2013 Medical Staff Officers Named
Looking for a Physician? Call Floyd Memorial’s Physician Referral line at 1-800-4-SOURCE (1-800-476-8723) or visit us online at www.floydmemorial.com. We can help you find the doctor that’s just right for your specific needs. New Physicians Nabil Abouchala, MD Pulmonary Medicine 1035 Wall Street, Suite 104 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 213-9036 Lanny Gore, MD General Surgery Floyd Memorial Medical Group - Surgery 2125 State Street, Suite 3 New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 949-5575 Suresh Kasaraneni, MD Orthopedic Surgery 1477 North Gardner Street Scottsburg, IN 47170 (812) 752-9127 Dost Mohammed, MD Family Medicine American Health Network 5130 Charlestown Road, Suite 1 New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 949-0140 Jeff Stidam, MD Cardiology & Electrophysiology Medical Center Cardiologists 213 Hunter Station Road Sellersburg, IN 47172 (502) 585-4321
Heritage Society The Heritage Society is a distinguished group of individuals who support the advancement of healthcare services at Floyd Memorial. Established September 13, 2003, the Heritage Society is comprised of members who are recognized and honored as hospital benefactors of the highest order. Membership in the Heritage Society is awarded to donors who pledge $5,000 or more to the Floyd Memorial Foundation (payable over a five-year period). These donations fund a variety of special projects and programs that enrich our community. In 2012, we added several new members to the Heritage Society bringing membership to 109. 2
FMMG - Surgery Welcomes Lanny Gore, MD Floyd Memorial Medical Group - Surgery is pleased to announce that board certified Lanny Gore, MD general surgeon, Lanny Gore, MD, has joined their team of outstanding surgeons. Dr. Gore is a 2002 graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in 2007. Dr. Gore has been practicing in Southern Indiana for the past five years. His surgical expertise covers all aspects of general surgery including bariatrics, laparoscopic procedures, hernia repairs, colon resections and laparoscopic surgery to correct GERD. For more information about Dr. Gore, contact (812) 949-5575.
Floyd Memorial recently named its medical staff officers for 2013. Krishna Konijeti, MD, will act as chief of staff, with C.M. Hocker, Jr., MD, serving as vice-chief of staff and John Conner, MD, serving as secretary/treasurer. Dr. Konijeti is a board certified nephrologist with Nephrology Associates of Southern Indiana, with offices in Louisville, New Albany and Clarksville. Dr. Hocker is a board certified family medicine physician with Floyd Memorial Medical Group - State Street in New Albany and Dr. Conner is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in New Albany.
Krishna Konijeti, MD 2013 Chief of Staff
C.M. Hocker, Jr., MD 2013 Vice Chief of Staff
John Conner, MD 2013 SecretaryTreasurer
Floyd Memorial Cancer Patients Benefit from Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Grant
The Floyd Memorial massage therapy program recently received a $2,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana to support the continuation of its complimentary massage therapy services to cancer patients and their caregivers. The grant monies will provide Clark county residents treated at Floyd Memorial Hospital and/or the Cancer Center of Indiana the benefit of therapeutic massage and bodywork while under treatment.
All other members: John Abel and Nancy Smith David and Lana Aebersold R. Sam Anderson Dr. D. Mark and Bobbi Bickers Dr. Everett E. Bickers, Jr. The newest members include: Dr. Bradley and Tami Black Dennis and Gina Borden Steve and Kathy Brown Anthony and Cecilia Cooke Dr. Joseph and Billie David and Diana Davis Bruckman Alan and Mary Elliott Dr. Naveed and Noreen Chowhan John and Judith Hodge Hon. J. Terrance and Ron Kron and Terry Goodson Peggy Cody Greg and Kelly McMinoway Dr. John M. Conner Linda Minton Dr. Maurice and Scott and Angie Rose Linda Crowley Jeff and Lea Ann Stirn Dr. Bill and Rita Davidson Russell and Rayna Withers
Massage therapy has been shown to stimulate cancer patients’ lymphatic systems, helping the body fight off infection, reduce muscle tension, pain, fatigue, nausea, blood pressure, pulse rates and emotional/mental stress levels. This grant allows patients to receive the benefits of therapeutic massage at no cost. For more information on the therapeutic massage program at Floyd Memorial and the Cancer Center of Indiana, please call (812) 981-6255.
Dr. Christopher and Ann Day Dr. Art and Margaret Duncan Mark and Phyllis Eichenberger Mike Ford Dr. William and Brenda Fortner James E. and Deborah M. Garner Mary Garner Dr. William III and Ann Garner John and Barbara Geltmaker Darius and Mariam Ghazi Bryan and Laurie Haag Bryant R. and Annette Hanson Roger C. and Rochelle M. Harbison James and Pam Hartfield
Dr. David and Ruth Heideman Michael and Evelyn Heiligenberg Frank and Jamie Heinz Kermit and Linda Hendrich Mike and Lynn Higgins DJ and Cynthia Hines Dr. C.M. and Janna Hocker Greg and Jan Huber Ted and Dana Huber Kevin and Lisa Inman Edward and Tammi Jerdonek Tom and Lodie Jones Chuck and Pat Kasse Pat and Pam Kelley Nova* and Martha King Robert and Deena Kleehamer Richard and Kim Kochert
Floyd Memorial Home Healthcare Receives Top National Rating Floyd Memorial Home Healthcare has recently made the 2012 HomeCare Elite™ Top 500 list of home care agencies in the United States. This is the second year in a row to make the Top 500 listing. The 2012 HomeCare Elite™ listing is a compilation of the most successful home care providers nation wide, and names the top 25 percent of agencies in quality of care, quality improvement and financial performance. Floyd Memorial Home Healthcare provides services in six Southern Indiana counties including Floyd, Clark, Harrison, Crawford, Washington and Scott. They also offer online referral forms for caregivers and physicians. Call (812) 948-7447 or go to floydmemorial.com/home-health for more information. On the cover...Floyd Memorial Heart and Vascular Center physicians pictured left to right: (first row): Bapineedu Gondi, MD Mark Bickers, MD Sebastian Pagni, MD (second row): M. Saleem Seyal, MD Syed Raza, MD Carl Dillman, MD (third row): D. Marty Denny, MD Surender Sandella, MD Not pictured: Naveen Devabhaktuni, MD, Steven Filardo, MD, Christopher Hofelich, DO, Kevin Hollis, MD, Srini Manchi, MD, Matthew Williams, MD
David and Judy Kocka Michael and Felecia Koerber Jack and Melanie Koetter Kenny and Vicki Koetter Randy and Sandra Koetter Bob and Kelly Koetter Bob* and Carol Libs Gary and Sandy Libs Robert Mackin Jon V. and Betty Mathes Jack McCloskey Pat and Leaha McCrite Dr. James McCullough, Jr. Jerrol Z. and Alice Miles Ted and Meredith Miller John and Carol Mullen
Jack McCloskey Pat and Leaha McCrite John R. and Kim Naville Dr. Bogdan and Gerry Nedelkoff Ronald and Anne Offutt Tim Pence Greg Pennell and Mary Jo Garner Merrill and Peggy Peter Gregory Pilotte and Dr. Jayne Hollander Dr. Ronald and Pamela Pryor Jim and Jerri Quillman Chris Rauen and Dr. Julie Hutchinson Dr. Ed S. Reed, Jr.
Psychiatrist Jeuti B. Wylde, MD, Joins Floyd Memorial Medical Group - Behavioral Health Floyd Memorial Medical Group is pleased to welcome psychiatrist, Jeuti B. Wylde, MD, to its team of physicians. Dr. Wylde graduated medical school from Guahati Medical Jeuti B. Wylde, College in India. After moving MD to the United States, she spent several years working in Washington State. Dr. Wylde then completed residency in psychiatry and behavioral health from the University of Louisville. For nearly 20 years, Dr. Wylde has practiced medicine in the Louisville Metro area, with much of that time spent in Indiana. To contact Dr. Wylde, call Floyd Memorial Medical Group - Behavioral Health at (812) 282-2036.
Floyd Memorial Hospital and Nurse Win Readers’ Choice Awards
Mike Helton, RN
Congratulations to Mike Helton, RN, Progressive Care Unit, for being named “Best Nurse” by the News and Tribune’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Floyd Memorial was also recognized as “Best Hospital.”
Tim and Valerie Rice James and Phyllis Robinson Dr. Timothy and Susan Schmitt Vaughan and Jill Scott Dr. Bahram and Shahin Sepehri Tommy and Leslie Sheets Robert Shine Gary and Rita Shourds Mark D. and Melody Shugarman Bill and Janet Smith Glenn P. and Dawn Smith Everett and Mary Evelyn Sprigler TJ and Jan Sprigler
Kerry M. and Debbie R. Stemler John and Kay Stevens Sue Terrell Jim and Kathy Troutman Mark and Martha Truman Jerry L. Ulrich and Leslie Vidra John and Claudette Waggoner J. Scott and Anne Waters Dana and Sharon Wavle Richard and Joy Whistine Harlan and Karen Yeager Fuzzy and Diane Zoeller *Deceased
Floyd Memorial Recognized as a Business First Healthiest Employer Finalist Floyd Memorial made the list of finalists for Business First’s Greater Louisville Healthiest Employer award, and was the only Southern Indiana hospital to make the list. The award recognizes local companies who are proactive in trying to improve the health of their employees by promoting wellness. Floyd Memorial has an outstanding wellness initiative including a nurse navigator program, two associate wellness fairs with a multitude of free health screenings every year, exercise, nutrition and other wellness challenges, free access to a cardiac rehab exercise facility, diabetes incentive program, seasonal farmer’s market on-site and programs to save money on insurance premiums and prescription drugs.
Guardian Angel Congratulations to Floyd Memorial’s recent Guardian Angel recipients: The Guardian Angel program offers patients and visitors 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. Erin Billingsley, PharmD Pharmacy Cam Graves, MD Emergency Medicine Shelby Green, RN Cardiac Telemetry Unit Pam Hobbs Medical Care Management Carrie Lamb, RN Ambulatory Services Christina Minrath, MD Physician Associates of Floyds Knobs Lisa Page Environmental Services Mary Lynne Spencer, RN Ambulatory Services Mark Wathen, CNA MIPS Andrea Wheatley, RN Cardiac Cath Lab Wendy Wheeler, RN SIPS 3