IU Health Bedford Hospital

09/03/2025

WALK-IN HOURS UPDATE:

Please be aware that the Bedford walk-in clinic will be opening at 8am tomorrow (9/4) instead of 7am.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/01/2025

There are several types of colorectal cancer screening tests designed to find polyps or colorectal cancer.

If you’re over 45 and haven’t been screened yet, please talk to your primary care provider about which test is best for you.

You can find IU Health providers accepting new patients at https://ow.ly/15Je50VhBb7.

08/29/2025

While many departments and offices in the IU Health South Region will be observing holiday hours for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, (including the closing of IU Health Retail Pharmacy and Outpatient Lab offices), there are care options available for those who need assistance.
• IU Health Bedford, Morgan and Paoli Walk-ins are open 7 am – 3 pm.
• Riley Pediatrics—Landmark in Bloomington and Riley Pediatrics in Bedford are open 9 am – 4 pm.

The IU Health Bloomington valet service and the Olcott Nurse Navigation team will also be closed for Labor Day.

All IU Health Emergency departments and Urgent Care offices (482 S. Liberty Drive and 326 S Woodscrest Dr. in Bloomington) are open as usual.

Normal operating hours for all offices will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

08/25/2025

Tomorrow are the Dementia Friendly Kick-Offs for Martin and Jackson Counties!

Check out the slide below to see how to register, and join this first step in supporting those living with dementia in our local communities.

08/22/2025

On Thursday, Aug. 14, IU Health Bedford Hospital was recognized by the Bedford Chamber of Commerce as its Business Hall of Fame member for 2025!

During the award celebration, the hospital team was recognized for its economic impact, community leadership and treatment of patients and the community as a whole.

“We are proud of the service we have provided to the community over 50 years,” says Larry Bailey, chief operating officer for Bedford, Morgan and Paoli. “We have a dedicated team at IU Health Bedford and this award is wonderful recognition of their dedication and service to our patients and the community.”

“Congratulations to all of our team members, past and present, who have contributed in so many ways to caring for this community over the decades,” says Amy Little, Bedford chief nursing officer. “It is your hard work, dedication, and heart for caring for others that has made this such a special and long-standing part of the community.”

Thank you to the Chamber for this recognition, and congratulations to our team!

08/21/2025

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!

08/20/2025

Did you know that pneumonia causes more than a million hospitalizations and more than 50,000 deaths every year?

And older adults have a greater risk for serious illness and death from this disease.

That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages those 50 or older to get the pneumococcal vaccine and decrease their risk of getting pneumonia.

Call your IU Health Primary Care Provider today to schedule your pneumococcal vaccine. Or visit https://iuhealth.org/find-medical-services/primary-care to find a primary care provider near you.

08/12/2025

At IU Health, team member safety and well-being come first.

The investment in patient repositioner beds has helped ease the physical demands on nurses, improved efficiency in patient care, and strengthened overall patient safety.

See below how these patient repositioners can boost a patient up in bed with just the click of a button!

IU Health South Region makes team member safety and well-being top priorities. The investment in patient repositioner beds has helped ease the physical deman...

08/11/2025

Early diagnoses and treatment of breast cancer can vastly improve survival rates.

That’s why women over the age of 40 are encouraged to get a breast cancer screening every two years. Individuals with increased risk, including a family history of breast cancer, may be encouraged to start screening earlier.

Talk with your OBGYN or primary care provider about what plan is best for you.

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.

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.

08/06/2025

UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

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