St.Vincent Carmel Opens Orthopedic Center in Hamilton County

St. Vincent Carmel Hospital recently opened its new Orthopedic Center. The dedicated unit is one of the largest in Hamilton County, and offers the highest level of care for joint replacement, spine, hand and shoulder patients. For more than 20 years, St. Vincent Carmel Hospital has provided comprehensive orthopedic care to Carmel and the surrounding communities. The 16-bed Orthopedic Center features private rooms, a patient navigation system and the most updated amenities and technology for an overall improved patient experience. "By combining the experience of our orthopedic surgeons and clinical staff with a new state-of-the-art Center, we have the talent and very best resources to improve the quality of life for every patient who enters our hospital," said Renee Trainer, RN, director of the St. Vincent Carmel Orthopedic Center.  "Our focus is to remain dedicated to increasing movement capabilities and enabling Hoosiers to continue with their daily routines." In 2007 and 2008, St. Vincent Carmel Hospital was ranked among the top 10 percent in the nation for orthopedic services and joint replacement surgery by the Tenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study, which identifies key trends in the quality of care provided by approximately 5,000 hospitals nationwide. To contact the St. Vincent Carmel Orthopedic Center, call (317) 582-7729.