Lutheran Hospital Celebrates 120 Years
11/22/2024
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 Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary care facility that provides healthcare services to patients in Fort Wayne and throughout northeastern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. In addition to traditional healthcare, Lutheran Hospital provides extensive specialized services through:
- Level II verified adult and pediatric trauma centers
- A certified comprehensive stroke center
- An accredited comprehensive cancer program
- First in northeast Indiana to offer acute care robotic-assisted surgery for emergency cases
“We have been dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care for over a century and that shows our continued commitment to the region. We thank our community and partners for supporting us over the years while we strive to make a positive difference. Thank you to our loyal team and all of our patients throughout the years,” said Lorie Ailor, chief executive officer of Lutheran Hospital.
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