Wells Fargo Makes Lead Gift to RMH Pediatrics
May 17, 2013
RUSHVILLE - On behalf of Wells Fargo Bank, Bruce Everhart, Marissa Taylor, and Theresa Alexander recently presented $5,000.00 towards the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation Kedo’s Kids Campaign to Rush Memorial Hospital President and CEO Brad Smith and RMH Foundation Executive Director Faith Mock. These monies are helping build a new pediatric office building located at 1339 North Cherry Street in Rushville. “Wells Fargo Bank has been on board with this building project from the beginning. They see the need and support the new building. We thank them so much for being a business lead in this pediatric building project,” stated Mock.The new pediatric office building is one that is long overdue in the community. It will be a tremendous addition to the services offered at Rush Memorial Hospital. “What a wonderful addition to the community. The building structure is well thought out and the community can be so proud of this office building,” commented Bruce Everhart, Vice President of Wells Fargo Bank in Rushville after touring the construction site. Local bank branch manager Marissa Taylor added, “Dr. Kedo saved my child’s life. He found the problem and acted on it immediately. I am very grateful to him and RMH Pediatrics”. Mock continued by saying, “With the retirement of local physicians and the fact that people wish to have health services provided locally, we know that RMH Pediatrics is growing. Dr. Kedo has had 4,000 patient visits in the last year and this new facility will allow for growth. The building will be accessible, spacious, modern with an environment that families will be proud to support.”
Tom and Edna Moster, along with Greg and Theresa Alexander, are serving as community chairs for the Kedo’s Kids Campaign to raise $670,000.00 for the new Pediatric Office Building. The campaign is well underway and all donations to the Pediatric Office Building Fund can be made online at www.rushmemorial.com or by sending the donation to the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1300 North Main Street, P.O. Box 215, Rushville, Indiana 46173. A special opportunity is available to those individuals, organizations, and/or families that wish to give a gift of $1,000.00. These donors will be able to have an engraved block displayed in the new pediatric office building. The block can be engraved with their name, in honor of, or in memory of someone special. The goal is to have 100 members in “The 1,000” that will support and leave a legacy of providing the best healthcare for the youngest patients in our community. At this time, there are 20 members of “The 1,000”. Everyone is encouraged to join. The $1,000.00 can be a one-time gift or pledged over 12 months. As the campaign slogan says “It’s For the Kids”. Contact Faith Mock at the RMH Foundation office at 765-932-7568 or at faith.mock@rushmemorial.com for more information.
RMH Awarded Prestigious Komen Grant
April 13, 2013
RUSHVILLE — Komen Central Indiana recently announced in a statewide press conference the awardees of the 2014 Komen Grants. Rush Memorial Hospital was one of only 14 grants awarded for the new fiscal year.
The grant was given in the amount of $62,174 to Rush Memorial.
Grant funding covers screenings (clinical breast exams and mammograms), diagnostics (MRIs, biopsies, and ultrasounds), treatment assistance, health care navigation, medication assistance and support services such as transportation, child care, wigs, prosthetics and whatever else is needed to make sure patients can complete treatment with support they need but can’t afford according the Komen grant guidelines.
Susan Eakins, Rush Memorial Hospital Patient Navigator and Director of Social Services, serves as administrator of the grant funds. Once connected with the patient she follows them through the entire process to ensure they complete their treatment options.
Eakins, along with executive secretary Michele Gettinger and RMH Foundation director Faith Mock, worked together to prepare the extensive grant proposal.
“The money received from the Komen grant is vital to the functioning of our breast cancer patient services. Without this grant it would be difficult to extend the quality and breadth of service that we offer to our breast cancer patients. We are grateful to Komen for continuing to support our program,” Mock said.
Eakins and Gettinger represented Rush Memorial Hospital at the presentation announcement held in Indianapolis.
“It is an honor and privilege to accept this grant on behalf of Rush Memorial Hospital. This grant will allow us to continue to help many breast cancer patients that would otherwise not get screened, diagnosed, and treated for cancer and to help us to continue to inform our community about new breast health cancer information. Thank you to Komen for providing this grant for us,” Eakins said.
A total of $1.3 million was awarded by Central Indiana Komen to the 14 recipients in a 21-county service area to help provide vital breast cancer services.
These grant monies are raised through events such as the annual Race for the Cure which is scheduled for Saturday, April 20 at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis.
If you would like to participate with Team Rush Memorial Hospital contact Susan Eakins at 765-932-7038 or email her at susan.eakins@rushmemorial.com.
The grant was given in the amount of $62,174 to Rush Memorial.
Grant funding covers screenings (clinical breast exams and mammograms), diagnostics (MRIs, biopsies, and ultrasounds), treatment assistance, health care navigation, medication assistance and support services such as transportation, child care, wigs, prosthetics and whatever else is needed to make sure patients can complete treatment with support they need but can’t afford according the Komen grant guidelines.
Susan Eakins, Rush Memorial Hospital Patient Navigator and Director of Social Services, serves as administrator of the grant funds. Once connected with the patient she follows them through the entire process to ensure they complete their treatment options.
Eakins, along with executive secretary Michele Gettinger and RMH Foundation director Faith Mock, worked together to prepare the extensive grant proposal.
“The money received from the Komen grant is vital to the functioning of our breast cancer patient services. Without this grant it would be difficult to extend the quality and breadth of service that we offer to our breast cancer patients. We are grateful to Komen for continuing to support our program,” Mock said.
Eakins and Gettinger represented Rush Memorial Hospital at the presentation announcement held in Indianapolis.
“It is an honor and privilege to accept this grant on behalf of Rush Memorial Hospital. This grant will allow us to continue to help many breast cancer patients that would otherwise not get screened, diagnosed, and treated for cancer and to help us to continue to inform our community about new breast health cancer information. Thank you to Komen for providing this grant for us,” Eakins said.
A total of $1.3 million was awarded by Central Indiana Komen to the 14 recipients in a 21-county service area to help provide vital breast cancer services.
These grant monies are raised through events such as the annual Race for the Cure which is scheduled for Saturday, April 20 at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis.
If you would like to participate with Team Rush Memorial Hospital contact Susan Eakins at 765-932-7038 or email her at susan.eakins@rushmemorial.com.
RMH Earns ACR Accreditation
Rush Memorial Hospital has been awarded accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement.
According to Rush Memorial’s Imaging Department Director Terry Aker, "With the purchase of our new digital mammography system, our highly trained staff including our board certified radiologist, Dr. Fields and our radiographic technologists recently completed advanced training in digital mammography in order for our department to pass the accreditation standards." Aker added, "All of our technologists are licensed by the State of Indiana and are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists."
The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 36,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
"Our staff is committed to always improving patient care at Rush Memorial Hospital. Congratulations to Terry Aker, Dr. Fields and staff who have worked very hard to accomplish this accreditation goal," said Rush Memorial Hospital President/CEO Brad Smith.
Sharing the Love
February 22, 2013
RUSHVILLE - Rush Memorial Hospital took advantage of Valentine’s Day to “Feel the Love for Community” during their food collection for our local Rush County Community Assistance Food Pantry. Departments were challenged by Faith Mock, RMH Foundation Director, to have a “heart and beat” her contribution, and they did! Pictured with RMH employees is Don Heller from the RCCA Food Pantry.
Rush Memorial Hospital's
Protime Clinic Reaches
More than 6,000 Visits
February 5, 2013
RUSHVILLE - The Protime Clinic is a physician directed, nurse managed out-patient clinic for patients taking anticoagulation medication. These medications require close monitoring of blood levels and dosage adjustments to help reduce possible life-threatening complications.
The RMH Protime Clinic was started in 2009 and we have had more than 6000 visits. The clinic is staffed by two RN’s who have received special training in the management of anticoagulation medications.
Participants in the clinic require a referral from their physician. The clinic is open Monday through Friday by appointment. For more information, contact Debbie Burge, RN at Rush Memorial Hospital 765-932-7502.
RMH Retiree
RUSHVILLE - After 21 years, Delores Green (pictured in the middle) has retired from Rush Memorial Hospital. Green was a loyal, full-time employee with the Hospital's Billing Department. The staff at RMH wished her much joy in her retirement years. Pictured are Karen Meyer, VP of Finance/CFO, Green, and Julie Slinker, Director of Patient Accounts.
Kedo's Kids: Building the Enthusiasm
Tom and Edna Moster Help Spread the Word
January 9, 2013
RUSHVILLE - A local campaign to generate necessary funding for a new state-of-the-art pediatric center is currently underway. The effort, known as Kedo’s Kids, has a target of opening the new facility later this year.
The current pediatric facility is a small modular building located on the RMH campus; the planned 3,000 square foot facility will be located at 1339 North Cherry Street (just south of Conrad Harcourt Way). Once completed, the new facility will house four exam rooms and two separate waiting areas for both children and adolescents. The building will also house a medicine room, nurse’s station and Dr. Kedo’s office. The new building comes with an estimated price tag of $670,000.
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Strickland Speaks at Chicago Conference
January 9, 2013
RUSHVILLE — Dr. James Strickland served as a keynote lecturer at the 67th Annual Meeting for The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) in downtown Chicago’s Hyatt Regency. The ASSH, founded in 1946, is the oldest medical specialty society in the U.S. devoted entirely
to continuing medical education related to hand surgery.
Dr. Mazdai Recognized
Dr. Abou Mazdai was recently recognized for 50 years of practicing medicine as well as the many years of membership in the Indiana State Medical Association. Pictured to the left are RMH President and CEO Brad Smith presenting the award to Dr. Mazdai along with Dr. Douglas Morrell. Dr. Mazdi is Board Certified in General Surgery and has been affiliated with Rush Memorial since 1982.Pay It Forward
December 28, 2012
RUSHVILLE — Rush Memorial Hospital employees give back to their hospital through the RMH Cultivation Club. Through the Cultivation Club, many items are purchased during the year for various departments of the hospital, as well as fun events for employees to enjoy. Just before Christmas, Ava Moore was a Cultivation Club winner of a 4-foot stocking full of goodies. In true RMH fashion, Ava chose to “pay it forward” and donate her stocking to the Boys & Girls Club of Rush County. Pictured (left to right) are Ava Moore, Medical Staff Coordinator; Chet Walker, Boys & Girls Club; and Brad Smith, CEO Rush Memorial Hospital.
Kedo's Kids Campaign Gaining Momentum
December 24, 2012
RUSHVILLE — As a means to expand its pediatrics capabilities and better serve the community, Rush Memorial Hospital is currently embarking on a fundraising campaign to improve and create a state-of-the-art pediatric office facility.
According to RMH CEO Brad Smith, the facility at 1339 North Cherry Street (just south of Conrad Harcourt Way) will become a reality with a completion date set for 2013.
RMH Foundation Executive Director Faith Mock recently announced that two local couples, Greg and Theresa Alexander and Tom and Edna Moster, will serve as co-chairs for the fundraising effort to generate $670,000 to complete the project. Once complete, the 3,000 square foot facility will have four exam rooms, waiting area for both children and adolescents, a lab, medication room, a nurses’ station and a doctor's office area.
“One of the most exciting things is not only will the building be state-of-the-art, the location will afford the ability to expand in the future if the need arises,” Smith said. He continued by saying that with the improvements Rush County residents will be afforded better service close to home. “It is going to provide top-notch service to local families,” he said.
During 2011, Dr. Kedo’s current pediatric office, a small modular building located outside the main hospital on the RMH campus, had 4,000 patient visits. As a result of size constraints, patients and family members were often required to wait in the 10 by 12 waiting room area prior to being seen by the doctor. The new facility will offer multiple and larger waiting rooms and many other amenities currently not available locally.
According to recent census figures, 24.5 percent of Rush County’s population is made up of children from infants to 17 years of age. As a result, pediatric needs have shown a marked increase and the new facility will accommodate those growing needs.
There are various levels of donation packages available. For more information regarding Kedo’s Kids Campaign, contact Mock at the RMH Foundation: (765) 932-7568 or online at foundation@rushmemorial.com.
HIMSS Analytics Honors
Rush Memorial Hospital with
Stage 6 Recognition
December 18, 2012
RUSHVILLE — As of November 2012, just 8.5 percent of the more than 5,300 U.S. hospitals tracked by HIMSS Analytics had reached Stage 6 on its Electronic Medical Record Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM). As of November 2012, there are 442 US hospitals that have achieved Stage 6.
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Kedo's Kids Campaign Gaining Momentum
December 24, 2012
According to RMH CEO Brad Smith, the facility at 1339 North Cherry Street (just south of Conrad Harcourt Way) will become a reality with a completion date set for 2013.
RMH Foundation Executive Director Faith Mock recently announced that two local couples, Greg and Theresa Alexander and Tom and Edna Moster, will serve as co-chairs for the fundraising effort to generate $670,000 to complete the project. Once complete, the 3,000 square foot facility will have four exam rooms, waiting area for both children and adolescents, a lab, medication room, a nurses’ station and a doctor's office area.
“One of the most exciting things is not only will the building be state-of-the-art, the location will afford the ability to expand in the future if the need arises,” Smith said. He continued by saying that with the improvements Rush County residents will be afforded better service close to home. “It is going to provide top-notch service to local families,” he said.
During 2011, Dr. Kedo’s current pediatric office, a small modular building located outside the main hospital on the RMH campus, had 4,000 patient visits. As a result of size constraints, patients and family members were often required to wait in the 10 by 12 waiting room area prior to being seen by the doctor. The new facility will offer multiple and larger waiting rooms and many other amenities currently not available locally.
According to recent census figures, 24.5 percent of Rush County’s population is made up of children from infants to 17 years of age. As a result, pediatric needs have shown a marked increase and the new facility will accommodate those growing needs.
HIMSS Analytics Honors
Rush Memorial Hospital with
Stage 6 Recognition
December 18, 2012
RUSHVILLE — As of November 2012, just 8.5 percent of the more than 5,300 U.S. hospitals tracked by HIMSS Analytics had reached Stage 6 on its Electronic Medical Record Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM). As of November 2012, there are 442 US hospitals that have achieved Stage 6. 
RUSHVILLE — Rush Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that the latest in digital mammography technology will be available at Rush Memorial Hospital's Imaging Department.