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Children are often encouraged to drink milk for strong bones, but after that, bone health is largely ignored until the golden years. However, taking steps to support bone strength is important to provide structural support, protect vital organs and enhance mobility throughout our lives. According to Dr. Haris Uzair, an internal medicine physician with Lutheran Health Physicians, says that adults reach peak bone mass in their twenties, and maintaining bone density is important to prevent osteoporosis as ... ... Read More

Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital has announced the upcoming retirement of its celebrated chief nursing officer (CNO), Kimberly Finch, effective August 1, 2025. She will conclude a remarkable career of 41 years dedicated to advancing patient care, growing nursing support and shaping the future of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital. “The best part of my job was staff development; watching staff grow in nursing positions and ancillary staff become nurses. One of my favorite things was recognizing nurses for impacting ... ... Read More

Think Proactively to Prevent Injury! It happens to everyone: we trip. We fall. On a good day, we get up again and move on. What do we do to prevent major breaks when we fall at any age? Discover how you can think proactively to prevent injury from a fall at the next LKH Community Health session on Thursday, July 24, from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in the LKH Administration Classroom, 2101 E. DuBois Dr., Warsaw. Join Matt Hauck, director of physical therapy as he talks about the best way to prevent a major in... ... Read More

Lutheran Health Network celebrates the opening of its newest healthcare facility serving the community in and around southwest Allen County. The ribbon cutting will take place at 3 p.m., and community tours open to the public will start at 4 p.m. on July 14th, 2025. The 15,700-square-foot facility will house medical services, including seven family and internal medicine physician offices with both male and female providers and lab services for Lutheran Health Physician patients, as well as imaging and x... ... Read More

Dupont Hospital is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting growing families, having had a record- breaking 281 deliveries in June. That achievement marks the highest number of births in the hospital’s 24-year history and tops the previous all-time high of 272 deliveries that occurred in August of 2024. This peak in births underscores Dupont Hospital’s role as a leading birthing center in Northeast Indiana and Fort Wayne, providing services for expectant mothers and thei... ... Read More

Lutheran Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Lutheran Hospital is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Lutheran Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that Lutheran Hospital has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American... ... Read More

Chronic headaches and migraines have a profound effect on the lives of more than 40 million people in the U.S. In fact, nine out of 10 individuals suffering from migraines report an inability to function normally on days when a migraine occurs. Join neurologist Dr. Kevin McGeehan as he discusses the primary symptoms, causes and treatment options for chronic headaches and migraines during the next Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital Community Health session on Thursday, June 19, from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the... ... Read More

The hot, sunny days of summer are a great time to jump into the water and swim your way to better health. Lucas Berghoff, D.O., a sports medicine physician with Lutheran Health Physicians, says swimming is easy on your joints and one of the best ways to get and stay in shape and prevent chronic disease. Cardiovascular health increases through swimming because your entire body is working against the resistance of the water, and your heart and lungs work harder to supply the necessary oxygen to your muscl... ... Read More

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Lutheran Hospital’s emergency department is encouraging residents to prioritize health and safety while honoring our nation's heroes. With increased outdoor activities, travel and gatherings it’s essential to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. “We usually see an influx of patients over the holiday weekend, it’s the first time motorcycles usually start getting out on the road, a lot of cookouts and there are fireworks involved,” said Dr. Jack Sco... ... Read More

May marks Better Hearing and Speech Month and therapists at Lutheran Hospital are encouraging parents to learn the signs of communication disorders and take action early to support their children’s development. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hearing and speech problems can affect children’s ability to learn and communicate effectively - but early intervention makes a big difference. About 1 in 300 children is born with hearing loss and many more experience delays in sp... ... Read More