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Lutheran Hospital has received Leading Laboratories recognition from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and The Joint Commission. The two-year designation serves as proof of the hospital’s commitment to laboratory excellence and to help improve patient outcomes. Lutheran Hospital underwent a rigorous application process to receive the recognition, including a review of its outcomes, indicators, metrics and evidence. Additionally, the hospital lab team had to demonstrate excellence in fou... ... Read More

The team at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital is marking the beginning of American Heart Month by celebrating its 15th year as an Accredited Chest Pain Center from the American College of Cardiology. One of the most commonly treated conditions in the emergency room is chest pain. The protocols designed by the Lutheran Kosciusko medical team mean the time to treatment is reduced during the critical early stages of a heart attack when interventions are most effective. “Every patient who comes in with signs of a... ... Read More

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts millions of Americans each year, but incorporating some healthy lifestyle habits into daily routines can help minimize the impact of the condition on some. “SAD is a type of depression that can greatly affect a person’s quality of life and ability to function,” says Brandon Baccari, doctor of osteopathic medicine with Lutheran Health Physicians at the Lima Crossing location. “Since seasons are predictable, there are lifestyle habits I recommend my patients adopt... ... Read More

Lutheran Health Network is taking the month of February to help the community learn ways to reduce heart disease risks with a 28-Day Healthy Heart Challenge. Participants will receive a daily email with short, informative articles, quick tips and a daily challenge to promote heart health. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Some important facts about heart disease: One person in the U.S. dies every 34 seconds from card... ... Read More

Trista Poehler and Irishjoy Zintsmaster, registered nurses at The Orthopedic and Lutheran hospitals respectively, were winners of the national 2022 Nursing Excellence Awards. Poehler and Zintsmaster are two of ten national winners selected across the organization’s affiliates including Lutheran Health Network facilities. The Nursing Excellence Award was created to honor the critical role nurses have played in treating patients throughout the pandemic. The peer-nominated award program was open to qualify... ... Read More

Lutheran Kosciusko has welcomed two familiar faces and one new provider to its women’s health care team. Timothy Cook, M.D., and women’s health nurse practitioners Sarah Bailey and Stefani Yudasz are accepting new and previously established obstetric and gynecology patients at their location at 1275 Provident Dr. in Warsaw. Cook and Bailey – formerly of Warsaw Women’s Center – and Yudasz joined the Lutheran Health Physicians team at the beginning of this year. Dr. Cook is a board-certified physician pro... ... Read More

Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital is taking the month of February to help the community learn ways to reduce heart disease risks with a 28-Day Healthy Heart Challenge. Participants will receive a daily email with short, informative articles, quick tips and a daily challenge to promote heart health. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Some important facts about heart disease: One person in the U.S. dies every 34 seconds from ... ... Read More

Lutheran Hospital’s heart transplant and ventricular assist device (VAD) program has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe, quality patient care. Lutheran Hospital underwent a rigorous onsite review during a visit with a team of Joint Commission reviewers who evaluated compliance with VAD program standards spann... ... Read More

Lutheran Health Network is proud to recognize 11 nurses with the DAISY Award for going above and beyond in providing compassionate care. The following excerpts highlight the most recent DAISY Award recipient nominations: Kenda Amstutz, R.N. Bluffton Regional Medical Center From a patient’s nomination: Kenda went above and beyond to provide exceptional care. She copied information to send with me explaining terminology and conditions that applied to my diagnosis. She also gave sound advice, encouragement... ... Read More

A local Lutheran heart specialist wants to remind everyone to practice moderation this season to avoid “holiday heart syndrome,” which can occur in healthy adults without existing heart conditions due to excessive drinking. “Holiday heart syndrome” is actually atrial fibrillation (AFib) brought on by binge drinking and commonly diagnosed around the winter holidays. AFib is an irregular and sometimes rapid heart rhythm that if left untreated can lead to blood clots or strokes. Symptoms of AFib include a ... ... Read More