Schneck Medical Center

SCHNECK SURGEON RECEIVES OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD
August 12, 2010

Robert Cooper, MD, FACS, a cancer liaison physician at Schneck Medical Center, recently received the Outstanding Performance Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) for exhibiting outstanding leadership and guidance as
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FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS OFFERED BY SCHNECK CANCER CENTER
July 30, 2010

Schneck Cancer Center is once again sponsoring FREE Skin Cancer Screenings. The screenings will be held Saturday, August 14th, 8:00 a.m. to noon, at Schneck’s Cancer Center on the medical center campus. You must have a scheduled appointment to parti
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Schneck Medical Center First in Area to Perform Incisionless Surgery to Treat Heartburn
July 28, 2010

Surgery without an incision is now a possibility. The new Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication procedure or TIF® using the innovative EsophyX® device for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is now available at Schneck Medical Cen
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SCHNECK LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO ENSURE NO ONE DIES ALONE
July 14, 2010

Ideally, people will pass from life to death surrounded by loved ones but, occasionally, patients lack friends and family willing or able to stay with them. In an effort to ensure that patients make the journey in the presence of a caring person, Sch
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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER OPENS NEW STORE AIMED AT KEEPING KIDS SAFE
June 23, 2010

Schneck Partners with Riley Hospital to Open Hospital-based Store Accidental injury is the leading cause of death in children ages 14 and under. Most of these injuries can be easily prevented through education and the proper use of child safety eq
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SCHNECK AMONG FIRST IN THE NATION TO PERFORM PATIENT-CUSTOMIZED KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY
June 18, 2010

While choosing a high performance knee replacement is central to regaining your active life, there is a new, technologically advanced surgical procedure that may extend the life of knee implants. VISIONAIRE™ Patient Match technology is a remarkab
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SCHNECK RANKS NO. 1 IN PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH PHYSICIANS
June 17, 2010

Schneck Medical Center has been ranked No. 1 in patient satisfaction with physicians among members of VHA Central, the regional arm of VHA Inc., the national healthcare alliance. According to the recently-released, publicly-reported HCAHPS (Hospital
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STACY EAST OF SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER EARNS CERTIFICATION DESIGNATION
June 11, 2010

Schneck Medical Center announced today that Stacy East, RN, CNOR, has earned the CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) credential, a professional designation specifically designed for nurses whose practice emphasis is in providing nursing care in the
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SCHNECK FOUNDATION HEALTH BUILDERS LAUNCH MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
June 9, 2010

The Schneck Foundation invites community members to be a part of the future of healthcare in our area by becoming a member of the Health Builder Club. Through an annual donation of $100 or more per year, individuals can join a group deeply interested
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Dye, Chandler, and Wright Appointed Examiners for 2010 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
June 8, 2010

Tammy Dye, Vice President of Clinical Services, Matt Chandler, Director of Cardiovascular Services, and Suki Wright, Director of Organizational Excellence & Innovation, of Schneck Medical Center located in Seymour, Indiana, have been appointed by Dr
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MIKE AUFFENBERG NAMED SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
May 21, 2010

Mike Auffenberg, Information Technology, has been named Schneck Medical Center’s Employee of the Year at its 35th Annual Employee Recognition Dinner. Auffenberg was nominated by his fellow coworkers who described him as: “Eager to help…and always wit
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OUTSTANDING SCHNECK NURSES HONORED
May 5, 2010

Schneck Medical Center honored three extraordinary nurses during its Nursing Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 5. The nurses were honored for their dedication and commitment to providing exceptional patient care. "As an organization that str
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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATES NATIONAL NURSES WEEK
April 29, 2010

It is because of their care. It is because of their compassion. And it is because of their dedication to our patients that Schneck Medical Center honors its nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12. “Nurses Week is about showing the appreciati
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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER GETS ITS PINK ON
April 29, 2010

Pink will be the color of choice at Schneck Medical Center on Friday, May 7—pink dresses, pink shirts, pink ties, pink shoes, pink socks. Hospital employees are being encouraged to wear pink in recognition of breast cancer awareness and to honor all
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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER INTRODUCES SIMON THE SIM MAN
April 28, 2010

Nurses at Schneck Medical Center can now simulate their skills on Simon the Sim Man. Simon, is a portable, high fidelity universal human-patient simulator. Weighing 90 pounds, he looks and acts like a real patient, thanks to computer programming that
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SCHNECK ONE OF ONLY THREE HOSPITALS IN INDIANA TO RECEIVE PEAK AWARD FOR PATIENT EXPERIENCE
April 23, 2010

Schneck Medical Center has been named one of only three hospitals in Indiana, and one of only five regionally, to receive the 2010 Peak Award for Patient Experience from VHA Central, the regional arm of VHA Inc., the national healthcare alliance.
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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATES LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS
April 15, 2010

Seymour, Ind.—The clinical laboratory professional is a key member of today’s healthcare team. Laboratory professionals have the skills to unlock important medical information that is pivotal to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER OFFERING FREE CLINICAL BREAST EXAM SCREENING
April 8, 2010

Schneck Foundation Sponsoring FREE Mammogram Giveaway at the Event Seymour, Ind.—In honor of all women this Mother’s Day, Schneck Medical Center is offering Free Clinical Breast Exams on Saturday, May 8. The exams will be held 8:00 a.m. to noon at
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Indianapolis Colts' Vince Lombardi Trophy to Make a Visit to Schneck
March 19, 2010

Seymour, Ind.—The Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Blood Center hosted the first-ever blood drive challenge in 2009, an invitational with nearly 70 organizations from across the state. The fun, spirited, friendly competition pitted organizations from 1
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SCHNECK NOW OFFERING ADVANCED CARDIAC IMAGING
March 5, 2010

Seymour, Ind.—Schneck Medical Center proudly announces that it now offers locally the latest and most promising non-invasive heart imaging technology to its patients, closer to where they live. Cardiac CTA, or Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography,
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SCHNECK NAMED AS ONE OF INDIANA’S BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR SECOND YEAR
February 26, 2010

Seymour, Ind.—For the second year in a row, Schneck Medical Center has been named as one of the 2010 Best Places to Work in Indiana. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, BizVoice, Inside INdiana
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SCHNECK NAMED ONE OF HEALTHCARE'S BEST PLACES TO WORK BY MODERN HEALTHCARE MAGAZINE
September 24, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Schneck Medical Center has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in healthcare by business magazine Modern Healthcare. Three-hundred and seventeen (317) healthcare companies participated in this year's healthcare workplace listing
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Schneck Launches New Bone & Joint Center
September 22, 2009

New joint care center opens at Schneck Medical Center with specialized joint replacement program Schneck Medical Center is pleased to announce the launch of its new Bone & Joint Center located on the Second Floor of the Medical Center. The Center fe
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SCHNECK SELECTED FOR INDIANA BLOOD CENTER/COLTS INVITATIONAL BLOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE
August 20, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Schneck Medical Center joins a select group of organizations from throughout Indiana to participate in the 2009 Indiana Blood Center/Indianapolis Colts Invitational Blood Drive Challenge. The spirited challenge pits 66 organizations
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SCHNECK PHLEBOTOMISTS RECEIVE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
August 19, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Schneck Medical Center wishes to congratulate, Dustin Jones, PBT(ASCP), Angie Patman, PBT(ASCP), Elizabeth Nguyen, PBT(ASCP), and, Jade Mankiller-Catterton, PBT(ASCP), on receiving their certification in phlebotomy from the American Soc
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SCHNECK PEDIATRIC NURSE RECEIVES CERTIFICATION
August 14, 2009

Seymour, Ind.- Schneck Medical Center is proud to announce that Beverly Anderson, RN, CPN, has earned the credential of Certified Pediatric Nurse. Anderson successfully completed the rigorous Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam developed and administered
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SCHNECK HOME SERVICES NURSE RECEIVES CERTIFICATION
July 17, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Schneck Medical Center congratulates Home Services nurse Rosemary Cox, RN, COS-C for successfully completing the exam for the Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical. She now uses the designation, COS-C. "I am extremely proud of
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SCHNECK NURSES RECEIVES MEDICAL SURGICAL CERTIFICATION
July 16, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Aaron Napier, RN, BSN, CMSRN, and Cathy Wichman, RN, BSN, CMSRN, have received certification in medical surgical nursing from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC). Nurses in medical surgical practice care for individuals w
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Schneck Partners with Kiwanis in Safe Sleep Project
July 16, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Babies born at Schneck Medical Center will now be going home with a special SleepSack thanks to a grant from the Kiwanis. It's all part of the hospital's collaborative effort to provide a safe and healthy sleep environment for the babi
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MYERS OF SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES NURSING CERTIFICATION
July 16, 2009

MYERS OF SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES NURSING CERTIFICATION Seymour, Ind.-Janet Myers, RN, BSN, MSM, NE-BC, Director of Coordinated Services at Schneck Medical Center, has obtained the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certificati
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29th Annual Dr. "Bud" Charity Golf Tournament Raises Money for RN Scholarships
June 25, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-June 25, 2009-The team of Gary A. Meyer, Craig Rice, Blake Schepman, and Justin Blomenberg combined to score 56 and first place in the 29th Annual Dr. "Bud" Graessle Golf Scramble at Shadowood Golf Course on June 24. Gary A. Meyer, Gol
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LEFFLER OF SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES CARDIOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
June 19, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Barb Leffler, CCT, Cardiac Technician at Schneck Medical Center, has received her Cardiographic Technician Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Certified cardiographic technicians assist doctors in the diagnosi
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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER AND CLARIAN HEALTH PARTNER TO PREVENT SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST DEATHS
June 4, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-June 3, 2009-When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, every second counts and, if not treated immediately, can be fatal. Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States killing 325,000 people each year. In Indiana, onl
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WRIGHT APPOINTED EXAMINER FOR 2009 MALCOLM BALDRIGE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD
June 4, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-June 4, 2009-Suki Wright, Director of Quality Services at Schneck Medical Center, has been appointed by Dr. Patrick Gallagher, Deputy Director of Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to the 2009 B
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DENISE SWEGLES OF SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER EARNS TOP HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT CREDENTIAL
June 3, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-June 3, 2009-Denise Swegles, Director of Home Services at Schneck Medical Center, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation's leading professional society for healthcare leaders. "Because hea
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Schneck Foundation Awards Allied Health Scholarships
May 13, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-May 13, 2009-The Schneck Foundation recently announced the 2009/2010 Allied Health Scholarship recipients. Rexanne Ude, Foundation Executive Director states that it is the desire of the Foundation to interest individuals in healthcare f
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SHINKLE NAMED SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
May 12, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-May 12, 2009-Shawna Shinkle, Accounting Supervisor, has been named Schneck Medical Center's Employee of the Year at its 34th Annual Employee Recognition Dinner. Shinkle was nominated by her fellow coworkers who described her as: "A wond
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SCHNECK NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED IN 2009 ASTER AWARDS
May 8, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-May 8, 2009-Honored for advertising excellence in the 2009 Aster Awards, Schneck Medical Center received a Silver recognition in this year's competition. The Aster Awards, one of the largest competitions of its kind, is hosted by Marke
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SCHNECK ONE OF ONLY FOUR HOSPITALS IN INDIANA TO RECEIVE CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
April 28, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Schneck Medical Center has been named one of only four hospitals in Indiana, and one of only nine regionally, to receive the 2009 Clinical Excellence Award from VHA Central, the regional arm of VHA, Inc., the national healthcare allianc
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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATES NATIONAL NURSES WEEK
April 27, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-It is because of their care. It is because of their compassion. And it is because of their dedication to our patients that Schneck Medical Center honors its nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12. "Nurses Week is about showing th
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BONET NAMED SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER'S DOCTOR OF THE YEAR
April 15, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-One of the most outstanding characteristics of Schneck Medical Center is its medical staff, and Schneck is proud to announce that Mayra Bonet, DAAMP, has been named "Doctor of the Year." Dr. Bonet received the honor at Schneck's Docto
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Best Places to Work in Indiana 2009
March 4, 2009

Schneck Medical Center was recently named as one of the 2009 Best Places to Work in Indiana. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, BizVoice, Inside INdiana Business, the Indiana Youth Institute,
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NEW ENDOSCOPY CENTER OPENS AT SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER
January 26, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Schneck Medical Center recently opened its new Endoscopy Center. The Center offers easy access to a full range of services for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as acid reflux, heartburn, ulc
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SCHNECK EARNS QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE RECOGNITION IN NATIONAL PROGRAM
January 23, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Schneck Medical Center has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospit
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SCHNECK PHLEBOTOMISTS RECEIVE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
January 23, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Schneck Medical Center wishes to congratulate, Stephanie Davenport, PBT(ASCP), Luanne Enzinger-Bryant, PBT(ASCP), Patricia Gilbert, PBT(ASCP), and, Ashley Warren, PBT(ASCP), on receiving their certification in phlebotomy from the Americ
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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER HOME SERVICES RANKED AMONG THE TOP
January 12, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Schneck Medical Center Home Services today announced that it has been named to the 2008 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States. This annual review identifi
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EPiC REACHES GOAL OF $250,000 PLEDGED TO SCHNECK CANCER CENTER
January 9, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-The Schneck EPiC (Employee Partners Invested in Caring) Committee, the employee arm of the Schneck Foundation, presented the Medical Center with a $250,000 check pledged to support the construction of the new Cancer Center. The EPiC c
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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER WINS STAFF DEVELOPMENT AWARD
January 9, 2009

Seymour, Ind.-Schneck Medical Center has been awarded the 2008 Outstanding Project for Staff Development by the Indiana Society for Healthcare Education & Training for its Leadership Benchmarking Skills Assessment Tool (LBSAT). The LBSAT, developed
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