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Rev. Michael Mercer, hospice chaplain, Community Home Health Services, understands the challenges and rewards of reaching those in need. One specific patient was not particularly interested in receiving chaplain services, but once he discovered Rev. Mercer was a Chicago Cubs fan, he agreed to allow the visits. Excited to have someone to talk with about baseball, the patient and chaplain formed a special bond, and Mercer went above and beyond to create an exceptional experience for this person in his final days of life. “As part of my care for him,” explains Mercer, “I was able to arrange a personal phone call from a player on the Chicago Cubs team to encourage him.”

The opening of six next-generation operating rooms marks the completion of the first phase of construction of The Next Evolution of Community Hospital South. Designed with significant input from physicians and nurses, the new operating rooms promote efficient, safe and high-quality surgical care.

Community Help was established for employees of Community Health Network, to assist them with challenges they may be facing in their personal lives. Access to the program is available 24/7 by calling the Community Help line, 317-355-HELP. The line is staffed by members of Community’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), who can connect employees in need with the appropriate resources for their situation, which may include an interest-free loan through the Community Health Network Foundation. All calls to the Community Help line are kept confidential.

Community Health Network hosted its third annual Best in Class Showcase, featuring about 50 booths that highlighted network successes in several areas. The event showcases exceptional work and exceptional people, with recognition in five key areas: innovation, performance improvement, strategic implementation, research and development, and leadership.

The Jane Pauley Community Health Center will offer primary health care services, including preventive and annual exams, well-child care, acute care and certain procedures. The center also will focus on the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiac disease and depression.

When Jasmine Hamilton, R.N., learned her patient was about to receive a special visitor, she knew she had to do something to commemorate the experience. The patient’s son had just returned to Texas after a tour of duty in Iraq and was planning to drive immediately to Indiana to see his mom at Community Hospital South. The hospital staff worked together to surprise the mom and son with a special meal for their reunion.

Patients talk about their joint replacement experience at Community Hospital South. The Center for Joint Health, a dedicated unit for hip and knee joint replacement patients, focuses on the entire patient experience. The goal is to help patients get back to doing the things they enjoyed before being sidelined by joint pain. The distinctive center allows patients to work together and support each other as they build strength, mobility, and a better quality of life.

Patients talk about their joint replacement experience at Community Hospital East. The Center for Joint Health, a dedicated unit for hip and knee joint replacement patients, focuses on the entire patient experience. The goal is to help patients get back to doing the things they enjoyed before being sidelined by joint pain. The distinctive center allows patients to work together and support each other as they build strength, mobility, and a better quality of life.

Patients talk about their joint replacement experience at Community Hospital North. The Center for Joint Health, a dedicated unit for hip and knee joint replacement patients, focuses on the entire patient experience. The goal is to help patients get back to doing the things they enjoyed before being sidelined by joint pain. The distinctive center allows patients to work together and support each other as they build strength, mobility, and a better quality of life.

Community Health Network offered local high school students an opportunity to become certified personal trainers while learning firsthand about the health care industry. The first class of seven students recently completed the program and received their certifications. Plans are currently under way this fall with two local school systems and another will follow in the spring.