Police arrest Knox woman on murder charge

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Kathleen Holt
Kathleen Holt

A Knox woman is jailed on a murder charge after reportedly shooting her boyfriend. Kathleen Holt, 51, shot the victim, Ron Worker, 46, also of Knox at a residence on CR 550 E. Near CR 200 S. in Knox around 3:30 p.m. Hold called 911 and told Starke County dispatchers she had just shot her boyfriend, according to police. Worker was was pronounced dead at IU Health Starke Hospital. An autopsy is scheduled later today. Holt’s bond hearing is set for 9 a.m. Friday. Police have recovered the weapon they believe was used in the shooting.

Heart Cart Visits IU Health Starke Hospital, Offers $50 Screenings

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It may be Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean that your heart being aflutter is necessarily healthy. Play it safe and consider undergoing a cardiovascular screening by visiting the Heart Cart, which has announced that they will be providing discount screenings at IU Health Starke Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT in the second floor conference room.

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Hazardous Preparedness Analysis Report Complete at IU Health Starke Hospital

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Starke County Local Emergency Planning Committee

IU Health Starke Hospital Management Director Ed Barcus is part of the Starke County Local Emergency Planning Committee and he recently completed a Hazardous Preparedness Analysis which identifies the top emergencies the hospital could face in 2013.

Tornadoes, winter storms, temperature extremes and mass casualty events were high on the list. With that, Barcus completed emergency guidelines for his staff and all colleagues to follow in case of a disastrous event.

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Starke County Community Action Board of IU Health Starke Hospital Reorganizes

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Front row: Ben Bennett, Sandy Hansen, Dorothy Bau. Back row: Ted Hayes, Jerry Wilson, Martin Bedrock and Dr. Walter Fritz.

The Starke County Community Action Board of IU Health Starke Hospital met this week where Martin Bedrock and Ted Hayes were sworn in for additional four year terms. Bedrock completed the unexpired term of Ed Hasnerl and Hayes completed the unexpired term of Dr. Thomas Browne. They were recently reappointed by the Starke County Commissioners.

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Free Cervical and Breast Cancer Screenings Offered by IU Health

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A glucose and blood pressure screening was recently completed by IU Health Starke Hospital Wellness Specialist Crystal Sanders at the hospital in Knox. The screenings are part of an ongoing effort by the hospital to keep Starke County residents informed about conditions that could become problematic if left undetected.

The next screening conducted by Crystal Sanders will be Wednesday, Jan. 16 when she will be attending the next Coffee With Dave event at the Country Kettle Restaurant in Knox. Attending will be Red Hat members, but the screening is open to the public.

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Starke County Tri Kappa Donates Items to IU Health Starke Hospital

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Nikkole Frazier is appreciative of the donations made by the Starke County Tri Kappa organization

The Starke County Tri Kappa organization recently donated sweatshirts and sweatpants to the Emergency Department of Indiana University Health Starke Hospital.

The donations will be used by sexual assault victims.

Often times, clothing is taken from the victims of sexual assaults for evidence purposes for a police investigation and the victims are left without clothes to wear when released from the hospital. Nikkole Frazier, an ER nurse and sexual assault nursing examiner, usually helps police gather evidence and was happy to see the donation.

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IU Health Starke Hospital Recognizes Staff on Christmas Day

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David Hyatt (R) distributes candy canes to dedicated workers on Christmas Day

Christmas Day is not an off day for everyone.

IU Health Starke Hospital President David Hyatt was up early yesterday distributed candy canes for those who sacrifice at least part of the day with their families to be in their departments helping those who had to spend Christmas in the hospital. Hyatt thanked each and every colleague who was on duty when he arrived for their dedication and devotion.

La Porte Hospital Foundation Awarded $3900 Grant

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The La Porte Hospital Foundation, on behalf of IU Health Starke Hospital and the Starke Health Fund, was awarded a $3900 grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust.

Through funding from the trust, the La Porte Hospital Foundation Breast Cancer Project will assist low-income, uninsured women older than 40 and women at any age who are at high risk for breast cancer to receive screening mammograms through a physician’s referral.

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Man Says IU Health Wellness Center Turned His Life Around

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Rob Dickey

A man who once said he had given up on life is now 68 pounds lighter and a whole lot happier, thanks to the new Wellness Center at IU Health Starke Hospital. Rob Dickey said he had lost his will to live after a number of job opportunities didn’t pan out, his health was going downhill, and worst of all, his wife Wendy had died from complications following a weight loss procedure.

Fortunately, Dickey’s life turned around when his mother convinced him to give life one more shot for not only her, but for his son.

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IU Health Starke Hospital President Holds “Coffee with Dave” Sessions

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The Virginia Rockettes met with Dave Hyatt for "Coffee with Dave."

On Wednesday mornings, IU Health Starke Hospital President Dave Hyatt will be meeting with the ladies in the public in a setting called, “Coffee with Dave”. Hyatt says it’s a chance to let him tell everyone what’s going on at the hospital.

“We’ve made so many changes over the last three and a half years really letting the community know that they really do have a top-notch facility here in Knox in Starke County. It’s not the same old Starke Memorial Hospital it was three years ago. We still have the same dedicated staff. Our colleagues are excellent at what they do. We’ve made a lot of changes and a lot of improvements,” Hyatt said.

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Knox Woman Named As Transitional Care Director For IU Health Starke, LaPorte

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Melissa Grcich

A Knox local has been named the new transitional care/care management director for both IU Health Starke and La Porte hospitals. In her new role, RN Melissa Grcich will oversee the departments and collaborate in the development and implantation of Transitional Care and new structure within the Social Services/Case Management department.

Grcich brings a variety of leadership experience in charge nurse roles, development of cultural standards, coordinating chair of the shared governance council and supervision, having previously worked with Methodist Hospitals. There, she served in critical care, renal, case management and utilization review. Most recently, however, she served as the care manager at IU Health Starke Hospital – a position she held since 2011. On top of that, Grcich worked as an investment representative for New York Life and AIG before making her transition into nursing.

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IU Health Starke Hospital Announces Upcoming Transitional Care Program

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IU Health Starke Hospital will soon be offering a transitional care program.

Since October, the hospital has suffered a penalty by the federal government for the amount of re-admissions to the hospital. President Dave Hyatt says all hospitals, not just the Starke County hospital, is held accountable for re-admissions within 30 days if a person has suffered a certain disease – such a pneumonia, heart attack, or congestive heart failure.

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IU Health Starke President Presents Progress Overview to Bass Lake POA

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David Hyatt

The president of IU Health Starke Hospital recently spoke to members of the Bass Lake Property Owners Association and presented an overview of the progress made in medical care since IU Health LaPorte Hospital leased the Starke County facility.

David Hyatt said that $5 million worth of upgrades made in services and equipment by IU Health LaPorte Hospital improved quality healthcare at the Starke County facility and partnering with the county in bringing Advanced Life Support ambulance service was another positive addition.

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Wellness Center Open at IU Health Starke Hospital

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IU Health Starke Hospital has announced an expansion of services in the Wellness Center. Heather Skelly, head of the program, said it’s a great way for the public to stay healthy by getting shape that is available to everyone.

The public is invited to tour the facility where Skelly, an athletic trainer for the Knox High School for 11 years, will offer an assessment of each individual’s physical capabilities before introducing them to the equipment. Former physical therapy patients are also invited to use the facility.

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This Week Is Emergency Room Nurses Week

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IU Health Starke Hospital

The executive director of IU Health Starke Hospital is encouraging the entire community to join with the hospital staff in thanking the Emergency Room nurses in observance of Emergency Nurses Week, Oct. 7 –13.

Executive Director of Patient Care Craig Felty said from quieting an injured youth to holding the hand of a scared elderly patient, Emergency Room nurses care for patients of all ages and injuries or illnesses. He suggested that all members of the community who have used the ER facility and know first-hand of the professionalism these nurses exhibit, or even those who are just pleased that such dedicated individuals are available, to write or email their congratulations during this week dedicated to these talented nurses.

Address all words of thanks in care of Craig Felty or drop them off at the admissions desk.

2012 Safe at Home Event Makes Starke County Safer

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David Hyatt installs smoke detector in a home in Starke County

Fifty volunteers spread out across Starke County this weekend during the first Safe at Home event, sponsored by Northwest Indiana Community Action, Community Services of Starke County, and IU Health Starke Hospital. The volunteers traveled to 14 homes where the occupants were in need of some help with home repair and yard work, including ramp repairs, handrail and grab-bar installation, smoke detectors testing and installation, and various yard work.

Knox Mayor Rick Chambers and North Judson Town Board President Wendy Hoppe also assisted in the endeavor, and IU Health Starke Hospital President and CEO David Hyatt said he was overjoyed to see so many of his colleagues donating their precious time for such a worthwhile cause. He said making Starke County a safer place is at the core of the hospital’s mission statement.

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Free Prostate Screenings In North Judson, LaPorte

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IU Health LaPorte Hospital and IU Health Starke Hospital will be offering free prostate cancer screenings on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8–11 a.m. CT.

The screenings will be offered at two locations: one in LaPorte and the other in North Judson. You must preregister in order to receive the free screenings. To schedule an appointment in LaPorte, call (219) 326-2073 and in North Judson call (574) 896-5533.

Prostate screenings are recommended annually for men age 40 and older.

The screening is made possible through funding provided by the LaPorte Hospital Foundation, the philanthropic arm of IU Health LaPorte Hospital and fiscal manager of the Starke Health Fund.

David Hyatt Named IU Health Starke Hospital President

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David Hyatt

David Hyatt has been formally named the President of IU Health Starke Hospital. The IU Health Starke Hospital Community Board made the move official during the board’s regular meeting Monday night. He had been serving in the capacity of Interim President since June of this year.

Hyatt transferred to IU Health Starke Hospital in September 2009 as Vice President of Operations after serving as a Business Development Associate at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. In 2010, he was named Vice President of Strategy and Ambulatory Services for the LaPorte hospital.

Board President Ben Bennett stated that the board was very impressed with Hyatt’s enthusiasm, and he feels that Hyatt is ready to move the hospital forward.