Community Health Network breaks ground on $130 million expansion of Community Hospital South

State-of-the-art expansion project will meet demands of population growth; create 200 new life sciences positions

June 17, 2008--Community Health Network held a ceremonial groundbreaking today to kick off its $130 million expansion of Community Hospital South. Employees, community leaders and neighbors gathered outside the hospital as network leaders and a team of VIPs turned the first shovels of dirt to mark the beginning of the two-year construction period. The event also provided flood-ravaged Johnson County residents with some goods news to celebrate.

"Today marks an evolution of our network," said Mark Dixon, president and CEO of Community Hospitals of Indiana, Inc. "We opened a new Community Hospital North, a major expansion of our north hospital, last spring, due to the growth of Indianapolis’ north side and Hamilton County. South Central Indiana is experiencing its own growth spurt, so we are expanding to keep up with the demand of health care services." Full story >>

2008 AHA Start! Heart Walk to be held September 20

The 2008 Start! Heart Walk will be hosted on September 20, 2008 at White River State Park. Join the Start! Heart Walk team >>

Start! is the American Heart Association’s national movement that encourages all Americans to take up walking and other healthy habits as part of their daily routine to live longer and stronger lives. The Indiana Heart Hospital, Community Health Network and the Community Health Network Foundation continue their support of the American Heart Association’s Start! Program. Community Health Network recently received recognition by the American Heart Association for its employee wellness efforts and was the only company in Indianapolis given platinum status for the award. Only 537 companies were recognized as a Start! Fit-Friendly Company nationwide.