News and Updates

“The story behind the acquisition of our ‘Tru-D’ and ‘Moonbeam’ UVC disinfection devices shows how one innovation can serve multiple purposes, both from a clinical and a marketing perspective. In 2019, our EVS Director, Deb Showalter, learned of the existence of UVC disinfection devices. She attended a demonstration, which convinced her that UV light disinfection…

“In late June, the Margaret Mary Health Foundation launched a ‘Gnome’ More COVID campaign.  This campaign was designed to raise both awareness and funds for the COVID-19 Relief Fund.  The fund was established to provide support to the hospital as we work together with the community to fight the pandemic.  While COVID-19 is no laughing…

“At Witham Health Services, we have experienced amazing community support and extraordinary teamwork from our staff. With the community’s support and outreach, our front-line health care workers have been able to adapt more easily to get through the COVID-19 pandemic. What has made a huge impact and is also a great morale booster for our…

“To coordinate a community-wide response to the many aspects of COVID-19, Logansport Memorial Hospital initiated a weekly Community Conference Call with state and local government representatives, other local organizations, and fellow non-profit partners to share updates about how the rapidly evolving global pandemic was affecting Cass County. Participants dialed in virtually to convene on a…

“I want to tell you, my doctor that took care of me, we got to talking a little bit my last day in the hospital, and he just opened up and said that he was terrified that he would bring this virus home to his family too, but yet he knew he was doing what…

“At Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, health care workers in the COVID-19 unit suit up in powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) for the best protection against the coronavirus. But the hospital needed replacement parts that were not available to keep 10 of the older units in service. A small business in town put its 3D…

“Unfortunately, my mother found out yesterday in a call from the Hospital that she is, indeed, fighting the COVID-19 bug (symptoms are not severe at this time).  Shortly thereafter, a part of her hearing aid came off in her ear.  Neither the provider where she got the hearing aid nor her doctor could have her…

At the advent of the COVID-19 lockdown, the faith community of Marion rallied around Marion General Hospital (MGH).  Initially, surrounding churches delivered items of appreciation for the health care workers, including cards, snacks and even meals.  One pastor and family created murals and messages of encouragement, drawn in chalk on the sidewalk entrances to MGH.…

 “The Hendricks Regional Health team took time out of their busy schedules to celebrate the recovery of a first responder battling COVID-19. ‘Seeing yet another patient beat this virus and be reunited with their family is both an incredible honor and inspiration,’ said President & CEO Kevin Speer. ‘It’s another visible reminder that, together, we…

“At Henry Community Health, we wanted to recognize all our employees as heroes so we asked employees to take photos of each other in their masks and called them our Everyday Heroes! At the time these ran, we had employees working at the hospital, in our physician offices, and from home. We know it takes…