Health

IU Health BMH to Host “Patient Care Assistant Interest Fair” on Saturday

Muncie, IN—IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is hosting a Patient Care Assistant Interest Fair this Saturday, January 28, 9am-10:30am and 10:30am-Noon, at Janice B. Fisher Learning Center. Does making that personal, hands-on connection with patients appeal to you? Ever thought about becoming a Patient Care Assistant on one of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital’s acute patient services or critical care units? Now’s your chance! For more information, call 765.747.3007 or visit careers.iuhealth.org. Walk-ins welcome!

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Area Tobacco Agencies Support HUD Ruling on Smoke-Free Housing

By: Jacey R. Foley, MAE— Muncie, IN—The Tobacco Free Delaware County Coalition enthusiastically supports the recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to require all public housing agencies to implement smoke-free policies for all residential units and common areas. The ruling will affect 30 housing authorities in Indiana, including Muncie. Housing authorities in East Chicago, Fort Wayne, Fremont, Indianapolis, Kendallville, Kokomo, Mishawaka, Mount Vernon, and Peru have already adopted smoke-free policies for their properties. Property owners…


IU Health Ball Memorial Physicians Names New Surgical Specialties Medical Director

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler— MUNCIE, IN –Dr. Peter Voss has been named medical director of surgical specialties for IU Health Ball Memorial Physicians. “Dr. Voss has been a pillar of the medical community in East Central Indiana for his entire career,” said Jeff Bird MD, chief medical officer, chief operating officer IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. “We are thrilled to be able to leverage his passion and enthusiasm for his role as a physician leader to better serve our patients.” Dr….


Ball State Clinical Trials To Examine How Exercise Helps Us…Down to Our Molecules

By: BSU News— MUNCIE, Indiana — Ball State University will partner with two other major research institutions as part of a national project to uncover how exercise changes the body on a molecular level, which could lead to people engaging in more targeted and optimized activities. Ball State’s Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) will form one clinical trial site with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Center for Exercise Medicine and the Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes in Orlando, Florida. Their work…


IU Health Ball Memorial Cancer Center Medical Oncologist Honored for Lifetime of Service

By: Dawn Brand Fluher— Muncie, IN — A medical oncologist in Muncie will be honored Wednesday by an Indianapolis nonprofit organization for more than four decades of service to cancer patients, and for his visionary work to bring cutting-edge treatments to the community. William B. Fisher, MD, of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, will receive the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from Hoosier Cancer Research Network (formerly known as Hoosier Oncology Group, or affectionately as “The HOG”), during an event in Indianapolis….


U.S.News ranks IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital among region’s Best Hospitals for 2016-2017

MUNCIE, IN—Yesterday, U.S.News & World Report released its 2016-2017 ‘Best Hospitals’ rankings and ‘Best Hospitals for Common Care’ ratings, naming Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital among the state’s top hospitals. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, part of the IU Health System, is the No. 8 ranked regional hospital in Indiana. IU Health is the No. 1 ranked health system in Indiana, according to the U.S.News rankings. “IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is extraordinarily honored to be recognized as one…


City of Muncie Offers Cooling Centers During High Heat

Muncie, IN—During these times of such high heat indexes, starting today (7/22) and lasting till Sunday (7/24), Mayor Tyler along with other organizations are opening up cooling centers throughout the city. City Hall’s first floor will be open along with all seven of Muncie’s fire stations to assist with citizens who may become overheated. A citizen can come into any of these stations and cool off. If they are still feeling overheated after a time, they can be evaluated by EMS…


IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Awarded Accreditation From Joint Commission

Muncie, IN— Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital has recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its healthcare quality and safety. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. This award excludes skilled nursing and nursing home services. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital has consistently received accreditation since the Joint Commission began recognizing health care organizations…


Open Door Health Services to Host “Back 2 School Fun Fest”

By: Katy Crist— Muncie, IN— Open Door Health Services will once again host the Back 2 School Fun Fest. This event will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 1-4pm at 333 S. Madison Street in Muncie. Back 2 School Fun Fest is open to the public and will offer school and sports physicals, immunizations, and dental screenings for little to no cost. Children of all ages can enjoy free games, refreshments, and balloon art. They will also walk away…


Muncie’s First Fitness Convention (Muncie FitCon) to Take Place July 16th

By: LeeAnn Wilcox — Muncie, IN —Indiana doesn’t really have a place where fitness rules. Sure, Indianapolis hosts some small fitness expos, but even the big conventions and conferences opt to go to Columbus, OH or Chicago, IL. Why not have a big event in Muncie? You might be thinking: Muncie? Fitness? Really?  Don’t we struggle with issues like obesity and tobacco cessation? Can we really represent fitness? Yes! Have you ever noticed the fantastic fitness communities we have here in Muncie? Over…