Congressman Rudy Yakym, R-Ind. District 2, with Woodlawn Health CEO Alan Fisher and Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer Paula McKinney during a recent visit of the hospital.
Maternity care for rural communities is focus of Woodlawn Health visit by Congressman Rudy Yakym, R-Ind.
Woodlawn Health is again lending its voice to advocate for rural communities, especially regarding maternity care, by hosting Congressman Rudy Yakym, R-Ind. District 2.
Beckers Hospital Review states that maternity service closures, with 25 in 2024, are a national concern.
“Today, we find ourselves in a maternity desert, a stark reality where the nearest maternity unit is over 30 miles away. This predicament has been exacerbated by the closure of four hospitals in our vicinity, resulting from both low patient numbers and insufficient reimbursement,” Woodlawn Health CEO Alan Fisher told Yakym.
Yakym heard about issues facing rural health in his district. He also toured the hospital and met with staff.
“We are so honored to host the Congressman today. We appreciate him taking the time to stop and thank our frontline team for their daily care for our community,” Fisher stated.
The termination of Clint Gard as the Rochester varsity wrestling head coach has brought community attention, as former students and parents demand answers. Gard was given the option of resigning or being fired from his position as head coach. He initially declined the option of resigning. An email was sent out earlier this week stating that the new varsity wrestling head coach would be Tristan Wilson, pending approval from the school board.
Colorful, dramatic landscapes and portraits produced by Erica Coffing are on display through Nov. 30 at the Rochester branch of the Fulton County Public Library.
The fair, sponsored by the Indiana Immunization Coalition, features health screenings, information on community resources, vaccines, giveaways and more.
A Logansport woman was hospitalized after being shot in her home early Tuesday morning. Officers with the Logansport Police Department have arrested two men and one teenager in connection with the shooting.
Sean M. Butler, 36, of Navarre, Fla., faces multiple charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase that spanned three counties and came to an end at the Michigan state line.
Termination of RHS head wrestling coach sparks community response
Artwork by Erica Coffing now on display at Fulton County Public Library
Jail Bookings – Oct. 3, 2024
Winamac receives grant for water infrastructure
Community Health Fair in Rochester on Thursday
Three arrests in Logansport shooting
Multi-county pursuit leads to arrest of Florida man
