Baptist Health Floyd

04/27/2026

Baptist Health Floyd is currently seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team! If you are looking to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

https://bhs.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/New-Albany-IN/Certified-Athletic-Trainer-PRN_R26099873

04/27/2026

Sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion… it’s all part of it this time of year. The good news is there are a few simple things that can help.

Learn how to manage spring allergies.

For many people, the beauty and sense of renewal that comes with spring is overshadowed by its effect on their allergies. While there’s no cure,...

04/26/2026

Chronic stress doesn’t just affect how you feel, it can disrupt the balance of hormones in your brain. Over time, this can impact mood, sleep, and overall health. Learn how stress affects your body and what you can do about it.

Learn how chronic stress affects brain hormones like cortisol, reshapes brain function and impacts long-term health.

04/25/2026

Southern Indiana residents are taking advantage of National Drug Take-Back Day today, dropping off their unused prescriptions (Rx) and over-the-counter medications for disposal at Baptist Health Floyd. The important safety measure helps reduce prescription drug abuse and dispose of medications in a safe manner. The event is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

04/24/2026

Some heart symptoms are easy to miss. Here are 9 signs that could point to an unhealthy heart.

Explore the signs of heart problems and the symptoms that often appear early, with guidance to help you understand when to seek medical care.

04/24/2026

𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐃, 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐝

Eric Loeliger, MD, an emergency medicine physician with extensive leadership experience, has been named chief medical officer at Baptist Health Floyd.

Loeliger joined Baptist Health Floyd earlier this month after spending the past 17 years in Oregon at Asante, where he rose through the ranks, serving as an emergency room physician, medical director, vice president of medical affairs, and chief clinical officer.

He said he was looking for a change and was impressed with Baptist Health Floyd after meeting hospital president Mike Schroyer and the leadership team.

“Mike has built a phenomenal executive team that is focused on the right things,” Loeliger said. “He is highly relatable and leads by example. He knows the people and is connected with the community. He advocates for health care at the state and even national level and is elevating the right leaders. After interviewing at many other hospitals, I was attracted to the energy at Baptist Health Floyd.”

Loeliger said his role as chief medical officer is to remove barriers for medical staff and nurses so they can continue to do their best work.

“We always want to look for growth opportunities and ways to better connect with the community while improving quality. It starts with an engaged workforce,” he said. “I have been deeply impressed by the dedication of the people here.”

Loeliger was born in Indiana but spent only a few months in the state before his family moved to Tokyo when he was 5. His father was a professor at a university in Tokyo. After finishing high school there, Loeliger returned to the United States for college.

Rather than attending medical school immediately after earning his undergraduate degree, he accepted a position with a chemical manufacturing company, where he worked for 10 years. During that time, he focused on business development, helping launch operations in Central and South America and the Far East. After relocating back to Tokyo and later to Canada, he decided to change career paths.

Loeliger began medical school at age 32 at New York Medical College, where he was the oldest student in a class of 200. After graduating, he completed his residency at the University of New Mexico and began practicing medicine at age 40.

“I always had a desire to go to medical school,” he said. “I wanted to give something back.”

He worked for three years as an emergency room physician in North Dakota before spending 17 years at Asante in Oregon.

“We are very honored and excited to have Dr. Loeliger join our executive team as chief medical officer at Baptist Health Floyd. He brings an extensive amount of knowledge, skill and experience that will be instrumental in helping us to continue to maintain and improve our overall quality, safety, outcomes, and patient satisfaction,” Schroyer said. “He has been here only a couple of weeks, and he has already established himself as a strong leader for our medical staff and hospital.”

Loeliger, who is married and has two children, said he is eager to connect with the community and is excited about living in southern Indiana and serving as chief medical officer at Baptist Health Floyd.

“The beauty of a CMO role is listening to the community,” he said. “Health care doesn’t start when you walk through the door—it starts with prevention, increasing access, and partnering with the community. That is happening here. Every initiative we take should begin with the question: ‘Does this improve patient outcomes and make our patients better off?’ We always put patients first.”

He added that he strives to be accessible and available to medical staff.

“I want people to feel like I am part of the team and available to help however I can,” he said. “And to the community, I am truly happy to be here.”

04/23/2026

𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲

Reminder, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, April 25, southern Indiana residents are encouraged to bring their unused prescriptions (Rx) and over-the-counter medications for disposal at Baptist Health Floyd. A table will be set up in front of the Emergency Room entrance. The Floyd County Sheriff's Department will assist outpatient pharmacy personnel in collecting the medications. It's free, anonymous and easy!

04/22/2026

Looking for a way to stay active without putting too much strain on your joints? From low-impact movement to improved mobility, here’s how pickleball can support joint health.

Learn why pickleball is a joint-friendly, low-impact activity. Discover how gentle movement may support flexibility, strength, and orthopedic wellness.

04/20/2026

Yawning more than usual? It might not just be fatigue.

For some, frequent yawning can be linked to how the body responds to breathing challenges like asthma. Learn what it could mean and when it’s worth talking to a provider.

Asthma can make you yawn more often, but it is not always the cause. Learn the connection between yawning and asthma, and when to see a provider.

04/20/2026

Baptist Health Medical Group has a Physical Therapy Manager position open in the New Albany area. Management experience is strongly preferred. Applicants must hold an active Indiana Physical Therapy license and have two or more years of experience. To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/4rUBiBA

04/16/2026

On National Healthcare Decisions Day, we're here to remind you that your voice matters. Take the first step by completing your advance directives and appointing a healthcare surrogate. Need guidance? Please call our advance care planning helpline at 833.307.2081, or visit our website baptisthealth.com/acp today.

04/16/2026

After completing a successful first year, Baptist Health Floyd apprentices are preparing to move into a specialized pathway. On Tuesday 14 signed their commitment for the LPN pathway, four for facilities, two for surgical tech and one for diagnostic imaging. During year one apprentices rotated through departments across the hospital but in year two they will transition into work-based training in their selected pathway and work up to 20 hours a week. "This next year marks an exciting transition from exploration to specialization as the apprentices continue preparing for future careers in health care and skilled trades," said Miranda Zimmerman, manager of volunteer services at the hospital who oversees the program.