Articles tagged as: Eskenazi Health
March 1, 2022
How have Indiana hospital leaders fostered health equity over the past year?
A year ago, the CEOs of Indiana's four largest hospital systems promised to address racism in health care. Hospital leaders shared updates on their progress at a virtual forum this week, hosted by the Greater Indianapolis NAACP and the Indianapolis Recorder.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2021
Eskenazi: Hospital Data Taken In Ransomware Hack
Some Eskenazi Health data was compromised in the ransomware attack earlier this month, according to a statement from hospital officials.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2021
Hospital Cyberattacks: More Frequent, Severe As Pandemic Continues
On Aug. 4, Indianapolis-based Eskenazi Health experienced a ransomware attack, halting access to electronic medical records and requiring ambulances to bypass the city's safety net hospital.
Read MoreJune 2, 2021
Eskenazi Nurse Helps Neurosurgery Clinic Work Smoothly
An Eskenazi Health nurse in the neurosurgery clinic has earned a reputation for going above and beyond in her care for patients.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2020
Indianapolis Hospital Groups Pledge To Fight Racism As 'Public Health Crisis'
In a joint statement, the leaders of Community Health Network, Eskenazi Health and Indiana University Health say they want to go on record in pledging to do more to end health disparities and inequity.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2020
Colon Cancer Awareness, Diagnoses On The Rise
WFYI's Terri Dee spoke with Eskenazi Health gastroenterologist Dr. Hala Fatima about the factors behind the uptick in cases and its impact on people of color.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2020
Eskenazi Prepares For Surge In Indianapolis COVID-19 Cases
Marion County has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the state -- with nearly 1,000 positive for COVID-19 tests in Indianapolis as of Tuesday. Hospitals have been preparing to scale up for months.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2020
Eskenazi Health Offers New Tool For Early Detection Of Breast Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates 268,000 women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis this year. And 40 percent of them may be misdiagnosed because of the density of their breast tissue.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2018
Lifestyle Medicine Challenge: Reverse Chronic Diseases
For over 35 years, peer reviewed, published research has shown individuals can improve and reverse coronary artery disease - by changing their lifestyle; eating a plant-based, low fat diet, exercising and learning to deal with stress.
Read MoreMay 1, 2018
Health Initiative To Invest $7M In Diabetes Pilot Project
A new partnership aims to reduce diabetes in three neighborhoods in Indianapolis where the rates of the disease are as high as 17 percent.
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