"Being able to help athletes at West Lafayette every day with not only their injuries, but in life as well, makes my job the best career out there." - Steffi Rayburn
#FranciscanHealthSportsMedicine
#NATM
"Early in my career, I realized that my impact on athletes goes further than caring for injuries. Just as important are the relationships that are developed." - Kim Chadd, ATC
#FranciscanHealthSportsMedicine
#NATM
We're grateful to the Franciscan Health Lafayette Auxiliary, who recently donated $5,000 to help us purchase baseline ImPACT tests for athletes in smaller school districts in western Indiana.
#FranciscanHealthSportsMedicine
#WeareFranciscan
We continue to be blessed by the outpouring of support from our local communities. Whether it's homemade masks or caffeine and treats to fuel our day, we appreciate you!
Yes today is Monday.
If you're out in the world providing essential services like healthcare and groceries, we salute you!
If you're adjusting to telecommuting life, we're there with you.
And if you're currently displaced, you're in our hearts. 💗
Our athletic trainers were among the first impacted by COVID-19 as school sports came screeching to a halt. A look at how they're helping keep western Indiana healthy.
Franciscan has 42 athletic trainers providing 29 area high schools. When spring sports were canceled, it left uncertainty about their jobs. All have found new roles within the hospital.
A Center Grove High School star point guard had dreams of a college scholarship, until an injury. Find out how a Franciscan Health Sports Medicine program helped her keep that dream alive.
Certified athletic trainers develop and maintain plans to help keep students, equipment and facilities as safe as possible in all situations. Find out why
#athletictrainers
are for school sports.
More than half of all sports injuries in children are preventable, but how is this possible? Athletic trainers. Find out how these highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals can make high school sports safer for your children.
Our
#congratulations
go out to Franciscan Health Indianapolis cardiologist Ryan Daly, one of the first 100 physicians to be elected as a Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance.
Help us congratulate
@myFranciscan
cardiologist
@Vijayrao7474
on being named among the first fellows in the world by the International Cardio-Oncology Society (
@ICOSociety
). Dr. Rao is one of 15 worldwide to receive the honor.
"Not only do I get to help an athlete improve athletic performance but I also get to help a patient squat to the floor to play with their grandchildren."
- Jennifer Walters, pictured with fellow athletic trainer Isaac Chang
#NATM
#FranciscanHealthSportsMedicine
"I think Indy overall is very fortunate. The vast majority of schools in the Indianapolis area at the minimum have access to an athletic trainer."
Franciscan Health's
@DaveWeikel
discusses youth sports safety.
#FranciscanHealthSportsMedicine
Shout out to the Indiana high school athletes and coaches officially returning to sports today. Best wishes for good health and safety and a successful return to competition.
#Franciscanhealthsportsmedicine
We thank everyone who has made and donated masks to all of our hospitals. This has been a very trying time for our entire world, but our communities have come together in a time of need. If you are interested in making or donating masks, please visit .
CDC: The best way to protect yourself from the spread of
#coronaviruses
is by avoiding close contact with people who are sick, washing hands frequently and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
#healthnews
One of our critical care doctors is raising awareness to assist relief efforts in combatting the raging pandemic in his native India. Dr. Ajay Ponugoti spoke to WTHR-TV today. Franciscan Health Indianapolis has donated several oxygenation units to relief efforts.
Thanks to
@CraigVollATC
for sharing his expertise with our MSAT 2020 cohort! Always greAT to have you back on campus! We appreciate the insight you provided our students!
#bettertogether
#elevATe
Congratulations to David Jessup, MS, MA, who is affiliated with the Franciscan Health Sports Medicine program. He has been selected as a recipient of the Indiana Athletic Trainers Association (IATA) Professional Excellence Award.
#WeareFranciscan
Nearly 300 pinwheels are brightening our days. We hope everyone that walks by, or through, the pinwheel garden takes a moment to celebrate those who have recovered from COVID-19 and those who have given inspiring contributions to this fight.
"Look for helpers, you will always find people who are helping."
The med staff office at Franciscan Health Lafayette East was decorated with hearts that have the names of the doctors and allied health professionals on staff.
#WeareFranciscan
#healthcareheroes
Thank you to the local Pizza Hut in Lafayette for donating 120 pizzas to our healthcare heroes. Terry Wilson, president and CEO of Franciscan Health Western Indiana, recently accepted the donation at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.
If you missed
@cityofhammond
's Facebook Live at Franciscan Health Hammond, you can check the replay. Our physicians shared with mayor
@tommcdermottjr
this evening about how we're preparing for
#covid
-19.
#NWindiana
Friday Night, Sept 13, 57 high schools around Indiana will wear helmet stickers to bring awareness to athletic trainers in the state. ~5000 stickers will be worn as we kick off a week-long campaign. Stickers provided free of charge thanks to a grant from the
@D4updates
Less than 30 days after the Safe Haven Baby Box opens at Franciscan Health Hammond, a newborn baby girl was safely surrendered.
The Indiana Safe Haven Law enables a person to give up an unwanted infant anonymously without fear of arrest or prosecution.
How can you explain senseless violence to your child? The answer: You don't have to. What's most important is to let your child talk about thoughts, feelings and concerns and to offer reassurances.
Colonoscopy screenings are now recommended starting at age 45, and are the only test that could prevent
#colorectalcancer
. Schedule your
#colonoscopy
today.
We love our health care workers and want to thank them for all they are doing to keep our communities safe during this time.
Please join us in thanking them by using
#HealthCareHeroes
and
#WeareFranciscan
to lift their spirits.
Congratulations to the cardiovascular team at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
The hospital has been recognized by
@ACCinTouch
for demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients receiving transcatheter valve repair and replacement.
Franciscan Health Indianapolis is considered one of the nation’s best hospitals for heart failure patients, earning the highest honors from the American Heart Association’s ‘Get with the Guidelines’ program.
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As high school sports begin to resume, Franciscan's athletic trainers are playing an important role in helping young athletes stay safe.
#franciscanhealthsportsmedicine
We want to wish
#goodluck
to all of the teams we provide services to this weekend in their state final competitions! We are cheering you all on.
#WeareFranciscan
Franciscan Health Indianapolis nurses helped provide outreach services for the Afghan community at Camp Atterbury last week. Thank you for all you do!
#WeAreFranciscan
In recognition of National Doctors’ Day 2021, help us thank our doctors and
#healthcareheroes
for making Indiana and Illinois healthier places to live, work, learn and play!
#doctorsday
#WeareFranciscan
Have a middle school or high school athlete? Starting this Saturday, Franciscan Physician Network Primary Care & Sports Medicine in Lafayette will offer a walk-in clinic for acute injuries occurring within the last 72 hours. Call (765) 420-5800.
Not familiar with
#ACES
? These are Adverse Childhood Experiences, from your parents' divorce to physical abuse, and they could affect your health for years to come.
#acesindiana
We know many have concerns about the news about
#COVID19
being named a
#pandemic
.
Here's what we know about
#coronavirus
signs and prevention today:
For questions about Franciscan Health response and visitor restrictions, visit .
It's
#GlobalHandwashingDay
, so as a reminder, wash your hands. According to the CDC, handwashing can prevent 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as the cold or the flu!
More than just nurses, Emily Obear is an athletic trainer and is now screening every visitor and patient at Franciscan Health! A 2015 graduate Emily pole vaulted for the Lady Royals. Thanks Emily, stay safe!!
@HSEAthletics
🚨 GLATA ELECTION RESULTS 🚨
We are pleased to announce the following results of the 2019 GLATA Election:
District Director: Craig Voll
President-Elect: Amy Hamilton
Secretary: Jennifer Popp
Congratulations to our newly elected officials - we look forward to your leadership!
Franciscan Health Indianapolis will host a drive-thru milk donation today from 3:30-7:30 pm. The Prairie Farms dairy truck will be parked in the northwest corner of the outpatient entrance. Weather Permitting.
Healthcare delivery continues to evolve in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful to all taking on new roles and challenges during this time!
#healthcareheroes
#WeareFranciscan
"If we have learned one thing through all of this, it would be that there truly is great power and healing when everyone comes together to get a job done."
- Laura Bowden, Franciscan Health Mooresville environmental services team
#healthcareheroes
#WeareFranciscan
Environmental Services:
@MyFranciscan
ATs that are asked to help with environmental services assist in making sure the possible spread of Covid-19 is kept at a minimum by ensuring the high traffic areas in the hospital are clean and safe!
It's
#Mentalhealthawarenessweek
. Did you know that 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. Learn how to recognize teen depression.
"I can use movement and exercise to teach them how to feel stronger, healthier, and happier no matter where they are in their lifespan and tackle new challenges with confidence."
- Jo Devenney
See more
#ATmonth
stories today at .
#WeAreFranciscan
#NATM
"With telemedicine we can progress exercises to make them more challenging to allow patients gain motion, strength and day to day functional ability," said Emily Slaven, who is among the physical, speech and occupational therapists offering virtual visits through Franciscan.
#WhyIWorryIn5Words
"I don't need social distancing."
Please. For all those with compromised immune systems, who are older, who have cancer, please stay home.
400 meals were delivered to our Indianapolis hospital staff this afternoon, made possible by generous donations.
“What you see here is the true spirit of Christmas and caring in the year of pandemic and so many challenges,” said Sister Martha Ann Reich.
Shout out to Franciscan Health
#Indianapolis
' Endoscopy department, who collected more than 550 pounds of food to help our patients in need!
#WeareFranciscan
We're inspired by teamwork each day. Become an athletic trainer with Franciscan Health Sports Medicine and help serve student athletes in our communities.
#ATsAreHealthCare
Have a middle school or high school athlete? Franciscan Physician Network Primary Care & Sports Medicine in
#Lafayette
offers a Saturday walk-in clinic for acute injuries occurring within the last 72 hours. Call (765) 420-5800.
"We want to ensure no baby in our county ends up in a dumpster or left outside a building."
Franciscan Health, with the help of community donors, opens its third Safe Haven Baby Box in Indiana, located at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.
Hospitals in Indiana and Illinois are facing their largest capacity issue yet — there aren’t enough beds for all of our patients. Help us so we can keep helping you.
Orthopedic surgeon William Payne, MD, (right) and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, received the Intellijoint Surgical Innovation Trailblazer Award of Excellence from Armen Bakirtzian, CEO & Co-Founder of Intellijoint Surgical today.