IU Health Bedford Hospital

IU Health Bedford Hospital IU Health Bedford Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Bedford, Indiana. Posts to this page regarding such matters may be deleted.

At IU Health Bedford, our mission is to improve the health of our patients and community. Please note that this page is not an effective way for users to share complaints, seek medical advice, communicate with physicians, schedule appointments, or discuss information about patients currently or previously receiving care. If you have any of these concerns, we want to help you as quickly as possible, so please call 812.275.1200.

Learn about community resources, listen to speakers (including individuals from the Alzheimer’s Association and Dementia...
08/08/2025

Learn about community resources, listen to speakers (including individuals from the Alzheimer’s Association and Dementia Friendly Indiana) involved in local Dementia Friendly efforts and connect with others in the aging community!

Register for the Dementia Friendly Kick-Offs in Martin and Jackson Counties scheduled for August 26. Check out the slide below for more information.

WALK-IN HOURS UPDATE:Please be aware that the Bedford walk-in clinic will be opening at 8am tomorrow (8/7) instead of 7a...
08/06/2025

WALK-IN HOURS UPDATE:

Please be aware that the Bedford walk-in clinic will be opening at 8am tomorrow (8/7) instead of 7am.

We apologize for any incovenience.

The mobile lung-screening team is heading to the Solutions Center in Mitchell, IN, on Monday, August 18! If you meet the...
08/06/2025

The mobile lung-screening team is heading to the Solutions Center in Mitchell, IN, on Monday, August 18!

If you meet the eligibility requirements below, please contact the mobile lung screening team to schedule an appointment:
• Between the ages of 50-80 (50-77, Medicare)
• 20-pack year smoking history (one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years).
• Currently smoking or have quick smoking in the last 15 years.

Lung cancer screening is easy, with no need for needles, special diet or change of clothes—and it can save your life. Lung screening is covered by insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, if you meet the requirements above.

To schedule an appointment:
• Contact the mobile lung screening team: 317.962.LUNG (5864) or lungscreening@iuhealth.org
• Register Online: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0026-0021-a93cf7e0453c4f61b42ef2d3348ac6a4

There were over 150,000 estimated new cases of colorectal cancer in 2024, and early treatment is essential to improving ...
08/05/2025

There were over 150,000 estimated new cases of colorectal cancer in 2024, and early treatment is essential to improving the odds of recovery.

If you’re 45 or older, or have an increased risk, talk to your primary care provider about starting regular screenings.

You can find IU Health providers accepting new patients at iuhealth.org/find-providers.

08/01/2025

Are you a smoker or have you quit in the last 15 years?

You may be eligible for a mobile lung-screening, and the team is going to be in Washington, IN, on Thursday, August 14!

If you meet the eligibility requirements below, please contact the mobile lung screening team to schedule an appointment:
• Between the ages of 50-80 (50-77, Medicare)
• 20-pack year smoking history (one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years).
• Currently smoking or have quick smoking in the last 15 years.

Lung cancer screening is easy, with no need for needles, special diet or change of clothes—and it can save your life. Lung screening is covered by insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, if you meet the requirements above.

To schedule an appointment:
• Contact the mobile lung screening team: 317.962.LUNG (5864) or lungscreening@iuhealth.org
• Register Online: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0026-0021-07d69073a3a84aef90e5e6c82d58e49f

We are proud to be nationally recognized by the American Stroke Association with their with a Get With The Guidelines — ...
07/29/2025

We are proud to be nationally recognized by the American Stroke Association with their with a Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Silver quality achievement award for our commitment to providing research-based, high-quality stroke care!

"Excellent care for a stroke patient requires timely and well-coordinated services from our team," says Larry Bailey, IU Health Bedford Hospital Chief Operating Officer. "This recognition reflects our team’s dedication and commitment to have the right processes in place to provide timely diagnosis and treatment."

Find out more: https://www.heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/get-with-the-guidelines/get-with-the-guidelines-stroke

Generally, it's easier to accomplish big goals when you have help. The same is true for quitting smoking.That's why we’r...
07/28/2025

Generally, it's easier to accomplish big goals when you have help. The same is true for quitting smoking.

That's why we’re proud to offer eight-week group classes—with no appointment necessary—that meet from 5:30 – 6 pm on the following dates:
• August 4, 11, 18
• September 29
• October 6, 13, 20, 27
• November 3, 10, 17

Class meets in the IU Health Bedford Hospital Bass Conference Room, which is in the back of the dining room.

Free ni****ne replacement therapy is available for adults, but some restrictions may apply due to health conditions. For more information, call 812.276.4306.

Hear keynote speaker Natali Edmonds, Dementia Careblazers founder and board-certified Geropsychologist, providing practi...
07/24/2025

Hear keynote speaker Natali Edmonds, Dementia Careblazers founder and board-certified Geropsychologist, providing practical, research-backed strategies for dementia care, caregiver support and aging psychology at the upcoming Dementia Friendly kickoff events in Martin and Jackson Counties!

Refreshments will be served. Learn more in the slide below.

Pneumonia is more common than you might think, and older adults have a greater risk for serious illness and death from t...
07/16/2025

Pneumonia is more common than you might think, and older adults have a greater risk for serious illness and death from the disease.

If you are over 50 and haven’t had the pneumococcal vaccine, please contact your primary care provider to make an appointment.

Join Dementia Friendly kickoff events for Jackson and Martin Counties on August 26!Featuring keynote speaker Natali Edmo...
07/11/2025

Join Dementia Friendly kickoff events for Jackson and Martin Counties on August 26!

Featuring keynote speaker Natali Edmonds, founder of Dementia Careblazers, participants will be able to:
• Visit tables and learn about community resources
• Listen to speakers from organizations including the Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia Friendly Indiana and the others involved in local Dementia Friendly efforts
• Connect with others in the aging community

Refreshments will be served. Learn more in the slide below!

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2900 16th Street
Bedford, IN
47421

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