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Fort Wayne, Ind. – Jersey College and Lutheran Health Network (LHN) welcomed the first class of students to the School of Nursing on Lutheran Hospital’s campus on Monday, July 26. The collaboration between Jersey College and Lutheran Health Network was established to train additional nurses to serve the greater Fort Wayne region. Upon the announcement of the new nursing program, there was an overwhelming response of interested individuals. “There were nearly 700 inquiries about the hospital-based nursin... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (July 28, 2021) – With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like for the nearly 96,200 Allen County students. In addition to buying new clothes, dorm furnishings and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, Lutheran Health Network recommends an annual physical and the proper immunizations to help start your child’s new school year on a healthy founda... ... Read More

Receives Beacon Award for Excellence Neonatal Intensive Care Unit FORT WAYNE, Ind. (July, 22, 2021) – Lutheran Health Network’s Dupont Hospital has launched a dedicated Obstetrical Emergency Department (OB ED), reinforcing the hospital’s extensive maternity care services. The Dupont Hospital OB ED is a separate emergency department, further enhancing the hospital’s Perinatal Center designation. Accessed through the dedicated maternity entrance or the general ED, the OB ED is designed for patients at 20 ... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (July 15, 2021) – Scott Teffeteller has been named Lutheran Health Network’s Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, Aug. 16. In this role, Teffeteller will lead the growth and development of Lutheran Health Network, working with leaders across the system to further the network’s strategic initiatives and support the efforts to continually enhance healthcare services, quality and patient experience. “As residents of Fort Wayne and the surrounding communities know, Lutheran Health Net... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (July 14, 2021) – It was a typical, warm and humid summer day as three Lutheran Health Network (LHN) nurse leaders put their kayaking plans on hold to save a Fort Wayne family. Sandi Wagner, LHN director of telemedicine; Hope Darrow, St. Joseph Hospital chief nursing officer; and Kathy Kopka, LHN VP of access and transfer, were kayaking at Chain O’ Lakes State Park, along with Wagner’s daughter Terri Rodriguez, a nurse from Texas, when they heard a man yelling in the distance. They coul... ... Read More

Regular sleep patterns essential for optimal physical, mental health FORT WAYNE, Ind. (July 7, 2021) – We’ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. David Mohan, MD, Family Medicine, with Lutheran Health Physicians, is making sure patients know how important it is to establish a regula... ... Read More

Access to LHP primary care providers is quick and convenient FORT WAYNE, Ind. (June 30, 2021) – Patients now have another option to quickly access a primary care provider. In addition to same-day appointments, online scheduling and telehealth visits, new and existing patients of Lutheran Health Physicians (LHP) providers can request Telehealth ASAP. With Telehealth ASAP, patients can schedule a telehealth visit with an existing or the next available LHP provider from the comfort of home – without an app... ... Read More

Milestone Represents Commitment to Life-Changing Care Fort Wayne, Ind. (June 23, 2021) – The Lutheran Bariatric Center has surpassed a surgical milestone – 2,000 bariatric procedures – and patient number 2,000, Kara Papaik of Fort Wayne, says the experience has changed her life. Papaik was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome as an adolescent, making it difficult to lose weight and keep it off. She first looked into weight-loss surgery five years ago, which is when she met Dr.... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (June 9, 2021) – Lutheran Health Network (LHN) nurses make a difference daily and are key to providing a positive patient experience. The DAISY Award recognizes exceptional care, compassion and dedication. Patients, families and colleagues may nominate nurses from any LHN hospital, RediMed or MedStat urgent care clinic or Lutheran Health Physicians practice for this award. Kelly Earl, RN Operating Room (OR) Kosciusko Community Hospital Warsaw, IN Kelly is an OR nurse who has extensive e... ... Read More

Study finds average weight gains of 1.5 pounds a month during pandemic FORT WAYNE, Ind. (June 3, 2021) – As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, a local physician is encouraging patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. David Mohan, MD, Family Medicine, with Lutheran Health Physicians, says it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed that extra weight. “Pandemic pounds are going to be the same as loss of p... ... Read More