An Evansville pediatrics physician has received a national award for providing quality care and clinical excellence to Hoosier children and adults enrolled in Managed Health Services’ statewide health plan.

Dr. W. Michael Crecelius has received a 2010 Summit Award for Excellence in Care from MHS and parent company Centene Corp.

The award honors Crecelius, a board-certified pediatrician with Deaconess Clinic in downtown Evansville, for demonstrating exemplary performance when following up with examinations and consultations after patients’ emergency room visits, providing routine preventive and well-care services for children and adults and establishing a medical home for new enrollees in the MHS healthcare plan.

“MHS is proud to recognize Dr. Crecelius for the outstanding service and quality of care he provides to Managed Health Services members in the greater Evansville community,” said Dr. Robert Baker, vice president of medical affairs at MHS. “Our primary focus is on delivering the best possible care to our members and we could not do that without strong relationships with our plan’s physicians. The Summit Award is one way we can thank Dr. Crecelius for his ongoing dedication to helping children live healthy lives.”

Crecelius graduated Indiana University’s School of Medicine and completed his pediatric internship and residency at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He is a Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the Indiana State Medical Association and the Vanderburgh County Medical Society.

A total of 16 physicians from around the country were awarded a 2010 Summit Award by Centene Corp.

“These honors underscore Centene’s distinction as a physician-driven company that provides quality care to our healthcare plan members,” said Centene Corp. Chairman and CEO Michael Neidorff. “Physicians are selected for exemplary performance in several areas.”

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An Indianapolis pediatrics physician has received a national award for providing quality care and clinical excellence to Hoosier children and adults enrolled in Managed Health Services’ statewide health plan.

Dr. Sharon Gilliland has received a 2010 Summit Award for Excellence in Care from MHS and parent company Centene Corp.

The award honors Gilliland, a board-certified pediatrician who runs Rainbow Pediatrics in Indianapolis, for demonstrating exemplary performance when following up with examinations and consultations after patients’ emergency room visits, providing routine preventive and well-care services for children and adults and establishing a medical home for new enrollees in the MHS healthcare plan.

“MHS is proud to recognize Dr. Gilliland for the outstanding service and quality of care she provides to Managed Health Services members in the greater Indianapolis community,” said Dr. Robert Baker, Vice President of Medical Affairs at MHS. “Our primary focus is on delivering the best possible care to our members and we could not do that without strong relationships with our plan’s physicians. The Summit Award is one way we can thank Dr. Gilliland for her ongoing dedication to helping children live healthy lives.”

Gilliland opened Rainbow Pediatrics in 1996 and also maintains a solo practice supported by call partners. After earning an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, she graduated Indiana University’s School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. From 1989 to 1996, Gilliland provided community pediatric care at HealthNet, a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Indianapolis before opening Rainbow Pediatrics.

Rainbow Pediatrics is located at 5711 N. Michigan Road in Indianapolis and online at www.rainbow-pediatrics.net. The center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays.

A total of 16 physicians from around the country were awarded a 2010 Summit Award by Centene Corp.

“These honors underscore Centene’s distinction as a physician-driven company that provides quality care to our healthcare plan members,” said Centene Corp. Chairman and CEO Michael Neidorff. “Physicians are selected for exemplary performance in several areas.”

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The first of an entire year of community events throughout the state offering free health screenings will be hosted this weekend in Indianapolis by Managed Health Services (MHS).

From noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 4958 Ribble Road, MHS’ Healthy Lifestyles event will offer blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings. All screenings, in addition to an array of health- and wellness-related educational information, will be offered at no cost to those who attend.

“The screenings we will be offering are critically important as part of taking charge of overall healthcare maintenance and routine,” said MHS CEO Patrick Rooney. “MHS encourages everyone to have these screenings performed annually and take the necessary steps with their primary healthcare provider to treat any conditions needing attention or management.”

MHS staff will be available Sunday to provide information about the Hoosier Healthwise program, a healthcare program available to Indiana residents throughout the state. MHS will also be coordinating health-related giveaways for attendees of all ages throughout the event.

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Managed Health Services (MHS) will offer no-charge mammograms Saturday for members of its plan who live in and around Lake County.

From 9 a.m. to noon at Methodist Hospital Southlake, located at 101 E. 87th Ave. in Merrillville, MHS plan members ages 40-69 who have not received a mammogram in the last 12 months can undergo a free screening by hospital staff.

Appointments are required as no walk-ins are accepted. MHS is also offering complimentary transportation for members if needed.

Eligible MHS members who complete a mammogram screening Saturday will receive $20 in credits on their CentAccount debit card to use on approved health-related items and at www.diapers.com for diapers, bottles and other approved baby-care items. If members follow-up with their primary care physician to get the results of their mammogram and undergo an annual cervical cancer and Chlamydia screening, they can earn additional CentAccount credits worth up to $40.

MHS will also be providing general women’s health information, smoking cessation materials, a breast exam shower hanger with information in both English and Spanish about how to conduct a self exam and complimentary health consultations. Light snacks will be provided.

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On Tuesday, August 11th, MHS and Cenpatico sponsored and participated in the Ribbon Cutting / Open House ceremony with Lake Ridge Schools, Community Health Net, Inc. (formerly Gary Community Health Center) and Regional Mental Health Center (formerly Southlake Community Mental Health Center and Tri-City Community Mental Health Center) in the opening of (2) School-Based Health Clinics, where the students and staff are able to receive comprehensive integrated preventive and primary medical and behavioral health care services on school grounds, including dental and vision services. The event took place in Gary, Indiana at Calumet High School, which is the location for one of the clinics. The other clinic is located at Grissom Elementary School. Both clinics will open Tuesday, August 18th staffed with a pediatrician, medical assistant, licensed clinical social worker, and a receptionist.

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Managed Health Services, Bloomington-area partners team up to present Health and Wealth Expo on June 6

One of the state’s largest healthcare plan providers is partnering with several area businesses and organizations to stage a communitywide health expo in June that will offer free health screenings, food, fun and more for Bloomington-area residents.

Presented by Managed Health Services with the Bloomington Housing Authority and sponsored by Bloomington Hospital, the Health and Wealth Expo runs from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Crestmont Community, located at 1000 Monroe Street in Bloomington.

This is an outdoor event; in case of inclement weather on June 6, the Health and Wealth Expo will be moved to June 13.

Healthcare professionals will conduct free cholesterol, glucose, lead and blood pressure screenings. Free food and lots of activities for children, including a bounce house, will be provided. And a limited number of free bicycle helmets for children will be distributed.

WorkOne representatives will also be available at the event to help area residents with resume development and provide helpful information regarding employment interviews.

Free transportation to and from the Health and Wealth Expo is available for residents of Walnut Woods by calling (812) 339-3491, Ext. 132. Managed Health Services members living in and around Bloomington can also arrange for free transportation to the event by calling (877) 647-4848.

The Health and Wealth Expo is also made possible by the support of Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington, the Monroe County Health Department, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, My Sister’s Closet, Indiana University Continuing Studies, Community Action-People Helping People, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington, Asset Building Coalition, Shalom Community Center, Improving Kids’ Environment, the city of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, ExperienceWorks, WonderLab and the American Lung Association.

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