Mooresville internist/pediatrician honored with St. Francis Hospital Award

HEALING HANDS: Dr. James Bohney (center) is presented with the award by Dr. Christopher "Topper" Doehring (right), vice president of medical affairs, and Jared Stark, executive director of St. Francis-Mooresville.

MOORESVILLE, Ind. – James P. Bohney, M.D., Ph.D., is the recipient of the Healing Hands Award presented by St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers.

Bohney who is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, has a long affiliation with St. Francis Hospital and has a practice with IU Medical Group. St. Francis leaders recently presented him with the award at his office at the St. Francis-Mooresville campus.

“Dr. Bohney is a doctor who is highly respected by his peers and loved by his patients,” said Jared Stark, St. Francis-Mooresville executive director. “He is a professional, yet personable, man who is very committed to his patients and their well-being.”

He is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he also earned a doctorate in biochemistry. Bohney completed an internship, and internal medicine and pediatrics residency the IU School of Medicine. He also holds an academic appointment of assistant professor of clinical medicine at that institution.

“I have never seen him waiver in his belief and commitment as a doctor,” said a staff member in Bohney’s office. “His philosophy is simple: provide the best care with kindness, compassion, understanding, empathy, humor and love for his patients and those he encounters in his community.”

Awarded quarterly, the Healing Hands Award was established earlier this year. Its goal is to recognize St. Francis physicians for excellence in clinical skills, patient relations, research, stewardship and their reflection of the hospital’s health-care ministry, values and mission.

Dr. Bohney's medical staff were on hand for his award presentation at the St. Francis-Mooresville campus.

Grieving youth learn coping skills through St. Francis Hospice program

INDIANAPOLIS -- Death is a part of the life cycle, and it’s especially difficult for children to grasp and make sense out of it, particularly when they lose a loved one.

That’s why St. Francis Hospice offers Caterpillar Kids, a support program that offers learning experiences for children ages 5 to 12.

“Children do grieve and they may express it differently than adults, but their feelings are as genuine and essential in healing,” said bereavement coordinator Roberta White. “Caterpillar Kids brings children together in a safe, nurturing environment where they receive information about grief and learn healthy ways to cope with the death of a loved one.”

St. Francis Hospice will offer its autumn Caterpillar Kids program beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22 and continuing through Oct. 27. The free workshops meet from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., each Wednesday.

Meetings are at Christ United Methodist Church, 8540 U.S. 31 South, one mile north of Greenwood Park Mall.

Led by staff trained in bereavement support for children, youngsters participate in storytelling, art projects, games and other sharing opportunities. Parents also are invited to participate in a concurrent session to assist them in supporting their children.

Registration is required. To register or for more information about Caterpillar Kids, call 317-865-2092.

More information about St. Francis Hospice and its programs is at www.stfrancishospitals.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=280.

St. Francis surgeon explains orthopedic, joint replacement therapies Aug. 18

DANVILLE, Ill. – Hip and knee pain shouldn’t keep people from leading active and rewarding lives — and St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers wants to show you how.

The St. Francis “Road Show” will be coming to town at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Danville Inn and Convention Center, 388 Eastgate Dr., Danville. In the spotlight is a hip and knee replacement seminar.

E. Michael Keating, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement.

Keating is a surgeon with Joint Replacement Surgeons, a practice group affiliated with the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery at St. Francis Hospital–Mooresville.

The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery four years in a row by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call St. Francis toll-free at 1-877-888-1777. A light buffet will be served, beginning at 6 p.m.

More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=23.

Temporary closure of Heart Center entrance

Beginning Aug. 2, the St. Francis Heart Center main entrance will temporarily close due to the inpatient construction construction. The Heart Center patient and visitor access will temporarily shift to the Women & Children’s Services entrance, located just south of the Heart Center. Heart Center staff and volunteers will be in the Women & Children’s Services lobby providing directions and assistance.

The entrance closure should only last 45 days or less, and we are working to ensure you continue to have convenient access to the Heart Center.

Parking remains available in both the Heart Center and Women & Children’s parking lots.

(Download a parking map.)

A free shuttle service is offered Monday through Friday from 4:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. To call the shuttle directly, please call 416-8725.

We apologize for any inconvenience the construction may cause and appreciate your cooperation during this time of transition. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 851-1580.

St. Francis Hospital HR staffer earns recognition for publication

INDIANAPOLIS – A St. Francis Hospital Human Resources communications specialist has been recognized for her work in creating an internal electronic newsletter for employees at St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers.

Keri Brantley, a member of the hospital’s Human Resources Department, has earned the 2010 Communication Award (Internal Electronic Communication category) from the American Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA).

She is credited with the creation of Morning Messenger, an electronic newsletter distributed daily to St. Francis leadership and employees. The daily e-newsletter covers a variety of topics about hospital news coverage, employee events, community discount opportunities and other timely developments at the hospital's campuses at Indianapolis, Beech Grove and Mooresville.

“This marks the second year in a row Keri Brantley has been recognized by ASHHRA,” said John Ross, vice president of human resources. “In 2009, she and Karen Sagar, director of recruitment and retention, received the same award for another St. Francis internal publication, eSource.”

Brantley, who received her associate’s of business degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, has been affiliated with St. Francis and Alverno Information Services (a division of the Sisters of St. Francis Health Services) since 1998.

The ASHHRA Communication Award is for members who have written noteworthy books, articles and electronic communications related to the human resources profession.

ASHHRA is a national organization representing human resources professionals in health care.