The Orthopedic Hospital is up and running with their newest MRI technology service at their surgery center, solidifying its position as possible a one-stop destination for all orthopedic and spine care. TOH has invested in a platform that has up to date software packages, offering modern in motion correction technology, which can lead to cleaner and faster imaging for patients. “We are excited to announce the expansion of our presence in the Warsaw community, with additional convenient locations for MRI... ... Read More

For years, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery has been offered at Lutheran Hospital and today we’ve taken another step forward to provide our patients with access to the latest technology. This new technology minimizes trauma to surrounding tissues and can lead to faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays for patients and is the only system of its kind in Fort Wayne. This investment demonstrates Lutheran Hospital’s commitment to providing patients with the highest standard of care throug... ... Read More

They could be more than just a cosmetic concern Guest speaker Corey Graham, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon on the LKH medical staff, will talk about the causes, diagnosis and treatment options for varicose veins during the next LKH Community Health session on Thursday, April 24 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the LKH Administration Classroom, 2101 E. DuBois Drive in Warsaw. Depending on the severity of the condition, varicose veins can cause discoloration and splotchy patches on the legs or other... ... Read More

Bluffton Regional Medical Center welcomes Michael Thorpe, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques to their team. Dr. Thorpe will provide surgical treatment for conditions affecting the breast, colon, skin, soft tissues, digestive tract and vascular system. He also specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the abdomen. Outside of the office, Dr. Thorpe is a father of seven, six girls and one boy. He enjoys taking care of chickens and honeybees on his p... ... Read More

“Is that volunteer here?” That’s a question often heard at Lutheran Children’s Hospital when the smallest patients are on the hunt for Marla Lorenz. March signals a decade of volunteering for Lorenz who turns 70 in July. She has committed hours of service to the patients within our walls, impacting thousands of little lives and the lives of their families. “I’ve always loved kids; I babysat 10 kids in my house plus my own two. I go into everyone's rooms and ask them if they need anything or I play with ... ... Read More

As a continued tradition, Lutheran Health Network has a unique way to commemorate National Doctors’ Day and honor the providers who serve on our team. In lieu of gifts, Lutheran Health Network teams presented checks to area non-profits as a meaningful way to recognize its medical staff. These charitable organizations help safe housing, neighborhoods, access to nutritious food and physical activity and so much more. “This donation is our way to say thank you to all of our medical staff,” says Nicole Rexr... ... Read More

To help address hunger in the community Lutheran Health Network and our community team members collected 5,984 jars of peanut and other nut butter for six area food banks. This year's total crushes the previous record for the network collected in 2024 which was 3,392 jars. Peanut butter is a sought-after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. According to Feeding America, food insecurity ranges in our coverage areas from ... ... Read More

Lutheran Health Network provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 1,495,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. More than 1 million of those patient encounters in 2024 occurred in Allen County. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Report... ... Read More

Starting in foster care can be hard for an animal to learn social skills but one-year-old Mini Bernedoodle Pepper was bound for greatness and her owner and handler Elisha Tucker knew she was destined to work as a therapy dog. “On her first day of visits, she brought a smile to a patient that had not smiled once since arriving at the hospital,” said Elisha Tucker, manager of pediatrics, pediatric intensive care and pediatric emergency department at Lutheran Children’s Hospital. Pepper started training wi... ... Read More

Matthew Gratton has been around babies for a long time. He and his wife have five children but it wasn’t until their fifth and final child was born that a new idea crept into his head. Gratton, operations manager for inpatient rehab at Lutheran Hospital, saw how difficult it was for his wife to transition from the hospital to home following a cesarean birth. “As a trained therapist I was able to provide that help to her but I could see this could be an area where we could help our patients too,” said Gr... ... Read More