News and Updates

“At Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, health care workers in the COVID-19 unit suit up in powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) for the best protection against the coronavirus. But the hospital needed replacement parts that were not available to keep 10 of the older units in service. A small business in town put its 3D…

“Unfortunately, my mother found out yesterday in a call from the Hospital that she is, indeed, fighting the COVID-19 bug (symptoms are not severe at this time).  Shortly thereafter, a part of her hearing aid came off in her ear.  Neither the provider where she got the hearing aid nor her doctor could have her…

At the advent of the COVID-19 lockdown, the faith community of Marion rallied around Marion General Hospital (MGH).  Initially, surrounding churches delivered items of appreciation for the health care workers, including cards, snacks and even meals.  One pastor and family created murals and messages of encouragement, drawn in chalk on the sidewalk entrances to MGH.…

 “The Hendricks Regional Health team took time out of their busy schedules to celebrate the recovery of a first responder battling COVID-19. ‘Seeing yet another patient beat this virus and be reunited with their family is both an incredible honor and inspiration,’ said President & CEO Kevin Speer. ‘It’s another visible reminder that, together, we…

April 10, 2020 “Today, an extra special patient graduated from Acute Rehab and was discharged from the hospital. Gerald, a 91-year-old Vietnam and Korean war veteran, was admitted to Riverview Health on March 21 as he tested positive for COVID-19. After spending ten days on Med/Surg and ICU, he was eventually moved to Acute Rehab…

“As with all of our peers at SHO, we watched firsthand as our Colleagues worked tirelessly to care for our community – and to do so with a courage and commitment that only healthcare workers will understand. It was overwhelming and inspiring all at the same time. How can Goshen Health lift up their heroic…

“At Henry Community Health, we wanted to recognize all our employees as heroes so we asked employees to take photos of each other in their masks and called them our Everyday Heroes! At the time these ran, we had employees working at the hospital, in our physician offices, and from home. We know it takes…

The SHO hospitals continue to work together to address the advent of telehealth services in our communities. Launched in early 2017 on a shared platform called myVirtualHealthVisit, nine SHO hospitals have been party to a collective agreement with American Well to offer video visits to patients.  This group agreement through SHO has allowed the participating…

To overcome access barriers to behavioral healthcare and to assist primary care providers in the management of commonly encountered behavioral health diagnoses, SHO has identified an opportunity to introduce a Behavioral Health Integration model of care. This model is an evidence-based, patient-centered, team-care approach allowing primary care and psychiatrist providers to collaborate, linked by a behavioral care manager…

Suburban Health Organization (SHO) is mid-way through the third Physician Leadership Series (PLS).  Healthcare reform has positioned hospitals and physicians to collaborate in bringing medicine and management together.  SHO has gathered national and local experts to provide physicians and advance practice providers with an introduction to financial, strategic, and leadership topics over an 18-month program.…