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New Physicians Rizvon Chaudhary, MD Nephrology
721 South Preston Street Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 583-1799
Megan S. Lewis, APRN
Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Transitional Care Clinic 1850 State Street New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 949-5552
Nolan J. McGlasson, PA Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Surgery 2125 State Street, #3 New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 949-5575
Megan Mezera, MD Radiation Oncology
Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana 2210 Green Valley Road New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-4000
April Weber, APRN
Floyd Memorial Medical Group – New Albany 2315 Green Valley Road, #100 New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-2100
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Heart patient, Linda McGuire
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Winter 2016 Calendar
Floyd Memorial Medical Group Welcomes New Providers Waheed Ahmad, MD Floyd Memorial is pleased to announce vascular expert and board certified general surgeon Waheed Ahmad, MD, FACS, FRSC, recently joined Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Vascular Surgery. Dr. Ahmad graduated from King Edward Medical College in Pakistan, and then moved to the United States where he completed his general surgery residency at the University of Louisville. Dr. Ahmad also completed a three year surgical residency in England and went on to complete research in intestinal transplantation at the V.A. Research Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Ahmad is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK. As such, he works closely with family physicians to resolve his patients’ immediate health concerns. He and his staff are highly dedicated to providing the highest quality surgical care and professional guidance. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ahmad, call (812) 945-3372.
Trina Cox, APRN Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Scottsburg is pleased to welcome Trina Cox, certified family nurse practitioner. Trina has experience in family practice, obstetrics, pediatrics and occupational/urgent care. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2001 from Indiana University Southeast, and then completed a master’s degree in nursing in 2012 from Spalding University. Trina worked as an advanced practice registered nurse at Norton Healthcare prior to coming to Floyd Memorial. She is a certified Department of Transportation medical examiner as well as AANP certified. For more information or to make an appointment, call (812) 752-0165.
Homer Ferree, MD Floyd Memorial Medical Group would like to welcome Southern Indiana native and board certified family medicine physician Homer Ferree, MD, to Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Mt. Tabor located at 727 Mt. Tabor Road in New Albany. Dr. Ferree is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing medical school in 1979, Dr. Ferree completed his residency in family medicine at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis in 1982. He then returned home to Southern Indiana where he has practiced medicine for more than 20 years in Floyd and Clark counties. In addition to private practice, Dr. Ferree has served as the medical director for long-term care facilities, practiced medicine in urgent care settings and has held several medical leadership positions at Floyd Memorial. Dr. Ferree sees patients of all ages for a variety of medical needs including wellness, disease prevention and sick care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (812) 945-2717.
Thomas S. Roberts, MD Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Urgent Care is pleased to welcome Thomas S. Roberts, MD, a board certified family medicine physician with over 20 years of experience. He completed medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine in 1985, and then completed his residency in family medicine at Community Hospital, Indianapolis. Dr. Roberts has experience in the entire spectrum of family medicine, including obstetrics. Prior to coming to Floyd Memorial Medical Group, he worked at Brownstown Family Medicine for 17 years. For more information about Floyd Memorial Urgent Care Center – Highlander Point, call (812) 923-6336.
Floyd Memorial Home Healthcare Receives National Top 500 Agency Rating for 2015 Floyd Memorial Home Healthcare has been selected as one of the top 500 home health agencies in the United States. OCS HomeCare uses publicly available data from Home Health Compare and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) cost reports to create the annual HomeCare Elite™ List of agencies. This is the fifth year in a row Floyd Memorial Home Healthcare has made the list. Floyd Memorial’s Home Healthcare provides high quality medical care seven days a week, and serves patients in six Southern Indiana counties, including Floyd, Clark, Harrison, Crawford, Washington and Scott counties. For more information, visit: FloydMemorial.com/Home-Health or call (812) 948-7447.
Left to right: Howard Pope, MD, Stephen Kirkman, MD, and Maria Loyd, APRN
New Middletown Office Relocates to Georgetown
Dr. Stan Schooler Receives Sports Medicine Physician of the Year Award The Indiana Athletic Trainers Association announced at their fall meeting that Floyd Memorial board certified emergency medicine and sports medicine physician Stan Schooler, MD, was selected as the recipient of the Indiana State Medical Association’s Committee on Sports Medicine 2015 Team Physician of the Year Award. This award is granted to a physician who has provided significant long-term contributions and support to the field of sports medicine. Currently, Dr. Schooler is an emergency physician for Floyd Emergency Medical Associates (FEMA) and a sports medicine physician practicing out of the Floyd Memorial Physical Therapy - Charlestown Road location. He also sees patients at Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Urgent Care Centers at Highlander Point and Charlestown Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Schooler, call (812) 949-3482.
Floyd Memorial Foundation Recipient of Horseshoe Foundation Grant The Floyd Memorial Foundation recently received a generous grant to continue funding the therapeutic massage program at the Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana. The Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County granted $12,500 to fund massage therapy for cancer patients who are Floyd County residents. Patients currently receiving treatment through the Cancer Center of Indiana are eligible for the program.
The Floyd Memorial Medical Group – New Middletown primary care physician office has closed. Stephen Kirkman, MD, and Maria Loyd, APRN, have joined Howard Pope, MD, at Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Georgetown. For more information or to make an appointment, call (812) 923-4200.
GUARDIAN ANGELS Congratulations to Floyd Memorial’s recent Guardian Angel recipients: The Guardian Angel program offers patients, visitors and staff a way to say thank you to a special associate, physician or volunteer who has made a positive difference in their hospital experience by making a donation in their honor to the Floyd Memorial Foundation. For more information, call (812) 949-5803.
Debbie Clark, RN Sarah Barnes, RN CVCU
Jill Hentrup, PT Kay Stevens, PT, Manager Physical Medicine
Keith Levy Environmental Services
Zach Peele, RT Chris Wacker, RT Respiratory Care
Angie Rose, Director Marketing/PR Adam Kerberg Karen Matthews Patient Registration Jim Isbell, Pharmacist Pharmacy
Janet Folden, RN Andrea Wells, RN Tracy Dupaquier, RN Mecca Schmitz, RN Allyson Murawski, RN Women’s Services
Floyd Memorial Urgent Care Centers Extend Hours at Both Locations Floyds Knobs and Charlestown Rd. now open 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week. Visit FloydMemorial.com for more information. 3
From left to right: Aniefiok Uyoe, MD, Frank Castro, MD, Johna Bott, PA-C, Eric Wieman, MD, Joseph Spires, DPM, and John Clayton, DO
Floyd Memorial Invests in Operating Room Expansion and Renovation Floyd Memorial Hospital recently completed an expansion of its surgical capabilities with the construction of a new operating room outfitted with the latest surgical equipment from STERIS Corp. and KARL STORZ – Endoskope. In addition, the Hospital is in the process of renovating four other operating rooms, which will be outfitted with the same, high-tech, equipment. This is a total investment of $2.4 million. Included in the investment is STERIS’ SignatureSuite™ technology to help reduce patient anxiety by playing soothing and familiar audio-visual content to personalize the operating room experience for them, and the KARL STORZ IMAGE1 SPIES™ system for enhanced quality endoscopic images. 4
“We’ve always been at the forefront of OR technology, and these new upgrades help further demonstrate how we continually put patient care first,” said Kevin Inman, vice president of nursing at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services. “With the SignatureSuite™ multimedia delivery system, we can deliver soothing and familiar audiovisual content tableside to enhance patients’ experiences and distract them from the anxieties of the pending surgical procedure. The IMAGE1 Spies™ system will visually aid surgeons during gastrointestinal procedures.” “This new equipment is truly among the latest and greatest available to hospitals. They’re all integrated to give surgical
teams timely and easy access to all of the different types of information needed to keep them comfortable during long procedures, to be energy-efficient and environmentally friendly and, ultimately, to provide the highest-quality patient care,” said Phil Kennedy, vice president of STERIS’ Global Marketing. “The IMAGE1 SPIES™ system combines visualization tools called SPIES™ CLARA and SPIES™ CHROMA for use with new FULL-HD camera heads,” said Mark Schlueter, regional sales manager for KARL STORZ. The SPIES™ CLARA automatically identifies and brightens dark areas in video images for enhanced illumination, and the SPIES™ CHROMA intensifies color contrast of the video so that differentiation of tissue is enhanced.
Additional technology updates include cool-to-the-touch, white LED surgical lights, LED/high-definition (HD) monitors, an HD in-light digital camera for recording and storing video and photos of procedures, Bose speaker systems and universal cables and ports that “future-proof” the equipment to protect the investment. These enhancements will be especially beneficial for procedures performed by Floyd Memorial’s team of general, orthopedic and neurosurgeons. For a full list of surgical capabilities available at Floyd Memorial, visit FloydMemorial.com/Surgical-Services. For a list of surgeons, please call 1-800-4-SOURCE. 5
HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER
ORTHOPEDICS
Irregular Heart Rate No Longer an Issue for Georgetown Woman In March of 2015, Linda McGuire wasn’t feeling well just before she passed out at work and hit her head. She was taken to Floyd Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department where they treated her head injury. While at the hospital, Linda found out she had the flu. Three days later after showing no other symptoms, she was sent home. In July, she passed out again at home. After going back to Floyd Memorial, Linda was placed in the Observation Unit with a very high heart rate. She was already on medication for high blood pressure. An abnormal heart rhythm was suspected. Floyd Memorial Medical Group’s board certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist Satya Garimella, MD, was called in for a consultation. He explained, “Linda’s rapid heart rate needed to be addressed, so we performed an electrophysiology (EP) study.” The EP study is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure utilizing a sophisticated computer mapping system. A catheter is inserted in the groin area and threaded to the heart. The state-ofthe-art equipment is able to pinpoint the exact location of abnormal electrical activity in the heart. Floyd Memorial has a catheterization lab equipped with
“The very next day, I felt like a new person.” - Linda McGuire
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Satya Garimella, MD Board Certified Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist
Floyd Memorial Medical Group – River Cities Cardiology
advanced technology and specially trained physicians, technicians and staff for electrophysiology studies and treatment. With the use of medications, Dr. Garimella attempted to stimulate Linda’s heart into an irregular rhythm so he could see where the problem was happening. Linda’s heart remained in regular sinus rhythm. Dr. Garimella suggested placing a loop recorder in her chest to catch an abnormal heart rhythm episode, if and when it happened again, and Linda agreed. With a loop recorder, if an irregular heart rate occurred, Linda could capture the reading with a hand held activator so the doctor could see the recorded activity and get a better idea of what was happening. About one week later, while eating lunch at work, Linda’s heart began beating extremely fast, and she came
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy a Successful Option for Injured Shoulders
close to passing out again. The episode lasted around 20 minutes. Linda captured the episode and called Dr. Garimella’s office to let him know. After reading the recorded episode, Dr. Garimella wanted to see her immediately. Linda’s abnormal heart rate was identified as atrial tachycardia, originating in the upper right chamber. Dr. Garimella performed another EP study and was able to successfully force Linda’s heart out of rhythm and into atrial tachycardia. By doing this, he was able to find the location of the improperly firing electrical impulse and ablate, or burn, the spot so the impulse would follow the correct pathway and remain in normal sinus rhythm. “The very next day, I felt like a new person. I didn’t realize I was easily winded and had low energy. I work an early morning shift, 10 hours a day on my feet, so I attributed my lack of energy to the early hours and long work day. I can’t believe the difference in how I feel. I can actually breathe! It’s amazing how you get used to feeling a certain way and take it as normal. I will never take my health for granted,” Linda said. To contact Dr. Garimella, call (812) 282-1617.
TUESDAY
Heart Healthy Eating
6 - 8 pm
Floyd Memorial’s Paris Health Education Center
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Attend a free presentation on heart health by Surender Sandella, MD, and a cooking demonstration of heart healthy dishes by clinical dietitian Sallie Niehoff, RDN, LDN, with dinner. Take home valuable information from heart health booths and register for great door prizes. Registration is required by calling 1-800-4-SOURCE or online at FloydMemorial.com/Events. Seating is limited.
Grandfather, father, husband and General Mills retiree, Ted Iverson, is a very active man. He loves to golf, pheasant hunt and, occasionally, downhill ski. Unfortunately, Ted injured both shoulders after lifting something he shouldn’t have. He later took a spill down a flight of stairs and injured one shoulder a second time. The pain and weakness in Ted’s shoulders was getting to a point where he couldn’t sleep at night. He was no longer able to play golf or do many of the activities he loved. He heard about Floyd Memorial board certified orthopedic surgeon Kris Abeln, MD, from his safety director at General Mills, and decided to get a consultation. Dr. Abeln ordered an MRI after Ted’s exam and learning about his symptoms. The test showed partially torn rotator cuff tendons in both shoulders. Dr. Abeln explained, “With a partially torn rotator cuff, there are some options. It could be repaired with arthroscopic surgery, or we could use non-invasive platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.” PRP therapy is an effective procedure to help heal soft tissue injuries including tendons, muscles and ligaments. How it Works In the office, a sample of the patient’s blood is drawn, placed in a tube and processed in a centrifuge for approximately 15 minutes. This separates blood into its components, including red blood cells,
platelets and plasma. The injured area is numbed and the platelet concentration is then injected. Once the platelets are injected in the painful area, they start a powerful regenerative process, releasing growth factors which will increase blood flow to the injured area and promote a healing process. The procedure takes 20 to 30 minutes for the patient with no incision or real down time. They are then sent home with, either, exercises, formal physical therapy or light duty for three to four weeks. Success Dr. Abeln explained, “Ted was a great candidate for PRP since he had only a partial rotator cuff tear. I told him the procedure doesn’t work for everyone. I also warned him that it could make the pain worse for a week or so after the procedure, then the pain would begin to go away as the swelling decreased. Depending on how he treated the injured area, it may last one year, six months or the rest of his life.” “I appreciated Dr. Abeln’s honesty and up-front attitude. I compared the copay of my surgery to the cost of the PRP procedure, since my insurance didn’t cover it, and it was still cheaper. I decided to go for it,” said Ted. Dr. Abeln added, “PRP therapy allows many patients to avoid the risks of surgery with less down time and quicker recovery. It’s an excellent option that many people don’t know about.” Ted interjected, “I was amazed at the outcome. I went to physical therapy once a week for 10 weeks at Floyd Memorial Physical Therapy on State Street. Jill Hentrup was a great physical therapist. She really pushed me. Now I have great range of motion in both arms and can swing a golf club! I can sleep at night and the pain is gone.” “I know my limitations though, and I am taking care of my shoulders. It is worth exploring PRP therapy, especially before having surgery. I couldn’t be happier with what I did,” Ted said. “PRP therapy turned out to be extremely successful for Ted. I’m happy he is doing so well. It is a quick and easy procedure that can really bring relief for many people,” said Dr. Abeln. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Abeln, call (812) 944-2663.
How does PRP work?
Blood is drawn from a patient into a test tube, and then placed in centrifuge.
PRP is carefully injected into the injured area or inflamed tissue.
What is Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP)?
Blood is a liquid (plasma) that contains red and white blood cells, and platelets. Platelets help clot blood and also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors important in the healing of injuries. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has five to 10 times more platelets than what is typically found in blood. The concentration of platelets—and growth factors—has important implications in healing, and can potentially regenerate tissue and cartilage. —American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Kris Abeln, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Orthopedics
Jill Hentrup, PT, MHS Physical Therapist
Floyd Memorial Physical Therapy – State Street
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CANCER
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Better Late than Never – Colonoscopy Saves a Life
WEDNESDAY
Free Scope it Out Event
6 - 7:30 pm
Floyd Memorial’s Paris Health Education Center
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Learn the importance of regular colorectal cancer screening, prevention and treatments, receive healthy diet information, and a demonstration and sampling of a vegetable-filled, fiber-rich meal. Seating is limited and registration is required by calling 1-800-4-SOURCE or online at FloydMemorial.com/Events.
80% by 2018 Initiative Floyd Memorial and Gastroenterology of Southern Indiana have joined hundreds of other healthcare organizations to attempt to screen 80 percent of qualifying people by 2018. Screenings can range from an at-home FIT stool test, to a colonoscopy. Call (812) 981-7291 for your free FIT stool test. 8
At the age of 66, Phyllis Wright felt it was time to have a colonoscopy. Phyllis said, “I was feeling tired all the time and not quite myself.” Her primary care physician, Floyd Memorial Medical Group – State Street’s CM Hocker, MD, had been telling her yearly since she turned 50 she needed to have a screening colonoscopy. Luckily, she heeded his advice in the nick of time. Phyllis scheduled her colonoscopy with Gastroenterology of Southern Indiana’s board certified internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist Emori Bizer Carrara, MD. Dr. Carrara found and removed a polyp that was cancerous. Having no way to tell if she was able to completely remove the cancer, the standard of care was to refer her patient to a general surgeon. Floyd Memorial Medical Group board certified general surgeon Douglas Berg, MD, had a test run to see if the cancer had spread, and luckily, it came back negative, Dr. Carrara had removed the cancerous polyps. Phyllis underwent a laparoscopic partial removal of her right colon - all done through four small incisions in her abdomen. Happy with the minimally invasive procedure, she said, “I feel like Dr. Berg and Dr. Carrara really cared about me. Everyone was friendly.” Dr. Berg explained, “Phyllis is very lucky we were able to find the cancer and remove it before she had any symptoms. If it had progressed, it might not have been treatable, or she may have ended up with a colostomy. Phyllis is the perfect example of why colonoscopy screening is so important.”
In accordance with national guidelines, Phyllis underwent a follow up colonoscopy one year later. Fortunately, she did not have any new precancerous colon polyps. According to the same guidelines, her next colonoscopy will be three years later. Average risk patients should be screened at age 50, or age 45 for African Americans. For people with a first degree relative with colon cancer or a high risk polyp, you should have a colonoscopy 10 years prior to that relative’s diagnosis age. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the US, and a cause of considerable suffering among more than 140,000 adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year. When adults get screened for colorectal cancer, it can be detected early, at a stage when treatment is most likely successful. In some cases, precancerous and cancerous polyps can be detected and removed during a colonoscopy.
Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer • Blood in the rectum, stool or in the toilet after a bowel movement • Dark or black stool • Change in shape or caliber of stool • Lower abdominal cramping • Feeling of discomfort or urgency to have a bowel movement but unable to do so • New onset of constipation or diarrhea • Unintentional weight loss
To schedule your colonoscopy, call Floyd Memorial Hospital at (812) 949-5570 or Gastroenterology of Southern Indiana at (812) 945-0145. If you have no unusual symptoms, Floyd Memorial offers the ability to schedule your colonoscopy without a physician referral. Go to FloydMemorial.com/Colon to fill out a questionnaire. A representative from the hospital will call to schedule your colonoscopy. If you need help filling out the form, call 1-800-4-SOURCE.
Douglas Berg, MD Board Certified General Surgeon
Floyd Memorial Medical Group - Surgery
Emori Bizer Carrara, MD Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology of Southern Indiana
Weight Loss Brings Lifestyle Change After Retirement Denise Hagan had never thought of herself as obese. She struggled with her weight most of her adult life, but obese was not a word she would have used to describe herself. After retiring in July of 2014, Denise had a new struggle – grasping life as a retiree. “I wasn’t feeling as active and didn’t have as much energy,” said Denise, “I quickly gained 10 pounds and knew something needed to be done. I didn’t want this pattern to continue.” A few months later, Denise and a friend who had lost a lot of weight met for lunch so Denise could find out what tips or tricks her friend used to lose weight. That’s where she heard about the Health Management Resources (HMR®) program at the Floyd Memorial Weight Management and Bariatrics Center (WMBC). Denise attended a free HMR seminar to learn more about how the program worked. “I’ve tried different diets before, but I could never sustain any real weight loss. The HMR program was different than anything I had ever heard,” she said. Denise discovered her weight actually fell into the obese range. “The staff did not scare me with this information. The seminar helped me understand this program was about learning new health habits and teaching me how to make better choices, so I could change that number,” said Denise. “And I wanted to make a change for my family and grandchildren.” Six months later and a weight loss of 43.8 pounds and counting, Denise could not feel better. “I’m more active, my overall flexibility and mobility have improved and my self-image is more positive than ever before,” said Denise. She is even working out now, something the program refers to as physical activity or PA. Denise continued, “There was a dry erase board in the classroom, and each meeting, we had to record how much PA we had finished for the week. This
really held us accountable. Now, I actually enjoy staying active. Every morning, I do 100 crunches and 50 pushups. This is the first time in my life I’ve ever been able to do a pushup!” Denise contributes her weight loss success, not only to hard work and perseverance, but also to the HMR program and attending meetings. “The staff at the Weight Management and Bariatrics Center is easy to talk to and so encouraging. By going to the classes, I get to meet other people who are on the same journey,” she said. “It takes commitment, and is a complete lifestyle change, but it works!” The HMR® program is a meal replacement program with pre-packaged foods (protein bars, shakes and entrees) that offers clinically proven plans that combine structured diets, physical activity and lifestyle-change coaching. The program offers weekly classes, which provide accountability, support and education. HMR Diet programs include: • Decision-Free: A medicallysupervised program recommended for patients with significant amount of weight to lose, or weight-related health issues. • Healthy Solutions: Designed by health professionals to maximize quick, healthful weight loss without the need for medical supervision for most people. • HMR at Home: Our home-based plan that makes losing weight easy and convenient, with personalized support and extra savings. Products can be purchased online.
Free HMR orientations are offered twice weekly at the Floyd Memorial Weight Management and Bariatrics Center. For more information or to register, call (812) 949-7151 or visit FloydMemorial.com/WeightLoss.
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WINTER 2016
Calendar of Events
All events are free and meet in Floyd Memorial’s Paris Health Education Center unless otherwise stated.
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To register
Call 1-800-4-SOURCE (1-800-476-8723), or visit FloydMemorial.com/Events, unless another number is listed.
Stroke & Aneurysm Vascular Screenings
By appointment at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Floyd Memorial Cardiovascular Center – Jeffersonville and Floyd Memorial Diagnostic Imaging – Corydon. Non-invasive screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease and Carotid Artery Disease. Cost is $49 for all three. To make an appointment at the hospital or in Jeffersonville, call 1-800-4-SOURCE, or call (812) 734-3920 for Corydon appointments.
Cardiac CT Calcium Scoring Screenings
By appointment Floyd Memorial Hospital A CT scan of the heart to detect calcium deposits found in plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. The level of calcium can signal the presence of arthrosclerosis, a disease of the vessel wall, also called coronary artery disease (CAD). This test is one of the most sensitive approaches to detecting the disease before symptoms occur. The cost is $90. Call (812) 949-5570 to schedule your screening.
Free Osteoporosis Screenings The pDXA screening is a scan of the bone density of the heel. To schedule an appointment, call (812) 949-5570.
Free Body Mass Index Screenings
Floyd Memorial Weight Management and Bariatrics Center Free screenings of weight and body fat percentage by appointment. To register, call (812) 949-7151.
Free Screenings at the Floyd County YMCA
Healthy Eating Monday, January 11, 5 – 7 pm Monday, January 25, 9 – 11 am Heart Health Tuesday, February 16, 9 - 11 am and 5 - 7 pm Colorectal Cancer Monday, March 7, 5 – 7 pm Tuesday, March 8, 9 – 11 am
Free Heart and Stroke Screenings
Thursday, February 4, March 3 and April 7 by appointment Full lipid cholesterol panel, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood sugar A1C and body mass index.
Free Joint Pain Screening
Saturday, April 16, 7:30 - 10:30 am By appointment Floyd Memorial Wound Healing Center Screening of knees, hips and shoulders featuring X-rays and consultation with an orthopedic surgeon. Registration required.
Free Skin Cancer Screening at the Floyd County YMCA Tuesday, April 19, 2 – 4 pm Free skin cancer screenings by local, certified dermatologists. Registration required.
Free Physical Therapy and Sports Injury Screenings Weekdays by appointment All Floyd Memorial Physical Therapy Locations Treatment recommendations and/or follow up care. Call (812) 948-7416 to schedule an appointment.
$89 Lung Cancer Screenings
If you are a current or former smoker (quit in the last 15 years) age 55 to 74, have a 30-pack-year smoking history, a first degree family history of lung cancer and are age 50 or older, or have been exposed to asbestos and been a smoker, this screening could save your life. Referral not required. Cost is only $89 (due at time of screening), which includes a same-day review of your results with our lung patient navigator. You will also have the opportunity to participate in our breath analysis clinical trial at the time of your screening and receive a $25 Visa gift card. To schedule a screening, call (812) 981-6208.
Wednesday, January 6 – 27 6:30 - 8:30 pm (4-week series) Saturday, March 12 and 19 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (2-part series) Monday, April 4 – 25 6:30 - 8:30 pm (4-week series) Cost - $30 per couple. Learn the physical preparation and education needed for a successful delivery, relaxation techniques and tips for pregnancy fitness including physical therapy. Take during the middle of pregnancy. Registration required.
Free Prenatal Classes
Thursday, January 21 – February 18 7 - 9 pm, (5-week series) Thursday, April 14 – May 12 7 - 9 pm, (5-week series) Take at the beginning or middle of pregnancy. Physical and emotional changes, stages of fetal development, nutrition, anesthesia choices, basic infant care, postpartum health and baby’s first year. Registration required.
Saturday, March 5, 8 – 11:30 am Free annual seminar hosted by the Joslin Diabetes Center. Physicians and specialists will present on several diabetes-related topics. Register for door prizes and take home giveaways. Registration is required and begins at 7:30 am.
Balance and Control
For individuals looking to get their diabetes under control, new to diabetes or new to insulin. Covered by most insurance plans.
Free Sibling Class
Saturday, February 6 and May 7, 10 am - 12 pm For soon-to-be new brothers and sisters, ages 3 to 8, and their parents. Children will be shown how to hold and diaper a baby, and tour the Birthing Center. Registration required.
Free Breastfeeding Class
Baby Savers Class
Thursday, March 3 and May 26 7 - 9 pm Teaches new parents infant CPR. Cost is $10 per couple. Registration required.
Designed to help determine what changes are needed to avoid developing type-2 diabetes and set goals for living healthier. Cost is $25.
Diabetes Prevention Program
This program helps you learn ways to change your lifestyle and improve your health. Participants meet in a group with a trained lifestyle coach to learn how to make modest lifestyle changes. Groups meet weekly for 16 core sessions and monthly for 6 post-core sessions. For more information, call (812) 949 5700.
Diabetes Refresher Course
Helps patients set goals for ongoing healthy management of their diabetes. Covered by most insurance plans.
HMR Orientation – Medically Supervised Weight Loss
Floyd Memorial Weight Management and Bariatrics Center Lose 10 to 200 pounds with HMR. Free informational sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call (812) 949-7151 to schedule.
Third Thursday of each month 2 - 3:30 pm and 6 - 7:30 pm Contact: Sadie Powell, (812) 948-1311
Moving Forward – Amputee Support Group
Surgical Weight Loss Seminar
Wednesday, January 20, February 17, March 16 and April 20, 6 - 7 pm Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana Learn about gastric banding, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy surgery and the support services offered by the Floyd Memorial Weight Management and Bariatrics Center. Registration required.
Cancer Patient/Caregiver Support Group
First & third Thursday of each month 6:45 - 8 pm Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana Contact: Evelyn Hunter, (812) 542-4996
Third Monday of each month 6:30 – 8 pm Meets at Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Conference Room Contact: Brittany Bley, (502) 724-4490 or Belinda Jacobi, (812) 620-3694
Gluten Free Support Group
Balancing Life with Diabetes Support Group
Third Monday of each month 6:30 - 8 pm Contact: Lisa, (812) 987-3635 or LLLSouthernIndiana.com
Thursday, February 4, 5:45 pm Topic: Fruits and Vegetables Thursday, March 3, 5:45 pm Topic: Decreasing Salt Thursday, April 7, 5:45 pm Topic: Fitness Activity Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate 2019 State Street, New Albany To register, call 1-800-4-SOURCE.
Bariatric Support Group
Weight Management and Bariatrics Center
HIP 2.0 Enrollment Assistance
Thursday, February 25 and May 19 6:30 - 9 pm Helpful hints for a successful breastfeeding experience, practical guidelines, common misconceptions and barriers. Registration required.
Prediabetes Class
Alzheimer’s Support Group
First Monday of each month, 6 pm Contact: Amy Brown, (812) 981-7296
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm Contact: Jennie Olmstead, jennieolmstead@gmail.com
La Leche League of Southern Indiana
Laryngectomee Support Group
Third Wednesday of each month 3 - 4 pm Contact: Susan Mathews, (812) 948-6725
Parkinson’s Support Group
First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm Contact: Donna Mattox, (812) 256-5424
Stroke Support Group
Brain Injury Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month, 1 pm Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Contact: Tori Vinson, OTR (812) 941-6154
Breast Cancer Support Group
Together for Breast Cancer Survival Men’s Caregiver Support Group
Third Thursday of each month, 7 pm Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Contact: Beverly Setree, (502) 819-2542 Second Thursday of every other month (February, April, June), 7 pm Contact: Pat Kassee, (812) 948-1215
First Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana Second Monday of each month, 6 pm Gilda’s Club of Louisville Contact: Doug Drake, (502) 649-6911 or CoSurvivors.org.
Health Education
Birthing Center Prepared Childbirth Class
The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Floyd Memorial offers ongoing education classes so patients can keep their condition in check. Call (812) 949-5700 to register.
Diabetes Update
Screenings
Support Groups
Joslin Diabetes Center
Heart Healthy Eating
Tuesday, February 23, 6 – 8 pm Floyd Memorial’s Paris Health Education Center Attend a free presentation on heart health by Surender Sandella, MD, and a cooking demonstration of heart healthy dishes by clinical dietitian Sallie Niehoff, RDN, LDN, with dinner. Take home valuable information from heart health booths and register for great door prizes. Registration is required and seating is limited.
First Tuesday of each month 3:30 - 7 pm January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5 Financial representatives from Floyd Memorial will be available to answer questions or help with HIP 2.0 (Healthy Indiana Plan) enrollment. For those interested in HIP 2.0, the following documentation will be needed: • Picture ID or valid driver’s license • Social Security card • Birth certificate • Income verification (such as paystubs) for the last 30 days for anyone who wants to apply Registration is required.
Kidney Disease Treatment Options Classes
Tuesday, January 12, February 9, March 8 and April 12, 10 am - 12 pm Call (502) 265-8641 to register.
Cooking Demonstrations
Thursday, January 14, Citrus Thursday, February 11, Kale Tuesday, March 8, Carrots Thursday, April 28, Cauliflower All demos are from 6 - 7 pm Watch a cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare themed fruit/vegetables each month. A sampling will follow. Seating is limited and registration is required. Brought to you by the Floyd County Nutrition Coalition.
Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation Classes
Mondays, January 25 – April 25, 5 - 6 pm Thursdays, February 18 – May 19 4:30 - 5:30 pm Ready to quit? Sign up today for free 13- week Cooper Clayton Method for Smoking Cessation classes by calling 1-800-4-SOURCE. Class size is limited.
Free Foot and Ankle Pain Seminar
Monday, February 22, 6 - 7 pm Foot and ankle specialist, Joseph Spires, DPM, will talk about treatments that may offer relief of your foot and ankle pain. Registration required.
Free Scope it Out: How Exercise & Diet Can Prevent Colon Cancer
Wednesday, March 2, 6 - 7:30 pm Learn the importance of regular screening, prevention and treatments, receive healthy diet information, and a demonstration and sampling of a vegetable-filled, fiber-rich meal. Registration required.
Free Joint Pain Seminar
Thursday, March 3, 6 - 7 pm Learn about treatments that may offer relief of your knee or hip pain. Registration required.
Indiana Blood Center Blood Drive
Tuesday, March 8, 11 am – 3:30 pm Register to donate at Donorpoint.org.
Health Fair for Mental Health and Wellness
Tuesday, April 5, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Indiana University Southeast Learn about challenges and rewards for long-term caregiving.
Church Leader Visitation Training
Chaplain Rob Schettler is offering Floyd Memorial Hospital visitation training for church leaders. Topics will include: • Floyd Memorial Hospital protocols & procedures • Preparing our hearts before we visit • Approaches in visitation ministry • Do & Don’ts of a hospital visit • Our commission to care For a training day and time, please call (812) 949-5711.
Stroke Clinic
Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital offers a free stroke clinic for stroke survivors. Therapists, case managers, nurses and physicians will review their ongoing recovery and make recommendations. Contact: (812) 941-6120 or (812) 941-6154.
Hormone Seminar
Thursday, March 17, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Explore options for treating menopause, PMS symptoms and hormone imbalances. Registration required.
SPECIAL WINTER NOTICE: If Floyd county schools are closed due to inclement weather, all classes and support groups will be canceled. If bad weather occurs late in the day, call 1-800-4-SOURCE (1-800-476-8723) or (812) 944-7701 to find out if the class will be held. 11