From The Star Press When schools began closing and stay-at-home orders were put in place, investigator Kris Swanson’s concern for child abuse was heightened. A detective specializing in child abuse with the Muncie Police Department for about six years, he knew rates could rise during the pandemic. He and his team typically saw a trend during […]
Supporting Frontline Health Care Professionals: Lessons From Wuhan Experience
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From Psychiatric News When the COVID-19 outbreak in China was revealed and the epicenter Wuhan was locked down, we, a group of 45 psychiatrists and mental health professionals, assembled a team (TopGun Peer Support Wuhan) on January 24 to provide peer support for the Wuhan health care professionals (HCPs) who were fighting at the front […]
Meridian Lights Back Up to Shine Hope
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Meridian Health Services is displaying a sign of community hope during this COVID-19 crisis. With the partnership of Jay Crew Landscaping and Indiana Michigan Power, Muncie’s tallest Christmas tree was lit again Monday night and will remain lit every night from dusk until dawn as a symbol of community hope and collaboration. “We have hundreds […]
Muncie’s Tallest Christmas Tree Is Lit Again
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from Muncie Journal Under the direction of Meridian Health Services, and with the partnership of Jay Crew Landscaping and Indiana Michigan Power, Muncie’s tallest Christmas tree was lit again last night and will remain lit every night from dusk until dawn as a symbol of community hope and collaboration. “We have hundreds of superheroes on […]
Coping with coronavirus: How to keep your anxiety in check
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from The Star Press Whether you’re practicing self-quarantine at home, checking news and social media constantly or struggling to find toilet paper, coronavirus and the stress that comes with it might be starting to feel real. Local mental health experts from both IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and Meridian Health Services say pandemic-type situations often cause […]
Coronavirus Concerns Affect Meridian’s Charity Gala Rialzo
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In order to reduce the possible spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Indiana, Meridian Health Services is rescheduling Rialzo, its charity benefit gala, on April 18, 2020 to April 10, 2021. “While Rialzo is our signature event and fundraiser, our mission is to make our communities healthier, and we need to lead by example in […]
Rialzo XI: Here’s what to expect, from ticket sales to health safety
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from The Star Press In just over a month, Meridian Health Services will host the 11th annual charity gala, Rialzo, at the Horizon Convention Center. Thousands are expected to “party with a purpose.” Currently, tickets are very limited. Here is what you need to know to prepare for Rialzo XI: When and where: Save the […]
Friends and Neighbors: Meridian to present annual award to Gov. Holcomb at Rialzo
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from The Star Press Gov. Eric Holcomb is the recipient of Meridian Health Services’ 2020 Spirit of Meridian Award. The annual recognition is awarded to someone who has contributed significantly to the overall health and well-being of people. Holcomb has identified healthcare as a major initiative in his legislative agenda and specifically focused on attacking […]
Meridian Awards Governor Eric Holcomb With Spirit of Meridian Award
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from The Muncie Journal Governor Eric Holcomb is the recipient of Meridian Health Services’ 2020 Spirit of Meridian Award, a recognition that pays tribute to an individual who demonstrates proactive actions in promoting healthier communities. The annual recognition is awarded to someone who has contributed significantly to the overall health and well-being of people and […]
Meridian Health Services welcomes new vice president of human resources
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Kellie Pearson-Carroll has been named the new vice president of human resources at Meridian Health Services. Pearson-Carroll has more than 20 years of human resource operations and management in hospital and healthcare organizations, according to a release. At Meridian, she will oversee the development and implementation of human resource policies, recruitment, retention, legal compliance, benefit […]