.

Naturopathic Physician to Present at Farmers Market
March 22, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Acupuncture: What It Is, How It Works and the Conditions It Can Help” on Saturday, April 3 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

Elkhart General Provides Free Colorectal Cancer Home Test Kits to the Public
March 16, 2010
Colorectal Cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Elkhart General Hospital will be providing FREE Colorectal Cancer home test kits.

"Save Money and Eat Healthy" Topic to be Presented at Farmers Market
March 16, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Save Money and Eat Healthy – It’s a Win/Win Situation” on Friday, March 26 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.

CPR Recertification Courses Offered by Elkhart General
March 16, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 11:00am or 12:00pm – 3:00pm; Wednesday, April 21 or Thursday, April 29.

Elkhart General Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
March 16, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 12:00pm: Wednesday, April 14; Saturday, April 17 and Monday, April 19, 2010.

Jazzercise Class Offered at Elkhart General
March 16, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering Jazzercise classes in the “The Loft,” located in the West Wing at Elkhart General Hospital.

Elkhart General Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
March 16, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital will offer a variety of fitness classes beginning the week of March 29, 2010. Classes will be held in the “The Loft,” located in the West Wing at Elkhart General Hospital.

Memory Loss Topic of Seminar at Farmers Market
March 8, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Memory Loss: What’s Normal, What’s Not and Maintaining Brain Health” on Friday, March 19 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course Offered by Elkhart General
March 8, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course on Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Six Week Self-Help Arthritis Class to be Held at Elkhart General
March 3, 2010
Beginning Tuesday, March 23 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Elkhart General Hospital and The Arthritis Foundation will offer a six week “Arthritis Self-Help Class” in the Prenatal Classroom at Elkhart General Hospital.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal Course Offered by Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services
March 3, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal Course on Thursday, April 1 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Diabetes Support Group to be Held in Spanish
March 2, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital Dame Tu Mano will hold a Diabetes Support Group, in Spanish, on Monday, March 15 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

Radiologist to Discuss Mammograms at Health Luncheon
March 2, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a Health Luncheon on Tuesday, March 16 from 11:30am – 1:00pm in Auditorium B in the West Wing at Elkhart General Hospital.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
March 2, 2010
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, March 16 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

February

Dentist to Discuss "Diabetes & Dental Care"
February 24, 2010
The Elkhart General Diabetes Support Group will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 4 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Elkhart General Hospital Auditorium A.

Pattern Management to be Discussed at Diabetes Support Group
February 24, 2010
The Elkhart General Diabetes Support Group presents “Pattern Management: Just What Do Those Numbers Mean?” on Friday, March 12 from 10:00am – 11:00am in the EGH Healthy Lifestyle Corner at the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart.

Elkhart General Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
February 24, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 12:00pm; Wednesday, March 10, Monday, March 15 and Saturday, March 20, 2010.

Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art Exhibit Depicts Journey of Cancer Survivors at Elkhart General Hospital
February 19, 2010
ELKHART, IN – Lilly Oncology On Canvas, an international art exhibit honoring the physical and emotional journeys people face when confronted by a cancer diagnosis, will be on display at Elkhart General Hospital from February 22 – 26, 2010 in the Deli/Gift Shop Waiting Area.

Elkhart General Hospital Blood Donor Center to Be Operated by the South Bend Medical Foundation
February 19, 2010
ELKHART, IN - In an agreement signed between Elkhart General Hospital (EGH) and the South Bend Medical Foundation (SBMF), the Blood Donor Center at EGH will be operated by SBMF no later than February 22, 2010.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course Offered by Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services
February 12, 2010
GOSHEN, IN – Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course on Thursday, March 18 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better Program Held at Elkhart General Hospital
February 12, 2010
ELKHART, IN – American Cancer Society is presenting their “Look Good…Feel Better” program for cancer patients from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Monday, March 8th.

Elkhart General Hosts "I Can Cope" Cancer Program
February 12, 2010
ELKHART, IN – Sponsored by Elkhart General Regional Center for Cancer Services and the American Cancer Society, a series of four classes will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, March 4 in Auditorium B at Elkhart General Hospital.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class Offered by Elkhart General
February 12, 2010
ELKHART, IN – Elkhart General will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, March 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Elkhart General Offers CPR Recertification Courses
February 12, 2010
GOSHEN, IN – Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR Recertification Courses on Wednesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 25, 2010 from 8:00am – 11:00am or 12:00pm – 3:00pm at the Elkhart General Health Education Center located at 2222 Rieth Blvd. in Goshen.

Health Luncheon on Heart Health to be Held at Elkhart General
February 11, 2010
ELKHART, IN – Elkhart General Hospital is hosting a Health Luncheon on Tuesday, February 23 from 11:30am – 1:00pm in Auditorium A at Elkhart General Hospital. A nutritious lunch will begin at 11:30am, followed by a presentation on “Heart Health and Action: You Could Save a Life!” at 12:00pm.

Registered Dietitian to Present "Eating Healthy the Mediterranean Way" at the Farmers Market
February 8, 2010
ELKHART, IN – Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Eating Healthy the Mediterranean Way” on Friday, February 26 at 11:00am in the Elkhart General Healthy Lifestyle Corner on the 2nd floor of the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart.

Elkhart General Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
February 5, 2010
Elkhart General will offer a variety of fitness classes beginning the week of February 16, 2010. Classes will be held in the “The Loft,” located in Elkhart General’s West Wing.

Elkhart General Offers Nutrition & Exercise 101 Class
February 5, 2010
Elkhart General is offering a “Nutrition & Exercise 101: Back to the Basics” class beginning Thursday, February 18 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.

Certified Personal Trainer to Present on Exercise and Heart Health at the Farmers Market
February 5, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital is offering a free public seminar titled “Exercise for a Happy, Healthy Heart” on Thursday, February 25 at 1:00pm.

Elkhart General Offers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course
February 5, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering a two-day Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course on Thursday, February 18 and Friday, February 19 from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Elkhart General Offers Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course
February 5, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering a two-day Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course on Thursday, February 25 and Friday, February 26 from 8:00am – 5:30pm

Diabetes Support Group to be Held in Spanish
February 5, 2010
Dame Tu Mano will hold a Diabetes Support Group, in Spanish, on Monday, February 15 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

Elkhart General to Hold Free Peripheral Arterial Disease Screenings
February 1, 2010
Elkhart General will hold FREE Peripheral Arterial Disease Screenings on Saturday, February 6 from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Elkhart General Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
February 1, 2010
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses on the following days from 8:00am – 12:00pm; Wednesday, February 10, Monday, February 15 and Saturday, February 20, 2010.

Elkhart General Offers Free Carotid Artery Screenings at the Farmers Market
February 1, 2010
Elkhart General is offering FREE Carotid Artery Narrowing Screenings in the Elkhart General Healthy Lifestyles Corner on the 2nd floor of the American Countryside Farmers Market on Saturday, February 13 and Saturday, February 20 from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
February 1, 2010
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, February 16 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Heart Health to be Discussed at Farmers Market
February 1, 2010
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Minding Your Heart: It’s Your Choice” on Thursday, February 11 at 2:30pm.

January

Portion Control to be Discussed at Diabetes Support Group
January 25, 2010
The Elkhart General Diabetes Support Group presents “The Importance of Portion Control When You Have Diabetes” on Friday, February 12 from 10:00am – 11:00am.

Elkhart General Offers Six-Week Self Help Arthritis Class
January 25, 2010
Elkhart General Hospital and The Arthritis Foundation will offer a six week self-help class in the Healthy Lifestyle Corner on the 2nd floor of the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart beginning Friday, February 5 from 1-3pm.

Physician to Discuss "Diabetes and Foot Care"
January 25, 2010
ELKHART, IN – The Elkhart General Diabetes Support Group will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 4 at 7:00pm in the Elkhart General Hospital Auditorium B, located in the West Wing.

Radiologist to Discuss Mammograms at Farmers Market
January 20, 2010
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Mammography: A Local Opportunity to Live” on Friday, January 29 at 12:00pm.

Jazzercise Class at Elkhart General Offers One Day Sale
January 20, 2010
The Jazzercise class held at Elkhart General Hospital is holding a one day sale on Monday, January 25.

Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary Holds Annual Meeting
January 13, 2010
The Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary will hold their annual meeting and luncheon on Thursday, January 14th at 11:30am at the Matterhorn in Elkhart.

Elkhart General Hosts Health Luncheon on Metabolism
January 4, 2010
Elkhart General is hosting a Health Luncheon on Tuesday, January 19 from 11:30am – 1:00pm in Auditorium B at Elkhart General Hospital.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Checks at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
January 4, 2010
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, January 19 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Be a Hero. Save a Life. Become an Emergency Medical Technician.
January 4, 2010
Elkhart General is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course beginning May 24, 2010.

Identity Theft to be Discussed at Farmers Market
January 4, 2010
Elkhart General is offering a free seminar titled “Identity Theft and Scams” on Thursday, January 14 at 12pm.

December

Elkhart General Offers Healthcare Provider CPR Courses
December 30, 2009
Elkhart General Emergency Medical Services is offering Healthcare Provider CPR Courses on January 13, January 16 and January 18, 2010 from 8:00am – 12:00pm at the Elkhart General Health Education Center.

Elkhart General Offers Super Sitter Babysitting Class
December 18, 2009
Elkhart General will host a Super Sitter babysitting class on Saturday, January 9 from 9:00am – 3:00pm.

Elkhart General Offers Nutrition & Exercise 101 Class
December 18, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a “Nutrition & Exercise 101: Back to the Basics” class beginning Thursday, January 7th from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm.

Free Health Screenings at Farmers Market
December 18, 2009
Elkhart General will provide free health screenings on Friday, January 8 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

Freedom from Smoking Class at Elkhart General
December 18, 2009
– Elkhart General is offering FREE “Freedom from Smoking” classes beginning Monday, January 4th from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Free Seminar on Medicare
December 7, 2009
– Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Medicare 101” on Wednesday, December 16 at 12:00pm.

Elkhart General Home Care at Farmers Market
December 7, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Home Care Can Provide for All Levels of Care in the Safety and Privacy of Your Home” on Friday, December 18th at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm.

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better Program
December 1, 2009
American Cancer Society is presenting their “Look Good…Feel Better” program for cancer patients from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Monday, December 7th.

November

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
November 30, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, December 15 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Sleep Disorders Physician to Speak at Farmers Market
November 30, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Sleep Disorders and Common Treatments” on Thursday, December 10th at 12:00pm.

Elkhart General Registered Dietitian to Provide Cooking Demonstration at Farmers Market
November 30, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free cooking demonstration titled “Mindful Cooking, Mindful Eating During the Holidays” on Friday, December 11th at 12:00pm.

Congressman Joe Donnelly Honors Elkhart General for 100 Years of Service
November 30, 2009
On October 29, 2009, U.S. Congressman Joe Donnelly (IN-02) submitted a statement into the Congressional Record honoring Elkhart General Hospital on 100 years of service. The Congressional Record is the constitutionally mandated permanent record of the business of the United States Congress.

Elkhart General Home Care at Farmers Market
November 23, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Home Care Can Provide for All Levels of Care in the Safety and Privacy of Your Home” on Friday, December 4th at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm in the Healthy Lifestyle Corner on the 2nd floor of the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart.

Free Mini Massages Offered at Farmers Market
November 23, 2009
Elkhart General Integrative Medicine is offering free-five minute massages from 10am to 3pm on Thursday, December 3.

Ellkhart General Home Medical Equipment Open House
November 23, 2009
– Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is hosting a Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4 from 9am – 5pm.

Diabetes Support Group to Meet Twice in December
November 23, 2009

MEDIA INVITATION ~ Presentation of HealthGrades® 2010 Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ to Elkhart General Hospital
November 18, 2009
The press is invited to join Elkhart General Hospital employees and physicians as we gather to celebrate our receipt of the prestigious HealthGrades 2010 Joint Replacement Excellence Award. This award places Elkhart General in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation and among the top five hospitals in Indiana for joint replacement.

Local Health Organizations Partner to Offer H1N1 Education in Spanish
November 10, 2009
To help Spanish speaking Elkhart County community members learn about and prepare for H1N1 (swine flu) infection in our region, local healthcare professionals from Elkhart General Hospital, the Elkhart County Health Department and Heart City Health Center will offer a free educational program on the H1N1 virus from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Arthritis Awareness Event at Farmers Market
November 9, 2009
Elkhart General is hosting a FREE Arthritis Awareness Event on Thursday, November 19 beginning at 10:00am.

Elkhart General Home Care at Farmers Market
November 9, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Home Care Can Provide for All Levels of Care in the Safety and Privacy of Your Home” on Friday, November 20th at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm.

Neonatologists Join Elkhart General Medical Staff
November 5, 2009
Elkhart General Hospital recently added five Neonatologists to the medical staff, bringing their clinical expertise to the Elkhart General Level IIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Elkhart General to Participate in "Life is Cool!" Program
November 3, 2009
Elkhart General Hospital, Indiana Organ Procurement Organization and Lion’s Eye Bank are sponsoring the first annual “Life is Cool!” Program for fourth graders at Mary Daly Elementary in Elkhart.

Pain Management Physician to Speak at Farmers Market
November 2, 2009
Elkhart General is hosting a free public seminar titled “Back Pain and its Treatments” on Saturday, November 14 at 12:00pm.

Free Seminar on Medicare
November 2, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Medicare 101” on Friday, November 13 at 12:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
November 2, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, November 17 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Free Cardiovascular Disease Seminar at Farmers Market
November 2, 2009
– Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Cardiovascular Disease: What Role Does Cholesterol Play?” on Thursday, November 12 at 11am.

October

Open House Planned for Bittersweet Medical Associates
October 29, 2009
Bittersweet Medical Associates will host a free Community Open House on Saturday, November 7, from 8:30-11:00am. The event will take place at the new office building at 12340 Bittersweet Commons Boulevard East, located just east of the intersection of Bittersweet Road and SR 23 in Granger.

Free Seminar on Controlling Diabetes
October 26, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Control Diabetes – Control Stress” on Friday, November 6 at 11:00am.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course Information Session
October 23, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic Course Information Session to anyone interested in becoming an EMT. The session is Wednesday, November 4th at 7 p.m. at the Elkhart General Health Education Center at 2222 Rieth Blvd., Goshen.

Restrictions to Hospital Visitation Policy Aimed at Reducing Spread of H1N1
October 20, 2009
Today, Elkhart General Hospital announced changes to its visitation policy effective Friday, October 23, 2009. On October 23, no visitors under the age of 18 will be allowed in any section of the Hospital.

Local Health Organizations Partner to Offer H1N1 Education
October 19, 2009
To help Elkhart County community members learn about and prepare for H1N1 (swine flu) infection in our region, local healthcare professionals from Elkhart General Hospital and the Elkhart County Health Department will offer a free educational program on the H1N1 virus from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Elkhart YMCA, 200 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart.

Elkhart General Home Care at Farmers Market
October 19, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Home Care Can Provide for All Levels of Care in the Safety and Privacy of Your Home” on Friday, October 30th at 10am, 1pm and 2:30pm in the Healthy Lifestyle Corner.

Elkhart General Hospital Receives National Quality Award for Joint Replacement Care
October 13, 2009
Joint replacement care at Elkhart General Hospital has been ranked in the top 5% in the nation by a new study released today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. The HealthGrades study evaluates objective patient outcomes in the nation’s 5,000 hospitals.

Registered Dietitian to Present at Farmers Market
October 12, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “The Benefits of Seasonal Fruits and Veggies” at 10:30am on Thursday, October 22.

Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry to Present at Farmers Market
October 12, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry” from 11am to 1pm on Friday, October 23.

Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment Open House
October 12, 2009
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 24th from 9am – 2pm.

Elkhart General and For Women Only Welcome New Physician Assistant Marcy Showalter
October 9, 2009
Marcy Showalter has joined For Women Only, an affiliate of Elkhart General Hospital, as a physician assistant. She is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Elkhart General Opens New Family Practice, Bittersweet Medical Associates
October 9, 2009
Bittersweet Medical Associates, an affiliate of Elkhart General is now open in Granger, Indiana.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
October 5, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, October 20 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Talk on Osteoporosis and Bone Density Screenings to be Offered at the Farmers Market
October 5, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Your Bone Health: The Prevention of Osteoporosis and Fracture” at 10:00am on Friday, October 16.

Free Seminar on Medicare
October 5, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Medicare 101” on Thursday, October 15 at 11:00am.

Jack S. Bartoszek Relocates to Edwardsburg Family Medicine
October 2, 2009
On October 8, 2009, Jack S. Bartoszek, D.O., will be moving to Edwardsburg Family Medicine, an affiliate of Elkhart General Hospital.

September

Local Health Organizations Partner to Offer H1N1 Education
September 30, 2009
Elkhart General Hospital, the Elkhart County Health Department, and Elkhart Emergency Physicians, Inc. will offer a free educational program on the H1N1 virus from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the Jimtown High School Auditorium, 59021 CR 3 in Elkhart.

"Do You Know Your Medical History?" Presented at Farmers Market
September 28, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public workshop titled “Do You Know Your Medical History” at noon on Friday, October 9.

Identity Theft to be Discussed at Farmers Market
September 28, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free seminar titled “Identity Theft and Scams” on Thursday, October 8th at noon.

Elkhart General Breast Care Center Receives ACR Accreditation
September 24, 2009
The Elkhart General Breast Care Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in Mammography, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, Breast Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Hospitalist Eqdam Radhi, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 23, 2009
Dr. Radhi earned his medical degrees from the University of Basra College of Medicine in Iraq and St. Christopher College of Medicine in England. He completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan.

Diabetes Support Group to Meet Twice in October
September 21, 2009

Elkhart General Home Care at Farmers Market
September 21, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Home Care Can Provide for All Levels of Care in the Safety and Privacy of Your Home” on Friday, October 2nd at 10am, 1pm and 2:30pm.

Breast Health Topic at Farmers Market
September 21, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Breast Health and Breast Cancer Awareness” on Thursday, October 1 at 12pm.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class at Elkhart General
September 21, 2009
Elkhart General will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Six Week Self-Help Arthritis Class
September 21, 2009
Elkhart General Hospital and The Arthritis Foundation will offer a six week self-help class in the Healthy Lifestyle Corner on the 2nd floor of the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart beginning Thursday, October 8 from 1-3pm.

Elkhart General Offers Freedom from Smoking Classes
September 21, 2009
Elkhart General is offering FREE “Freedom from Smoking” classes beginning Monday, October 5 from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Free Advice for Seniors Planning Their Future
September 14, 2009
REAL Services is offering a free seminar titled “Planning for Your Future: Resources and Information” on Friday, September 25th at 1pm.

Neurosurgeon to Present at Farmers Market
September 14, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Just a Pain in the Neck” on Saturday, September 26 at 12pm.

Medical Identity Theft Discussed at Farmers Market
September 14, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free seminar titled “Medical Identity Theft and How It Can Affect You” on Friday, September 25th at 11am.

Relationship Seminar Presented at Farmers Market
September 14, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Managing Relationships in Difficult Times” on Thursday, September 24 at 11am.

Brion B. Shin, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 9, 2009
Brion Shin, M.D., joins the Elkhart General Medical Staff as a board eligible radiation oncologist from Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC.

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better Program
September 8, 2009
American Cancer Society is presenting their “Look Good…Feel Better” program for cancer patients from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Monday, September 14.

Brain Health Seminar Presented at Farmers Market
September 8, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Keeping Your Brain Healthy at Any Age” on Friday, September 18 at noon.

Greenleaf Living Center to Present at Farmers Market
September 8, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free seminar titled “Making the Right Choices for You or Your Loved One” on Thursday, September 17th at 11am.

Randall V. Lester M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 3, 2009
Board certified general surgeon Randall Lester, M.D., F.A.C.S., has joined the Elkhart General Medical Staff.

Tarun Madappa, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 2, 2009
Dr. Tarun Madappa, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine, has joined the Elkhart General Medical Staff.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
September 2, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, September 15 from 8 am to 4 pm.

Elkhart General Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
September 1, 2009
Elkhart General will offer a variety of fitness classes beginning the week of August 31, 2009.

August

Pain Management Physician to Speak at Farmers Market
August 31, 2009
- Elkhart General is hosting a free public seminar titled “How to Protect Your Back at Work and at Home” on Saturday, September 12 at 11am.

Super Sitter Class at Elkhart General
August 31, 2009
Elkhart General will host a Super Sitters Class on Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Oncology Dietitian to Present at Farmers Market
August 31, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Nutrition & Cancer Prevention: The Latest American Institute for Cancer Research Findings” on Friday, September 11 at 12pm.

EGH Offers Free Public Seminar at Farmers Market
August 31, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Think Yourself Successful” on Thursday, September 10 at 3pm.

American Cancer Society to Present at Farmers Market
August 31, 2009
– Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “How the American Cancer Society Supports You on Your Cancer Journey” on Thursday, September 10 at 11am.

Elkhart General Offers T'ai Chi Classes
August 27, 2009
– Elkhart General will offer T’ai Chi fitness classes beginning the week of September 14, 2009. Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 2pm – 3pm for three weeks in the “The Loft,” located in Elkhart General’s West Wing.

Diabetes Support Group to Meet Twice in September
August 25, 2009

Free Health Screenings at the Farmers Market
August 25, 2009
Elkhart General will provide free health screenings on Friday, September 4 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

Elkhart General Hosts "I Can Cope" Cancer Education Program
August 25, 2009
Sponsored by Elkhart General Regional Center for Cancer Services and the American Cancer Society, four classes will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, September 3 in Auditorium B at Elkhart General Hospital.

Elkhart General Offers Freedom from Smoking Classes
August 18, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a FREE “Freedom from Smoking” class beginning Tuesday, September 1 from 6:00-7:30 pm.

ELKHART GENERAL HOME CARE AT FARMERS MARKET
August 18, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Home Care Can Provide for All Levels of Care in the Safety and Privacy of Your Home” on Thursday, August 27 at 10am, 1pm and 2:30pm.

Timothy J. Roth M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
August 17, 2009
Urologist Timothy J. Roth, M.D. has joined the Elkhart General medical staff. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and his medical degree from Indiana University.

For Women Only and Elkhart General Welcome Tara Stokes, CNM
August 14, 2009
For Women Only and Elkhart General welcome Certified Nurse Midwife Tara Stokes. Ms. Stokes is a registered nurse with a Masters in Science and Nursing from Case Western Reserve University.

Personal Trainer to Present at Farmers Market
August 11, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “From Couch Potato to Physically Fit: What it Takes to Begin and Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle” on Friday, August 21 at Noon.

Registered Dietitian to Present at Farmers Market
August 11, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “How to Boost Your Metabolism” on Thursday, August 20 at 1pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
August 7, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, August 18th from 8 am to 4 pm. The clinics are every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Jason A. Bailey, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Emergency Department
August 3, 2009
Jason A. Bailey, M.D. has joined Elkhart Emergency Physicians, Inc. and the Elkhart General Medical Staff.

Free Seminar on Indiana Medicaid
August 3, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Indiana Medicaid” on Friday, August 14 at 1pm.

Orthopaedic Surgeon to Present at Farmers Market
August 3, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Knee & Hip Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options” on Thursday, August 13 at noon.

Elkhart Hospital Foundation Awards Scholorships
August 3, 2009
At a recent Elkhart General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors’ meeting, a total of $107,000 in scholarships to 34 students was approved. These scholarships are awarded for study in health care-related fields.

Elias S. Kakish, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
August 3, 2009
Internalist and Pulmonologist, Elias S. Kakish, M.D., has joined Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

July

Emergency Medical Techinician Course through Elkhart General
July 29, 2009
Elkhart General is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course beginning August 11, 2009.

Free Seminar on Understanding Memory as We Age
July 20, 2009
– The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana is offering a free seminar titled “Understanding Memory as We Age: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and Maintaining Brain Health” on Friday, July 31st at 12pm.

Free Advice for Seniors Planning Their Future
July 20, 2009
REAL Services is offering a free seminar titled “Planning for Your Future: Resources and Information” on Thursday, July 23rd at 12pm.

Tonya Duguid, D.O. Joins Osceola Clinic and Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 16, 2009
Family practice physician Tonya Duguid, D.O., is joining the Osceola Clinic and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

Bar Codes Enhance Patient Safety at Elkhart General Hospital
July 16, 2009
Since November, 2008 EGH has been using the bar code medication administration system, McKesson Horizon Admin Rx®, designed to enhance patient safety by eliminating the causes of many medication errors and alerting caregivers to potential problems before a medication is given.

Super Sitter Class at Elkhart General
July 13, 2009
Elkhart General will host a Super Sitters Class on Saturday, August 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Free Health Screenings at Farmers Market
July 13, 2009
Elkhart General will provide free health screenings on Friday, July 24 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
July 6, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, July 21st from 8 am to 4 pm.

Free Public Seminar on Relaxation and Stress Management
July 6, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Relaxation, Stress Management and Balancing Life in the Best and Worst of Times” on Friday, July 17 at 11am.

Orthopaedic Surgeon to Present at Farmers Market
July 6, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Knee & Hip Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options” on Thursday, July 16 at 11am.

Elkhart General Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
July 2, 2009

June

Dermatologist to Speak at Farmers Market
June 27, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “The Truth About Great Skin” on Saturday, June 27 at 12:00pm.

Derek Oldham, M.D. Joins Wakarusa Medical Clinic and Elkhart General Medical Staff
June 26, 2009
Family practice physician Derek Oldham, MD, is joining the Wakarusa Medical Clinic and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

Elkhart General Dietitian Receives Board Certification as Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
June 26, 2009
Elkhart General Oncology Dietitian, Heather Borsa has achieved Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. She is one of only three dietitians in the State of Indiana to receive this certification.

Cynthia Bontrager, MD Joins Family Medicine Center and Elkhart General Medical Staff
June 1, 2009
Family practice physician Cynthia Bontrager, MD, recently joined the Family Medicine Center and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

May

Elkhart General Auxiliary Hosts Tablescapes
May 15, 2009
The Seventh Annual Tablescapes, “An Array of Elegance,” raised nearly $5,000 for scholarships to be awarded to local students who plan to study in the nursing field.

February

Cancer Survivor Dave Dravecky to Speak at Ribbon of Hope Benefit
February 5, 2009
Former Major League pitcher and cancer survivor Dave Dravecky will speak at the 9th annual Ribbon of Hope benefit on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 7:00pm at Elkhart Memorial High School. As an added attraction this year, “Truth in Jazz” will perform at 6:30pm.

January

Elkhart General Offers Six-Week Arthritis Course
January 25, 2009
Elkhart General Hospital and The Arthritis Foundation will offer a six week self-help class in the Healthy Lifestyle Corner on the 2nd floor of the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart beginning Friday, February 5 from 1-3pm.

Housand Joins Elkhart General Development Effort
January 8, 2009
Long active in supporting a wide variety of community programs and projects, Jonathan W. Housand, Jr. has joined the development efforts of the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation as its Executive Director.

August

Elkhart General’s Cancer Care Program Earns Second Outstanding Achievement Award
August 15, 2008
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer has again awarded its Outstanding Achievement Award to the Elkhart General Hospital (EGH) Regional Center for Cancer Services.

Muhammad Arain, MD Joins Osceola Clinic and Elkhart General Medical Staff
August 1, 2008
Family practice physician Muhammad Arain, MD, has joined the Osceola and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

Joe Banks, DO Joins Osceola Clinic and Elkhart General Medical Staff
August 1, 2008
Family practice physician Joe Banks, DO, has joined the Osceola and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

July

Family Practice Physician Joins Family Medicine Center
July 31, 2008
Family practice physician Melissa Zimmer, MD, recently joined the Family Medicine Center and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

EGH Honors Board Members and Physicians
July 14, 2008

June

Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary Awards Scholarship Winners
June 23, 2008
On Thursday, June 18, an appreciation luncheon was held for the Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary. At the luncheon, 15 students were awarded with the Dee Watson Nursing Scholarship.

State Representative Tim Neese and State Senatorial Candidate Carlin Yoder to Visit EGH Home Care Patient
June 6, 2008
State Representative Tim Neese R-Elkhart and State Senatorial Candidate Carlin Yoder will be visiting a local Home Care patient.

May

Dr. Jamie Gottlieb Relocates Practice to Elkhart
May 15, 2008
Jamie Gottlieb, MD., has relocated his practice from South Bend to Elkhart.

Elkhart General Honors Employees
May 8, 2008
At the recent Employee Service Awards Dinner at Elcona Country Club, Greg Lintjer, Elkhart General Hospital President, presented awards to over 100 Hospital employees for their years of service.

April

Noted Author to Speak on Grief - A Free Public Seminar
April 10, 2008
Noted Author, educator, and grief counselor, Alan D. Wolfet, Ph.D. will present a free public seminar on Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm in Sauder Hall on the Goshen College Campus. The seminar is free and open to the public.

March

Echocardiography Laboratory at EGHS Accredited
March 3, 2008
The Echocardiography Laboratory at Elkhart General Hospital was recently granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).

February

Elkhart General Continuing Medical Education Program Wins Reaccreditation with Commendation
February 27, 2008
The Elkhart General Hospital Continuing Medical Education Program has been awarded a six-year reaccreditation with commendation by the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA).

VTE: Reducing a Major Risk of Hospitalization
February 27, 2008
Teams of nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals at Elkhart General Hospital are working hard to reduce a major risk of hospitalization called “VTE.”

Elkhart General Foundation Helps Medically Uninsured
February 1, 2008
Residents of Elkhart County without medical insurance may be eligible to have the cost of their Healthy Indiana Plan insurance premiums paid for by the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation.

November

Orthopaedic Surgeon Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
November 19, 2007
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Willis Stevenson, III, MD, has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

October

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
October 1, 2007
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Jamie Gottlieb, MD has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

September

Pain Management Physician Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 10, 2007
Jerry Grewal, MD has joined the Medical Staff of the Regional Center for Pain Management at Elkhart General Hospital.

August

Family Practice Physician Relocates to Wakarusa Medical Clinic
August 15, 2007
Eric Miller, M.D. will relocate his physician practice to Wakarusa Medical Clinic on September 6, 2007.

John Foster, DO Closing Physician Practice
August 14, 2007
John Foster, DO is closing his physician practice at the Wakarusa Medical Clinic. Robert Abel, MD, Danielle Russo, MD and Eric Miller, MD will remain at the Wakarusa Medical Clinic and will be happy to accept patient transfers.

Dr. Harley Yoder Earns Designation as Senior Aviation Medicine Examiner
August 9, 2007
Harley W. Yoder, MD, Concord Family Medicine, has been designated a Senior Aviation Medicine Examiner by the Federal Aviation Administration.

July

Hospital Engineering Director Honored
July 26, 2007
David Furlong, Director of Engineering Services at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, IN, has been awarded the Daniel W. Bowen Jr. Operational Excellence Award of the Food and Facilities Management Association.

Internal Medicine Physician Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 16, 2007
Israr Siddiqi, MD, FACP has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff and will open his new Elkhart office on August 1.

Elkhart General Welcomes Neurosurgeons to Medical Staff
July 16, 2007
The physicians of North Central Neurosurgery have joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff and are accepting spinal surgery patients.

Elkhart General Honors Board Members
July 16, 2007
Members of the community Board of Directors were recently honored by Elkhart General Hospital.

May

Elkhart General Welcomes New OB/GYN
May 15, 2007
Elkhart General welcomes Booker T. Morris, M.D. to the Medical Staff. Relocating from his busy practice in Niles, Michigan, Dr. Morris joins Elkhart General with over 20 years of practice experience.

April

Elkhart Express Champions Community Blood Drive
April 27, 2007
The World Champion Elkhart Express and the Blood Bank of Elkhart General Hospital are teaming up to sponsor a community blood drive at North Side Gym in Elkhart.

IOPO Honors Elkhart General Hospital
April 25, 2007
IOPO presented for the first time the Donation Champion Award to Elkhart General Hospital as one of 15 Hospitals in Indiana who have met the standards set by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Executive has Joined the Administrative Team at Elkhart General
April 6, 2007
Danielle A. Dyer comes to Elkhart General Healthcare System with 20 years experience in hospital administration. Dyer will be responsible for the strategic planning efforts of the organization.

March

Elkhart General Honors Employees
March 19, 2007
At the recent Employee Service Awards Dinner at Elcona Country Club, Greg Lintjer, Elkhart General Hospital President, presented awards to over 100 Elkhart General Hospital employees for their years of service.

February

Gastroenterologist Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
February 21, 2007
Mamoon Raza, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff. He is a physician that specializes in diseases of the stomach and intestine.

Ear, Nose & Throat Physician Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
February 14, 2007
Eric Johnson, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

January

Volunteers Recognized by Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary
January 31, 2007
At their recent Annual Meeting, the Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary recognized volunteers for their years of dedicated service. Incoming officers were also introduced.

November

Open House Planned for Elkhart General’s new Oncology Care Unit
November 10, 2006
A free Community Open House will be held at Elkhart General Hospital’s new Oncology Care Unit and Radiology Oncology Center on Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

October

National Study Names Elkhart General Hospital Best in South Bend Area for Cardiology for the Third Year in a Row
October 19, 2006
HealthGrades announced today that for the third consecutive year, Elkhart General Hospital has been rated the top provider of cardiology services in the South Bend area, according to a comprehensive study released by HealthGrades.

September

Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment to Host Third Annual Customer Appreciation Day
September 15, 2006
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment will host a Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, September 29 from 9:30 am to 2:30 p.m. at their retail store at 225 E. Jackson Blvd. in Elkhart, next to Lucchese’s Italian Restaurant.

New Waiting Room Opens at Elkhart General Emergency
September 14, 2006
The latest step in the $6 million Emergency Department expansion and improvement project at Elkhart General Hospital opened September14: a more comfortable and spacious waiting room.

Pediatrician Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 12, 2006
Jared Dhaemers, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

August

Elkhart Express Champions Community Blood Drive
August 3, 2006
The World Champion Elkhart Express and the Blood Bank of Elkhart General Hospital are teaming up to sponsor a community blood drive at Concord Mall.

July

Elkhart General Hospital Receives $10,000 Grant
July 24, 2006
The Indiana Organ Procurement Organization (IOPO) recently awarded Elkhart General Hospital a $10,000 grant for a Community Wide Education Campaign.

Hospitalist Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 18, 2006
Sachin Panchal, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Endocrinologist Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 18, 2006
Omar Murad, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Hospitalist Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 18, 2006
Johan Winoto, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Oncologist Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 18, 2006
James Jin, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

June

New Executive Joins Elkhart General Hospital
June 16, 2006
Gregory S. Losasso has joined Elkhart General Healthcare System as Vice President, Operations.

April

Elkhart General Honors Employees
April 13, 2006
At the recent Employee Service Awards Dinner at Elcona Country Club, Greg Lintjer, Elkhart General Hospital President, presented awards to over 100 Elkhart General Hospital employees for their years of service.

February

Kraft Appointed Director of Managed Care
February 14, 2006
John Kraft has been promoted to Director of Managed Care for Elkhart General Hospital and Executive Director for Elkhart Medical Organization (EMO), a Physician Hospital Organization.

EGH Helps HeartReach Michiana Donate “Lifesavers”
February 3, 2006
Many organizations around Michiana are better prepared to save the lives of heart attack victims, thanks to recent donations of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) by HeartReach Michiana.

January

Important Progress in Cancer Clinical Trials
January 31, 2006
Five years ago Elkhart General joined with other Michiana hospitals to create the Northern Indiana Cancer Research Consortium (NICRC) and establish Indiana’s first Community Clinical Oncology Program, thus giving local cancer patients an opportunity to participate in clinical trials.

Registered Dietitian to Present Cooking Demonstration
January 24, 2006
An Elkhart General Registered Dietitian will present a HeartWell Cuisine cooking demonstration titled “Quick & Nutritious Weekday Dinners.”

Elkhart General Hospital to Hold Diabetes Seminar
January 20, 2006
A free public seminar titled “Healthy Food Choices for your Heart when you have Diabetes” will be presented at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 2, 2006 in the Elkhart General Hospital Auditorium A.

December

Elkhart General Hospital to Hold Diabetes Seminar
December 19, 2005
A free public seminar titled “Guidelines for Diabetes and Over-the-Counter Cold Medicines” will be presented at 7:00pm on Thursday, January 5, 2005 in the Elkhart General Hospital Auditorium A.

HeartReach Michiana Donates “Lifesavers”
December 14, 2005
Many organizations around Michiana are better prepared to save the lives of heart attack victims, thanks to recent donations of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) by HeartReach Michiana.

October

Obstetrician Joins RiverOaks OB/GYN
October 24, 2005
Lorraine Weaver, M.D. has joined the River Oaks OB/GYN Associates and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

September

Elkhart General Offers Free Depression Screenings
September 23, 2005
As Part of National Depression Screening Day and Mental Health Awareness Week, Elkhart General Center for Behavioral Medicine is offering free screenings for depression, manic depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

August

Internal Medicine Physician Joins Elkhart Clinic
August 22, 2005
Ayo Harris-Eze, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

July

Family Practice Physician Joins Nappanee Family Medical
July 17, 2005
Angela Miller, M.D. has joined the Nappanee Family Medical Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Family Practice Physician Joins Family Medicine Center
July 15, 2005
Eric Miller, M.D. has joined the Family Medicine Center and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

May

Nappanee Family Medical Clinic Health Fair Offers Free Screenings
May 3, 2005
A Health Fair featuring free screenings and health information will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 8:00 am to noon at Nappanee Family Medical Clinic.

March

Elkhart General Auxiliary Sponsors Book Sale
March 11, 2005
The Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a book sale on Wednesday, March 16, Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

February

Elkhart Clinic’s Heart Health Fair Offers Free Screenings
February 22, 2005
A Heart Health Fair featuring free screenings and health information will be held on Saturday, February 26 from 8:00 am to noon at the Elkhart Clinic.

Pain Management Specialist Joins Elkhart Clinic
February 20, 2005
Amer Kazi, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Volunteers Recognized by Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary
February 8, 2005
At their recent Annual Meeting, the Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary recognized volunteers for their years of dedicated service. Incoming officers were also introduced.

Elkhart General Hospital Offers FREE CPR Training in Three Languages
February 2, 2005
Elkhart General Hospital is offering free “Friends & Family” CPR Classes all day on Saturday, February 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with classes beginning every hour.

January

Open House Planned for Elkhart General’s new West Wing
January 4, 2005
A free Community Open House will be held at Elkhart General Hospital’s new three-level West Wing on Saturday, January 15, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

August

Elkhart General Rehabilitation Program Lauded
August 13, 2004
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) reports that the Elkhart General Inpatient Rehabilitation Program has achieved an “extraordinary accomplishment.”

April

Breast Center Offers Discounted Mammograms
April 30, 2004
In honor of Mother’s Day, Elkhart General is offering discounts on screening mammograms.

Elkhart General to Receive Clinical Excellence Award
April 13, 2004
Sarah Loughran, Senior Vice President of Provider Services at HealthGrades, will present the 2004 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence to Elkhart General Hospital officials at 12:30 pm Wednesday, April 21 in the Elkhart General Hospital Auditorium.

May

Myers Elected as IONE President
May 27, 2003
Beverly Myers, RN, MSA, CNA, Elkhart General Hospital, has been named President of the Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives Board of Directors for 2003.

Renowned Chef to Present Cooking Demonstration at Elkhart General
May 9, 2003
World-class chef Sebastian Swales will be visiting Elkhart General Hospital to prepare a culinary delight for patients as well as furnish a free, first-class cooking demonstration for the public.

March

Community Occupational Medicine and Elkhart General Join Forces
March 22, 2002
Elkhart General Healthcare System has become a part owner of Community Occupational Medicine, LLC (COM) located on Old U.S. 20 in Elkhart.