March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and it's important for you to know that 1 in 20 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 1 in 3 of those people are not up-to-date with colorectal cancer screenings. Also, 60% of deaths from ... Read More

MHP is celebrating Certified Nurses Day, March 19, by honoring its board-certified nurses. The following nurses are being recognized for their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in patient care: ABSALOM, MAGGIE NP Hospitalist ... Read More

Last fall on giving Tuesday, a group of awesome volunteer fundraisers set up online fundraising pages for the Baby & Me, Tobacco Free Program at MHP. They are Herb Thompson, Debbie Mathies, Sharon Hammond, Mary Jo Custer, Tina Hobbs, Holly Scott, ... Read More

Have you noticed videos in your inbox from the Major Hospital Foundation? Stay tuned for more! A fun app called “ThankView” is making it possible for the Foundation to send personalized videos inviting you to attend events, make gifts, or ... Read More

The second annual Major Women’s Alliance Style Show will take place April 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Maxim Events in Shelbyville and will feature fashions from the Gift Shop at MHP. The Major Women’s Alliance is a dues-paying group of the Major ... Read More

When William S. Major chose to make the planned gift of his home to our community for use as a hospital, he helped to ensure a bright future. Without his foresight, Shelby County might not have the excellent and convenient healthcare we enjoy today. ... Read More

Announcing the Heartwood Club! “Heartwood” is the inner part of a tree’s trunk, and it’s the part that gives the tree strength. Sign up to make a recurring gift, and you will become a charter member of the Heartwood Club. Your ... Read More

It’s been said that athletic trainers will influence more young people in a year than most will in a lifetime. March is National Athletic Training Month and we’d like to recognize the work and dedication of the MHP athletic trainers ... Read More

I want to let you know that March is Colon Cancer Awareness month and it’s a good time to tell you about the importance of completing your colon cancer screening. You might ask why a pediatrician is focused on encouraging colon cancer ... Read More

Water makes up over half of our body weight – every cell, tissue, and organ in our body needs it to properly function. There isn’t a clear-cut rule across the board regarding the amount of recommended water consumption, because studies ... Read More