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Tyronna Rickenbach of Indianapolis had a happy marriage, two children, a nice home, her own car and was working three different jobs. She worked hard and was appreciative of the enjoyable and rewarding life she had … and then things changed.

Indianapolis, Nov. 19, 2019 – The Joint Commission has awarded Eskenazi Health the Core Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. Awarded for excellence in patient care, the certification is given to programs that meet certain performance standards set by The Joint Commission.

Nov. 13, 2019 – On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Eskenazi Health Winter Market returns for a new season at a new location. From 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., the first floor in the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, near the bust of Sidney and Lois Eskenazi, will transform into a market with several local vendors in an energetic and open atmosphere.

Indianapolis, Nov. 4, 2019 – With the open enrollment period for 2019 health insurance plans having already begun, the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital and two additional Eskenazi Health Center locations will host a special opportunity for Central Indiana residents to learn about and sign up for various health coverage plans on Enroll Indianapolis Day on Saturday, Nov. 16.

A woman conducting self-examinations and getting annual mammograms, beginning in her early 40s, provides an effective approach to diagnosing breast cancer in its earliest stages, which if detected, greatly increases the odds of a successful recovery.

Oct. 23, 2019 – On Oct. 22, Indiana Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement Jim McClelland announced that three regional partnerships have been awarded funds to establish recovery networks and seek designation as comprehensive addiction recovery networks. The regional partnerships, which span the entire state of Indiana, include Regional Health Systems in Merrillville, IN, Eskenazi Health and Community Mental Health Center in Lawrenceburg, IN.

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Sept. 13, 2019 – The Jewish Community Center Indianapolis (JCC), in partnership with Eskenazi Health, will host several events aimed at educating men and women on important health issues at the Healthy Living Day at the J on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The event will take place at the Arthur M. Glick JCC at 6701 Hoover Rd.

Every autumn health care experts urge almost everyone to get an annual influenza (flu) vaccine. Although we often hear announcements through the media encouraging us to get a flu shot, there is always an undercurrent of doubt, such as “will the flu vaccine make me sick? Does it really work?”

Oct. 16, 2019 – The 24th annual Eskenazi Health Center Cottage Corner Health Fair will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1434 Shelby St. in Indianapolis. Eskenazi Health Center Cottage Corner is partnering with the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police and additional community organizations in providing no cost health screenings including blood pressure and dental screenings, as well as a limited number of flu vaccines for those 9 years of age and older. Macha Family Eye Care will also provide free glaucoma eye screenings.