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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

The team at Lutheran Children’s Hospital wants to remind parents and caregivers to protect little ones in the back seat during the extreme heat. Dr. Stefanie Paulson, pediatric physician with Lutheran Children’s Hospital, warns the leading cause of heatstroke in children is from being left or trapped in a vehicle. “Heatstroke can happen quickly in children because their bodies are smaller and heat up faster,” she said. “Heatstroke fatalities can even happen to children in vehicles parked in shaded areas... ... Read More

To enhance patient safety during labor and delivery, Lutheran Health Network Birthplace teams are now using an artificial intelligence-based maternal-fetal early warning system to quickly identify concerns for faster intervention. This new technology, called PeriWatch Vigilance, is an important resource to ensure safe deliveries for both mom and baby by continuously monitoring maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate, contractions and labor progression to help clinicians identify any concerning developmen... ... Read More

Lutheran Health Network is proud to recognize six 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: Amy Archbold, RN Bluffton Regional Medical Center From a colleague’s nomination: “During an intense and stressful situation with a patient, Amy cared for the patient, calmly explained the tasks she was performing and educated the patient on why the care was necessary. The situation was... ... Read More

As baby boomers age, people over 65 are becoming the largest population segment in the U.S. and will be living longer than previous generations. But with longer lifespans, they will also experience higher rates of chronic conditions that can impact their overall quality of life. Crystal Jencks, M.D., a primary care physician with Lutheran Health Network, wants to remind local baby boomers that while some factors like genetics are beyond their control, healthy lifestyle choices and timely identification ... ... Read More

Lutheran Health Network’s Rehabilitation Hospital earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Stroke Rehabilitation Certification 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. The certification recognizes organizations providing clinical programs across the continuum of care for stroke rehabilitation and evaluates how they use clinical ... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (May 18, 2022) – Lutheran Health Network employees are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits to help eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education and advance their careers. The Lutheran Health Network Pathways benefit program was created to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce – especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists and other clinicians and caregivers, along with support personnel. “Lutheran Health Network ap... ... Read More

The first Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Fort Wayne was dedicated at Lutheran Downtown Hospital today. Lutheran Health Network and hospital leadership, representatives from Safe Haven Baby Boxes, members of local public safety agencies and elected officials gathered outside the emergency department ambulance bay at the hospital, 702 Van Buren St., to dedicate the baby box. “Lutheran Health Network is committed to providing care for the most vulnerable in our community and proud to partner with organiz... ... Read More

Dupont Hospital received an “A” grade in the Spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. The Leapfrog Group is a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade released today assigns a letter grade to nearly 3,000 U.S. general hospitals based on over 30 measures of patient safety. "The Dupont Hospital team... ... Read More