Deborah Dixon is a Certified Nursing Assistant at St.Vincent, working as a home health aide. Deborah shares with us what a typical day in the life of a home health aide is like. Deborah also explains why she loves her job and why her patients mean so much to her.
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Indianapolis Heart Walk & 5K a Success_Video
As usual, this year’s Indianapolis Heart Walk & 5K was a great success. Walkers and runners from all over Indiana came out to support the American Heart Association and the fight against heart disease. Participants included survivors, family members of survivors, and family and friends of those who lost his or her battle with heart… Continue reading Indianapolis Heart Walk & 5K a Success_Video
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Couture Pink – Pink Day
It’s time again for our annual Pink Day — a day of Butler Bulldogs Women’s Basketball and an opportunity to support the St.Vincent fundraising organization Women of Hope. Women of Hope raises funds for survivorship and patient navigation programs at St.Vincent Cancer Care — both critical to giving people with cancer the holistic care that’s… Continue reading Couture Pink – Pink Day
Meet Indianapolis Go Red BetterU Challenger: Molly
After six weeks of her Indianapolis Go Red BetterU Challenge, Molly has established a good routine for herself thanks to her personal trainer, regular visits to the YMCA near her home, and good old determination. Diet continues to be a challenge for her, but with the help of dietitians from St.Vincent Health, Molly is learning the importance… Continue reading Meet Indianapolis Go Red BetterU Challenger: Molly
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Pictures of Hope
Last year, the students in Annette Probst’s class at Sand Creek Intermediate School arrived at the St.Vincent Breast Center to deliver homemade pictures bearing messages of hope. The initiative was inspired by fifth-grader Deybrian Redd, whose mother, Dr. Deborah Redd, had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Dr. Redd was receiving treatment from St.Vincent oncologist… Continue reading Pictures of Hope
Get smart. Get screened for prostate cancer_Video
September is prostate cancer awareness month — and as the second-leading cause of death among American men, it’s a disease that warrants your full attention. Prostate cancer is often treatable when caught early. It’s why St.Vincent Cancer Care works hand in hand with agencies like Little Red Door in Indianapolis to offer free prostate screenings… Continue reading Get smart. Get screened for prostate cancer_Video
April Is Donate Life Month_Video
Understanding organ donation and becoming an organ donor is actually quite simple. You can visit DonateLife.org to learn everything you need to know about organ donation. Learn what organ donation—specifically, donating a heart—means to the staff at St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in the video below.
Drive Now / Text Later
The St.Vincent Trauma Center has created a campaign designed to educate our community about the hazards associated with texting while driving, Drive Now / Text Later. The goal is not only to bring a powerful message to teens and parents about this growing problem, but also to decrease the amount of trauma-related injuries due to… Continue reading Drive Now / Text Later