IU Health Arnett, Frankfort and White Memorial

05/07/2026

This week is , and we are celebrating the superheroes that make up our nursing team.

Angela Claire’s nursing superpower is anticipation.

For 27 years in the operating room, Angela Claire has stayed one step ahead to help patients and the surgical team feel prepared, supported and safe.

“I’m not only anticipating the surgeon’s needs, I’m also anticipating for anesthesia and anticipating for the patient,” she says.

From checking details before surgery to ensuring smooth handoffs afterward, Angela’s preparation helps care flow seamlessly and brings calm for her patients and their loved ones.

05/06/2026

begins today, and we are kicking off the celebration at Arnett Hospital by lighting up the building in honor of . This light is a visible thank you for the expertise and compassion nurses bring to patients and families every day, across every care setting.

As we recognize Nurses Week, we are proud to celebrate the impact nurses have on our hospital and our community, day and night, all year long.

05/05/2026

Zoe Fultz, an operating room nurse, has been with IU Health Arnett Hospital since her nursing school graduation in 2024 and has brought her best self to work every day.

Within her short two–year presence with IU Health, Fultz is active in the preceptor committee and co–leads the professional practice council in the operating room (OR). She has also been in collaboration with the OR educator and nursing professional development (NPD) to start up a mentor program for new hires.

In recognition of her work, Fultz recently received a Perioperative Preceptor Award.

“She truly embodies the IU Health values and is a true gem. We are lucky to have such a forward-thinking new RN with a positive attitude and spirit of inquiry,” says one of Fultz’s anonymous nominators.

05/04/2026

After losing her father to a stroke, IU Health Arnett Hospital stroke program quality coordinator Leslie Holdcraft, RN, turned her experience into a career focused on improving care for patients and their families. What began as a personal loss became a purpose-driven career in nursing and quality improvement.

Today, she works with patients who present with signs of stroke, helping assess their needs, provide education and ensure care is delivered as quickly and effectively as possible.

According to the American Heart Association, someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. During a stroke, brain cells begin to die within minutes if blood flow isn’t restored—a concept often referred to as “time is brain.” The faster a patient receives care, the better their chances of survival and recovery.

“I think it’s our job as fellow citizens in the community to be able to identify [stroke symptoms], so for me, if anybody walks away from a discussion I’ve had with them, if they’re able to do this, then I’ve won,” Holdcraft says.

Read the full story here:

IU Health Arnett Hospital stroke program quality coordinator Leslie Holdcraft turns her experience into improving care, education and outcomes for patients.

04/30/2026

Before medical students ever step foot onto the IU Health Arnett Hospital campus, Cynthia Gamble is already working behind the scenes to set them up for success—an impact that recently earned her the Community Excellence in Action Gold Star award from the Indiana University School of Medicine.

As a graduate medical education coordinator at Arnett, Gamble prepares medical, physician assistant and other graduate-level students for their clinical experiences, ensuring everything is in place before day one.

“What I enjoy most about my role is helping people—and more importantly, students—as they navigate medical school and graduate programs,” Gamble said. “The less stress, the more success.”

She was recognized at the IU School of Medicine West Lafayette campus's annual celebration alongside several providers, including Carrie Wirth, William Li, Lori Pekarek, Brittany Maloney and Richard Schroeder.

Please join us in congratulating Cynthia Gamble on her Community Excellence in Action Gold Star award!

04/23/2026

A lifelong curiosity and a love of solving mysteries and puzzles drew Yangyang Wang, MD, to medicine. Now, that same spirit is shaping the care she brings to patients at IU Health Primary Care – Frankfort.

For Wang, the most rewarding part of family medicine is the opportunity to build long-term relationships and understand patients beyond their immediate health concerns.

That whole-person philosophy extends to how Wang approaches every appointment. Building trust with patients, she says, starts with being a good listener.

“I want them to feel their questions are answered, their concerns are taken care of—that their voice has been heard,” Wang says.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Wang to the team!

04/22/2026

Curious about what the new IU Health West Lafayette hospital will mean for our community?

Join us for a public information event to learn more about the city’s first full‑service hospital. This open house‑style event is your chance for one‑on‑one conversations with IU Health leaders about services, timelines and what care close to home will look like in West Lafayette.

Tuesday, May 12
6 – 8 pm
John R. Dennis Wellness Center
1101 Kalberer Rd.
West Lafayette, Ind. 47906

Learn more about the project here: https://iuhealth.org/thrive/wr-iu-health-to-build-hospital-in-west-lafayette-state-of-the-art-cancer-center-in-lafayette

04/20/2026

We’re proud to celebrate IU Health Arnett Hospital’s recognition as a Tree Campus Healthcare Facility by the Arbor Day Foundation.

On Saturday, April 18, Arnett team members marked the occassion, with three trees planted on campus—a tulip tree, swamp chestnut oak and American beech—to honor Arbor Day and our commitment to a greener community.

Our Tree Campus committee—including IU Health Arnett team members Dirk Hepworth, Cheryl Talley, Eric Wright and Zonda Bryant, City of Lafayette forester Kristopher Brown and Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources urban forestry specialist Ben McCallister—led the efforts to earn this designation. Their work reflects a shared belief that health is shaped not only by the care we provide inside hospital walls, but also by the environments that surround us.

According to the Arbor Day Foundation, access to nature can reduce stress, support physical activity, improve air quality and help communities become more resilient to extreme heat and flooding.

As only the second healthcare campus in Indiana to receive this honor, Arnett Hospital is proud to support IU Health’s broader commitment to community health.

The three trees planted as part of this celebration represent just the beginning of continued efforts to expand and enhance green spaces across the Arnett campus. As construction of the IU Health Cancer Center – Lafayette moves forward, plans include a future Healing Garden designed to support our patients, visitors and team members, with any trees displaced during construction replaced at a three-to-one ratio elsewhere on campus.

04/16/2026

The IU Health Mobile Lung Screening Unit is rolling into Clinton County next Wednesday, April 22.

If you or someone you know has a history of smoking for 20 years and are between 50 – 77 years old, you’re eligible for an appointment.

Visit iuhealth.org/mobile-lung-screening today.

04/12/2026

When two truck drivers arrived at IU Health White Memorial Hospital following a traffic accident in White County, they were far from home—and without transportation.

In many communities, patients could simply call a taxi or rideshare service. But in White County, those options aren’t available. So, team members stepped in to help.

Randy Hahn, facilities manager, transported one patient to a local hotel, while Ed Szudy, Department of Public Safety officer, drove another patient to a nearby truck stop after finishing his shift.

Their willingness to step in reflects the teamwork and compassion that define care at White Memorial—demonstrating how team members work together to support patients both inside and outside the hospital.

(Pictured left: Randy Hahn. Pictured right: Ed Szudy.)

04/10/2026

IU Health Arnett team members recently came together to support a community baby shower hosted by the Tippecanoe County Health Department.

We offered blood pressure checks and shared education on safe sleep, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, breastfeeding and car seat safety with more than 100 attendees. Team members also partnered with students from Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette to provide childcare, allowing parents time to visit vendors and access resources.

Thank you to the team members who volunteered their time and expertise—we’re grateful for opportunities like this to support the Greater Lafayette community and extend care beyond hospital walls.