Arm Your Children Against COVID COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Children Ages 5-11 Established Peds patients Wed. Dec. 1, 8, & 15 5-7:00 p.m. Call the Pediatric Office to schedule your child’s appointment: 765.599.3100 Select Opt #2
Henry Community Health has earned the 2021 College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Digital Most Wired recognition for the second year. HCH is one of nine Indiana hospital systems recognized and certified in both Acute (hospital) and Ambulatory (physician offices) categories. “It is an honor to be recognized for the second year with this… Read more »
Henry Community Health (HCH) and its Women & Children’s Unit have been recognized by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the second annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program. The INspire Hospital… Read more »
HCH has leveled out and holding steady in the number of COVID hospitalizations. Today, we have a census of 39 with 9 COVID+ patients-7 unvaccinated and 2 vaccinated. We have had 1 COVID death this week. The vaccine is our best defense against COVID-19. Walk-in to Immediate Care @ Northfield Park to receive the vaccine…. Read more »
After seeing a downward trend last week, HCH is seeing an uptick in COVID hospitalizations. We began the week with a census of 24 and with only 4 COVID+ patients- 3 unvaccinated and 1 vaccinated. Today, we have a census of 40 with 11 COVID+ patients-7 unvaccinated and 4 vaccinated. We have had 2 COVID… Read more »
Henry Community Health Board of Trustees announced today that current President and CEO Paul Janssen will retire effective August 1, 2022. The Board of Trustees has appointed Brian Ring to succeed Janssen as President and CEO beginning in August 2022. Janssen has held the role of President and CEO for the past 11 years, although… Read more »
Henry Community Health’s Pediatrics at New Castle Family and Internal Medicine Northfield Park team were recognized by the Indiana Immunization Coalition for their work to reduce vaccine-preventable diseases. The Pediatrics team was awarded the 2020 Kristen Forbes Teen Immunization Rate Award for their efforts to immunize 13-18-year-olds against Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), meningococcal, and… Read more »
Henry Community Health will reopen its COVID-19 Vaccine clinic beginning Monday, September 27. The clinic will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster at its main hospital campus Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The CDC has issued Pfizer booster eligibility guidance. Based on those recommendations, the Indiana Department of Health supports the administration of Pfizer… Read more »
After several weeks of surges in COVID hospitalizations and reaching capacity, Henry Community Health welcomed the downward trend of COVID hospitalizations this week. Henry Community Health started the week with a total census of 45 patients and 14 were COVID+. All 14 patients were unvaccinated. As the week has progressed, we saw a downward trend… Read more »
A surge in COVID hospitalizations over the last several weeks has Henry Community Health nearing capacity. The Emergency Department has seen a 30% increase in patients over the last several weeks. While most patients are seeking treatment for COVID, the remaining have serious life-threatening issues. “We have seen an influx of patients with chronic conditions… Read more »
The Indiana Hospital Association announced Henry Community Health Board of Trustee member John Pidgeon as its Award of Merit recipient for 2021. John has served on the Henry Community Health four-member board since 1972. During his 49 year tenure, John’s leadership has guided HCH to receive many regional and national awards in quality, safety, and… Read more »
Henry Community Health will begin limiting visitation for the safety of our patients, visitors and care team. Emergency Department Visitation: · COVID or suspected COVID patients – no visitors. · Non-COVID patients – 1 visitor. · Pediatrics (17 and under) 1-2 visitors at provider’s discretion. Two visitors will be allowed per day on HCH campuses… Read more »
