WNIT Ask an Expert
Do you have questions about Joint Replacement Surgery? If so, tune into WNIT Channel 34 as Dr. Leonard Kibiloski and Dr. Mark Klaassen from OSMC discuss Joint Replacement Surgery. WNIT Ask An Expert is a live call-in program that connects viewers to local health, home repair, education and ... Read more

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Recovery from Joint Replacement Surgery Takes a BIG Step Forward
“The human body has an amazing ability to take care of itself,” remarks Mark Klaassen, M.D., Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon at OSMC. “Think about this example: as soon you get a small cut on the finger, chemical messages are ... Read more

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Barcodes: Not Just for Cereal Anymore
Thirty six years ago a supermarket checkout clerk in Troy, Ohio, scanned a 10-pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum across a laser beam, and the cash register automatically recognized the item’s price. That event kicked off the widespread use of barcode technology to speed transactions ... Read more

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Elkhart General Turns 100! 1909-2009
On March 29, 1909 “Elkhart General Hospital” officially became incorporated. At that time, “Elkhart General” was only an idea; it did not yet exist as a hospital. In fact, the only local hospital of substantial note was Clark Homeopathic Hospital, a brick structure that still stands ... Read more