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June 19, 2019 – Warm weather and traditional family get-togethers with grills cooking hot dogs and hamburgers are all representative of the summer fireworks season that so many Americans anxiously look forward to.

Kathreen Covington of Indianapolis has been coming to Eskenazi Health for a long time. She was born at Indianapolis General Hospital, which changed its name to Wishard Memorial Hospital in 1975 and later became Eskenazi Health in December 2013.

Greek Tomato Salad

Wall Push Up

In honor of a $5 million gift from Sandy Eskenazi for mental health services, Midtown Community Mental Health, a division of Eskenazi Health, will be renamed the Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center.

May 30, 2019 – Accomplished pianist Marianne Tobias, Ph.D., a resident musicologist, pre-concert lecturer and program annotator for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, will perform a special music concert with special guest vocalist Melissa Dickson on Thursday, June 6.

Eskenazi Health has been named as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.” This marks the fourth consecutive year that Eskenazi Health has earned this highly-coveted, important and meaningful distinction.

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, several Eskenazi Health departments will either be closed or observe alternate hours on Monday, May 27.

As a dedicated leader who will tell you his job never offers a dull moment, Eric Ballance has been with Eskenazi Health for 10 years where he serves as Director of Environmental Services, and he’s grateful that each day brings its own set of opportunities and challenges.

May 20, 2019 – Health Care Chaplaincy Network (HCCN) recently announced that Eskenazi Health has successfully completed the three-step process to earn the Excellence in Spiritual Care Award.

Door prizes, free snacks, face painting, other fun activities and free health screenings will be available to everyone during the 13th Eskenazi Health Center Pecar Family Health Fest. The Eskenazi Health Center Pecar Family Health Fest is open to the entire community and will be held at Eskenazi Health Center Pecar at 6940 N. Michigan Rd. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019. A team of health care professionals will be on hand to answer questions and administer health screenings in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere.

May 6, 2019 - On Tuesday, May 14, the Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market will kick off its 12th season of providing fresh and local produce, fresh baked goods, plants and other market items to the public. In addition, the market will offer a variety of music as well as resources and techniques to help reduce stress and improve mood.