Hometown rheumatology care for every season in Greenfield
Hometown rheumatology care for every season in Greenfield
From Riley Park summer concerts to the Old Swimming Hole. To historic downtown festivals, from Hancock County 4-H Fair, to peaceful country drives—Greenfield living is about community and tradition.
AndHealth brings expert rheumatology care to your hometown, ensuring RA, AS, or PsA don’t limit your enjoyment of Hancock County’s welcoming spirit.
Conditions we treat
Greenfield’s charm lies in its perfect balance of small-town community and big-city accessibility. With AndHealth’s presence through the Greenfield clinic, you receive world-class rheumatology care without sacrificing the personal connections and community support that make Greenfield special. All of this with a practice accepting Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance plans, in addition to a pharmacy team who will work with you to find the lowest possible treatment costs.
Living with autoimmune rheumatology conditions in a community of 23,000 means your healthcare providers know you personally, local pharmacists understand your needs, and neighbors genuinely care about your well-being. These community advantages become significant assets in managing chronic conditions that require consistent, long-term care coordination.
Comprehensive, coordinated care for Greenfield patients
Whether you’re working at one of Greenfield’s manufacturing facilities, teaching in local schools, farming in surrounding Hancock County, or enjoying retirement in this family-friendly community, managing RA, AS, or PsA integrates into your established routines rather than disrupting your lifestyle.
Greenfield’s location provides the best of both worlds—the stress reduction and community support benefits of small-town living, combined with easy access to Indianapolis’s major medical centers when specialized procedures are needed. This combination often results in better overall health outcomes for people managing rheumatology conditions.
The community’s agricultural heritage and outdoor recreation opportunities align well with treatment approaches emphasizing regular, moderate exercise and stress reduction. From Riley Park walking trails to county fairgrounds activities, your care plan incorporates local resources that support both physical and mental health.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Life in Greenfield with rheumatoid arthritis means managing morning stiffness, maintaining joint health, and staying active. Your AndHealth team creates rheumatology treatment plans that work with your Greenfield balance of work and home.
Ankylosing spondylitis
For ankylosing spondylitis patients, many Greenfield people experience symptoms during the first half of life. Whether you’re starting your career, your family or both, autoimmune rheumatology symptoms shouldn’t limit you.
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis presents challenges from managing both joint and skin symptoms through the full four seasons in Greenfield, which requires dual care from a rheumatologist and dermatologist, provided by AndHealth which offers providers in both areas.
Your rheumatology team
Gregory M. Bell, MD
Rheumatologist
Office locations in and near Greenfield
1107 N State St
Greenfield, IN 46140
6020 Crawfordsville Rd Suite 102
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Not near these locations?
Virtual video visits available for Indiana & Ohio residents
How a virtual rheumatology visit works
We want you to feel as comfortable in an online appointment as you would in person. Here’s how a virtual appointment works.
You and your doctor will join a video call at a place most convenient to you - at home, work, your car, etc.
Choose somewhere quiet where you can speak freely, and where you have a good internet connection.
Your nearest Community Health Center can also provide a private room with a computer where you can join your appointment (reserved in advance).
Your rheumatologist will ask you where you are experiencing symptoms.
They will ask you to show the affected joints on camera to confirm swelling, redness, or other factors.
Your rheumatologist may ask you to press on your joints and report how it feels, as part of the evaluation.
When swelling or other symptoms are hard to visualize, your rheumatologist will order imaging (x-ray or MRI) to get more information, as they would during an in-person exam.
When you are in a flare, or having a hard day, an online appointment can be much easier to join.
An online appointment saves you time from driving to an office, sitting in a waiting room, and then seeing your provider.
An online appointment should feel as unrushed and thorough as in person.
We want you to always feel that you can ask all of your questions, report on how you've been feeling, and help us create or modify the best treatment plan for you.
Personalized treatments & care unique to Greenfield, Indiana
Greenfield’s healthcare landscape benefits from AndHealth’s comprehensive, whole person approach that combines small-town accessibility with specialized expertise. The Greenfield AndHealth rheumatology clinic at 1107 N State St provides the continuity and personal attention crucial for rheumatology conditions, while telemedicine capabilities ensure consistent access during Hancock County’s rural weather challenges.
We understand Greenfield’s diverse economic landscape, from agricultural operations to manufacturing facilities like the local Allison Transmission plant, to small business ownership and education careers. Your care plan adapts to your work environment—whether that’s seasonal agricultural schedules, shift work patterns, or traditional business hours.
Hancock County’s mix of agricultural, manufacturing, and service employment creates varied insurance coverage patterns. Your AndHealth care team maximizes available benefits while providing cost-effective treatment strategies that respect the budget considerations important in smaller communities where economic stability requires careful planning.
Comprehensive, whole person rheumatology treatment for Greenfield patients
The community’s strong social connections become an asset in your care strategy. We help educate family members, friends, and local support networks about your autoimmune condition, creating informed advocates who understand your rheumatology health challenges. This is particularly valuable in Greenfield, where extended family often lives nearby and neighbors provide practical support during difficult periods.
Your treatment plan considers Greenfield’s seasonal rhythms and community calendar. Spring and summer bring increased outdoor activities, county fair preparations, and agricultural demands that require energy and mobility. Fall harvest seasons and winter indoor activities need different chronic condition symptom management approaches. We help maintain consistent medication schedules while maximizing participation in community events that provide joy and social connection.
Local healthcare coordination focuses on your Greenfield-area primary care physician and Hancock Regional Hospital for any specialized services. We ensure local providers understand your rheumatology condition, and can provide appropriate interim care, maintaining the coordinated approach that works best in communities where everyone knows each other professionally.
Common RA, PsA, AS symptoms better & worse in Greenfield
Greenfield’s location in central Indiana creates specific weather patterns that significantly impact rheumatology symptoms throughout the year. The city’s position in Hancock County’s agricultural landscape provides some natural buffer from extreme urban heat while still experiencing the continental climate challenges common to the Midwest.
Rheumatology symptoms made better in Greenfield
Greenfield offers environmental advantages for autoimmune rheumatology management. The rural setting provides excellent air quality compared to urban centers, reducing inflammation triggers from air pollution. The surrounding agricultural landscape offers natural quiet and reduced stress levels that research shows improve autoimmune outcomes.
Spring and fall often provide optimal conditions for rheumatology condition management in Greenfield, with moderate temperatures and lower humidity supporting outdoor activities and exercise routines that help manage joint symptoms. The community’s parks and rural surroundings provide excellent opportunities for beneficial exercise during favorable weather periods, helpful in improving RA, AS and/or PsA pain.
Rheumatology symptoms affected by factors unique to Greenfield
Summer humidity in Greenfield can be particularly challenging for autoimmune conditions, especially during agricultural seasons when moisture from surrounding farmland combines with natural humidity. Humidity levels often exceeding 80% during morning hours create conditions that correlate with increased pain and stiffness in people with arthritis.
The agricultural environment adds seasonal complexity to symptom management. Spring and summer farming activities create temporary increases in airborne particulates from field work, which can contribute to inflammatory responses in people with autoimmune conditions. Harvest seasons bring additional dust and allergen exposure that may require symptom management adjustments.
Winter weather presents typical central Indiana challenges for autoimmune conditions. Temperatures often dropping into the teens, combined with rural wind exposure across open farmland, create significant temperature variations linked to increased arthritis pain. Rural roads may also limit mobility during severe weather, making symptom management planning crucial.
Seasonal allergies can add complexity during spring months, with tree pollen from Greenfield’s mature trees and agricultural pollen from surrounding farmland potentially triggering additional inflammatory responses in people with autoimmune conditions.
How common is a RA, AS or PsA diagnosis for people in Greenfield?
Hancock County’s demographics, including agricultural and manufacturing employment patterns, may influence autoimmune rheumatology condition rates. Rural and manufacturing communities sometimes show different prevalence patterns due to occupational factors and access to early medical care.
Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis rates in Greenfield
Greenfield and Hancock County’s population of approximately 80,000 creates a meaningful community of residents living with autoimmune conditions. Based on national RA prevalence data showing 29-50 per 1,000 population, the Greenfield area likely has 2,300-4,000 residents living with rheumatoid arthritis.
Ankylosing spondylitis diagnosis rates in Greenfield
For ankylosing spondylitis, with national prevalence around 0.10%, the Greenfield area likely has 80-100 residents living with this condition. Given AS typically affects younger adults, this represents an important population often during peak working years, particularly relevant in a community where physical job demands are common in manufacturing and agricultural work.
Psoriatic arthritis diagnosis rates in Greenfield
Psoriatic arthritis affects an estimated 190-200 Greenfield area residents based on national prevalence rates around 0.24%. With up to 30% of people with psoriasis developing psoriatic arthritis, early identification becomes important in a smaller community where dermatology access is important to include as part of the care team, which is available from AndHealth, a practice which has experienced providers in both rheumatology and dermatology.
These numbers highlight the importance of having local rheumatology expertise through AndHealth’s presence, ensuring that community members receive appropriate specialist care without the barriers that distance and travel requirements can create for consistent rheumatology treatment.
The community size allows for personalized care approaches where healthcare providers know patients individually, potentially leading to better treatment adherence and outcome monitoring compared to larger, more anonymous healthcare systems.
Unique geographic factors for RA, AS, PsA in Greenfield
Greenfield’s location in central Indiana’s agricultural heartland creates unique environmental factors affecting autoimmune conditions. The rural setting provides excellent air quality advantages, with minimal industrial pollution and abundant natural spaces that support the stress reduction crucial for rheumatology management for RA, AS and/or PsA.
Air quality
Greenfield’s location in central Indiana’s agricultural heartland creates unique environmental factors affecting autoimmune conditions. The rural setting provides excellent air quality advantages, with minimal industrial pollution and abundant natural spaces that support the stress reduction crucial for autoimmune management.
Clean air and water
Hancock County’s water quality is generally excellent, with municipal systems drawing from clean groundwater sources. The rural setting means less industrial contamination pressure on water supplies, contributing to overall environmental quality that supports health management for people with autoimmune conditions.
Natural living in Greenfield
The community’s agricultural heritage contributes to environmental awareness and natural living approaches that often align well with rheumatology condition management strategies emphasizing whole foods, stress reduction, and regular outdoor activity.
Greenfield’s size and rural setting provide significant stress reduction advantages compared to urban environments. Research consistently shows that lower stress levels improve autoimmune outcomes, and Greenfield’s relaxed pace, minimal traffic, and strong community connections all contribute to better stress management.
The extensive natural areas around Greenfield, including Riley Park and numerous rural trails and green spaces, provide year-round opportunities for low-impact exercise that helps manage joint symptoms. These areas also offer mental health benefits through nature connection and stress reduction.
Get educated: health fairs or health events in Greenfield
Greenfield benefits from regional health initiatives that serve Hancock County and surrounding rural communities. Local health fairs often include arthritis education and chronic disease screening components, providing important access for residents who might not travel to larger cities for health information.
Community outreach events
Hancock Regional Hospital regularly organizes community health events and wellness seminars that include autoimmune rheumatology condition information. These local events provide opportunities to connect with healthcare providers and learn about treatment options without requiring travel to Indianapolis.
The annual Hancock County 4-H Fair and other community events increasingly include health and wellness components, providing natural opportunities for health education outreach in settings where community members are already gathered for social activities.
Community organizations, including local churches, service clubs, and agricultural organizations, occasionally host health-focused events that include chronic disease information and support resources for rheumatology conditions. These grassroots events provide important access points for health education in familiar, comfortable settings.
AndHealth’s presence in Greenfield
AndHealth’s presence in Greenfield through Dr. Gregory Bell’s clinic creates opportunities for community education about rheumatology conditions, helping build local awareness and support for people managing these conditions.
Regional health networks sometimes include Greenfield in their traveling health fair rotations, bringing specialized information about rheumatology care and autoimmune conditions to Hancock County residents who might not otherwise have convenient access to such resources.
Get support: RA, AS, PsA chronic condition community groups & patient groups in Greenfield
Greenfield’s size creates both challenges and opportunities for autoimmune support groups. While formal medical support groups may be limited, the close-knit community often provides informal support networks that can be equally valuable for people managing chronic rheumatology conditions.
In-person community groups
Local churches frequently serve as gathering points for people dealing with health challenges, with informal support groups and care ministries that welcome people with autoimmune conditions. The community’s strong faith tradition often includes practical support during health challenges.
Hancock Regional Hospital occasionally facilitates support groups or educational sessions for chronic disease management, including sessions that address autoimmune conditions. These meetings help connect local residents dealing with similar health challenges.
The Hancock County Health Department sometimes coordinates chronic disease programs that include components relevant to autoimmune conditions, particularly around medication management, lifestyle counseling, and connection to regional specialists.
Online community groups
Online communities become particularly important for Greenfield residents, providing connections to larger support networks when local options are limited. “Hancock County Health Warriors” and “East Central Indiana Chronic Illness Support” Facebook groups specifically serve residents in smaller communities throughout the region.
AndHealth’s established presence through Dr. Gregory Bell’s practice creates natural opportunities for patient connections and peer support, with virtual and in-person care options helping connect Greenfield area residents facing similar health challenges.
Agricultural and manufacturing worker networks sometimes provide informal support systems where coworkers understand physical health challenges and can offer practical workplace accommodations and assistance during difficult symptom periods.
FAQs about Greenfield rheumatology
insurance & payment
Yes! AndHealth proudly accepts Indiana Medicaid and provides comprehensive rheumatology care with no copays for any member of your care team—including your rheumatologist, clinical pharmacist, coordinating provider, health coach, and patient navigator. This means you get complete autoimmune care without financial barriers.
Indiana Medicaid covers all essential autoimmune care including specialist visits, lab work, imaging (X-rays, MRIs), prescription medications including biologics, and additional services like nutrition programs and sleep tracking—all provided at no cost to you through AndHealth.
No! With AndHealth and Indiana Medicaid, you have zero copays for appointments with your entire care team. This includes your rheumatologist, clinical pharmacist, health coach, and patient navigator, ensuring cost never prevents you from getting the care you need.
AndHealth’s Care Navigators work with uninsured patients to find rheumatology care on a sliding fee scale and help identify assistance programs for housing, transportation, groceries, and utilities. We believe everyone deserves access to world-class healthcare regardless of insurance status.
Your AndHealth clinical pharmacist helps ensure you have the lowest medication costs through patient assistance programs, copay support, and insurance optimization. We coordinate with drug manufacturers and assistance programs to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses for biologics and other specialized medications.
AndHealth is in-network and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE and most commercial health plans in Ohio and Indiana.
Appointment access & scheduling
AndHealth typically offers appointments within 1-2 weeks with no referral needed. We understand that autoimmune rheumatology conditions can’t wait for long specialist queues, so we prioritize timely access to care in Greenfield.
No referral required! You can contact AndHealth directly to schedule your appointment. This eliminates delays and barriers that often prevent people from getting timely rheumatology care.
While same-day appointments depend on availability, AndHealth provides anytime messaging with your care team between visits. During flares, you can text your provider team immediately for guidance, medication adjustments, or urgent care coordination if needed.
For severe flares, contact your AndHealth care team through anytime messaging first. If you need immediate medical attention, your nearest emergency department is available 24/7. Always inform them you’re an AndHealth patient so they can coordinate with your care team.
Telehealth & virtual care
Yes! AndHealth provides both in-person and virtual appointments, perfect for Greenfield residents who may face transportation challenges or prefer the convenience of telehealth. Virtual visits include comprehensive assessments using on-camera reviews and coordination with local lab work and imaging.
Absolutely. Your AndHealth rheumatologist can prescribe and adjust medications during virtual visits. Your clinical pharmacist coordinates prescription delivery and provides injection training via telehealth when needed, ensuring treatment continuity regardless of weather or transportation issues.
Virtual visits are 45-minute comprehensive appointments where your rheumatologist reviews symptoms, assesses joint function through guided movements, discusses lab results, and adjusts treatment plans. A clinical pharmacist may join to discuss medications, and the entire care team coordinates your ongoing management.
Provider credentials & expertise
Yes, all AndHealth rheumatologists are board-certified specialists with extensive training in autoimmune rheumatology conditions. They bring decades of experience to you as a patient in Greenfield, ensuring you receive high quality care throughout your relationship with any of your AndHealth providers.
AndHealth provides a complete 5-person care team (rheumatologist, clinical pharmacist, coordinating provider, health coach, and patient navigator) working together for your chronic condition rheumatology care. This comprehensive approach, combined with telehealth options and no referral requirements, brings specialized care directly to Greenfield.
Sources
1. Gregory M. Bell, MD – Greenfield Rheumatology
2. Best Climate for Arthritis Patients – Arthritis Foundation
3. Weather-Arthritis Connection – Arthritis Foundation
4. Indiana Air Quality Report Card – American Lung Association
5. Rheumatologists in Indiana – Healthline FindCare
6. Arthritis Foundation – Indiana
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