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The team at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital recently celebrated robotic surgery milestones reached by two of their surgeons. Drs. Patrick Ilada and Corey Graham both completed their 500th robotic surgery a little more than three years after performing the first minimally invasive surgeries at the hospital in September 2019. The doctors typically perform minimally invasive robotic surgeries at the hospital once a week, and some more common procedures completed with the approach are hernia and gallbladder sur... ... Read More

Colorectal cancer is being diagnosed at a younger age and more advanced stage, a recent study from the American Cancer Society found, highlighting the importance of regular screenings. According to the study, one in five new cases of colorectal cancer occur in individuals in their early 50s or younger. But by starting regular screenings like colonoscopies by age 45, it can be caught early and is more easily cured. “Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, but precancerous polyps and ear... ... Read More

Select Medical Corporation (Select Medical) and Lutheran Health Network of Indiana, LLC, today announced the formation of a joint venture to expand inpatient rehabilitation and critical illness recovery care in Fort Wayne. As part of the agreement, Lutheran Health Network will contribute its existing 36-bed Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne, 7970 W. Jefferson Blvd., to the joint venture. Additionally, the joint venture includes future plans to build a new specialty hospital that will provide both in... ... Read More

The team at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital invites the community to a free upcoming education event to learn more about digestive health and colorectal care from one of our expert surgeons. Join board-certified general surgeon Mary Otoo, M.D., at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital’s administrative classroom, 2101 E. Dubois Dr., from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Thursday, March 23 to learn more about top digestive concerns, including heartburn and colon health, and their prevention, detection and treatment options. Those inter... ... Read More

The area’s first robotic-assisted bariatric procedure was recently completed by the surgical team at Lutheran Downtown Hospital. Emanuel Nearing II, M.D., a board-certified surgeon specializing in weight loss surgery and trained in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques, completed the first robotic sleeve gastrectomy procedure on a patient alongside the surgical team at the downtown Fort Wayne hospital. “Our team is excited to bring minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery option... ... Read More

(Feb. 28, 2022) – Providers specializing in cardiology, gastroenterology, urology and wound care and hyperbaric medicine are among some of the most recent to join the Lutheran Health Physicians team. These physicians (D.O., M.D.), physician assistants (P.A.) and nurse practitioners (N.P.) are the newest to join the LHP team, which includes hundreds of providers delivering care ranging from annual checkups to heart surgery. Cardiology Patrick Lytle, D.O., MBA Candie Schleter, N.P. Kayla Strine, N.P. Madh... ... Read More

Lutheran Hospital was among only 101 U.S. hospitals on Money.com ’s first-ever “Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery” list, which the website announced in partnership with The Leapfrog Group. Hospitals earning the distinction achieve Leapfrog's standards for safety, including performing enough procedures to give patients the best odds of a positive outcome and keeping patients safe from errors, infections and complications. “Lutheran Hospital’s accredited bariatric center has a history of successfully h... ... Read More

Local nurses are invited to an evening to celebrate their careers and enjoy some extra appreciation for their hard work and dedication to serving our community’s healthcare needs. Who : All area nurses What : “Nurses Inspire Nurses” appreciation event featuring speaker Cat Golden Where : The Diamond Room at Ceruti’s Summit Park, 6601 Innovation Blvd. When : March 2 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. The free open house event is an opportunity for nurses to socialize, enjoy delicious food, win prizes and hear from gue... ... Read More

The team at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital invites the community to a free upcoming education event to learn more about heart health from our cardiology providers. Join cardiology nurse practitioner Melissa Willard and other experts from Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in the administrative classroom, 2101 E. Dubois Dr., from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 to learn more about: Taking care of your heart Signs of heart disease Heart-healthy eating and exercise Wellness screenings Cardiac calcium scoring... ... Read More

Women interested in learning more about heart health are invited to a free educational event at Lutheran Downtown Hospital in February. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, but warning signs are often ignored while women focus on their careers, caring for families and other commitments. The free heart health education event will be held in the first floor conference room at Lutheran Downtown Hospital, 702 Van Buren St., at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 28. Learn mo... ... Read More