Articles by Mike Rhodes

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…

By IU Health, Indianapolis— INDIANAPOLIS— U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named five Indiana University Health hospitals including IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital as 2026 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care. They are: IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital IU Health Bloomington Hospital IU Health Paoli Hospital IU Health Medical Center (Maternity Tower at Riley Hospital for Children) IU Health West Hospital The award is the highest a hospital can earn as…