WABASH, IND. – Oct. 31, 2024 – Wabash County residents are invited to “Rhythm of Gratitude” on Friday, Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the historic Honeywell Center in downtown Wabash, hosted by the Parkview Health Foundation and Parkview Wabash Hospital (PWB).
Rhythm of Gratitude, formerly known as the annual Gala, serves to thank generous donors to the Parkview Health Foundation and celebrate the health and wellness programs they’ve made possible to enhance the lives of people across the county.
Buoyed by the beat of melodies from the renowned Sweetwater All Stars, guests will enjoy socializing, dancing, and savoring light appetizers and drinks in the Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall.
The centerpiece of the evening will be a presentation by Parkview Health’s Dr. Eric Reichenbach on a number of programs and initiatives that are boosting the well-being of local residents.
“The generosity of our community continually amazes me,” said Deb Potempa, market president, Parkview Health South, “and we’re thrilled to spotlight the impact of that generosity at Rhythm of Gratitude. Wabash County is fortunate to have so many wonderful people with the vision and philanthropic desire to invest in the well-being of their neighbors. Their Foundation gifts not only make a difference in individual lives, but also build the vitality of the community as a whole.”
Dr. Reichenbach, a family medicine physician at the Parkview Wabash Health Clinic in North Manchester, serves as the primary care section chief for a four-county area within the Parkview Health South market. In this role, he supervises family medicine providers in Wabash, Huntington, Kosciusko and Miami counties.
Reichenbach has worked diligently to build and support primary care in the area by increasing availability of mental health services, improving access to care and addressing provider shortages in rural communities. Late last year, he was named 2023 Outstanding Rural Health Provider by the Indiana Department of Health, which created the recognition to bring attention to providers and organizations serving Indiana’s smaller rural communities.
In Dr. Reichenbach’s presentation and an accompanying video, guests will hear patient stories and learn about programs through PWB that are supported by community members’ donations to the Parkview Health Foundation. These programs, among others, include:
VeggieRx
VeggieRx is a produce prescription program that helps support individuals who lack insurance, are food insecure, or on Medicare/Medicaid. If a Parkview patient living in Wabash County has obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or an at-risk pregnancy, they may be eligible to enroll in this program. Over the course of six months, VeggieRx provides enrollees with both financial and educational resources to improve their health and help put a stop to their food insecurity.
Healing Arts
The Healing Arts program brings musicians and artists to PWB to interact with patients and lift their spirits. Studies have proven that art therapy improves mental health and raises serotonin levels, two very important aspects to healing the body. The Healing Arts program provides Parkview patients with the opportunity to participate in visual art activities, listen to music, have the artist create a picture for them and more. This program has benefited countless patients with peace and relaxation.
Maternal health
PWB’s Maternal Health Program strives to provide new mothers with the resources they need post-partum and beyond. This program has connected new moms with one another, giving them the opportunity to learn from others and make friends. New mothers can ask questions of a registered nurse and are able to choose from a variety of classes, including child and infancy CPR, safe sleep and car seat safety. The benefits of this program can be far-reaching, fostering greater maternal and infant well-being and enabling parents to be more confident in their ability to provide their little ones with a safe, healthy start in life.
Campus trail
The PWB campus trail serves many patrons every day, and the recent expansion has made the path a full mile long. The project also added wildflowers and native grasses to attract birds and butterflies, and benches will provide resting spots. Wabash community members and hospital patients and co-workers use this path for daily exercise, dog walking, picnics under the pavilion and socializing.
Other programs, such as telehealth initiatives and PWB’s partnership with the Arc of Wabash County in the Project SEARCH program, will also be highlighted.
To get tickets, visit www.parkview.com/rhythmofgratitude.
Have questions? Contact Hannah Vanhoozen at [email protected] or 260-569-2216.