Community Heart and Vascular Hospital

Versiti Blood Center of Indiana issued an emergency appeal for blood donations due to a dangerously low blood supply this summer. Community is trying to help. The Blood Mobile will be outside Community Hospital North's Emergency Department on Tuesday, July 30 from 9-12. Get a free beach towel with your donation! If you'd like to help give the gift of life, schedule a donation at this link: https://bit.ly/3A89Bzq

Save the date! We are holding a special event for students in junior high and high school on September 10, from 7 to 8 p.m. Meet the teams at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital and find out what it’s like to work in healthcare. From nursing, radiology, pharmacy, the lab and more, we’ll help students explore the Heart of Healthcare career opportunities!

The leadership team at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital would like to thank United Way of Central Indiana, Indianapolis Colts and WRTV for hosting Go All In, a day of doing good for your community. We had a great time volunteering at Cherish CAC and spending time with their amazing team!

We think our dads who work at Community Health Network are pretty great. We would like to thank Castleton United Methodist Church for the treats that made them feel extra special. We loved the popcorn donation on the North campus and the message saying, "There is no BUTTER pop than you!" Happy Father's Day!

Thank you to the everyday heroes who gave the gift of life during our recent blood drive on the North campus. Our next blood drive with Versiti Blood Center of Indiana is coming up at Community Hospital Northon June 24th. You can schedule your donation at this link: https://bit.ly/3Xdelx9..&_ga=2.173257888.2035950788.1715134232-1291809431.1715134232

If you would like to give the gift of life, join us for a blood drive on the North Campus at Community Hospital North on Wednesday, May 29th. Check out the flyer for more details. You can schedule your donation at this link: https://bit.ly/4bTnS0v

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. Their legacy of sacrifice reminds us to cherish our freedoms and never take them for granted.

A shout out to Pots & Pans Pie Co. for delivering sweet treats to our caregivers! You brightened a lot of days with your delicious surprise!

Thank you to Castleton United Methodist Church for making our caregivers feel special again this year. The carnations were beautiful and brought a lot of smiles!

A major milestone at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital during Stroke Awareness Month. Our team has performed the 1,000th WATCHMAN™ procedure! That's 1,000 lives saved with the high tech device that significantly reduces the risk of stroke for AFib patients. Dr. Michael Robertson and Dr. Krishna Malineni brought the WATCHMAN™ procedure to CHVH in 2016. It's had great success in providing a safe alternative for AFib patients intolerant to blood thinners and allowing them to reduce stroke risk without long-term medication reliance. That's a reason to celebrate. Boston Scientific

We would like to thank all of our volunteers who give selflessly to brighten the days of our patients and caregivers. Volunteers from Community Hospital North, Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Community Hospital East, and Community Hospital South gathered recently for our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Some teams even held celebrations in our hospitals to let our volunteers know how special they are to us all!

Good luck to the Purdue University Boilermakers from the teams at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital!

Many Community practice sites will close or limit hours on Eclipse Day. Our care sites are in the path of the April 8 total solar eclipse, which we anticipate will result in significant traffic congestion, impacting access to care. Please call ahead if there are questions about appointments or hours, and allow plenty of travel time given expected traffic delays. Find information on specific locations at: https://www.ecommunity.com/news/weather-closings-notifications

Community Health Network celebrated its first patient to receive Pulsed Field Ablation, the newest treatment available for the growing problem of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a heart rhythm disorder that is the leading cause of stroke. This state-of-the-art technology treats AFib in a much safer, quicker and efficient manner.

“We were not only first in the state of Indiana but amongst the first ten hospitals in the country to utilize this technology,” said Dr. Sandeep Dube, Cardiologist and Physician Executive at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital. Congratulations team on this achievement to improve patient outcomes and deliver the best possible heart care! Learn more: https://www.ecommunity.com/news/2024/community-health-network-performs-first-pulsed-field-ablation-indiana

Community Health Network caregivers took part in the American Heart Association - Indiana Go Red for Women luncheon this week. Remember to love your heart!

This heart month, we're spreading on the word on the importance of knowing your numbers, including your coronary calcium score. For men over 40 and women over 50, this simple, non-invasive test could determine your risk of a heart attack. Even if you are in great shape, a family history of heart disease could be working against you. Dr. Jo Mahenthiran, cardiologist at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, shared with CBS 4 how a heart scan could improve or even save your life. https://archive.tveyes.com/23577/emp123/dba2a768-0516-47da-a9b0-fa022240afb2/WTTV_02-21-2024_05.36.23.mp4

Thanks for sharing this important reminder about and the amazing care our team provides! So glad you are doing well, Jake!

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Happy to the remarkable women serving Community Heart and Vascular Hospital! While there are many not pictured here, thank you ALL for providing excellent care to patients through empathy, communication and collaboration. ❤️

Today we wear red to spread awareness about heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States. Wear red to represent your loved ones who have been affected, for yourself, or for others. Learn your risk by taking this health risk assessment: https://profilers.evaliahealth.com/v3/2db8fee7-1c4d-4e2b-b18d-c49678557217

Congratulations to Kathy Krusie, Community Physician Network Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. Kathy was recognized by the OneZone Chamber of Commerce for her leadership and years of service. Kathy was a member of the OneZone Board of Directors from 2018-2023. She was the Board Chair in 2020.

Volunteers from the Community Hospital North Quilting Bee and Mudsock Quilters Guild are once again giving our patients a very special present. More than 230 quilters have worked throughout the year on this labor of love. They have 343 quilts to give to our patients for Christmas on the North campus. Most are being delivered Christmas Day!

Due to the current increase in respiratory illnesses, temporary visitor restrictions will take effect today, December 21, at all Community Health Network hospitals. The temporary restrictions include:
• No visitors under age 18
• Visitors are limited to patient’s immediate family or as identified by patient
• No more than two visitors at a time per patient
• Visitors must wear a mask in patient room when requested
• Those with respiratory symptoms may not visit

Stay healthy and well! 🏥 For more information about visitor guidelines, visit https://www.ecommunity.com/visitor-guidelines

Where innovation and safety meet! When you visit any of our hospitals, you may pass through our new AI-powered weapon detectors. All you do is walk through at a normal pace, and it takes care of the rest; and it is 10x faster than traditional metal detectors. If it looks familiar, this kind of system is also used at places like Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. It's just another example of our commitment to your safety so we can focus on your care.

Thank you East 91st Street Christian Church for appreciating our caregivers and giving them sweet treats. Church members put together baskets of food and handwritten thank you letters for our teams on the North campus.

So proud of our team! Thanks to their commitment to patients and innovation, Community Health Network is the first healthcare system in Indiana to successfully implant the WATCHMAN FLX Pro device.
The WATCHMAN FLX Pro is a cutting-edge medical device designed to significantly reduce the risk of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to blood clots, potentially resulting in stroke. The WATCHMAN FLX Pro offers a revolutionary alternative to long-term blood thinners for NVAF patients, like Michael! Special thanks to Dr. Michael Robertson and Dr. Krishna Malineni for leading the way!