Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Tim Harms, AHA— INDIANAPOLIS — The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. While being aware of the signs of a heart attack and taking steps to reduce your risk are important all year long, the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, says that’s especially critical during…

By Dena Bond and Natalie Clair, IPS— INDIANAPOLIS, IN—The holidays are a time to gather and celebrate with family and friends, but most of these celebrations tend to focus on food.  It’s easy to slide off track and not prioritize healthy habits with so many activities and fun all around. As registered dietitians for Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) — the state’s largest school district —  we provide our students with school meals to support their health and education, but this…

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN— Indiana University Health is now the only health system in Indiana offering an advanced robotic-assisted option for shoulder replacement procedures. This technology gives surgeons the ability to plan each surgery in greater detail and perform it with enhanced control, resulting in care shaped around the patient’s specific anatomy. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jacob Triplet is currently the only surgeon in the state performing this type of robotic-assisted shoulder procedure, expanding access to innovative surgical options for…