• Amy Lambert, RN, BSN, has joined the AP&S; Cosmetic Laser Center. She recently completed her cosmetic laser training and is currently seeing patients.

“I’m happy to be working at the AP&S; Cosmetic Laser Center. I like working in an area where patients can see results right away and are happy with those results,” Lambert said. “The staff is so friendly and it’s a great atmosphere to work in.”

In addition to working at AP&S; Clinic, Lambert is attending school at Indiana State University to earn her master’s in nursing.

You can be done with unwanted hair and spider veins with this gentle procedure. Within two to three sessions, you will notice a difference and after the full treatment of four to six sessions, those unsightly hairs and veins will be a thing of the past.

The Cutera CoolGlide Vantage Laser can also provide skin rejuvenation that helps minimize the visible signs of aging.

The AP&S; Cosmetic Laser Center is also the only distributor of SkinCeuticals in Terre Haute. SkinCeuticals is a line of skin care products that helps improve the overall health of your skin. Recently, two SkinCeutical products earned national recognition from Allure magazine in their Best of Beauty issue. Phloretin CF and CE Ferulic tied for honors in the “Best Serum” category and Phloretin CF was awarded the “Big Breakthrough” among all beauty products.

To learn more about these products or to schedule a free consultation, please contact the AP&S; Cosmetic Laser Center at 242-3333.

• Jackie Fisher, NP-C, has joined the Internal Medicine Department at AP&S; Clinic.

A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who provides high-quality healthcare services working in collaboration with a physician.

NPs diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems. They provide health maintenance and promote healthy behaviors through education and counseling.

In her new role, Fisher will diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems including acute and chronic illness. She will see patients for routine health maintenance visits including physical exams and/or annual well women exams. She will also order diagnostic tests if needed and prescribe appropriate medications.

Fisher is originally from Terre Haute. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1978 and was on active duty for 10 years. She then transferred to active reserves where she remained for 12 more years before retiring. Prior to moving back to the Wabash Valley two years ago, she worked as a family nurse practitioner in Chesapeake, Va., for seven years.

“I’m looking forward to being at AP&S; Clinic, working with an established healthcare team and providing the best healthcare possible to our patients,” Fisher said.

She earned her master’s of science as a nurse practitioner at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She received training in advanced health assessment, disease processes and pharmacology. Her clinical sites included a rural/migrant experience on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, a rotation at a large military hospital and several private practice offices. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Fisher is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call the AP&S; Internal Medicine Department at (812) 242-3140.

• Corrie Bird-Batson has joined the AP&S; Clinic management team as the practice manager for downtown and southside Family Medicine Departments.

Prior to taking the position, Bird-Batson worked at St. Vincent-Clay Hospital as the business office manager. In this role, she was the manager of the Patient Access Department and the Business Office Department. She worked at the hospital for five years, starting as an admissions specialist and gradually being promoted to her final position.

Originally from Brazil, Bird-Batson attended Northview High School, Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana State University. She graduated from Indiana State University in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. While pursuing her master's degree in school counseling, she decided she enjoyed business. In May 2007, she graduated summa cum laude from Ivy Tech Community College with an associate’s degree in business administration. She will graduate in May 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from ISU and plans to earn her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

“My new position offers some new opportunities to manage clinical nurses and learn more about physician offices. It is much more of an intimate setting compared to a hospital environment so it gives me the chance to ask more questions and understand the processes and procedures,” Bird-Batson said.

In her spare time, Bird-Batson enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and her two stepchildren.

• Thomas Harris, assistant professor of accounting at Indiana State University’s College of Business, has been named one of the state’s leading CPAs.

Harris, along with other educators and professionals from around Indiana, was selected as a “Super CPA” in the November issue of Indiana Business magazine.

“I feel very honored,” Harris said. “When you’re picked out by your peers, it’s a special recognition.”

The CPAs were chosen through an online survey process conducted by the magazine and the Indiana CPA Society, which represents more than 7,000 CPAs in public practice, industry, government and education.

Members of the society cast votes for CPAs in 12 categories: assurance services (auditing); business consulting; business valuation/litigation; corporate tax; employee benefits; estate planning and trust; government/nonprofit; individual tax; personal financial planning; financial managers, CFOs and controllers and accounting educators.

In the accounting educator category, Harris was named among instructors from Ball State University, Indiana University, Marian College, Purdue University and the University of Southern Indiana.

“I know many of the names on this list and am glad to be recognized among these distinguished colleagues,” Harris said.

Harris joined the ISU accounting faculty in 1988. Recently, he worked with members of the university’s criminology department to offer a minor in forensic accounting. Open to students from all majors, the minor provides the skills necessary to investigate, detect and prevent fraud.

Harris has a doctorate in accounting from the University of South Carolina, a master of business administration degree from Indiana State and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Marietta College. His research interests include federal income taxation and tax planning.

The November issue of Indiana Business Magazine is available online at www.indianabusiness.com.

• Diane Cargile, Rick Burger and Ann Welch were recently named to the Union Hospital Foundation’s board of directors.

They join 27 other community leaders on the hospital’s foundation board. Cindy Martin, board chairwoman for the foundation, made the following comment about the addition of Cargile, Burger and Welch.

“With Union Hospital’s focus on excellence in health care, I feel we have added three people to our board who emulate that standard and are committed and equipped to help us on our journey. Their new energy and ideas will help guide us to provide the support to Union Hospital that is at the heart of our mission,” she said.

Diane Cargile, a lifelong educator, has been the principal of Rio Grande Elementary School since 2001 and has held that position at Davis Park Elementary School, Southgate Elementary School in Lakewood, Washington, and various schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools.

She has also served as a classroom teacher at the elementary and middle school levels. Cargile is currently the president-elect of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), having been elected to the post by principals from across the nation.

She has also held leadership positions as a member of the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP), serving as a member of that organization’s board of directors and as a legislative liaison. Cargile has been the president and has also served on the executive committee of the Indiana State University Alumni Board.

Rick Burger is currently the district manager of Duke Energy for Terre Haute, Clinton, and Brazil. Since transferring to Terre Haute from Lafayette in August 2002, Burger has been very involved in community service in the Wabash Valley, including his service as past chairman of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce board, Terre Haute Economic Development Corporation, Indiana Economic Development Association, Wabash Valley Junior Achievement board, Workforce Investment board, Trees Inc. board, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wabash Valley board of associates, Indiana State University School of Technology advisory board, Vigo County School Corp. superintendent cabinet, St. Mary’s College Friends of the Wabash board, United Way of the Wabash Valley board of directors/2004 campaign chairman, Terre Haute Children’s Museum board, Eli Lilly community advisory board, Paul Harris Fellowship Award, as well as other organizational boards and committees.

Ann Welch joins the Foundation board of directors due to her role as president of the Service League of Union Hospital. The Union Hospital Foundation Bylaws stipulate that one member of the board of directors shall be the president of the Service League of Union Hospital. In addition to Welch’s service with the Service League of Union Hospital, she currently services as a parish council member for St. Joseph University Parish.

Welch’s other community service has included work with Vigo County Medical Alliance, League of Terre Haute, Vigo County Youth Soccer Association, Ouabache Elementary School PTO, Chauncey Rose Middle School PTO and Terre Haute North Vigo High School Soccer.

With the addition of Cargile, Burger and Welch, Union Hospital Foundation’s board of directors consists the following individuals: Richard Burger, Jan Korzinek, Diane Cargile, Arnold Kosofsky, Mary Ann Carroll, Sally Lowery, John Dinkel, John Lukens, David Doerr Diann McKee, Mary Doti, Cindy Martin, Jerry Einstanding, Dr. Robert Meissel, Vern W. Fellows, Betty R. Mooney, Mark Fuson, Marilyn Pendergast, William Grimes, Fred Rubey, Dr. Robert Haerr, Donald T. Scott, Troy Helman, Dr. Randy Stevens, Ward Hubbard, David Sullivan, W. Edward Jukes, Dan Tanoos, Dr. Bashar Kashlan and Ann Welch.

Emeritus members are John Chironna, Jr., Alice Anne Perry, William F. Meehling and John Royse.

The mission of the Union Hospital Foundation is to support advances in medical care that benefit the patients served by Union Hospital and initiatives that promote the health and wellness for those residents who live in the Wabash Valley.

The Foundation fulfills this mission by raising charitable gifts and grants, providing effective stewardship for gifts received and by awarding grants to Union Hospital and to select other organizations through which improvements in medical care and community health are realized.

The Union Hospital Foundation receives charitable support from individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations who share the Foundation’s vision for a healthy, vital community.

For further information, please contact Union Hospital Foundation Executive Director, Jim Bertoli at (812) 238.7534 or e-mail jbertoli@uhhg.org.