News Release Archive

Cardiac rehabilitation seemed like the right place for Jim Wildermuth to volunteer. He had completed his rehab at the Goshen Heart & Vascular Center after a heart attack in 2008. That meant he knew the routine, how he could help and what patients might need.

Goshen Health is hosting a Caregiver’s Navigation event at Goshen Hospital in the Arbor Conference Rooms on November 10, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is having “The Talk” with your loved ones about end-of-life decisions. This event will provide resources and education for caregivers, and participants will have the opportunity to ask local experts specific questions during the exhibitor program.

Come check out the “touch and see” innovation stations showcasing how the heart works, how heart conditions are treated and so much more! This free, family-friendly event will be held at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds inside the Elkhart County Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 3.

Neuroscience nurses now have a local network to help them advance professional skills across the spectrum of care. The Northern Indiana Chapter of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) provides continuing education, networking and community service opportunities for local neurology inpatient and outpatient nurses. Nurses from NeuroCare Center Goshen Physicians formed the chapter in June 2018.

Colleen Shay, RN, FNP-BC, has brought more than three decades of nursing experience to Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Keystone. As a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, she works closely with Keystone doctors to provide comprehensive medical care for the entire family.

Cardiovascular disease is responsible for about 1 out of every 3 deaths in the United States, according to the Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2018 At-a-Glance*. Indiana residents have more heart disease than the nation’s average because they have a higher number of the risk factors.

Anna Grady, MD, has joined the provider team at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine, Lincoln Avenue. She brings a focus on obstetrics, pediatrics and women’s health to the medical practice. In addition, she provides routine exams, preventive medicine and management of chronic diseases for the entire family.

Echocardiography is an ultrasound guided cardiac diagnostic procedure. It is used to visualize and assess different structures and functions of the heart. It can detect in real time signs and severity of heart disease and other heart problems. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, followed closely by stroke as the fourth highest cause of death. That’s why accurate heart screenings are so important.

Bethany High School hosted a volleyball match against Goshen High School on Tuesday, October 2. Both teams’ preparation for the event included a few different drills than the normal groundwork laid in anticipation for an opponent. Bethany held bake sales and sold T-shirts, while all game admission proceeds were donated for one cause – to Volley for a Cure. Monetary efforts were given to Goshen Health Foundation in the fight against breast cancer.

Learn tips to overcome challenges of foot care for adults with diabetes at Goshen Health’s Frightening Feet seminar on Monday, October 15, 2018 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar will be held at the Goshen Heart & Vascular Center located at 1855 South Main Street in Goshen, in the wellness classroom on the second floor.