There are many reasons nurses choose their career path, most often it is to care for others. Brandi Allen, RN, BSN, at Methodist Hospitals discovered she wanted to be a nurse when she was very young. After watching ICU nurses…
We Are Healthcare: Carie Mossman, RN
Carie Mossman, RN at Ascension St. Vincent Resource Nurse, ECMO Team Leader, talks about how her job working with babies and kids brings her a lot of joy.
We Are Healthcare: Pamela Morrison, RN
Pamela Morrison, BSN, RN, from Memorial Hospital of South Bend, defines being a nurse by words like “compassion,” “dignity,” and “support.” She speaks proudly of being a nurse and offers welcoming words for those thinking about joining the profession. Pamela…
We Are Healthcare: Parkview Health Nurses
Through an emotional testimony, the nurses at Parkview Health talk about being a nurse during the height of the pandemic. They also discuss how, despite the circumstances, it has now had a positive effect on their roles as healthcare providers….
Partnering with Communities to Improve Infant & Maternal Care
Recently, Governor Eric J. Holcomb proclaimed January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Indiana. The declaration is part of a national effort designed to remember the women who have lost their lives to childbirth and focus on efforts to ensure…
New Study: Indiana Medical Costs Aligned with Nearby States
A new analysis of recently published insurance data found Indiana’s medical claims costs (spending on hospitals, physicians, and other medical providers) in line with neighboring states. The report, authored by Kaufman Strategic Advisors, analyzed publicly available data on insurance premiums and claims costs…
Indiana Hospitals Rank High for Price Transparency
According to a new study, Indiana hospitals rank fourth highest in the nation for making hospital prices transparent to consumers. The study claims that more than half of U.S. hospitals have not complied with recent federal regulations requiring hospitals to disclose…
Omicron Surge Brings New Challenges
It has been two years since COVID-19 emerged, taking the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and straining hospitals across the country to the limit. The highly contagious Omicron variant has fueled a significant new wave of COVID-19 cases…
Indiana Health Systems Plea for More Vaccinations Statewide
Three leading health systems in Indiana are pleading for more people in the community to get vaccinated. Community Health Network, Eskenazi Health, and Indiana University Health joined forces in December 2021 to urge people in their communities to get the…
Indiana: Rapid Increase in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
In late 2021, there had been a rapid increase in COVID-19-related hospitalizations. As a result, the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA), and Indiana State Nurses Association (ISNA) urged Hoosiers who were not yet vaccinated to get…
