Articles tagged as: emergency medicine
December 20, 2022
Franciscan Health winding down operations at Hammond emergency room
The emergency room at Franciscan Health in Hammond will stop taking ambulances at 6 a.m. on Dec. 23, according to a hospital spokesperson. Then on Dec. 31 all emergency room services will come to an end.
Read MoreMay 17, 2022
Southern Indiana health officer to lead state EMS
Clark County Health Officer Dr. Eric Yazel has been named the next chief medical director for Indiana EMS.
Read MoreNovember 19, 2020
Hospital Diversions Don't Mean Patients Can't Seek Emergency Care
As COVID-19 numbers continue to surge across the state, more hospitals are forced to send non-emergency patients elsewhere. But that doesnt mean local hospitals will stop caring for patients needing urgent care.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2020
Why An Ambulance Might Not Be Ready When You Call
In many states, emergency medical services are not considered essential, like fire or police. That means when you call 911, there's no guarantee an ambulance will respond.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2020
Some Doctors Worried By Indiana 'Surprise' Billing Proposal
The proposed state law is a top priority of House and Senate leaders in the Republican-dominated Legislature who see it as a step toward reigning in health care costs.
Read MoreMay 26, 2016
AT IMS's Infield Clinic, Doctors See More Than Just Crash Injuries
The 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 is nearly here. On Sunday, drivers from around the world will travel at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Sometimes they crash, which can put them in the speedway's infield hospital. But that hospital sees more than just crash injuries.
Read MoreMay 24, 2016
Columbus Hospital To Open Long-Awaited Emergency Department
Columbus Regional Hospital's new emergency department is scheduled to open Wednesday on the southeast side of the hospital's main building.
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