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St. Joseph Hospital staff recently participated in a seasonal decoration dedication and Blessing of the Hands in the hospital lobby. Staff wore masks and practiced social distancing while Hope Darrow, CNO, shared words of encouragement, Carla Stafford, RN, sang and Reverend Peter Janzen, staff chaplain, closed with a prayer and blessing. Pictured (L-R) Reverend Janzen, Hope Darrow, CNO and Carla Safford, RN ... Read More

Pastor David Williamson provided a blessing over the COVID-19 vaccine, all who will dispense it and the tent at Dupont Hospital where the vaccines will be delivered to healthcare workers. Kim Fulkerson, CNO, thanked all who organized the vaccine process for healthcare workers, which began December 18 at Dupont Hospital, Lutheran Hospital and Kosciusko Community Hospital. Pictured (l-r) Kim Fulkerson, CNO; Lorenzo Suter, CEO; Corey Snider, Assistant CEO; Dusten Roe, Executive Director of Operations. Fron... ... Read More

BLUFFTON, Ind. (Dec. 14, 2020) – Bluffton Regional Medical Center (BRMC) was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing BRMC’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to all general hospitals across the country and is updated every six months.... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 15, 2020) – Twilla Lee, an experienced healthcare leader with a focus on exceptional patient care, quality and operational performance, becomes Lutheran Downtown Hospital’s chief executive officer on Jan. 18, 2021. Lee joins Lutheran Health Network from her position as Administrator, Hospital Operations, providing executive-level operations leadership at East Hospital, part of The Ohio State University Health System in Columbus. During her more than 13 years with The Ohio State Un... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, IND. – Dec. 9, 2020 – Northeast Indiana hospitals and health networks identified to participate in the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) COVID-19 vaccination program expect to receive their first shipment of the vaccine after Dec.15, pending anticipated Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Lutheran Health Network, Marion General Hospital and Parkview Health are working to finalize plans for their vaccine clinics. In th... ... Read More

The Greater Good of Fort Wayne, Mad Anthonys Children’s Hope House and Lutheran Children’s Hospital have again teamed up to bring holiday cheer to patients hospitalized around the Christmas season. Love Light, Shine Bright is an exchange of headlight and flashlight beams between community members who remain inside their vehicles and patients inside Lutheran Children’s Hospital. The exchange of light beams shows support during the holiday season. The event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 17. Starting at 8 ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 23, 2020) – With patient, healthcare worker and visitor safety as the priority for the Fort Wayne-area’s two local hospital systems, updated visitor restrictions are being implemented, effective today. Both Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network are working to assure that COVID-19 transmission is minimized, while acknowledging that the restrictions can be difficult for patients, as well as their family and friends. This is an extraordinary time and the community’s understandi... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 18, 2020) – Lutheran Health Physicians recently welcomed six new providers, who specialize in the areas of neurointerventional surgery, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery and family medicine. Caitlin Adams, N.P., Family Medicine 7938 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Caitlin Adams, N.P., is a primary care nurse practitioner who provides preventive and chronic care for men, women and children of all ages. She also treats patients with various acute illnesses. Adams earned h... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 10, 2020) – The anxiety behind the COVID-19 pandemic, various life changes over the past several months, the risks of exposure and normal daily challenges can be overpowering. Emotional pain is real and deserves professional care, just as one would seek treatment for physical pain. The Behavioral Health professionals at St. Joseph Hospital are dedicated to helping people struggling with anxiety and other issues gain the skills needed to improve their quality of life. Smitha Patiba... ... Read More

The DAISY Foundation™ is a not-for-profit organization established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes by members of his family. In late 1999, Patrick died at the age of 33 from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon autoimmune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique way of thanking those professionals for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and their families. Patients, fa... ... Read More