Press Releases

To share new developments and happenings at Elkhart General, press releases are regularly submitted to various news media, including papers, radio stations and television stations. The links for each press release appear in chronological order of release to the media. Most news items are posted for a period of six months. You can also search our archives by using the search engine in the right-hand column of this page.

If you are looking for information on a specific issue that you cannot locate, please contact the Marketing and Community Relations Department at (574) 523-3303.

November

MEDIA INVITATION ~ Presentation of HealthGrades® 2010 Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ to Elkhart General Hospital
November 18, 2009
The press is invited to join Elkhart General Hospital employees and physicians as we gather to celebrate our receipt of the prestigious HealthGrades 2010 Joint Replacement Excellence Award. This award places Elkhart General in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation and among the top five hospitals in Indiana for joint replacement.

Local Health Organizations Partner to Offer H1N1 Education in Spanish
November 10, 2009
To help Spanish speaking Elkhart County community members learn about and prepare for H1N1 (swine flu) infection in our region, local healthcare professionals from Elkhart General Hospital, the Elkhart County Health Department and Heart City Health Center will offer a free educational program on the H1N1 virus from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

Arthritis Awareness Event at Farmers Market
November 9, 2009
Elkhart General is hosting a FREE Arthritis Awareness Event on Thursday, November 19 beginning at 10:00am.

Elkhart General Home Care at Farmers Market
November 9, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Home Care Can Provide for All Levels of Care in the Safety and Privacy of Your Home” on Friday, November 20th at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm.

Neonatologists Join Elkhart General Medical Staff
November 5, 2009
Elkhart General Hospital recently added five Neonatologists to the medical staff, bringing their clinical expertise to the Elkhart General Level IIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Elkhart General to Participate in "Life is Cool!" Program
November 3, 2009
Elkhart General Hospital, Indiana Organ Procurement Organization and Lion’s Eye Bank are sponsoring the first annual “Life is Cool!” Program for fourth graders at Mary Daly Elementary in Elkhart.

Pain Management Physician to Speak at Farmers Market
November 2, 2009
Elkhart General is hosting a free public seminar titled “Back Pain and its Treatments” on Saturday, November 14 at 12:00pm.

Free Seminar on Medicare
November 2, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Medicare 101” on Friday, November 13 at 12:00pm.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
November 2, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, November 17 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Free Cardiovascular Disease Seminar at Farmers Market
November 2, 2009
– Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Cardiovascular Disease: What Role Does Cholesterol Play?” on Thursday, November 12 at 11am.

October

Open House Planned for Bittersweet Medical Associates
October 29, 2009
Bittersweet Medical Associates will host a free Community Open House on Saturday, November 7, from 8:30-11:00am. The event will take place at the new office building at 12340 Bittersweet Commons Boulevard East, located just east of the intersection of Bittersweet Road and SR 23 in Granger.

Free Seminar on Controlling Diabetes
October 26, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Control Diabetes – Control Stress” on Friday, November 6 at 11:00am.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course Information Session
October 23, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic Course Information Session to anyone interested in becoming an EMT. The session is Wednesday, November 4th at 7 p.m. at the Elkhart General Health Education Center at 2222 Rieth Blvd., Goshen.

Restrictions to Hospital Visitation Policy Aimed at Reducing Spread of H1N1
October 20, 2009
Today, Elkhart General Hospital announced changes to its visitation policy effective Friday, October 23, 2009. On October 23, no visitors under the age of 18 will be allowed in any section of the Hospital.

Local Health Organizations Partner to Offer H1N1 Education
October 19, 2009
To help Elkhart County community members learn about and prepare for H1N1 (swine flu) infection in our region, local healthcare professionals from Elkhart General Hospital and the Elkhart County Health Department will offer a free educational program on the H1N1 virus from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Elkhart YMCA, 200 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart.

Elkhart General Home Care at Farmers Market
October 19, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Home Care Can Provide for All Levels of Care in the Safety and Privacy of Your Home” on Friday, October 30th at 10am, 1pm and 2:30pm in the Healthy Lifestyle Corner.

Elkhart General Hospital Receives National Quality Award for Joint Replacement Care
October 13, 2009
Joint replacement care at Elkhart General Hospital has been ranked in the top 5% in the nation by a new study released today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. The HealthGrades study evaluates objective patient outcomes in the nation’s 5,000 hospitals.

Registered Dietitian to Present at Farmers Market
October 12, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “The Benefits of Seasonal Fruits and Veggies” at 10:30am on Thursday, October 22.

Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry to Present at Farmers Market
October 12, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry” from 11am to 1pm on Friday, October 23.

Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment Open House
October 12, 2009
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 24th from 9am – 2pm.

Elkhart General and For Women Only Welcome New Physician Assistant Marcy Showalter
October 9, 2009
Marcy Showalter has joined For Women Only, an affiliate of Elkhart General Hospital, as a physician assistant. She is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Elkhart General Opens New Family Practice, Bittersweet Medical Associates
October 9, 2009
Bittersweet Medical Associates, an affiliate of Elkhart General is now open in Granger, Indiana.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
October 5, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, October 20 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Talk on Osteoporosis and Bone Density Screenings to be Offered at the Farmers Market
October 5, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Your Bone Health: The Prevention of Osteoporosis and Fracture” at 10:00am on Friday, October 16.

Free Seminar on Medicare
October 5, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Medicare 101” on Thursday, October 15 at 11:00am.

Jack S. Bartoszek Relocates to Edwardsburg Family Medicine
October 2, 2009
On October 8, 2009, Jack S. Bartoszek, D.O., will be moving to Edwardsburg Family Medicine, an affiliate of Elkhart General Hospital.

September

Local Health Organizations Partner to Offer H1N1 Education
September 30, 2009
Elkhart General Hospital, the Elkhart County Health Department, and Elkhart Emergency Physicians, Inc. will offer a free educational program on the H1N1 virus from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the Jimtown High School Auditorium, 59021 CR 3 in Elkhart.

"Do You Know Your Medical History?" Presented at Farmers Market
September 28, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public workshop titled “Do You Know Your Medical History” at noon on Friday, October 9.

Identity Theft to be Discussed at Farmers Market
September 28, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free seminar titled “Identity Theft and Scams” on Thursday, October 8th at noon.

Elkhart General Breast Care Center Receives ACR Accreditation
September 24, 2009
The Elkhart General Breast Care Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in Mammography, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, Breast Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Hospitalist Eqdam Radhi, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 23, 2009
Dr. Radhi earned his medical degrees from the University of Basra College of Medicine in Iraq and St. Christopher College of Medicine in England. He completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan.

Elkhart General Offers Freedom from Smoking Classes
September 21, 2009
Elkhart General is offering FREE “Freedom from Smoking” classes beginning Monday, October 5 from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Six Week Self-Help Arthritis Class
September 21, 2009
Elkhart General Hospital and The Arthritis Foundation will offer a six week self-help class in the Healthy Lifestyle Corner on the 2nd floor of the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart beginning Thursday, October 8 from 1-3pm.

Diabetes Support Group to Meet Twice in October
September 21, 2009

Elkhart General Home Care at Farmers Market
September 21, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Home Care Can Provide for All Levels of Care in the Safety and Privacy of Your Home” on Friday, October 2nd at 10am, 1pm and 2:30pm.

Super Sitter Babysitting Class at Elkhart General
September 21, 2009
Elkhart General will host a Super Sitter Babysitting Class on Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Breast Health Topic at Farmers Market
September 21, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Breast Health and Breast Cancer Awareness” on Thursday, October 1 at 12pm.

Neurosurgeon to Present at Farmers Market
September 14, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Just a Pain in the Neck” on Saturday, September 26 at 12pm.

Relationship Seminar Presented at Farmers Market
September 14, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Managing Relationships in Difficult Times” on Thursday, September 24 at 11am.

Medical Identity Theft Discussed at Farmers Market
September 14, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free seminar titled “Medical Identity Theft and How It Can Affect You” on Friday, September 25th at 11am.

Free Advice for Seniors Planning Their Future
September 14, 2009
REAL Services is offering a free seminar titled “Planning for Your Future: Resources and Information” on Friday, September 25th at 1pm.

Brion B. Shin, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 9, 2009
Brion Shin, M.D., joins the Elkhart General Medical Staff as a board eligible radiation oncologist from Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC.

Brain Health Seminar Presented at Farmers Market
September 8, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Keeping Your Brain Healthy at Any Age” on Friday, September 18 at noon.

Greenleaf Living Center to Present at Farmers Market
September 8, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free seminar titled “Making the Right Choices for You or Your Loved One” on Thursday, September 17th at 11am.

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better Program
September 8, 2009
American Cancer Society is presenting their “Look Good…Feel Better” program for cancer patients from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Monday, September 14.

Randall V. Lester M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 3, 2009
Board certified general surgeon Randall Lester, M.D., F.A.C.S., has joined the Elkhart General Medical Staff.

Tarun Madappa, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 2, 2009
Dr. Tarun Madappa, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine, has joined the Elkhart General Medical Staff.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
September 2, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, September 15 from 8 am to 4 pm.

Elkhart General Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
September 1, 2009
Elkhart General will offer a variety of fitness classes beginning the week of August 31, 2009.

August

EGH Offers Free Public Seminar at Farmers Market
August 31, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Think Yourself Successful” on Thursday, September 10 at 3pm.

Super Sitter Class at Elkhart General
August 31, 2009
Elkhart General will host a Super Sitters Class on Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Pain Management Physician to Speak at Farmers Market
August 31, 2009
- Elkhart General is hosting a free public seminar titled “How to Protect Your Back at Work and at Home” on Saturday, September 12 at 11am.

Oncology Dietitian to Present at Farmers Market
August 31, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Nutrition & Cancer Prevention: The Latest American Institute for Cancer Research Findings” on Friday, September 11 at 12pm.

American Cancer Society to Present at Farmers Market
August 31, 2009
– Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “How the American Cancer Society Supports You on Your Cancer Journey” on Thursday, September 10 at 11am.

Elkhart General Offers T'ai Chi Classes
August 27, 2009
– Elkhart General will offer T’ai Chi fitness classes beginning the week of September 14, 2009. Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 2pm – 3pm for three weeks in the “The Loft,” located in Elkhart General’s West Wing.

Diabetes Support Group to Meet Twice in September
August 25, 2009

Free Health Screenings at the Farmers Market
August 25, 2009
Elkhart General will provide free health screenings on Friday, September 4 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

Elkhart General Hosts "I Can Cope" Cancer Education Program
August 25, 2009
Sponsored by Elkhart General Regional Center for Cancer Services and the American Cancer Society, four classes will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, September 3 in Auditorium B at Elkhart General Hospital.

Elkhart General Offers Freedom from Smoking Classes
August 18, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a FREE “Freedom from Smoking” class beginning Tuesday, September 1 from 6:00-7:30 pm.

ELKHART GENERAL HOME CARE AT FARMERS MARKET
August 18, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Home Care Can Provide for All Levels of Care in the Safety and Privacy of Your Home” on Thursday, August 27 at 10am, 1pm and 2:30pm.

Timothy J. Roth M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
August 17, 2009
Urologist Timothy J. Roth, M.D. has joined the Elkhart General medical staff. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and his medical degree from Indiana University.

For Women Only and Elkhart General Welcome Tara Stokes, CNM
August 14, 2009
For Women Only and Elkhart General welcome Certified Nurse Midwife Tara Stokes. Ms. Stokes is a registered nurse with a Masters in Science and Nursing from Case Western Reserve University.

Registered Dietitian to Present at Farmers Market
August 11, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “How to Boost Your Metabolism” on Thursday, August 20 at 1pm.

Personal Trainer to Present at Farmers Market
August 11, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “From Couch Potato to Physically Fit: What it Takes to Begin and Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle” on Friday, August 21 at Noon.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
August 7, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, August 18th from 8 am to 4 pm. The clinics are every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Jason A. Bailey, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Emergency Department
August 3, 2009
Jason A. Bailey, M.D. has joined Elkhart Emergency Physicians, Inc. and the Elkhart General Medical Staff.

Free Seminar on Indiana Medicaid
August 3, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Indiana Medicaid” on Friday, August 14 at 1pm.

Orthopaedic Surgeon to Present at Farmers Market
August 3, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Knee & Hip Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options” on Thursday, August 13 at noon.

Elkhart Hospital Foundation Awards Scholorships
August 3, 2009
At a recent Elkhart General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors’ meeting, a total of $107,000 in scholarships to 34 students was approved. These scholarships are awarded for study in health care-related fields.

Elias S. Kakish, M.D. Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
August 3, 2009
Internalist and Pulmonologist, Elias S. Kakish, M.D., has joined Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

July

Emergency Medical Techinician Course through Elkhart General
July 29, 2009
Elkhart General is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course beginning August 11, 2009.

Free Advice for Seniors Planning Their Future
July 20, 2009
REAL Services is offering a free seminar titled “Planning for Your Future: Resources and Information” on Thursday, July 23rd at 12pm.

Free Seminar on Understanding Memory as We Age
July 20, 2009
– The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana is offering a free seminar titled “Understanding Memory as We Age: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and Maintaining Brain Health” on Friday, July 31st at 12pm.

Tonya Duguid, D.O. Joins Osceola Clinic and Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 16, 2009
Family practice physician Tonya Duguid, D.O., is joining the Osceola Clinic and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

Bar Codes Enhance Patient Safety at Elkhart General Hospital
July 16, 2009
Since November, 2008 EGH has been using the bar code medication administration system, McKesson Horizon Admin Rx®, designed to enhance patient safety by eliminating the causes of many medication errors and alerting caregivers to potential problems before a medication is given.

Super Sitter Class at Elkhart General
July 13, 2009
Elkhart General will host a Super Sitters Class on Saturday, August 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Free Health Screenings at Farmers Market
July 13, 2009
Elkhart General will provide free health screenings on Friday, July 24 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

Free Public Seminar on Relaxation and Stress Management
July 6, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Relaxation, Stress Management and Balancing Life in the Best and Worst of Times” on Friday, July 17 at 11am.

Orthopaedic Surgeon to Present at Farmers Market
July 6, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “Knee & Hip Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options” on Thursday, July 16 at 11am.

Free Sleep Apnea Equipment Check at Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment
July 6, 2009
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment is offering a free CPAP/BiPAP Clinic on Tuesday, July 21st from 8 am to 4 pm.

Elkhart General Offers a Variety of Fitness Classes
July 2, 2009

June

Dermatologist to Speak at Farmers Market
June 27, 2009
Elkhart General is offering a free public seminar titled “The Truth About Great Skin” on Saturday, June 27 at 12:00pm.

Derek Oldham, M.D. Joins Wakarusa Medical Clinic and Elkhart General Medical Staff
June 26, 2009
Family practice physician Derek Oldham, MD, is joining the Wakarusa Medical Clinic and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

Elkhart General Dietitian Receives Board Certification as Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
June 26, 2009
Elkhart General Oncology Dietitian, Heather Borsa has achieved Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. She is one of only three dietitians in the State of Indiana to receive this certification.

Cynthia Bontrager, MD Joins Family Medicine Center and Elkhart General Medical Staff
June 1, 2009
Family practice physician Cynthia Bontrager, MD, recently joined the Family Medicine Center and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

May

Elkhart General Auxiliary Hosts Tablescapes
May 15, 2009
The Seventh Annual Tablescapes, “An Array of Elegance,” raised nearly $5,000 for scholarships to be awarded to local students who plan to study in the nursing field.

February

Cancer Survivor Dave Dravecky to Speak at Ribbon of Hope Benefit
February 5, 2009
Former Major League pitcher and cancer survivor Dave Dravecky will speak at the 9th annual Ribbon of Hope benefit on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 7:00pm at Elkhart Memorial High School. As an added attraction this year, “Truth in Jazz” will perform at 6:30pm.

January

Housand Joins Elkhart General Development Effort
January 8, 2009
Long active in supporting a wide variety of community programs and projects, Jonathan W. Housand, Jr. has joined the development efforts of the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation as its Executive Director.

August

Elkhart General’s Cancer Care Program Earns Second Outstanding Achievement Award
August 15, 2008
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer has again awarded its Outstanding Achievement Award to the Elkhart General Hospital (EGH) Regional Center for Cancer Services.

Joe Banks, DO Joins Osceola Clinic and Elkhart General Medical Staff
August 1, 2008
Family practice physician Joe Banks, DO, has joined the Osceola and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

Muhammad Arain, MD Joins Osceola Clinic and Elkhart General Medical Staff
August 1, 2008
Family practice physician Muhammad Arain, MD, has joined the Osceola and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

July

Family Practice Physician Joins Family Medicine Center
July 31, 2008
Family practice physician Melissa Zimmer, MD, recently joined the Family Medicine Center and Elkhart General Hospital medical staff.

EGH Honors Board Members and Physicians
July 14, 2008

June

Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary Awards Scholarship Winners
June 23, 2008
On Thursday, June 18, an appreciation luncheon was held for the Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary. At the luncheon, 15 students were awarded with the Dee Watson Nursing Scholarship.

State Representative Tim Neese and State Senatorial Candidate Carlin Yoder to Visit EGH Home Care Patient
June 6, 2008
State Representative Tim Neese R-Elkhart and State Senatorial Candidate Carlin Yoder will be visiting a local Home Care patient.

May

Dr. Jamie Gottlieb Relocates Practice to Elkhart
May 15, 2008
Jamie Gottlieb, MD., has relocated his practice from South Bend to Elkhart.

Elkhart General Honors Employees
May 8, 2008
At the recent Employee Service Awards Dinner at Elcona Country Club, Greg Lintjer, Elkhart General Hospital President, presented awards to over 100 Hospital employees for their years of service.

April

Noted Author to Speak on Grief - A Free Public Seminar
April 10, 2008
Noted Author, educator, and grief counselor, Alan D. Wolfet, Ph.D. will present a free public seminar on Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm in Sauder Hall on the Goshen College Campus. The seminar is free and open to the public.

March

Echocardiography Laboratory at EGHS Accredited
March 3, 2008
The Echocardiography Laboratory at Elkhart General Hospital was recently granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).

February

VTE: Reducing a Major Risk of Hospitalization
February 27, 2008
Teams of nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals at Elkhart General Hospital are working hard to reduce a major risk of hospitalization called “VTE.”

Elkhart General Continuing Medical Education Program Wins Reaccreditation with Commendation
February 27, 2008
The Elkhart General Hospital Continuing Medical Education Program has been awarded a six-year reaccreditation with commendation by the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA).

Elkhart General Foundation Helps Medically Uninsured
February 1, 2008
Residents of Elkhart County without medical insurance may be eligible to have the cost of their Healthy Indiana Plan insurance premiums paid for by the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation.

November

Orthopaedic Surgeon Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
November 19, 2007
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Willis Stevenson, III, MD, has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

October

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
October 1, 2007
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Jamie Gottlieb, MD has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

September

Pain Management Physician Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 10, 2007
Jerry Grewal, MD has joined the Medical Staff of the Regional Center for Pain Management at Elkhart General Hospital.

August

Family Practice Physician Relocates to Wakarusa Medical Clinic
August 15, 2007
Eric Miller, M.D. will relocate his physician practice to Wakarusa Medical Clinic on September 6, 2007.

John Foster, DO Closing Physician Practice
August 14, 2007
John Foster, DO is closing his physician practice at the Wakarusa Medical Clinic. Robert Abel, MD, Danielle Russo, MD and Eric Miller, MD will remain at the Wakarusa Medical Clinic and will be happy to accept patient transfers.

Dr. Harley Yoder Earns Designation as Senior Aviation Medicine Examiner
August 9, 2007
Harley W. Yoder, MD, Concord Family Medicine, has been designated a Senior Aviation Medicine Examiner by the Federal Aviation Administration.

July

Hospital Engineering Director Honored
July 26, 2007
David Furlong, Director of Engineering Services at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, IN, has been awarded the Daniel W. Bowen Jr. Operational Excellence Award of the Food and Facilities Management Association.

Elkhart General Honors Board Members
July 16, 2007
Members of the community Board of Directors were recently honored by Elkhart General Hospital.

Elkhart General Welcomes Neurosurgeons to Medical Staff
July 16, 2007
The physicians of North Central Neurosurgery have joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff and are accepting spinal surgery patients.

Internal Medicine Physician Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 16, 2007
Israr Siddiqi, MD, FACP has joined the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff and will open his new Elkhart office on August 1.

May

Elkhart General Welcomes New OB/GYN
May 15, 2007
Elkhart General welcomes Booker T. Morris, M.D. to the Medical Staff. Relocating from his busy practice in Niles, Michigan, Dr. Morris joins Elkhart General with over 20 years of practice experience.

April

Elkhart Express Champions Community Blood Drive
April 27, 2007
The World Champion Elkhart Express and the Blood Bank of Elkhart General Hospital are teaming up to sponsor a community blood drive at North Side Gym in Elkhart.

IOPO Honors Elkhart General Hospital
April 25, 2007
IOPO presented for the first time the Donation Champion Award to Elkhart General Hospital as one of 15 Hospitals in Indiana who have met the standards set by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Executive has Joined the Administrative Team at Elkhart General
April 6, 2007
Danielle A. Dyer comes to Elkhart General Healthcare System with 20 years experience in hospital administration. Dyer will be responsible for the strategic planning efforts of the organization.

March

Elkhart General Honors Employees
March 19, 2007
At the recent Employee Service Awards Dinner at Elcona Country Club, Greg Lintjer, Elkhart General Hospital President, presented awards to over 100 Elkhart General Hospital employees for their years of service.

February

Gastroenterologist Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
February 21, 2007
Mamoon Raza, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff. He is a physician that specializes in diseases of the stomach and intestine.

Ear, Nose & Throat Physician Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
February 14, 2007
Eric Johnson, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

January

Volunteers Recognized by Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary
January 31, 2007
At their recent Annual Meeting, the Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary recognized volunteers for their years of dedicated service. Incoming officers were also introduced.

November

Open House Planned for Elkhart General’s new Oncology Care Unit
November 10, 2006
A free Community Open House will be held at Elkhart General Hospital’s new Oncology Care Unit and Radiology Oncology Center on Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

October

National Study Names Elkhart General Hospital Best in South Bend Area for Cardiology for the Third Year in a Row
October 19, 2006
HealthGrades announced today that for the third consecutive year, Elkhart General Hospital has been rated the top provider of cardiology services in the South Bend area, according to a comprehensive study released by HealthGrades.

September

Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment to Host Third Annual Customer Appreciation Day
September 15, 2006
Elkhart General Home Medical Equipment will host a Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, September 29 from 9:30 am to 2:30 p.m. at their retail store at 225 E. Jackson Blvd. in Elkhart, next to Lucchese’s Italian Restaurant.

New Waiting Room Opens at Elkhart General Emergency
September 14, 2006
The latest step in the $6 million Emergency Department expansion and improvement project at Elkhart General Hospital opened September14: a more comfortable and spacious waiting room.

Pediatrician Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
September 12, 2006
Jared Dhaemers, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

August

Elkhart Express Champions Community Blood Drive
August 3, 2006
The World Champion Elkhart Express and the Blood Bank of Elkhart General Hospital are teaming up to sponsor a community blood drive at Concord Mall.

July

Elkhart General Hospital Receives $10,000 Grant
July 24, 2006
The Indiana Organ Procurement Organization (IOPO) recently awarded Elkhart General Hospital a $10,000 grant for a Community Wide Education Campaign.

Oncologist Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 18, 2006
James Jin, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Hospitalist Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 18, 2006
Johan Winoto, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Hospitalist Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 18, 2006
Sachin Panchal, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Endocrinologist Joins Elkhart General Medical Staff
July 18, 2006
Omar Murad, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

June

New Executive Joins Elkhart General Hospital
June 16, 2006
Gregory S. Losasso has joined Elkhart General Healthcare System as Vice President, Operations.

April

Elkhart General Honors Employees
April 13, 2006
At the recent Employee Service Awards Dinner at Elcona Country Club, Greg Lintjer, Elkhart General Hospital President, presented awards to over 100 Elkhart General Hospital employees for their years of service.

February

Kraft Appointed Director of Managed Care
February 14, 2006
John Kraft has been promoted to Director of Managed Care for Elkhart General Hospital and Executive Director for Elkhart Medical Organization (EMO), a Physician Hospital Organization.

EGH Helps HeartReach Michiana Donate “Lifesavers”
February 3, 2006
Many organizations around Michiana are better prepared to save the lives of heart attack victims, thanks to recent donations of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) by HeartReach Michiana.

January

Important Progress in Cancer Clinical Trials
January 31, 2006
Five years ago Elkhart General joined with other Michiana hospitals to create the Northern Indiana Cancer Research Consortium (NICRC) and establish Indiana’s first Community Clinical Oncology Program, thus giving local cancer patients an opportunity to participate in clinical trials.

Registered Dietitian to Present Cooking Demonstration
January 24, 2006
An Elkhart General Registered Dietitian will present a HeartWell Cuisine cooking demonstration titled “Quick & Nutritious Weekday Dinners.”

Elkhart General Hospital to Hold Diabetes Seminar
January 20, 2006
A free public seminar titled “Healthy Food Choices for your Heart when you have Diabetes” will be presented at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 2, 2006 in the Elkhart General Hospital Auditorium A.

December

Elkhart General Hospital to Hold Diabetes Seminar
December 19, 2005
A free public seminar titled “Guidelines for Diabetes and Over-the-Counter Cold Medicines” will be presented at 7:00pm on Thursday, January 5, 2005 in the Elkhart General Hospital Auditorium A.

HeartReach Michiana Donates “Lifesavers”
December 14, 2005
Many organizations around Michiana are better prepared to save the lives of heart attack victims, thanks to recent donations of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) by HeartReach Michiana.

October

Obstetrician Joins RiverOaks OB/GYN
October 24, 2005
Lorraine Weaver, M.D. has joined the River Oaks OB/GYN Associates and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

September

Elkhart General Offers Free Depression Screenings
September 23, 2005
As Part of National Depression Screening Day and Mental Health Awareness Week, Elkhart General Center for Behavioral Medicine is offering free screenings for depression, manic depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

August

Internal Medicine Physician Joins Elkhart Clinic
August 22, 2005
Ayo Harris-Eze, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

July

Family Practice Physician Joins Nappanee Family Medical
July 17, 2005
Angela Miller, M.D. has joined the Nappanee Family Medical Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Family Practice Physician Joins Family Medicine Center
July 15, 2005
Eric Miller, M.D. has joined the Family Medicine Center and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

May

Nappanee Family Medical Clinic Health Fair Offers Free Screenings
May 3, 2005
A Health Fair featuring free screenings and health information will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 8:00 am to noon at Nappanee Family Medical Clinic.

March

Elkhart General Auxiliary Sponsors Book Sale
March 11, 2005
The Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a book sale on Wednesday, March 16, Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

February

Elkhart Clinic’s Heart Health Fair Offers Free Screenings
February 22, 2005
A Heart Health Fair featuring free screenings and health information will be held on Saturday, February 26 from 8:00 am to noon at the Elkhart Clinic.

Pain Management Specialist Joins Elkhart Clinic
February 20, 2005
Amer Kazi, M.D. has joined the Elkhart Clinic and the Elkhart General Hospital Medical Staff.

Volunteers Recognized by Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary
February 8, 2005
At their recent Annual Meeting, the Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary recognized volunteers for their years of dedicated service. Incoming officers were also introduced.

Elkhart General Hospital Offers FREE CPR Training in Three Languages
February 2, 2005
Elkhart General Hospital is offering free “Friends & Family” CPR Classes all day on Saturday, February 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with classes beginning every hour.

January

Open House Planned for Elkhart General’s new West Wing
January 4, 2005
A free Community Open House will be held at Elkhart General Hospital’s new three-level West Wing on Saturday, January 15, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

August

Elkhart General Rehabilitation Program Lauded
August 13, 2004
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) reports that the Elkhart General Inpatient Rehabilitation Program has achieved an “extraordinary accomplishment.”

April

Breast Center Offers Discounted Mammograms
April 30, 2004
In honor of Mother’s Day, Elkhart General is offering discounts on screening mammograms.

Elkhart General to Receive Clinical Excellence Award
April 13, 2004
Sarah Loughran, Senior Vice President of Provider Services at HealthGrades, will present the 2004 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence to Elkhart General Hospital officials at 12:30 pm Wednesday, April 21 in the Elkhart General Hospital Auditorium.

May

Myers Elected as IONE President
May 27, 2003
Beverly Myers, RN, MSA, CNA, Elkhart General Hospital, has been named President of the Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives Board of Directors for 2003.

Renowned Chef to Present Cooking Demonstration at Elkhart General
May 9, 2003
World-class chef Sebastian Swales will be visiting Elkhart General Hospital to prepare a culinary delight for patients as well as furnish a free, first-class cooking demonstration for the public.

March

Community Occupational Medicine and Elkhart General Join Forces
March 22, 2002
Elkhart General Healthcare System has become a part owner of Community Occupational Medicine, LLC (COM) located on Old U.S. 20 in Elkhart.