Rheumatology is the study of inflammatory conditions that affect the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles. The most common of these diseases are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis but there are many others. Many rheumatic diseases involve issues with the immune system. This system is designed to protect us from disease but in some cases it can attack the body, causing illness instead of preventing it. When this occurs, the resulting disease is called an “autoimmune disease”.
Fibromyalgia
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatology
Rheumatology is a very complex medical specialty because inflammation and autoimmune diseases are often difficult to diagnose and treat. There can be multiple causes for these diseases, and it can be difficult to identify a successful form of treatment. Treatment is often long-term.
Pediatric Care
RMH Video Visits allow established patients to see a provider from RMH Healthcare Associates (HCA), RMH Pediatrics, or RMH Specialists, from the comfort of their own home. To inquire about Video Visits with one of our RMH Specialists please contact the specialist’s office. Office hours for RMH Healthcare Associates are Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Video Visit appointments can be made by calling RMH Healthcare Associates at 765-932-7591.
Snoring
Primary Care
A commitment to consistent, good, healthcare is a commitment to ongoing good health. Whether you need an advisor to help you attain a healthier lifestyle, or a clinician to diagnose an underlying condition, your primary care provider is the long-term partner and expert you need to help you maintain your health today and tomorrow.
Smoking Cessation
The Respiratory Therapy Department at Rush Memorial Hospital is staffed 24/7 365 days a year. We provide a wide range of services including aerosol therapy, home oxygen qualification, emergency procedures, patient education on disease management as well as smoking cessation and Pulmonary Function Testing. Our number one priority is your lung health.
Ear Infections
Family Practice
The Rush Memorial Hospital Mobile Clinic offers family practice and pediatric services. The RMH Mobile Clinic’s hours of operation will be Mondays and Fridays from 8 am to Noon. The RMH Mobile Clinic provides preventative screenings, treatment of common medical conditions and illnesses, simple procedures, and lab draws. Walk-ins are welcome.
Emergency Care
The RMH Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Serving 7,000 visitors per year, our state-of-the-art department and caring staff are prepared to handle a wide range of problems from minor illnesses to life-threatening events. We work toward prompt evaluation, with appropriate and safe treatment, of your varied concerns.
Colonoscopy
Click one of the buttons below to download the Colonoscopy Prep Information. The Surgical Associates instructions are for Dr. Wairukiru (George), Dr. Sano, and Dr. Gemma.
Diabetic Foot Care
Flu Shots
Pneumonia
Immunizations
Disclosure of Immunization Information to a School: In Indiana we are permitted to disclose immunization information to a school as long as we obtain documented agreement with the parent.
Mammograms are x-rays of the breast. They are the best way to detect the presence of breast cancer early, when treatment may be more successful, especially when combined with a yearly clinical breast exam (CBE) by their health care provider. There are many different opinions on when screening mammograms should start and end for average risk women. American Cancer Society (ACS), US Preventative Task Force (USPTF) and American College of Radiology (ACR) all have slightly different recommendations. The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommends that starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram every year until age 75 (or older if patient wants to continue screening). A Mammogram at RMH must be
Female Infertility
Obstetrics
Endometriosis
We perform routine cervical and other cancer screening as well as recommended STI testing for our patients. Common areas of treatment encompass menstrual disorders including heavy bleeding and painful periods, endometriosis, infertility, pelvic pain and pelvic support dysfunction, contraception management, family planning and pre-and-post menopausal symptoms.
Cervical cancer screening recommendations are evolving, and have changed significantly over the past 2 decades. Screening for cervical cancer is primarily by a test called a Pap smear (which is not synonymous with a pelvic exam). It is a good idea for women to have an annual visit with a gynecologist or other health care provider: a Well Woman Visit (WWV). A WWV is covered annually by insurance, except Medicare. The focus of this visit is the maintenance of female health, and screening for medical problems that affect women. A pelvic exam and or Pap
Colon Cancer
There are several methods of colon cancer screenings. In order to be screened for colon cancer you will need a referral appointment with your provider. At this appointment you and your provider can discuss which screening test is best for you. Adults age 50 to 77 need to be screened for colon cancer. Adults age 76 to 85 should be evaluated by their healthcare provider to determine their screening needs. Colon cancer screenings can detect polyps, or growths inside the colon, that may eventually turn into cancer. These polyps can be removed as soon as they are detected, before they become cancerous. In this way colon cancer can be prevented.
Endoscopy
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer screenings should begin at age 50. There are multiple screening methods. Some may be done by your primary care provider and some require a referral to another testing facility. You should make an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss which type of screening is best for you.
Cancer Care
Lung Cancer
Not all patients need lung cancer screenings. Most lung cancer screenings involve a CT lung scan, which takes pictures of the lungs. CT lung scans are usually done on patients between age 55 and 74 who have smoked a 30 pack-year (see below).
Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery dealing with the preservation and restoration of function of the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, tendons, muscles and joints. If you have issues associated with movement, whether due to injury or age-related conditions, orthopedic surgeons specialize in restoring your body’s mobility. Our Rush Memorial Hospital surgeons provide a broad range of treatments, from a simple carpal tunnel release to a total joint replacement of the hip or knee.
At Rush Memorial Hospital, we recognize that mental health is as essential to the well-being of our patients as physical health. Our mental health professionals offer a range of services, from counseling to managing psychiatric medications. If you or a loved one is in need of mental healthcare, please call (765) 932-7591 for an appointment.
The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists can provide individual education sessions for those not able to attend the group DSME course sessions. These sessions are tailored to meet the individual’s health-related goals.
Ultrasound (also called Sonography) produces images of the inside of the body using high-frequency sound waves. Ultrasound images are captured in real-time, meaning they can also show the movement of the body’s internal organs as well as blood flowing through blood vessels. Unlike X-ray imaging, there is no ionizing radiation exposure when using ultrasound.
MRI
The Imaging department recently underwent a complete remodel and is filled with brand new equipment and a beautiful MRI suite. Our staff radiologist, Dr. Jon Hopkins, is now performing biopsies and specialty procedures in-house so patients can get the best care –close to home.
Radiology
When you get services from an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, certain providers there may be out-of-network. In these cases, the most those providers may bill you is your plan’s in-network cost-sharing amount. This applies to emergency medicine, anesthesia, pathology, radiology, laboratory, neonatology, assistant surgeon, hospitalist, or intensivist services. These providers can’t balance bill you and may not ask you to give up your protections not to be balance billed.
X-Rays
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine utilizes radioactive tracers (radiopharmaceuticals) to assess bodily functions and to diagnose and treat disease. This modality is an effective diagnostic tool because it shows not only the anatomy (structure) of an organ or body part but the function of the organ as well.
Mammography
Mammography is specialized medical imaging that uses a low-dose X-ray system to see inside the breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, aids in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
Computed Tomography
CT (also known as CAT Scan) stands for computed tomography. Detailed images of internal organs are obtained by this type of sophisticated X-ray device. The CT scan can reveal anatomic details of internal organs, bones, tissue, and blood vessels that cannot be seen in conventional X-rays. The X-ray tube spins rapidly around the patient and the X-rays strike numerous detectors after passing through the body. These detectors are connected to sophisticated computers which generate images after image processing. The radiation dose of a CT scanner is much higher than a conventional X-ray, but the information obtained from a CT scan is often much greater and can aid your provider in making a more accurate diagnosis of your condition.
Rush Memorial Hospital’s Surgical Services Department has a qualified and compassionate staff including Registered Nurses and Certified Surgical Techs. RMH Surgical Services provides a wide range of services. Surgeons from Rushville, Batesville, Greensburg, Shelbyville and Indianapolis perform surgical and endoscopic procedures at Rush Memorial Hospital.
Orthopedics
Dr. Reed Hoyer specializes in surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Hoyer received his MD from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his Residency and Fellowship in Orthopedics at Tufts University in Boston.
Arthroscopy
Dr. Hoyer’s clinical expertise encompasses all areas of the adult upper extremity, including traumatic injuries, degenerative conditions, sports injuries, and peripheral nerve disorders. He is also well versed in traumatic injuries to the pediatric upper extremity. He has a special interest in elbow pathology, including fractures, instability, elbow arthroscopy, and elbow replacement. Additionally, he is interested in primary and revision total joint arthroplasty of the shoulder. Elbow and shoulder replacements are performed elsewhere by Dr Hoyer.
Wound Care
Joint Replacement
Dr. Ginther, a graduate of the United States Military Academy of West Point and a native of Indiana, received his MD degree from the Uniformed Services University of Health Services. He completed residency training at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center in Colorado. His fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery took place in Mooresville, Indiana, at the Center for Hip and Knee Surgery.
Hand Surgery
Dr. Hoyer is a diplomat of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery, AMA and the Indiana State Medical Association. He is also an Emerging Leader in the American Orthopedic Association.
Orthopedic Surgery
Some orthopedic surgeons are generalists and others specialize in treating particular parts of the body. At Rush Memorial Hospital, our orthopedic surgeons, both of whom are board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, are specialists.
Bunions
Arthroscopy
Otolaryngology
Ingrown Toenails
Hip Replacement
Listen to Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Ginther, discuss hip replacement surgery. Dr. Ginther has performed over 8,000 total joint replacements in his 35-year career. He explains how a lateral surgical approach, precise alignment of the joint and multi-modal pain management help minimize discomfort and speed recovery for hip replacement patients. Dr. Ginther also talks about the measures that RMH has taken to create clean and safe surgical and patient care environments.
Knee Replacement
Listen to Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Ginther, discuss cutting edge techniques that minimize the pain associated with knee replacement surgery. For those seeking to delay surgery, Dr. Ginther also talks about treatments that can help patients “buy time” before a total joint replacement. Dr. Ginther has done over 8,000 total joint replacements in his 35-year career as an Orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements.
Endometrial Ablation
Knee Arthroscopy
Laparoscopy
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Jeffrey Ginther’s orthopedic practice focuses on total joint replacement and reconstructive surgery of the knee, and hip but also includes arthroscopic procedures of the knee.
Our visiting Dermatologist is at Rush Memorial Hospital every other Tuesday from 9:00 am – 4 pm. To schedule an appointment, please call University Dermatology at (800) 450-4548.
Lesions
In-office procedures include pelvic ultrasonography, endometrial biopsy, IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal, colposcopy and LEEP procedures as well as biopsy of other lesions of the external female genital tract.
Listen to podcast “Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries,” Dr. Jonathan LeSar discusses the health benefits of physical activity and the need for proper conditioning through attending regular practices.
Physical Therapy
RMH physical therapists create individual treatment plans that are tailored to the condition and goals of each patient. We focus on empowering our patients to take an active role in their own treatment and recovery so that they can maximize their independence. Part of the work of physical therapy is done in the clinic and part of the work is done by the patient at home. Progress is closely monitored so that treatment can be altered as needed to result in the maximum benefit to the patient.
Occupational Therapy
Patients need occupational therapy for many different reasons. Some patients have developmental issues and some are recovering from an illness or injury. Some are learning to manage the symptoms of a chronic illness. Some are dealing with a mental illness. Whatever the reason, RMH Occupational Therapists strive to empower patients to become as independent as possible so that they can do the things that are most important to them.
Listen to the podcast “Podiatry 101” with Podiatrist Dr. Jonathan LeSar, of RMH Foot and Ankle. Dr. LeSar introduces himself to the community and explains what “podiatry” is and discusses basic foot care issues.
Bunions Problems
Diabetic Foot Care
Listen to podcast “Diabetic Foot Care,” Dr. Jonathan LeSar discusses how diabetes affects the feet, preventative maintenance for the diabetic foot and advanced wound treatment options.