Franciscan Physician Network After-Hours Clinic in Mooresville offering expanded hours

MOORESVILLE, Ind. – The Franciscan Physician Network After-Hours Clinic in Mooresville is now offering expanded walk-in hours to provide more access. Patients may now visit the facility, during the following hours:

  • Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Sunday 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

The After-Hours Clinic provides treatment for common illnesses and minor urgent-care injuries for adults and children over three months of age.

The Franciscan Physician Network After-Hours Clinic is staffed by skilled and experienced advanced practice providers.

Appointments are not required at the Franciscan Physician Network After-Hours Clinic. Most insurance plans are accepted and patients’ co-pays should also apply.

The Franciscan Physician Network After-Hours Clinic is located at 1001 Hadley Road Suite 101 (inside the Medical Pavilion) in Mooresville.

Gordon Reed, MD, joins Franciscan Physician Network IMPACT Center in Mooresville

MOORESVILLE, Ind. – Gordon Reed, MD, has joined the team at Franciscan Physician Network IMPACT Center in Mooresville.

Dr. Reed is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He completed his residency training in internal medicine at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He is board-certified in internal medicine, a fellow in the American College of Physicians and a senior fellow in the Society of Hospital Medicine.

The IMPACT Center offers pre-surgical testing and post-surgical care for patients undergoing procedures at the Mooresville campus. Dr. Reed and his partners provide patients with perioperative consultations and nursing assessments with the goal of reducing surgical complications.

Franciscan Physician Network IMPACT Center is located at 1201 Hadley Road, Mooresville.

For more information and to contact the practice, call (317) 834-3263.

Franciscan Health accepting applications for Explore Healthcare Career Camp in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS – Franciscan Health Indianapolis is currently accepting applications for the free Explore Healthcare Career Camp (EHCC), June 10 to 21.

EHCC provides an opportunity for teens ages 14 to 19, with a 2.8 GPA or higher, who are interested in the medical field to learn about different healthcare jobs, talk to professionals and find out about school and career paths. The camp provides a chance to see what it is like to work in healthcare and set goals for the future.

Franciscan Health Indianapolis will provide students with hands on experience in a hospital setting through shadowing and volunteer opportunities. The first week encompasses orientation, professional development sessions, tours, panel discussions, and activities focused on understanding healthcare careers and their educational prerequisites. The second week involves shadowing and volunteer work in hospital and patient care environments.

Applicants must have a letter of recommendation from a non-family member adult and write an essay, expressing interest in healthcare exploration, detailing past experiences in healthcare environments and specifying preferred career path. Space is limited to 20 participants, who must pass a screening process, including immunization, health test and drug screening requirements.

The camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 10 to 21 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis, 8111 South Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis and the Franciscan Education Center, 421 N Emerson Ave, Greenwood.

The application and additional details are available online. Applications for the program are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

Please direct any questions to Armetris.Forman@FranciscanAlliance.org. Responses will be delivered within two business days.

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Rated Top in State for Interventional Coronary Care & Major Cardiac Surgery by CareChex®

INDIANAPOLIS – Franciscan Health Indianapolis has been rated No. 1 in the state for medical excellence in Interventional Coronary Care for the fourth consecutive year, as well as receiving a No. 1 rating in the state for Major Cardiac Surgery by CareChex® Awards, an information service of Quantros, Inc.

In addition, Franciscan Health Indianapolis was rated among the Top 10% in the nation for Cardiac Care and was among the Top 100 hospitals in the nation for Bone Marrow Transplant as well as being No. 1 in the market for Bariatrics.

“The all-encompassing nature of these ratings from CareChex, shines a spotlight on the exceptional services offered across our departments in Indianapolis,” said Lori Price, president and CEO for Franciscan Health Central Indiana. “We are very appreciative of the amazing care that our physicians, surgeons, nurses and staff provide the patients we are honored to serve.”

The ratings from CareChex place Franciscan Health Indianapolis in the upper tier of hospitals nationally for medical excellence and reflect the organization’s commitment to continually delivering the best care possible.

2024 CareChex Ratings include:

No. 1 in State

  • Major Cardiac Surgery
  • Interventional Coronary Care

Top 100 in Nation

  • Bone Marrow Transplant

Top 10% in Nation:

  • Cardiac Care

Top 10% in Market:

  • Bariatric

The team at the Franciscan Health Heart Center Indianapolis have consistently been among the first adapters of advanced procedures and devices, including brachial artery approach for cardiac catheterizations, interventional valve replacements, extracellular matrix for heart and valve repairs, and the Watchman device for patients with atrial fibrillation. The Heart Center was among the first facilities in the country to pioneer an emergency heart attack response team protocol for heart attack patients.

Franciscan Health participates in several research studies as well, including studies for medications and devices. Members of Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians and Cardiac Surgery Associates provide the foundation of the center’s medical expertise and innovations.

Franciscan Health Indianapolis was among the first hospitals in Indiana to offer same day outpatient bariatric procedures for weight-loss surgery. Bariatric surgery, often via gastric sleeve or gastric bypass, provides the tool to assist patients in weight loss and has been proven to be the most effective intervention for sustainable results.

The CareChex rating system is designed to assist hospitals and healthcare systems in improving the quality of inpatient care and promoting clinical excellence to patients, payers and employers.

About Franciscan Health

The Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry began in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1875. Today, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest with 12 hospital campuses, more than 19,000 employees and a number of nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Hospitals include: Franciscan Health Carmel; Franciscan Health Crawfordsville; Franciscan Health Crown Point; Franciscan Health Dyer; Franciscan Health Indianapolis; Franciscan Health Lafayette; Franciscan Health Michigan City; Franciscan Health Mooresville; Franciscan Health Munster; Franciscan Health Olympia Fields (Illinois); Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital (Carmel) and Franciscan Health Rensselaer.

About Quantros CareChex®

CareChex Awards by Quantros utilizes a peer-reviewed risk-adjustment methodology to more reliably measure rates of mortality, complications and readmissions — appropriately weighting and accounting for all of the risk factors relating to a patient’s principal and secondary diagnosis, as well as other patient characteristics that may increase the probability for adverse clinical outcomes. These rankings do not include any self-reported data.

Quantros prides itself in providing the most comprehensive and objective calculation of hospital and system quality performance in the industry. Our vast datasets represent high statistical significance and do not include any self-reported or survey data. In turn, creating clearer performance differentiation across 39 clinical categories of care in Medical Excellence and Patient Safety. For access to provider quality ratings, visit www.carechexawards.com.

Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center awarded ACHC Certification

CARMEL, Ind. – Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center, which is a joint venture with Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel and Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, was recently awarded full certification for Advanced Joint Replacement with distinction by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), an internationally recognized accrediting body.

“We are proud to achieve this prestigious certification,” said Tami Robinson, executive director of operations, Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center. “Earning ACHC certification is a significant achievement that recognizes our commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients and the community.”

“I’m proud of our program and this recognition reflects our team’s dedication to delivering the best outcomes in joint replacement,” said Dr. Joseph Maratt, joint replacement surgeon at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. “Continuous improvement, innovation and a culture of safety are the foundational elements of our program that guide our clinical and operational decisions.

“The collaboration between Forté and Franciscan has been instrumental in the design and implementation of a comprehensive joint replacement program. Our combined expertise and experience will help us continue to set new standards and raise the bar in both outcomes and patient experience.”

ACHC Certification confirms that Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center is providing high-quality care as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation.

“We have a great team at the Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center.  This certification affirms the dedication of the Franciscan Health and Forté teams working together to provide exceptional care to all patients served,” said Trish Weber, chief operating officer for Franciscan Health Mooresville and Carmel. “Franciscan is proud to partner with Forté, the camaraderie we have is unmatched. It has positioned us very well for the future as orthopedic services continue to grow.”

Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center features a high-tech surgery center, offering the latest advancements in musculoskeletal procedures. Outpatient services provided at the facility include: joint replacement, hip and knee, hand, wrist and upper extremity, shoulder, spine, foot and ankle and pain management.

“Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center clearly demonstrates a commitment to quality and patient safety,” said Meg Gravesmill, vice president, ACHC. “We base our decision on the findings of an extensive and thorough on-site review of advanced joint replacement against standards for organizational operations and clinical services that drive patient safety and continuous quality improvement. Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center has earned the distinction of ACHC certification through its performance in successfully meeting those standards.”

Find more information about the Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center, here.