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St. Mary’s to Adopt the St. Vincent Name 

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Unified Name Will Formalize Integrated Statewide Network of Care

EVANSVILLE, IN – As part of the effort to build an integrated statewide health system, St. Mary’s Health and St. Vincent officials announce that St. Mary’s will adopt the St. Vincent name. St. Vincent and St. Mary’s are both a part of Ascension, the nation’s largest non-profit health system and world’s largest Catholic health system. The name change will consist of St. Mary’s Medical Center and St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital becoming St. Vincent Evansville and St. Vincent Warrick. This transition will take effect on April 20, 2017.

In 2012, St. Mary’s Health and St. Vincent joined together to create one statewide clinically-integrated system of care. Since that time, both providers have worked together to share knowledge and best practices to enrich the delivery of healthcare across all of Indiana. As a part of St. Vincent, St. Mary’s has been able to increase access to transplant surgeons, specialists, a dedicated pediatric hospital and a nationally-recognized heart hospital with leading providers in heart care.

“Our Mission has been—and always will be—to deliver healthcare that works, healthcare that is safe, and healthcare that leaves no one behind,” said Keith Jewell, President, St. Mary’s Health. “As one system, we see greater opportunity to further sharpen our focus and provide Tri-state area patients with enhanced access to a truly statewide health system – including some of the nation’s leading physicians, researchers and clinicians. Together, we can respond to the needs of our patients and help advance healthcare outcomes across Indiana.”

The unified name follows five years of work to integrate clinical pathways, physician and administrative leadership and operational protocols developed with clinicians to improve the continuum of care and health navigation for patients. With this integration, St. Vincent is one of the state’s largest and most advanced health systems, with 20 hospital locations, nearly 2,000 physicians, and more than 400 sites of care.

“This name change follows the work we have passionately pursued at both a state and national level to align our health ministries to make it easier for our patients to access the care they need and better navigate our system,” said Jonathan Nalli, CEO of St. Vincent and SVP of Ascension Healthcare.  “We have an unwavering focus to provide the best healthcare to the patients we are so privileged to serve.”

Since its founding in 1872 by the Daughters of Charity, St. Mary’s Health has evolved into a comprehensive health system consistently recognized for excellence, and for its commitment to healing the body, mind and spirit. This commitment to excellence continues to set St. Mary’s apart as a health system of choice in the region.

“Even as names change, our identity as Evansville’s premier healthcare provider will remain,” added Jewell. “The underlying mission, vision and values that have guided us for generations will remain true as we expand the breadth of care we are able to provide.”
Unified Name Will Formalize Integrated Statewide Network of Care

 

EVANSVILLE, IN – As part of the effort to build an integrated statewide health system, St. Mary’s Health and St. Vincent officials announce that St. Mary’s will adopt the St. Vincent name. St. Vincent and St. Mary’s are both a part of Ascension, the nation’s largest non-profit health system and world’s largest Catholic health system. The name change will consist of St. Mary’s Medical Center and St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital becoming St. Vincent Evansville and St. Vincent Warrick. This transition will take effect on April 20, 2017.

 

In 2012, St. Mary’s Health and St. Vincent joined together to create one statewide clinically-integrated system of care. Since that time, both providers have worked together to share knowledge and best practices to enrich the delivery of healthcare across all of Indiana. As a part of St. Vincent, St. Mary’s has been able to increase access to transplant surgeons, specialists, a dedicated pediatric hospital and a nationally-recognized heart hospital with leading providers in heart care.

 

“Our Mission has been—and always will be—to deliver healthcare that works, healthcare that is safe, and healthcare that leaves no one behind,” said Keith Jewell, President, St. Mary’s Health. “As one system, we see greater opportunity to further sharpen our focus and provide Tri-state area patients with enhanced access to a truly statewide health system – including some of the nation’s leading physicians, researchers and clinicians. Together, we can respond to the needs of our patients and help advance healthcare outcomes across Indiana.”

 

The unified name follows five years of work to integrate clinical pathways, physician and administrative leadership and operational protocols developed with clinicians to improve the continuum of care and health navigation for patients. With this integration, St. Vincent is one of the state’s largest and most advanced health systems, with 20 hospital locations, nearly 2,000 physicians, and more than 400 sites of care.

 

“This name change follows the work we have passionately pursued at both a state and national level to align our health ministries to make it easier for our patients to access the care they need and better navigate our system,” said Jonathan Nalli, CEO of St. Vincent and SVP of Ascension Healthcare.  “We have an unwavering focus to provide the best healthcare to the patients we are so privileged to serve.”

 

Since its founding in 1872 by the Daughters of Charity, St. Mary’s Health has evolved into a comprehensive health system consistently recognized for excellence, and for its commitment to healing the body, mind and spirit. This commitment to excellence continues to set St. Mary’s apart as a health system of choice in the region.

 

“Even as names change, our identity as Evansville’s premier healthcare provider will remain,” added Jewell. “The underlying mission, vision and values that have guided us for generations will remain true as we expand the breadth of care we are able to provide.”

USI to host Hoops for Troops Saturday

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The University of Southern Indiana will host its fifth annual Hoops for Troops Military Appreciation game Saturday to honor members of the United States Armed Forces when the Screaming Eagles host Lewis University for a Great Lakes Valley Conference men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader. Game time for the women’s game is 1 p.m., while the men’s contest is slated for 3:15 p.m.

Veterans, military personnel and their guests will receive free tickets to the games with their military identification or proof of service at the front of the PAC. In addition to the free tickets, military members will also be given a yellow pin along with a coupon for a free hot dog, chips and drink.

The event is sponsored by the American Legion Post 324, the USI Veteran Military and Family Resource Center, and the Student Veterans Association.

EVSC Full-Day Kindergarten Enrollment Officially Begins February 21

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Enrollment for full-day kindergarten in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will officially begin Tuesday, February 21 at all EVSC elementary schools.

In order to enroll, children must be five years old on or before August 1, 2017. Parents or legal guardians will need to be present and bring the child’s legal birth certificate (hospital certificates cannot be considered) at the time of enrollment.

Once the student is enrolled, each school will give parents an enrollment packet and other items of interest to new enrollees. In addition, each school will host orientation meetings on Tuesday, April 4.

There are currently 21 schools in the EVSC serving kindergarten students. The school district a child will attend is based on where a student and parent reside. Individuals unsure in which school district their home is located are encouraged to call any EVSC elementary school or the EVSC Administration Building at 435-8453. Parents also can visit www.evscschools.com and click on “About Us,” then “Enrolling in the EVSC” to see more information on enrolling, including forms that parents can fill out prior to enrolling at the school.

EVSC schools enrolling kindergarten students include:

Caze, 2013 S. Green River Road, 477-5567

Cedar Hall, 2100 N. Fulton Avenue, 435-8223

Cynthia Heights, 7225 Big Cynthiana Rd., 435-8740

Daniel Wertz, 1701 S. Red Bank Rd., 435-8312

Delaware, 700 N. Garvin St., 435-8227

Dexter, 917 S. Dexter Ave., 476-1321

Evans, 2727 N. Evans Ave., 435-8330

Fairlawn, 2021S. Alvord Blvd., 476-4997

Glenwood, 901 Sweetser Ave., 435-8242

Harper, 21 S. Alvord Blvd., 476-1308

Hebron, 4400 Bellemeade Ave., 477-8915

Highland, 6701 Darmstadt Rd., 867-6401

Lincoln, 635 Lincoln Ave., 435-8235

Lodge, 2000 Lodge Ave.­­, 477-5319

Oak Hill, 7700 Oak Hill Rd., 867-6426

Scott, 14940 Old State Rd., 867-2427

Stockwell, 2501 N. Stockwell Rd., 477-5345

Stringtown, 4720 Stringtown Rd., 435-8320

Tekoppel, 111 N. Tekoppel Ave., 435-8333

Vogel, 1500 Oak Hill Rd., 477-6109

West Terrace, 8000 West Terrace Dr., 435-8733

Adopt A Pet

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 Caramel is a 1-year-old female American Fuzzy Lop rabbit. She was transferred to VHS from Posey Humane Society after several months with no interest. Her $30 adoption fee includes her spay and cardboard carrier to help get her safely to her new indoor-only home. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!

 

Taylor voted HERO of the Week

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University of Southern Indiana senior guard/forward Jeril Taylor (Louisville, Kentucky) was voted the HERO Sports D2 Men’s Basketball HERO of the Week for his performances against Truman State University and Quincy University.

In the 111-89 win at Truman, Taylor scored a school-record 50 points on 13-of-15 shooting, including nine-of-nine from beyond the arc and 15-of-20 from the free throw line. The 50 points surpasses the 45 scored by Chris Bowles in 1991. It also was just two points shy of the GLVC single-game scoring record, which has been met three times. He also had a game-high nine rebounds and a team-high six assists.

Taylor then chipped in 15 points with six rebounds and six assists in an 88-85 comeback win at Quincy. For the week, he averaged 32.5 points, 7.5 boards, six assists and two steals.

USI is back in action tomorrow when it hosts Lewis University at 3:15 p.m. for Military Appreciation Day at the Physical Activities Center.

COA overturns judgment in favor of credit card debt collector

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Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com

The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed judgment in favor of a credit card debt collector after determining that the collector failed to establish that it owned the account it was trying to collect on.

In Kevin T. Williams v. Unifund CCR, LLC, 71A04-1604-CC-901, Kevin Williams opened a credit card account with Citibank and accumulated a monthly credit debt in the aggregate amount of $10,402.90 over the course of seven years. In March 2013, Williams’ account was sold to Pilot Receivables Management and assigned to Unifund CCR Partners.

In January 2014, Unifund filed a complaint against Williams alleging breach of contract, account stated, promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment. Williams, in turn, moved to dismiss and strike Unifund’s exhibits, arguing that the affidavit of debt, account statement and bill of sale and assignment were based on hearsay.

Unifund then moved for summary judgment, but the St. Joseph Circuit Court denied that motion and instead ordered that any additional exhibits offered at trial should be exchanged between the parties by Aug. 17, 2015. When the court conducted a bench trial on Aug. 31, Unifund offered two exhibits into evidence that contained documents that were not previously provided to Williams. The trial court admitted the evidence over Williams’ objection and found in favor of Unifund, awarding it $10,402.90.

Williams then moved to correct error, but the court denied that motion, prompting his appeal. The Indiana Court of Appeals found in Williams’ favor Friday, writing that the admission of both exhibits was an abuse of discretion.

In regard to Exhibit 1, which contained 17 credit card statements from Williams’ account with Citibank, Judge Patricia Riley noted that the statements failed to meet all of the exceptions to Indiana hearsay rules. Specifically, Nathan Duvelius, an authorized representative and custodian of records for Unifund, conceded that he was not familiar with Citibank’s bookkeeping methods. Thus, Riley wrote, Duvelius did not have personal knowledge of Citibank’s policies, so he could not qualify as a witness under the hearsay exception rules.

Exhibit 2, which was also admitted through Duvelius’ testimony, also did not meet hearsay exceptions, Riley wrote. The first document, a bill of sale and assignment, was signed by Patricia Hall, a financial account manager at Citibank. Thus, because Duvelius was unfamiliar with Citibank’s business practices, his testimony could not qualify, Riley wrote. Similarly, a 30-page spreadsheet generated by Citibank also could not qualify for a hearsay exception because Duvelius conceded that he did not know whether the spreadsheet was kept as part of Citibank’s regular business practices.

The second exhibit also contained two assignments between Pilot and Unifund that “fail to specify the transfer of rights in Williams’ account.” The assignments refer to “rights in the Receivables,” but the “Receivables” were likely more closely defined in a Servicing Agreement that was not admitted at trial, Riley wrote. Thus, the assignments fail to adequately establish that Unifund was assigned or had ownership of Williams’ account.

Finally, Riley wrote that the last evidence in Exhibit 2, an affidavit, is admissible under Indiana Evidence Rule 803(6), but did not satisfy Unifund’s burden of proof because Unifund failed to present admissible evidence proving that it owns Williams’ account.

Thus, the unanimous appellate panel reversed the trial court’s judgment in favor of Unifund.

USI’s Hodges named Preseason All-American

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University of Southern Indiana senior catcher Haley Hodges (Portage, Indiana) was named first-team preseason All-America byFastpitch News (FPN) Thursday afternoon.

 

Hodges is coming off a historic 2016 season that saw her set single-season school records for home runs (22), RBIs (72), walks (45) and runs scored (58).

 

Along with leading the nation in slugging percentage (1.000) and on-base percentage (.578), Hodges ranked third, nationally, in home runs. She led the Great Lakes Valley Conference in batting average (.458), runs scored, RBIs and walks.

 

In 2016, Hodges was named the Diamond Sports Division II Catcher of the Year by the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association (NFCA) and was named first-team All-America by Hero Sports, the NFCA and the Division II Conference Commissioners Association.

 

Additionally, Hodges was named second-team Academic All-America by the College Sports Information Directors of America and was the GLVC Player of the Year.

 

Hodges is one of only two GLVC players to land on the FPN Preseason All-America teams as University of Indianapolis senior Natalie Lalich was named to the second team.

 

USI opens the 2017 season February 14 when it travels to Florence, Alabama, to take on defending NCAA II champion University of North Alabama in a doubleheader. The Screaming Eagles host the Midwest Region Crossover February 24-26 at Deaconess Sports Park in Evansville.

 

Reps. Bacon, Sullivan Respond To St. Mary’s And St. Vincent merger

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Note to the Editor: Below are statements from State Reps. Ron Bacon (R-Chandler) and Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) to be used with stories covering the merging of St. Mary’s Health System with St. Vincent Hospital.

“St. Mary’s has been providing quality health care to our community for more than 140 years; in fact, I started my career as director of respiratory care there more than four decades ago,” said State Rep. Ron Bacon (R-Chandler). “This partnership with St. Vincent is a great investment in continuing to provide a wide variety of health care options and better service.”

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office tomorrow.

Thomas Anthony Nadratowski, Jr. Failure to Register as a Sex or Violent Offender, Level 5 felony

Failure of a Sex Offender to Possess Identification, Level 6 felony

Failure to Register as a Sex or Violent Offender, Level 6 felony

Chris Douglas McGuire Attempted Murder, Level 1 felony

Krystle Louise Cupp Possession of Methamphetamine. Level 6 felony

Unlawful Possession of Syringe, Level 6 felony

Omer Dewayne Brumley Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Tyesha Tanae Jackson Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A misdemeanor

Angela Dawn Thomas Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Donald Ray Moody, Jr. Dealing in Cocaine, Level 3 felony

Dealing in Cocaine, Level 4 felony

Possession of Marijuana, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of a Synthetic Drug or Synthetic Drug Look-a-like Substance, Class A misdemeanor

Daniel Bruciaga Flores Domestic Battery, Level 5 felony

Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 felony

Logan Wayne Cheshire Dealing in Marijuana, Level 6 felony

Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A misdemeanor

Jason Andrew Beasley Domestic Battery, Level 5 felony

Joe Wayne Johns Child Molesting, Level 4 felony

Donald Norwood Clayton Domestic Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury, Level 6 felony

Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor

Domestic Battery, Level 6 felony

Donald Jay Cupp II Auto Theft, Level 6 felony

Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 felony

Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Reckless Driving, Class C misdemeanor

Lance Nathan Reynolds Criminal Confinement, Level 6 felony

Domestic Battery, Level 6 felony

Interference with the Reporting of a Crime, Class A misdemeanor

Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Criminal Mischief, Class B misdemeanor

Justin Matthew Swart Strangulation, Level 6 felony

Domestic Battery, Level 6 felony

Criminal Recklessness, Level 6 felony

Ladonna Juanita Stout Strangulation, Level 6 felony

Domestic Battery, Level 6 felony

Domestic Battery, Class A misdemeanor

Anthony Nelson Chew Domestic Battery, Level 6 felony

Aaron Michael Paul Clark Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, Level 6 felony

Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 felony

Elizabeth Marie John Unlawful Possession of Syringe, Level 6 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Stevan Christopher Allen Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Level 6 felony

False Informing, Class B misdemeanor

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