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healthcare2 years ago

Expanding Healthcare Facilities: New Locations and Centers Open for Better Care

IU Health has provided a personal tour of its newest medical office building in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The 55,000-square-foot facility offers primary doctors, advanced imaging, cardiology, orthopedics, and general surgery. The president of IU Health Northeast Region, Brian Bauer, expressed overwhelming response and highlighted the organization's growth, from one patient in 2018 to over 30,000 patients currently seeking care with IU Health in Fort Wayne. While the facility has been seeing patients since February, Bauer mentioned that IU Health wanted to settle in before inviting the community for tours, and expressed hopes for further growth and additional facilities in northeast Indiana.

healthcare2 years ago

"Dedicated Dietician Enhances Wound Care at IU Health Center in Indianapolis"

IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis is one of only five hospitals in the country to employ a full-time dietician in its wound care center, making a significant impact on patient outcomes. Andrea Haydon, who had a severe skin infection, found that nutrition deficiencies were responsible for her slow healing. The team at the IU Health Wound Care Center identified her lack of protein and vitamin C and implemented a nutrition care plan, resulting in a more rapid healing process. Specialized physical therapists also played a role in her recovery. Haydon praised the team for their holistic approach to patient care.