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Bluffton and Peru, IN (May 14, 2024) - Bluffton Regional Medical Center and Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru have begun work to wind down planned inpatient childbirth services in response to the limited number of deliveries at the hospitals. Planned inpatient labor and delivery services will no longer be provided after May 23 at Bluffton and after June 13 at Dukes. Three other Lutheran Health Network hospitals with childbirth programs are unaffected and will retain full availability for expectant mothers... ... Read More
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May is stroke awareness month! Let’s take a look at some of the signs and symptoms of stroke, along with causes, risk factors, and treatment. The American Heart Association uses the acronym, “F.A.S.T.” for recognizing stroke symptoms. By learning the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life: F: Face : does the person have any facial droop or abnormalities? A: Arm : does the person have any numbness, weakness or sudden immobility of an extremity? S: Speech : does the person have any slurred or ... ... Read More
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In recognition of National Women's Health Week, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital (LKH) is hosting a free education event on Thursday, May 16, about health maintenance for postmenopausal women. Join OB/GYN Mohamed El Nemr, M.D., FACOG, at LKH on May 16 from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. to learn more about screenings, lifestyle changes and healthcare options that can support women during postmenopausal years to contribute to optimal health. This community session will take place in the hospital’s administrative class... ... Read More
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New grade for spring 2024 is a national recognition for patient safety Fort Wayne, IN – Dupont Hospital, part of Lutheran Health Network (LHN), earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national organization and advocate for patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have put in place to prevent them. “Patient safet... ... Read More
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Given to Pisti for Protection by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Public Safety K9 Pisti will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Pisti’s vest is sponsored by Robert Willens, LLC, of New York, NY, and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Apollo Creed”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Pisti is an independent K-9 officer trained and handled by Lutheran Hospital Safety Officer Kim ... ... Read More
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Dukes Memorial Hospital is hosting a free All-About-Baby Fair for new and expectant parents on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. until noon in the lobby at Dukes Memorial Hospital, 275 W. 12th Street, Peru. Attendees should enter through the main entrance. The event features community education, activities for children, tours of the Birthplace, refreshments and area health organizations serving community members including the United Way of Miami County, Healthy Families - Area Five, Nurse-Family Partnership,... ... Read More
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The basics of first aid will be taught at the next community health series presentation at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Thursday, April 25 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Lutheran EMS leadership and Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital educators will teach the fundamentals of emergency first aid. Participants can actively engage in the four crucial processes of emergency first aid: assess, plan, execute and evaluate. Attendees will be divided into groups during this session to receive practical instruction. The educati... ... Read More
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The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) inducted Michael J. Brumfield, D.O., FACOS, a board-certified general osteopathic surgeon at Dukes Memorial Hospital (DMH), as a fellow of the ACOS. This designation is recognition of Dr. Brumfield’s board certification, voluntary activities and service to advance osteopathic medicine and surgery. Those who earn the FACOS designation have demonstrated their commitment to the practice of surgery, surgical teaching, authorship of professional papers, par... ... Read More
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Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital (LKH) has begun a transition of current ambulance service operations in Fulton County. The County’s Commissioners were notified this morning that Kosciusko Ambulance Service, LLC d/b/a Lutheran EMS will not be renewing its contract to provide emergency ambulance services. Lutheran EMS was one of several bidders in a Request for Proposal process during 2023 and was ultimately awarded the bid to provide emergency ambulance services. Following the County’s decision, our organiza... ... Read More
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Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital welcomes Christopher King, M.D., board-certified urologist, to the medical staff. Dr. King specializes in urological services including general and surgical conditions of the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract, prostate and male reproductive system. His office is located at 1000 Provident Drive, Warsaw with general surgeons Patrick Ilada, M.D., FACS, Corey Graham, M.D., FACS, Paul Haney, M.D., and Mary Otoo, M.D., who provide care at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital. Dr. King receive... ... Read More
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