JMH receives hospital safety grade “A”
Johnson Memorial Health has earned a hospital safety grade of “A” from Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns grades to general hospitals nationwide based on more than 30 performance ratings that reflect errors, accidents, injuries, infections, and the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“We are thrilled to be working with Johnson Memorial Health,” said Dr. David Dunkle, president and CEO of Johnson Memorial Health. “This is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care and maintaining the highest standards of safety. We could not be more proud.”
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades is the only hospital rating program that focuses exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries that cause more than 500 patient deaths each day in the United States. The program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Grades are updated twice a year, in the fall and spring.
“Achieving an ‘A’ hospital safety grade is an important accomplishment for Johnson Memorial Health,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of Leapfrog Group. said. “This reflects a tremendous dedication to our patients and their families, and should make our entire community proud. Johnson Memorial Hospital, its leaders, and clinicians work tirelessly to put patients first. , staff and volunteers.”
For more information about all grades at Johnson Memorial Health, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
Panera Bread hosts toy drive
Panera Bread restaurants are collecting toys to benefit the Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance Program in counties across the state. Neighboring Panera Bread stores in Franklin, Greenwood and Southport are participating.
Donation boxes will be distributed at each participating Panera Bread store until December 6th. New, unwrapped toys for toddlers and teens can be picked up during regular store hours.
OrthoIndy wins honors
OrthoIndy, an Indianapolis-based orthopedic practice specializing in bone, joint, spine and muscle care, is recognized by Healthgrades as a leader in specialty orthopedic care nationally and statewide.
OrthoIndy Hospital has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint replacement surgery for three years in a row, according to a recent study published by Healthgrades. Among its accomplishments contributing to the 2025 rankings, Orso Indy Hospital is the only hospital in the state to be named among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for both outpatient orthopedics and total joint replacement; Selected as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Surgery.
OrthoIndy Hospital also received three 2025 Specialty Excellence Awards. It is the only hospital in Indiana to receive awards for both inpatient and outpatient joint replacement procedures. As a result of these awards, OrthoIndy Hospital is the only hospital in the state to rank in the top 5% nationally for both outpatient orthopedics and joint replacements, and in the top 5% nationally for inpatient joint replacements. did.
In addition, OrthoIndy Hospital specializes in orthopedic surgeries including inpatient and outpatient total knee replacements, inpatient and outpatient total hip replacements, inpatient spinal fusion surgeries, and outpatient rotator cuff surgeries. 6 out of 5 stars. Although many of these rankings are achieved every year, OrthoIndy Hospital earned its first 5-star rating in 2025 for inpatient total hip replacement and outpatient rotator cuff surgery, and for specialty orthopedic care. Further strengthen your leadership.
Consumers can learn more about how Healthgrades rates hospital quality by visiting healthgrades.com.
Johnson County real estate market expands
The real estate market in Johnson County was volatile in October, with a significant increase in pending home sales compared to last year, increased inventory and calming sales prices, according to F.C. Tucker Company.
Below is some of the data the company collected on home sales in Johnson County in October.
Pending home sales are up 39.8% compared to this time last year. Available housing inventory increased by 41.2% compared to October 2023. Year-to-date home sales prices in 2024 increased 5.7% to $359,495.
