New family medicine physician in Nappanee
Malinda Lasater, DO, is now welcoming new patients at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Nappanee. Dr. Lasater is board certified in family medicine and has experience in urgent care, preventive medicine and occupational medicine. She has been practicing medicine at Urgent Care Goshen Physicians since 2018.
Metastatic Mission delivers care packages to patient with cancer
Metastatic Mission’s run April 20 at Goshen Center for Cancer Care drew about 60 people who showed their support for the runners, many by walking the last mile. After the run, Michael Hartnagel and Nate Spangle delivered 50 care packages for patients with cancer.
Goshen Physicians expands services with new endocrinologist
Endocrinologist Priyanka Mathias, MD, has joined Goshen Physicians Endocrinology. Dr. Mathias is board certified and fellowship trained in endocrinology. She specializes in caring for patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders and other hormone-related problems.
Marathon supports community at Goshen Center for Cancer Care
When Michael Hartnagel lost his father Ralph to cancer, he wanted to do something special to honor him. Ralph had said he was able to stay positive by focusing on his faith, family, friends, fun and fitness. Michael adopted these values to found Metastatic Mission, a nonprofit that raises money for cancer research and provides care packages to encourage patients with cancer.
Goshen Health launches 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment
Goshen Health is conducting a community health needs assessment this spring. Through surveys, focus groups, and conversations involving community members, the current health needs of the community will be identified and response strategies developed. The overarching goal is to create a long-term plan that improves community health and wellness.
Goshen Health celebrates the contribution of doctors in our lives
In 1933, the wife of a family physician in a small town asked her community to send greeting cards to their physicians to recognize their compassionate and life-saving work. In 1990, President George Bush designated March 30 as National Doctors’ Day, selecting that day because it marked the anniversary of the first use of anesthesia during surgery.
Alyssa Stoltzfus, RN, receives Goshen Health’s DAISY Award
Alyssa Stoltzfus, registered nurse in Goshen Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, received the organization’s DAISY Award for the compassionate, expert care she provided a father in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Primary care doctor transfers to Milford
Beginning in March, Rebecca Johnson, DO, will be welcoming new patients at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Milford. Dr. Johnson provides care for adult patients who have diverse needs; manages a wide range of diseases, illnesses and chronic conditions; and specializes in geriatrics.
Goshen Health expands cardiovascular services with new interventional radiology capabilities
To better meet the needs of the community, Goshen Hospital has invested in a dedicated state-of-the-art interventional radiology lab and a computed tomography suite. Interventional radiology is a growing area of medicine that enables doctors to use minimally invasive procedures to treat conditions related to the heart and vascular system, cancer, enlarged prostate, hernias, uterine fibroids and more.
Goshen Hospital receives another award for excellence
The intensive care unit (ICU) at Goshen Hospital recently received a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This is the fifth time the ICU has received the award, which is bestowed every three years to units who meet or exceed national standards for exceptional patient care and healthy work environments.
Three leaplings born at The Birthplace at Goshen Hospital
Leap Day 2024 holds special meaning for three families from the Goshen area. They all welcomed babies born at The Birthplace at Goshen Hospital on February 29, 2024.
Goshen Physicians Gastroenterology offers new liver screening
Goshen Physicians Gastroenterology now offers a new liver screening that provides advanced organ health assessments.