Press Releases
Indian River Medical Center Invites Community to Fun Day of Dance for Your Health Event
2/9/2012 - VERO BEACH, FL- Heart disease is STILL the number one killer of American men and women and more people die of heart disease than all forms of cancer. That’s why Indian River Medical Center is hosting the Treasure Coast’s f More »
Join IRMC and SafeSpace at Indian River Mall to salute women’s health
9/22/2011 - VERO BEACH - Think pink and come out to Indian River Mall from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 6, for ’How Sweet It Is,’ a pink event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month designed to encourage awareness for women’s health topics. More »
Lorne and Heidi Waxlax donate $1 million to build new IRMC Recovery Room
12/3/2010 - Vero Beach, Florida--The Indian River Medical Center Foundation Board and staff have many extra reasons to be thankful this holiday season as a generous commitment of $1,000,000 was received from Vero Beach philanthropists Lorne and Heidi W More »
Men to Walk a Mile to Stop Domestic Violence
8/27/2010 - SafeSpace and Indian River Medical Center invite men to ‘step up the fight against domestic violence’ in a figurative and literal way through the Treasure Coast’s first Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® march on Saturday, Oct. More »
IRMC Earns 5-Star Rating For Value To Community
7/30/2010 - IRMC Earns 5-Star Rating For Value To Community One of three hospitals in Florida, only Treasure Coast hospital to win award in 2010VERO BEACH, Fla.—How do you know if your hospital is a good value? You could look to the Community Val More »
450 Years and Counting
7/23/2010 - Thirty-three volunteers were recognized at this year’s General Meeting on May 12 for their 450 years of combined service to Indian River Medical Center. What an achievement!During the meeting - followed by lunch compliments of IRMC More »
Awards Mark Clinical Excellence at Indian River Medical Center
6/23/2010 - Nine Indian River Medical Center direct care providers and one support staff employee received Clinical Excellence Awards at ceremonies May 10 during National Nurses Week. The 12t More »
The Heart Center at Indian River Medical Center Ranked as One of the Top Heart Centers in America
7/1/2009 - VERO BEACH, Fla.- The nation’s leading cardiothoracic surgery organization-the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)-has awarded its highest quality achievement rating to The Heart Center at Indian River Medical Center, recognizing it as More »
Awards Mark Clinical Excellence
6/27/2008 - Awards Mark Clinical Excellence Nine IRMC direct care providers and one support staff employee received Clinical Excellence Awards at ceremonies May 8 during National Nurses Week. The 10th annual awards were made possible by an More »
If You’re Ready to Quit, We’re Ready to Help
6/27/2008 - VERO BEACH - A new program presented by the Tobacco Free Partnership of Indian River County can help end dependency on nicotine and tobacco with its "Quit Smoking Now" class beginning at Indian River Medical Center on Monday, July More »
IRMC Clinical Excellence Awards
6/4/2007 - VERO BEACH - Nine Indian River Medical Center employees and one department were honored with Clinical Excellence Awards at ceremonies in May during National Nurses and Hospital Week. The ninth annual awards were made possible by an endowm More »
Growing Irmc Heart Center Adds Second Heart Surgeon
5/31/2007 - Mark A. Malias, M.D., F.A.C.S.VERO BEACH — Performing more than100 open-heart surgeries the first six months of operation, Indian River Medical Center’s new Heart Center is adding a second cardiac surgeon to its medical team. Ca More »
IRMC CCU Named Best Nursing Team in Florida by ADVANCE For Nurses Magazine
5/17/2007 - VERO BEACH - ADVANCE for Nurses magazine named Indian River Medical Center’s Critical Care Unit 2007’s Best Nursing Team in Florida, highlighting the team in a color five-page spread and cover photo in the April 30 issue. The More »
In The News
IRMC Auxiliary: Volunteering for 60 Years
3/15/2012 - Over the past 60 years, the Indian River Medical Center Auxiliary has supported the efforts of the hospital by providing more than 100,000 volunteer hours. More »
IRMC Proudly Salutes its Health Care Heroes
10/29/2011 - Hats off to the 29 physicians and employees who were honored to be nominated by peers and patients grateful for the exceptional care they provide. Download PDF »
Fewer lighting up, and smokers puffing less
10/13/2011 - Dr. Rizwi says there is some optimism over a recent CDC report that fewer American adults smoke and that smokers are smoking fewer cigarettes each day. Download PDF »
32963 Health: Therapist winning battle with white cell cancer
9/22/2011 - About 66,000 new non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cases develop each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. Marieke Dam is among 1% of persons diagnosed with white cell cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Read this article about her survival story. Download PDF »
32963 Health: Ankle replacement gets patient back to the gym
9/15/2011 - Examining the ankle replacement surgery on James Mennitt. Ankle replacement exposes the ankle joint, removes the diseased or worn out cartilage and bone and inserts a metal and plastic bearing that reduces pain while maintaining motion. Download PDF »
32963 Magazine: Vero "Lifeline" pendant provides peace of mind
9/1/2011 - Indian River Medical Center has been providing the Lifeline device that contains which detects if the patient has fallen. If they don't push the button because they are immobilized, the device will wait a short time and then call emergency services. IRMC has been offering this device for 27 years! Download PDF »
VB Press Journal: IRMC proves to be underappreciated
8/25/2011 - How many times have you driven past Indian River Medical Center and not given thought to what was going on inside? Download PDF »
32963 Magazine: The patient navigator: New support for cancer patients
8/18/2011 - Patient navigation is a new and emerging field which has come about because of the cost and complexity of the current health care system. Navigators increase efficiency and reduce cost. For persons who need to deal with the trauma and tedium of chemotherapy, or the pain and fear of surgery, a patient navigator provides the comforting human element to the patient. Download PDF »
32963 Magazine: Catheterization story leads to life-saving triple bypass
8/11/2011 - One patient, upon reading the "New Twist in catheterization: Entry through the wrist" Vero Beach 32963 Magazine story, saw a medical doctor who ended up recommending triple bypass heart surgery at Indian River Medical Center's acclaimed Heart Center. Download PDF »
In the event of a stroke, doctor says: "Time is brain"
8/4/2011 - Several large, clinical trials have shown a greater chance of recovery in stroke patients who were given clot-busting medicines. Download PDF »
32963 Magazine: New type of pacemaker permits MRI scans
7/18/2011 - A newly designed pacemaker has been developed that "blinds" the pacemaker to damage from the MRI. The pacemaker was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in February 2011. Download PDF »
32963 Magazine: Hospitalists in Vanguard of New Medical Ideas
7/15/2011 - Hospitalists coordinate the care of patients by organizing between doctors, nurses, and staff. This allows for a more comprehensive care plan. Download PDF »
32963 Magazine: New Twist in catheterization: Entry through the wrist
7/7/2011 - Discussing a new procedure which involves entering a catheter to the heart through the wrist instead of through the groin. The test is used to check for congenital heart defects in children and atherosclerosis (deposits of fat and calcium) in adults. Download PDF »
32963 Magazine: Dealing with the pressure in the hospital ER
7/7/2011 - Indian River Medical Center already has in place several programs to allay inappropriate emergency department use. Case managers are an integral part of ER patient care- coordinating patient care with families, assisted living and nursing facilities. Patient advocates also alleviate the pressure, thanks to the Indian River Medical Center Foundation. Download PDF »
USA Today: Vero Beach, Fla., family steps it up with pedometers
6/13/2011 - As part of USA TODAY's Family Fitness Challenge, Laura and Geoff Wolf and their five children, of Vero Beach, Fla., volunteered to create their own family pedometer game. Download PDF »
Rotary Club Vero Beach Oceanside promotes early literacy to new moms
9/20/2010 - Tiffany Smidley, R.N., IRMC Orthopedics, center, and her baby, Elliette, born on Aug. 29, receive a book, being held by Tiffany's little sister, Amber Figner, 8. Also, from left, Peter Hoffman, IRMC Auxiliary president; Pat Hahn, IRMC Stor More »
IRMC welcomes Robb McGory as new pharmacy director
9/15/2010 - VERO BEACH - Robb McGory, Pharm. D., has joined Indian River Medical Center as pharmacy director. Most recently, McGory was the teaching intensivist at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Pharmacy in Rootstown, OH, where he ass More »
IRMC welcomes Patric Gibson as new laboratory director
9/14/2010 - VERO BEACH - The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services at Indian River Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Patric Gibson as the new laboratory director. Most recently, Gibson was the administrative director o More »
The Wound Healing Center celebrates fifth anniversary
9/3/2010 - The Wound Healing Center staff includes, back, from left: Joelle Olivier, R.N.; Virginia Kirchner, R.N., BSN; Brandi Lafferty, R.N.; Gwendolyn Wassell, R.N.; and DeAnna Colon. Front, from left: Maria Casas, R.N., BSN, CWCN; Linda Han More »
IRMC’s Teenage Volunteers Celebrate 5,000+ Hours
9/3/2010 - Danielle Sprague, 16, and IRMC President/CEO Jeff Susi. Danielle, who volunteers year-round, served 200 hours and attends Vero Beach High School. VERO BEACH - For the second year in a row, a record number of teenage volunteers - 52 t More »
Daly children honor parents’ memory
8/23/2010 - Bonney Johnson, left, and Mark Parker, both from U.S. Trust Private Wealth Management, present Jan Donlan with a check on behalf of the family of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Daly. VERO BEACH - Mark Parker, senior vice president, and Bonney Johnso More »
IRMC Urgent Care wins third place in creative category
8/23/2010 - Marty Zaleuke's watermelon cake creation won third prize in the creative category of the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce's watermelon contest.Close to 200 people enjoyed pulled-pork sandwiches and pasta salad at Indian River Medic More »
Lynn Hubbard and Cathy Schroeder earn Legal Consultant designation
7/28/2010 - Lynn Hubbard, left, and Cathy Schroeder of Indian River Medical Center recently received Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) designation/VERO BEACH - Both Lynn Hubbard and Cathy Schroeder of Indian River Medical Center received C More »
Kathy Clark of IRMC recognized as Certified Nurse Manager and Leader
7/28/2010 - Kathy Clark, R.N., CCRNVERO BEACH - Kathy Clark, R.N., CCRN, nurse manager, Indian River Medical Center's Intermediate Cardiac Care, has earned the designation of Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) from the American Organizati More »
Denise Brown Tours IRMC
3/19/2010 - Denise Brown tours IRMC; only hospital in four counties to offer nurses certified to assist sexual assault victims. Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, visited with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals at Ind More »
IRMC Urgent Care Center in Sebastian Offers Open House
2/5/2010 - SEBASTIAN - Indian River Medical Center invites you to a free open house of its new Urgent Care Center in Sebastian on Feb. 13, between 3:30 and 6 p.m.Located in the Sebastian Medical Suites building next to Walmart on U.S. 1, the center is More »
Economy expected to be biggest issue for Indian River County residents in 2010
1/19/2010 - INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - As a new decade starts, the Treasure Coast, like the rest of the country, still is reeling from the economic meltdown of the last.No one can predict the future, but we've asked some local officials and leaders to give More »
Respiratory scholarship 5K Race/Walk exceeds goal
1/19/2010 - VERO BEACH - When the Indian River Medical Center Respiratory Department named a new memorial scholarship in honor of coworker Patricia "Trish" McQueen in the summer, Rebecca Abbott, RRT, staff respiratory therapist, thought it wo More »
Dale Heffner creates gingerbread ‘pagoda’ to delight children of all ages
1/19/2010 - VERO BEACH - When you or I combine licorice sticks, candy canes, Hershey kisses, gum drops and Red Hots, we get a sweet snack. When Dale Heffner, Indian River Medical Center Patient Food Service manager, combines them - along with 50 hours More »
Large crowd welcomes in the holiday season at Tree of Lights Ceremony
1/19/2010 - VERO BEACH - It might have been unseasonably warm, but the holiday feeling was unmistakable at this year's 19th Annual Tree of Lights Ceremony held on Dec. 9 at the tree near Indian River Medical Center's Ambulatory Services Center.Adding t More »
H. Van B. Richard honored as ’Golfer of the Year’
1/19/2010 - VERO BEACH - Indian River Medical Center Foundation held its 20th Annual Swing for Health Golf Classic on Dec. 7, with a sold-out field of 128 golfers, who enjoyed a beautiful day at Hawk's Nest Golf Club. The event raised more than $70,000 More »
Decade in Indian River: Hurricanes, exit of Dodgers but medical center a bright spot
1/1/2010 - Wednesday, December 30, 2009 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The first decade of the 21st century was eventful nationally, what with Sept. 11, two wars, the 2000 election controversy, America's first black president and catastrophic hurri More »
Refined surgeries give Treasure Coast patients new joints, fewer cuts
11/27/2007 - Helen Moscatiello of Port St. Lucie smiles faintly and goes back to sleep on an operating table at Indian River Medical Center, unaware orthopedic surgeon Dr. George Nichols is sawing and hammering on the biggest bones in her body. More »
IRMC Heart Center reaches year milestone
11/20/2007 - Indian River Medical Center's year-old Heart Center did more open heart surgeries than planned, all without a death, hospital officials said Monday. More »
IRMC Critical Care named best team
5/19/2007 - Indian River Medical Center's Critical Care Unit was named the 2007 Best Nursing Team in Florida by ADVANCE of Nurses magazine. Randi Gravlee submitted an essay to the magazine that earned her team the recognition. Her opening lines of the essay reflected the spirit of the Critical Care Unit by calling the unit her family. Advertisement The essay highlighted some of the achievements Download PDF »
New Hand Surgeon Featured in Press Journal
5/18/2007 - The Vero Beach Press Journal featured Dr. William Cooney, who with his arrival in December became IRMC’s first hand surgeon on staff. More »
Past IRMC Presidents Honored at Years of Service Luncheon
5/9/2007 - A significant event marked the May 9 general meeting of the Auxiliary of IRMC as the largest group of past presidents met for reminiscing, lunch and photos. More »