Dr. Michael Shanks-Urology

03/05/2025

I had the pleasure of speaking at the 2025 ISA-AST Conference at Ivy Tech this past Saturday. I am grateful for the exceptional surgical techs and first assists I collaborate with daily.

01/03/2025

With more than 10 years of rural health experience, Jay Carmichael has been named Horizon Health President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 20. His appointment was approved by Horizon Health’s Board of Directors. Ollie Smith, former President & CEO, retired at the end of 2024 after n...

11/09/2024

11/07/2024

Check out my most recent podcast on Prostate Health

Tune in this November for Prostate Health Awareness Month and catch our latest podcast featuring Dr. Shanks! In this episode, we discuss essential insights and information on prostate health to empower your health decisions. Don’t miss it—listen now!
https://mymixfm.com/podcasts-valley-health-check/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Facebook&utm_medium=Facebook

11/02/2024

Men, get ready to Kick-Start Your Health and possibly win a motorcycle as part of Horizon Health & Cannonball Harley-Davidson's upcoming free event on Saturday, November 2nd from 1-5 pm! Enjoy live music, axe throwing, a cash bar, and free men's health consultations with Dr. Shanks of Horizon Health!

This event will be held at Cannonball Harley-Davidson located at 3912 S US Hwy 41 in Terre Haute!

More information can be found here: https://trib.al/iyeMvAP
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11/02/2024

Come see me tomorrow Cannonball Harley-Davidson!

Julie was joined by some very important people from Horizon Health to talk about a fun event happening this weekend to kick off Men’s Health Month. On Saturday, November 2nd Kick-Start Your H…

10/09/2024

🚨 Hot Job of the Week: RN - Operating Room! 🚨
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09/27/2024

So proud of my team for their hard work and dedication in helping us achieve the Axonics Center of Excellence designation. It is an honor to be among the 2% of providers using Axonics technology who have achieved this status.

09/26/2024

So thankful for Dr Frey’s donation and support to bring an important advance treatment option to our community!

Dr. Marilyn Frey recently made a generous donation to the Horizon Health Foundation that will greatly impact patients seeking care in the urology department.

Dr. Frey’s donation supported the purchase of a new scope for a morcellator device, which is used by the urology department in prostate surgeries to efficiently break down and remove large prostate tissue to be sent to pathology. Ultimately, this tool will benefit patients by allowing them to receive this care close to home.

Dr. Michael Shanks-Urology, urologist at Horizon Health, trained with Dr. Marcelino Rivera, MD, at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, Indiana to perfect this procedure. As of August 2024, Dr. Shanks has completed three procedures with the new equipment. The goal is to use the morcellator in procedures with patients who have prostate glands larger than 80 grams in size. Previously, patients seeking treatment would be referred for treatments elsewhere.

“We are so thankful for Dr. Frey and her help,” Dr. Shanks said. “This tool will improve quality of life in our community.”

Read more: https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/blog-news/2024/september/dr-frey-makes-gift-for-purchase-of-morcellator-s/

09/24/2024

Pelvic floor therapy is an extremely important part of treating incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation and other urologic issues

Join us on Wednesday, September 25th at 1:30 p.m. (EST) at the Cunningham Memorial Library Event Center for an insightful presentation on pelvic floor therapy by Hetal Vora, DPT and Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy. Learn how this specialized therapy can help with incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and more. Open to all adults!

Visit: indstate.edu/community-engagement/olli?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Facebook&utm_medium=Facebook for more info.

09/13/2024

Check out the latest Valley Health Check Podcast were I talk about incontinence.

It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health! This episode we chat with Horizon Health's Urologist Dr. Michael Shanks about incontinence beyond physical therapy! What is Incontinence? Is there a difference between that & an overactive bladder? Can therapy, medications or treatments help? Find out so...

09/10/2024

Urinary incontinence can be debilitating and isolating. Take the first step towards a more active life by making an appointment today and learning about cutting-edge treatments like Axonics, Bulkamid, and Bladder Botox. For appointments call 217-466-4661