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The new year often reignites an interest in health and wellness – in a 2024 poll, 79% of respondents said their New Year’s resolutions involved health. While sweeping resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, there are small, simple steps that you can take every day to make a lasting improvement in your health. “Even small lifestyle changes can increase longevity, reduce the risk associated with chronic disease, improve mental health and increase energy,” said Haris Uzair, an internal medicine physician... ... Read More

Lutheran Hospital is happy to announce the first baby born at its Birthplace in 2025. Jaxon John was born Wednesday, January 1, at 8:59 a.m. to parents Mia and Nick. Lutheran Health Network’s Birthplaces offer a comfortable, family-centered environment and compassionate staff to help ensure mom and baby receive the personalized care they need. All Birthplaces provide services and programs that include childbirth classes, breastfeeding support, online resources, postpartum care and support groups. Learn ... ... Read More

Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital is happy to announce the first baby born at its Birthplace in 2025. Cooper Henry was born Wednesday, January 1 at 5:52 a.m. to parents Jen and Chris. Lutheran Health Network’s Birthplaces offer a comfortable, family-centered environment and compassionate staff to help ensure mom and baby receive the personalized care they need. All Birthplaces provide services and programs that include childbirth classes, breastfeeding support, online resources, postpartum care and support gr... ... Read More

Dupont Hospital is happy to announce the first baby born at its Birthplace in 2025. Analia Samira was born Wednesday, January 1, at 12:18 a.m. to parents Mireya and Lamount. Lutheran Health Network’s Birthplaces offer a comfortable, family-centered environment and compassionate staff to help ensure mom and baby receive the personalized care they need. All Birthplaces provide services and programs that include childbirth classes, breastfeeding support, online resources, postpartum care and support groups... ... Read More

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