Goshen Physicians offers drive-thru flu shots
Goshen Physicians will be hosting drive-thru flu shot clinics this fall. These clinics are open to the community for ages 10 and older. The influenza vaccine is free with most insurance plans. Cash, check and credit card will also be accepted. Self-pay cost is $40 for the low dose and $107 for the high dose.
Goshen Health offering free grief workshop
Working through grief alone can be difficult. Goshen Health is offering a half-day event on grief and loss, depression and the spiritual elements of grief. The workshop, Understanding Grief, will provide information on new and hopeful research about grieving, as well as exploring how to develop comforting ways of remembering people you've lost. The schedule will allow time for questions and small group discussion.
Goshen Retreat Women's Health Center reaccredited by American College of Surgeons
Goshen Retreat Women’s Health Center was recently reaccredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons. To achieve this accreditation, the center met standards for leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement for patients.
Medical oncologist joins Goshen Center for Cancer Care
Board certified Medical Oncologist Kennedy “Kenny” Iheanacho, MD, joined Goshen Center for Cancer Care. Dr. Iheanacho recently completed fellowship training in hematology and oncology at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He specializes in the treatment of all types of cancers, including cancers of the blood and solid organs. He also treats noncancerous disorders of the blood.
Don’t just sit. GET FIT! New Park Bench Fitness program launched
Goshen Health has launched a collaborative project with grant funding from the Indiana Department of Health to increase physical activity in local parks. By scanning a QR code located on signs near benches, the Park Bench Fitness program gives community members access to free exercise videos led by a Goshen Health exercise physiologist. The videos are available in English and Spanish and give participants an opportunity to get a full body workout using nothing more than a simple park bench.
Learn more about heart health on World Heart Day
To promote heart health, nurses from Goshen Heart & Vascular Center and Goshen Hospital are partnering with first responders to share their expertise on World Heart Day. The World Heart Federation declares World Heart Day each year to raise awareness on cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death globally.
Goshen Physicians welcomes OB/GYN specialist
Obstetrician and Gynecologist Carissa May, MD, has joined Goshen Physicians OB/GYN. Dr. May provides care for women of all ages, and specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including robotic-assisted surgery, to treat disorders and disease in female reproductive organs. She also has a strong interest in expanding access to care to improve health equity for women of all ages.
Nurse practitioner joins Goshen Physicians Gastroenterology
Lindsay Tomkiewicz, NP, now welcomes new patients at Goshen Physicians Gastroenterology. She provides care for patients with disorders of the stomach, colon and liver.
Goshen Physicians Parkway at 17 welcomes family medicine doctor
Nicholas D. Panting, MD, has joined Goshen Physicians Parkway at 17. He provides primary care for all ages, from newborns and adolescents to young adults and older generations. Dr. Panting has a special interest in women’s health care. His services include care for women during pregnancy, newborn care and attention to establishing healthy mother-baby relationships. He also plans to offer screening colonoscopies.
Cardiovascular rehabilitation program meets highest standards of patient care
Goshen Heart & Vascular Center’s cardiovascular rehabilitation program was recently recertified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The association seeks to reduce morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management – improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
Doctor joins Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Syracuse
Karla Troyer, DO, is welcoming new patients at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine in Syracuse. She provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including newborns, adolescents and adults.
Physician assistant joins Goshen Center for Cancer Care
Jonathan Newhall, PA-C, has joined the medical oncology team at Goshen Center for Cancer Care. He provides clinical care for patients who receive drug therapy for most types of cancer or blood disorders.