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Robinson said IU Health and the Y have collaborated for years and will continue to do so. PT Solutions, now housed in a portion of the Willow Street complex, will expand into some of the space previously occupied by IU Health, she said.
Johnson said the same team will serve patients under a new roof, and generally, staffing will remain the same. However, as specialty outreach continues and walk-in demand grows, a slight increase in staffing may be seen.
Dr. Marin Garcia, who has led the IU Health center in Nashville for 12 years, said the new facility will benefit patients with more accurate diagnoses and treatment because of improvements in technology. Increased availability of specialists will also help with medical care in Brown County through more highly qualified targeted treatment.
New technology available at the facility will include modern X-ray equipment, which will rely more on digital imagery, and make the experience seamless for the patient.
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The Willow Street building hosts orthopedic specialists once a week, and a cardiologist once a month, Garcia said. It may be possible to expand specialist hours at the office in the new building, and next year, office hours for a urologist may be available, he said. Increased availability of specialists will also benefit Brown County Health and Living, where Garcia is medical director, by allowing those residents easier access.
“ IU Health is also about education and training,” Garcia said, and medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician’ s assistants will continue training in the new facility. Access to the new hospital in Bloomington with its sophisticated equipment and experts will also be beneficial, Garcia added.
In addition to Garcia, nurse practitioners Nina Kuhlman and Chelsea Budd also work at the Nashville office.
The new office will also house the Women’ s, Infants and Children’ s program.
Changes Dr. Garcia’ s office made prior to the new building’ s completion will continue including the start of walk-in hours( Monday – Friday, 4 – 6 p. m.), and visiting specialists.
“ The new building only furthers the partnership that IU Health has with the YMCA and Burt Borgelt in helping to make Indiana a healthier state,” Johnson said.“ We know healthcare access is important, and this building, along with the additional services we have added, will help us be successful. It is our privilege and honor to be a valued partner.
“ Through this project in Brown County, we see the power of community, relationships, and keeping our patients and citizens at the forefront. Significant investments such as this health center do not occur without everyone demonstrating their commitment to the best care for our patients and communities. Our vision is to make Indiana one of the healthiest states, and we do this by promising the best care, designed for each person. Brown County has welcomed us, and we are excited to design a facility that fits the needs of the community, as well as increases access to care.” •
18 Our Brown County • July / August 2024