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The American College of Cardiology has recognized Lutheran Hospital for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Lutheran Hospital was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting. Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the ACC have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through co... ... Read More

Hospitalized children can feel “stuck” inside a hospital room during this time of year that is most often filled with good cheer. Mission: Motherhood and Hope’s Harbor are partnering with Lutheran Hospital and Dupont Hospital for our annual Love Light Shine Bright event to lift the spirits of hospitalized patients around the holiday season. Taking place at two locations this year—Lutheran Hospital and Dupont Hospital—the event offers a heartfelt opportunity to show solidarity and bring hope to families ... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, IN - The public is invited to attend a special gathering commemorating the loss of loved ones at the annual Lutheran Hospital Remembrance Tree event on Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lutheran Hospital offers a yearly gathering in remembrance of all who have passed within Lutheran Health Network facilities. Come share stories with others who are experiencing similar feelings. Materials will be available to design and assemble a remembrance ornament to be placed on trees to be vi... ... Read More

Join Chad Towner, CEO, of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital (LKH) for the next Community Health Series holiday gathering on Thursday, December 19, starting at 8:30 a.m. at LKH. Chad will provide an update about Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital’s progress on improving local healthcare services. Light holiday breakfast and refreshments will be available to celebrate the season. The LKH Community Health Series is held once a month at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the hospital’s administra... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Nov. 22, 2024) – On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1904, the doors to Lutheran Hospital were opened in Fort Wayne, IN. Following a dedication held on the hospital's lawn, hundreds in attendance were invited inside for a tour of the 25-bed facility by The Evangelical Lutheran Hospital Association. The facility provided one operating room, reception area, kitchen, dining room and living quarters for Louise Hitzeman, the hospital's first administrator. Fast forward to today, Lutheran Hosp... ... Read More

Lutheran Health Network today announced that Chad Towner has been appointed as chief executive officer of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital (LKH), effective November 21, 2024. Towner has served as interim chief executive officer at LKH since September 2024. “LKH has a strong commitment to serving the community with pride and compassion and Chad Towner is the leader who can continue this commitment for our patients and employees,” said Alan Alderfer, chairman, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital board of trustees. “Ch... ... Read More

New grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Dupont Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. “We want every patient to hav... ... Read More

Community members are invited to an educational session about winter wellness featuring Exercise Physiologist Libby Brown from the LKH Health and Wellness Center. This session will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital administrative classroom located at 2101 E. DuBois Drive in Warsaw. Did you know that a single session of moderate to vigorous physical activity provides immediate benefits for your health such as better sleep, less anxiety and c... ... Read More

Precision of 3-D robotics supports patients with emergency cases Trauma surgeons at Lutheran Hospital are now providing another level of emergent care through robotic-assisted surgery. Lutheran Hospital is the first in northeast Indiana to offer acute care robotic-assisted surgery for emergency cases. Surgeons at the hospital will continue utilizing traditional and laparoscopic surgery based upon the patient’s need. William Peery II, M.D., FACS, trauma surgeon at Lutheran Hospital, is one of the surgeon... ... Read More

Early Detection and Treatment of Lung Cancer Gives The Best Chance of Survival Join Lutheran Hospital, Dupont Hospital and Lutheran Downtown Hospital on Saturday, November 9 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for National Lung Cancer Screening Day as we come together as a community to increase access to lung cancer screening and save lives. All Lutheran Health Network hospitals will extend imaging hours on November 9 in the fight against lung cancer - the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Earl... ... Read More