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Local forecasts are calling for snow showers and chilly temperatures over the next week, which can lead to ice on paveme...
11/28/2025

Local forecasts are calling for snow showers and chilly temperatures over the next week, which can lead to ice on pavement and sidewalks.

Take some tips from the penguins and remember to “waddle” to decrease your chances of slipping on ice:
• Shuffle your feet rather than pick them up on sidewalks or roads
• Take smaller steps
• Point your feet slightly out in a V shape
• Keep your hands out of your pockets for balance

Also watch where you walk and avoid “black ice” when possible.

Please be aware of holiday operating hours for several of our services and facilities. The list below shows the altered ...
11/26/2025

Please be aware of holiday operating hours for several of our services and facilities. The list below shows the altered hours of operation for teams that don't require appointments (such as the Urgent Care offices), as well as cafeteria information.

This post may be updated as more information is available.

Thursday, Nov. 27
• These Outpatient Labs are closed: Bedford Medical Office Building, Mitchell and Arlington—Bloomington.
• Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Walk-In
• Urgent Care East and West in Bloomington are open 8 am – 4 pm
• Bloomington Valet Parking is closed
• Bedford, Martinsville, Nashville and Paoli Walk-In office are closed
• IU Health Paoli Hospital Cafeteria is closed
• IU Health Bloomington cafeteria | Sonny’s Pizza, the deli, Coffee Cart and restaurant rotation are closed

Friday, Nov. 28
• Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and Nashville Walk-In offices are open 8 am – noon
• Bloomington Valet Parking is closed
• IU Health Bloomington cafeteria | Sonny’s Pizza and restaurant rotation are closed

Thank you and happy holidays!

Knowing where to go for care can save you time and money while keeping healthcare facilities operating efficiently.Pleas...
11/25/2025

Knowing where to go for care can save you time and money while keeping healthcare facilities operating efficiently.

Please review the information below to ensure you are getting the best level of care for your needs.

Help us give a warm welcome to Dr. Joan S. Crawford as she joins the IU Health Cardiology- Bloomington team!Dr. Crawford...
11/24/2025

Help us give a warm welcome to Dr. Joan S. Crawford as she joins the IU Health Cardiology- Bloomington team!

Dr. Crawford has been in practice since 1995 and specializes in cardiovascular diseases, as well as all noninvasive readings.

Previously, she was the medical director of a noninvasive lab and has experience running a nuclear cardiology department. She was also the noninvasive medical director and core faculty for a cardiology fellowship department, an assistant clinical professor at Michigan State University and a clinical adjunct professor at Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Crawford’s goal is to empower women to be healthier so that they can better take care of themselves and their families. She believes in treating all patients as if they were her own family, providing a holistic, compassionate and individualized approach to their cardiovascular care.

Learn more about Dr. Crawford at https://iuhealth.org/find-providers/provider/joan-s-crawford-do-4109967

Flu and other respiratory viruses have been making the rounds. In order to best protect patients, visitors and team memb...
11/21/2025

Flu and other respiratory viruses have been making the rounds. In order to best protect patients, visitors and team members, updated visitation guidelines will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 2, for IU Health Bedford, IU Health Bloomington, IU Health Morgan and IU Health Paoli.

The updated guidelines for hospital-based departments including Adult Inpatient Units, Emergency department, Infusion Center, Radiology and Surgery/Procedural areas are as follows:
• Visitors younger than 18 will not be permitted. All visitors must be 18 years or older.
• Any persons who have fever, cough, chills, muscle aches or other flu-like symptoms may not visit patients.
• Masking is recommended at certain times when respiratory illness levels are very high.
• Some units may have further guidelines or requirements.
• IU Health reserves the right to adjust visitation based on ongoing outbreaks of pathogens of concern.
*Procedural Areas: Surgical Services, Catheter Lab, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Minor Procedures.

The following guidelines will apply to hospital-based Perinatal and Pediatric units:
• NICU: Visitors and siblings under age 4 are not permitted to visit the NICU.
• NICU: *Siblings ages 4 – 17 are permitted to visit the NICU while accompanied by an adult during regular visiting hours (8 am – 9 pm daily). Non-siblings are not allowed to visit.
• NICU: Siblings will undergo a health screening upon entering the NICU before being permitted onto the unit.
• NICU: Siblings should have designated supervision when a parent/support person is holding or caring for the patient.
• Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, Post Partum, OB ED: Siblings under age 18 are permitted to visit while accompanied by an adult.
• Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, Post Partum: may have up to 4 visitors at one time.
• Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, Post Partum: may have one visitor spend the night and must be designated upon admission.
*Sibling: any individual under 18 (related or unrelated) living in same household as patient.

Other units may have further restrictions. IU Health reserves the right to adjust visitation based on ongoing outbreaks of pathogens of concern.

Thank you for helping us keep our patients, visitors and team members safe.

Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Ty Amador De Jesús, RN, with our Bloomington ICU team!“I feel incredibly fortunate...
11/21/2025

Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Ty Amador De Jesús, RN, with our Bloomington ICU team!

“I feel incredibly fortunate to get to be a part of the Bloomington ICU team. Every one of my team members is a sounding board to each other and I feel that we have some amazing teamwork. I've learned an incredible number of skills and have continued to hone them through practice thanks to them,” says Ty.

Please help share your kudos below!

Our volunteers are wonderful, and we can't thank them enough for their heart and dedication.Check out photos from our re...
11/20/2025

Our volunteers are wonderful, and we can't thank them enough for their heart and dedication.

Check out photos from our recent Volunteer Luncheon—which featured great food, some special recognitions and time to bond as a team—and help share your kudos for this team in the comments!

For those interested in volunteering, please contact the IU Health Bloomington Volunteer team at BloomHospVol@iuhealth.org.

This Saturday, Nov. 22, IU Health Primary Care is hosting a drive-up flu and pneumonia vaccine clinic for all IU Health ...
11/20/2025

This Saturday, Nov. 22, IU Health Primary Care is hosting a drive-up flu and pneumonia vaccine clinic for all IU Health patients.

Where: 1302 S. Rogers St. in Bloomington

When: Noon – 2pm

Insurance accepted or self-pay options available.

Appointments required, so call 812.353.3700 to schedule yours today!

Pneumonia is more common than you might think, and older adults have a greater risk for serious illness and death from t...
11/19/2025

Pneumonia is more common than you might think, and older adults have a greater risk for serious illness and death from the disease.

If you are over 50 and haven’t had the pneumococcal vaccine, please contact your primary care provider to make an appointment.

Help us give a warm welcome to Dr. Ahmed S. Ibrahim as he joins the IU Health Ear, Nose, & Throat - Bloomington team!Dr....
11/18/2025

Help us give a warm welcome to Dr. Ahmed S. Ibrahim as he joins the IU Health Ear, Nose, & Throat - Bloomington team!

Dr. Ibrahim cares for patients with both routine and complex conditions, including thyroid and parotid disease, nasal and sinus problems, sleep disorders and cancers of the head and neck.

With experience in both traditional and minimally invasive approaches—including laser and robotic surgery—he is committed to providing the most effective and least invasive treatments possible.

Learn more about Dr. Ibrahim at https://iuhealth.org/find-providers/provider/ahmed-s-ibrahim-md-4102645

As a Level III Trauma Center, IU Health Bloomington is an emergency care hub for 11 counties. The Bloomington Trauma tea...
11/18/2025

As a Level III Trauma Center, IU Health Bloomington is an emergency care hub for 11 counties. The Bloomington Trauma team also supports injury prevention opportunities so individuals can reduce their risk.

“Our goal is to prevent injuries before they happen by educating people and giving them the tools they need to keep themselves safe,” says Lindsay Hill, RN, Bloomington Trauma Injury Prevention coordinator. “This National Injury Prevention Day—Tuesday, Nov. 18—join us in celebrating the work this team does by sharing injury prevention opportunities with your friends, family and coworkers.”

The classes, trainings and events the Bloomington Trauma team provides throughout Indiana’s District 8 and the South Region, include the following free opportunities:
•Stepping On | A fall prevention class on how to self-manage fall risks for older adults (or any adult at risk for falls).
•Child Safety Seat Checks | Appointments where certified child passenger safety technicians help with car seat installation and offer child safety education.
•ThinkFirst for Falls | A class to help older adults (or any adult at risk for falls) recognize their risk factors for falls and implement strategies to prevent falls.
•Stop the Bleed | A 60-minute course with hands-on training on how to help in a bleeding emergency

Hill shares, “My favorite thing about being an Injury Prevention coordinator is seeing the faces of the people we are helping. Whether that be excitement on a kid’s face who just got a new safer car seat or an older adult receiving equipment they needed to help keep them safe from falling in their home. That makes the job feel impactful and like you are making a difference.”

Reach out to the Trauma team at BLM-TraumaTeam@iuhealth.org or 812.353.2666 if you’re interested in learning more about the opportunities above and other resources to help keep you and your loved ones safe.

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