Podcasts by IU Health Physicians Stories

Leader goes the extra miles to attend an awards ceremony from 2023-11-20T19:26:11

Hollie Mayes, service line administrator for IU Health Physicians Digestive and Liver Disorders shares why she interrupted her family’s fall break vacation to share in her team’s recognition.

Inpatient hepatology e-consults offers expert care where and when you need it from 2023-10-26T17:05:42

When an adolescent medicine physician fellow became ill, expert specialist care not immediately available at the nearest hospital was made possible via teleconferencing.

New IU Health Physicians Primary Care location in Fishers from 2023-08-08T17:09:03

LeeAnne, Nazer, MD, shares details about a new 22,000 square foot office location on USA Parkway near the I-69 corridor.

Engagement Champions Part 6 from 2023-07-31T16:44

Michael Rupp, office supervisor, Cardiology, at IU Health Methodist Professional Office Building, shares some of his leadership qualities that has earned excellence in his team members engagement.

Engagement Champions Part 5 from 2023-07-28T20:32:47

Laura Cooper, office manager, IU Health Physicians Urology at IU Health West Professional Building 1, shares some of her leadership skills that helped her to become one of the organization’s most s...

Engagement Champions Part 4 from 2023-07-27T20:14:56

Tara Casey, MHA, associate vice chair of clinical operations, Department of Medicine, incorporates IU Health values and diversity, equity and inclusion in the every day work of her team.

Engagement Champions Part 3 from 2023-07-27T15:18:26

Susan Henderson- Sears, director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Family Support, Riley Children’s Health, is honored for exhibiting empathy and compassion in the workplace that impacts the team.

Engagement Champions Part 2 from 2023-07-14T18:38:20

Stephanie Smith, clinic manager, Digestive and Liver Disorders is honored for her leadership and inspiring team member engagement.

IU Health Physicians Engagement Champions - Part 1 from 2023-07-11T16:19:58

Dan Wright, practice administrator, northeast region, primary care shares his winning formula for team member engagement.

Careers in nursing meant to be for mother and daughter from 2023-05-05T16:34:50

IU Health Chief Nursing Officer for Ambulatory Services and VP of Advanced Practice Providers, Melissa Hockaday, DNP, RN, shares advice for new nurses like her daughter Riley Hockaday, BSN, RN, who...

The next level of team building from 2023-04-05T17:30:46

A medical emergency at work brought an IU Health Physicians Urology/Gynecology team together in a lifesaving exercise for one of their own.

2023 National Hospitalist Day - March 2 from 2023-02-23T20:24:26

Shining the light on the role of Jodie Meara, MD, fellowship-trained pediatric hospitalist

Rediscovering Fitness in the new year from 2023-01-06T17:31:39

IU Health Fitness Centers in the downtown campus have reopened since the initial COVID outbreak. Bryland Sutton, supervisor, shares options available and classes that will soon resume in 2023.

A great catch from 2022-11-23T16:50:52

A certified ophthalmic assistant shows compassion to a family that arrived almost an hour late for an appointment for a toddler and excellence in noticing a potential serious vision issue with a si...

Couples counseling: “It’s the best thing you could ever do” from 2022-09-22T21:52:45

A Greenwood couple finds help in coping with struggles and life stresses with their IU Health Behavioral Health counselor.

Mentorship, an evolving process from 2022-09-02T20:52:12

Second in a series about the Mentorship Program at IU Health Physicians in Indianapolis. From supervisor to mentor in a six-year span for Alicia Leece, clinic manager, and her mentee, Yolanda West,...

Mentorship minutes from 2022-08-17T21:04:17

Team members Sarah Nicholson and Sarah Phillips share the benefits of IU Health Physicians professional growth mentorship program.

IU Health Primary Care Central Indpls.— Family Medicine Residency moves to IUPUI campus from 2022-07-28T21:20:47

After almost 30 years at its location near IU Health Methodist Hospital, the Family Medicine Residency moved to a new 46,000-square-foot building on the IUPUI campus. Tanya Wilson, MD, medical dire...

Decorating with a purpose from 2022-07-25T15:43:46

Jenny Holbrook, LPN, IU Health Physicians Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, helps to create an animal kingdom theme at the Riley Children’s Health Pediatric Center office.

Answering the call from 2022-06-22T15:11:45

Janice Rhinehart, RN, ambulatory nurse for IU Health Physicians Digestive and Liver Disorders, responded to a flight attendant’s call to help a passenger who needed medical attention.

A nursing family tradition from 2022-05-16T13:34:56

Julie Resler, MSN, CPNP-AC, clinical director, Surgical Advanced Practice Providers for IU Health Physicians is part of family whose roots in healthcare spans many decades.

IU Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Postgraduate Training Program from 2022-04-15T16:55:43

Participants involved in the first cohort of the Postgraduate APP Training Program share why they chose to apply what they learned and how it will help them and patients receive excellent care

Cookie House Challenge from 2022-03-11T19:53:51

IU Health Physicians Department of Orthopedic Surgery found a creative way to increase team member engagement after its practice administrator Ryan Dendinger went shopping with his family.

Celebrating National Ambulatory Care Nurse Week: Whatever it takes - Audrey Hopper, BSN, RN, CPN, BMTCN from 2022-02-10T21:39:22

A clinical nurse with Pediatric Hematology-Oncology turned into “Super Nurse” in helping a young leukemia patient receive a lifesaving bone marrow transplant

“I’m here because of them” from 2022-01-14T20:41:16

Team members with IU Health Physicians General Surgery and Surgical Oncology respond to a medical emergency of one of their own at work.

A really nice change from 2021-12-03T21:33:49

After several unsuccessful attempts to get urgently needed blood work done on their 5-month old son, a family from Carmel found compassion, caring and a desired outcome with Riley Children’s Health.

RQI Training “worth its weight in gold” from 2021-11-09T16:57:19

An IU Health certified medical assistant shares how Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) training helped save a life in the workplace.

A better person from 2021-10-14T17:55:34

Shawn Blair, EMT, shares how IU Health Values displayed by Patrick Siparsky, MD, IU Health Physicians orthopedic surgeon, helped him recover from multiple injuries suffered in a traffic accident an...

Perfect Storm attracts a perfect helper from 2021-09-16T19:40:26

An unexpected visitor arrives at the ER at IU Health Methodist Hospital to help the team care for patients during another COVID-19 surge.

“Just ask” from 2021-08-11T18:04:10

Managers and leaders help a medical assistant stay on the job by asking “What matters to you?” Leslie Beauchamp, practice administrator; and Alicia Leece, office manager; with an ambulatory clinic ...

Emergency Medicine book club opens eyes from 2021-07-27T22:40:47

IU Health Physicians Emergency Medicine Department interns read “So you want to talk about race?” during orientation. The topic sparked some candid conversations. Facilitators Katie Pettit, MD; And...

Get to know IU Health Physicians new president Himanshu Shah, MD from 2021-07-26T15:45:03

On July 1, 2021, Himanshu Shah, MD, became the third president of IU Health Physicians. Dr. Shah shares about his career in medicine, why he chose IU Health, the priorities of our organization and ...

What Matters to You (most today)? from 2021-06-23T15:35:57

IU Health Physicians Primary Care Practice Administrator Paul Hankins, PMP, shares how asking patients and non-patients “What Matters to you?” can engage people at a deeper level.

Reflections on Juneteenth from 2021-06-17T19:27:21

Darius Tyler, IU Health Physicians Data Analyst for the Clinical Business Intelligence Analytics team, and IUHP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee member, shares his personal reflections ...

IU Health Simon Cancer Center launches breakthrough therapy from 2021-05-20T16:21:36

A new portable radiation delivery platform system is available for some cancer patients with difficult to treat tumors. IU Health Physicians doctors Michael House, MD, and Ryan Rhome, MD, discuss a...

Melissa Mayorga named to Indiana Latino Leadership Circle from 2021-04-07T20:02:50

IU Health Physicians Hospitalists service line leader embarks on two-year leadership program with the Indiana Latino Institute.

NASA technology for rehab patients comes to IU Health Physicians Primary Care Artistry office from 2021-04-07T16:53:30

An Alter G Anti-Gravity treadmill used for injury management during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in Indianapolis has moved a few blocks to IUHP’s Artistry location and available to physical...

Doctors’ Day 2021 from 2021-03-24T19:37:11

IU Health Associate Chief Medical Executive Paul M. Calkins, MD, shares his insights on National Doctors’ Day, celebrated annually on March 30 and reflects on how it holds special meaning during th...

Celebrating National Certified Nurses Day: March 19 from 2021-03-12T17:20:57

IU Health Physicians certified nurses Beth Armstrong and Beth Lammers share how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their work and the care of their patients.

CBIA: A diverse team making an impact from 2021-02-18T19:47:03

Celebrating Data Scientists Brandon Govindarajoo, PhD, and Zeni Smith, key contributors of IU Health Physicians’ Clinical Business Intelligence Analytics team.

Nurse practitioner cares for patients on a personal level from 2021-02-12T17:50:46

Chilnille Milbrooks, NP, grew up in Indianapolis, and has been with IU Health more than two decades. She’s spent the past eight years with IU Health Physicians Nephrology and takes her work with ch...

Celebrating Black History Month - Chemen Neal, MD, Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology from 2021-02-10T22:20:20

Originally from San Diego, Dr. Neal was encouraged to pursue a career in medicine by one of her own healthcare providers. Specializing in managing chronic infections, Neal is also active encouragin...

Off on a steadier foot from 2021-01-28T15:59:23

Team members with IU Health Physicians Dermatology at IU Health Methodist Hospital, respond to a patient having a seizure during an office visit.

Sharing Joy from 2020-12-03T15:25:21

The Indiana University School of Medicine and IU Health system are collaborating to develop a virtual gallery where anyone associated can submit works of art or anything that has brought them joy d...

November observances and appreciation from 2020-11-06T20:38:42

The IU Health system honors the role of nurse practitioner and those who have served the U.S. in beaches of the armed forces in November. The story of Major Sally Hooks, NP-C, IU Health Physicians ...

A tree rooted in strength and holding strong from 2020-10-29T22:08:10

A fall family excursion was eye-opening and encouraging for IU Health Physicians Adult and Pediatric Urology Service Line Administrator Polly Fidler. It prompted an essay that she shared with colle...

The pool that takes values to heart from 2020-10-07T19:56:43

To build a sense of team and purpose for float pool professionals whose paths rarely cross, quarterly staff meetings were established. An outdoor summer meeting was an opportunity to meet in person.

Medical assistant advisory council formed from 2020-09-21T20:12:36

IU Health Physicians ongoing efforts to support and promote the role of the medical assistant takes another step forward with the formation of an MA Advisory Council. Co-chair Christina Chadwell, C...

Ortho team’s ER background helps to save a patient’s life from 2020-08-14T18:41:16

The quick work of the team at IU Health Physicians Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Methodist Professional Building 1 in an outpatient office, has long term benefits for a nursing home patient wh...

One year on the wellness trail from 2020-08-13T21:21:23

IU Health Physicians Chief Wellness Officer and IU School of Medicine Associate Dean of Wellness, Jennifer Hartwell, MD, reflects on her first year in this role.

MA career ladder inspires move up to manager. from 2020-06-17T20:25:54

IU Health’s medical assistant (MA) certification program and IU Health Physicians MA career ladder initiative is a launch pad for something better.

IU Health Physicians first DAISY Award recipient. from 2020-05-26T17:08:43

Courtney Slack, RN, BSN, case manager for the Newborn Screening Program with Riley Physicians Medical and Molecular Genetics, reacts to receiving the first DAISY Award for IU Health Physicians in M...

Running for Riley from 2020-04-22T21:38:13

After their son’s lifesaving emergency surgery, a family from northwest Indiana finds a way to step up to support Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health,

A family’s story about compassionate care. from 2020-03-09T17:58:21

A young family of three from Wabash Indiana each receive life-saving care from multiple providers in a span of 18 months.

Celebrating Hospitalist Day 2020 from 2020-02-29T17:15:08

Podcast led by Tara Casey, Service Line Administrator of IUHP Adult Hospitalists, celebrating Hospitalist Day 2020. Hear from three physicians who are proud to be a hospitalist. #HowWeHospitalist

Living IU Health Way values for 41 years from 2020-02-21T21:13:05

During Black History Month, IU Health Physicians shines a spotlight on Ruthanne Morris, project manager, Access Support who marked her 41st year of service in February 2020.

Same day consults for General Surgery patients at IU Health Physicians Outpatient Clinic MPC1 from 2020-02-18T18:38:08

Nurse practitioner Kaitlyn Alpha joins the General Surgery team at IU Health Physicians General Surgery Outpatient Clinic at Methodist Professional Center. Alpha is offering same day consults for G...

DAISY Award for IU Health Physicians from 2020-02-07T16:24:43

New for 2020, IU Health Physicians introduces a recognition program for extraordinary nurses that is internationally known and celebrated.

Nurses embark on 2020 Nightingale Challenge from 2020-01-27T21:46:06

With its namesake in honor of the mother of modern nursing, 160 IU Health nurses were invited to kickoff a leadership and development training program that’s part of a worldwide celebration.

Compassion quilting from 2020-01-10T21:32:06

In her role with Trauma and Emergency General Surgery, Ashley Meagher, MD, MPH, has assembled a group of volunteers that meet every other month and make quilts. In 2019, more than 150 patients and ...

Emerging Leaders Program opens doors for Vascular Surgery team members from 2019-12-20T22:14:45

IU Health’s six-month cohort program designed to equip outstanding informal leaders with tools that prepare them to transition to formal leadership roles. has inspired two Vascular Surgery team mem...

Riley Anesthesia fitness challenge from 2019-11-11T18:44:59

A fitness center has been installed at the offices of Riley Anesthesia at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. It is part of the IU Department of Anesthesia’s program to reduce burnout and imp...

Otolaryngologists from 2019-11-08T20:34:33

With a family history of cancer, Teresa Loyd often worried when it might impact her own health. The practice administrator for IU Health Physicians Cardiology never dreamed it would happen to he...

IU Health Physicians Primary Care Glendale: Team in action from 2019-09-26T16:51:32

The parking lot becomes a lifesaving effort.

Distinguished Nurse Excellence Program: Liz Daily, RN, BSN, CDE, program manager, Diabetes Centers from 2019-09-06T19:25:34

Liz Daily shares her thoughts about being one of 33 nurses in the health system selected for the program and the opportunity to shine a light on the work of her department.

IU Health Treatment and Recovery Centers from 2019-09-06T15:24:16

The IU Health Behavioral Health Collaborative recently opened regional centers for addiction treatment and recovery, adapting a successful model in place at IU Health Methodist Hospital for more th...

Huddle up from 2019-09-03T18:20:42

Many IU Health Physicians offices or teams that deliver high quality healthcare, are teams that have daily huddles. Larry Stevens, MD, chief medical officer, IU Health Saxony Hospital explains why.

IU Health Physicians Social from 2019-08-09T14:11:34

An annual event for physicians, advanced practice providers and system executives to make connections and build relationships away from the work setting.

Reducing burnout in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) from 2019-08-07T15:21:47

Emily Webber, MD, pediatric hospitalist and chief medical information officer at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, is part of IU Health’s Informatics Leadership Team and discusses what t...

Interdisciplinary Spiritual Care Education Curriculum (ISPEC) from 2019-07-26T16:22:58

The Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology is building a culture that equips caregivers with skills and tools to best respond to patients and families with complicated questions and for suppor...

PIT Crew: Culture change in a special way from 2019-07-23T18:08:46

IU Health Physicians Practice Improvement Team (PIT Crew) helped the Urology office at IU Health Methodist Hospital with more efficient work methods and processes and got positive results.

Multi Specialty-North: Turning the tables on turnover from 2019-06-07T19:41:15

IU Health Physicians medical practice leaders share how their office has had zero team member turnover for one year and counting.

Medical Assistant III designation from 2019-05-24T19:42:58

Leann Thorne, MA III, IU Health West, Multi Specialty, discusses how the career ladder program for Medical Assistant has advanced her career and helped her look at her work in a different way.

Charis Center for eating disorders from 2019-05-24T19:14:54

Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD,FACP, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, discusses the importance of people discussing questions they have about eating disorders with their physician ...

Promoting physician wellness from 2019-05-14T16:54:10

Brandon Brown, MD, and colleagues in the Department of Radiology are leading an initiative to promote wellness for physicians, advanced practice providers and learners.

A winning philosophy for team member engagement from 2019-05-10T20:20:53

Polly Fiddler, practice administrator, Riley Pediatric Urology shares how her department improved from Tier III to Tier I.

Feels like family from 2019-05-09T20:34:04

A patient of IU Health Physicians Vascular Surgery gets a birthday surprise at a rehab visit.

IU Health University Hospital PAT team from 2019-03-21T18:55:52

IU Health Physicians Hospitalist Service Line Leader, Brad Sutter, MD, explains how team work of the Preoperative Assessment Testing (PAT) team at University, is helping to provide excellent patien...

I’m praying for you from 2019-03-20T14:54:34

IU Health team member Ruth Anne Morris, project manager, Access, shares the story about a chance meeting she had with an IU Health patient.

Medical Assistant: playing a vital role in team-based care from 2019-03-19T15:06:03

How a medical assistant is making an impact in the important work for patients on the transplant list with IU Health Physicians Transplant - Kidney.

IU Health Physicians Stories (Trailer) from 2019-03-18T15:06:03