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Just five hours of moderate exercise a week could help ward off a cancer diagnosis and other chronic conditions, according to a recent sports medicine study. The study published by Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, found correlating evidence between physical activity and lower rates of cancer and chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke and dementia. “Incorporating regular physical activity into your everyday lifestyle can offer... ... Read More

Even with summer vacation winding down, the warm weather of late summer and early autumn still allows for plenty of family time spent playing outside and on trips to the park. So Lutheran Health Network’s RediMed urgent care team wants to remind parents and caregivers to play it safe and guard against more common outdoor injuries and illnesses in children to prevent ruining family fun. “With more time spent outside being active, cases of injuries from play, outside elements and heat-related illness in k... ... Read More

Providers specializing in cardiology, pulmonary critical care, rheumatology, urology and urgent care are among the most recent to join the Lutheran Health Physicians (LHP) team. These physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners are the newest to join the LHP team, which includes hundreds of providers delivering care ranging from annual checkups to heart transplantation. Cardiology Stephanie Taylor, N.P. General Surgery - Warsaw Mary Otoo, M.D. Gynecologic Oncology Darcy Wyss, N.P. PACE Clin... ... Read More

Lutheran Hospital’s campus recently joined the growing list of Buddy Bench locations, installing two benches to provide a safe space for young people and a memorial to everyone affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The benches made from recycled plastic caps were placed in greenspace outside of Medical Office Building One adjacent to the south parking garage on the campus, where a team from Lutheran Hospital is hoping to develop a garden area for patients, their families and staff to enjoy a reflective mom... ... Read More

Lutheran Downtown Hospital will host free weight loss surgery seminars for anyone interested in learning more about available options. The one-hour sessions will be led by Dr. Emanuel Nearing II, a board-certified general surgeon specializing in weight loss surgery and trained in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. Seminars are scheduled at Lutheran Downtown Hospital, 702 Van Buren St., in the education room on the first floor at 5:30 p.m. for the following dates: Wednesday, Jul... ... Read More

Two new hyperbaric chambers to help heal a variety of patients with tissue damage were recently added to the renovated outpatient burn and wound clinic at Lutheran Hospital. Lutheran Hospital’s outpatient burn and wound clinicians use hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the new chambers to enhance the body’s ability to heal chronic wounds by increasing the amount of oxygen delivered to wounds. “With the installation of these chambers at Lutheran Hospital we will be able to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy for... ... Read More

Lynn Mergen has been named the chief executive officer of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital effective August 8, succeeding Jae Dale who retired earlier this year. Mergen joins Lutheran Health Network from Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula, Alabama, where he is currently chief executive officer. He brings nearly 30 years experience to Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, having served as CEO of hospitals in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arizona, Florida and Texas. “Lynn is an excellent choice to lead our Kosciusko hospital,” sa... ... Read More

Clyde Wood has been named the chief executive officer of Lutheran Hospital effective July 25. Wood joins Lutheran Health Network from Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, North Carolina, where as market CEO he was also responsible for leading Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, North Carolina. During his time there, Wood recruited more than 25 providers to the market, led the expansion of primary care locations and made significant improvements in patient experience scores. “Woo... ... Read More

Lutheran Air celebrated a milestone of 10,000 patient flights since the air ambulance program began serving the region nearly two decades ago. Lutheran Air I, its flight crew and several longtime crew members were recognized by Lutheran Health Network and Lutheran Hospital leadership for reaching the momentous occasion on the hospital helipad Monday. “The Lutheran Air program has led to a significant impact in the life-saving care and transport of patients throughout the region in the past 18 years,” sa... ... Read More

New Hospital Name and Surgical Expansion Planned Lutheran Health Network leadership announced a $30 million investment toward expansion and modernization of its Kosciusko hospital along with renaming the facility to reinforce the importance of the Warsaw area in the regional integrated health system. Alan Alderfer, board chair for Kosciusko Community Hospital, and Scott Teffeteller, market CEO for Lutheran Health Network, presented plans to community leaders at a breakfast Thursday for the expansion and... ... Read More