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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H1N1 Visitation Restrictions and Information
Beginning Friday, October 23, 2009 until otherwise notified: no visitors under the age of 18 will be allowed in any area of the Hospital; in order to ensure the health and safety of our patients, visitors, and staff. Thank you for your cooperation. ... 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