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Lutheran Hospital will end heart transplant and inpatient burn services over the next month. The services are highly specialized and combined served less than 100 patients last year. In 2022, ten patients received a heart transplant; in 2023 only one transplant has been performed. Last year, 88 patients received burn care in the hospital’s inpatient burn unit, which was a 20 percent decrease from 2021. More than 75 percent of the burn patients came from areas outside Allen County. “Our long-term strateg... ... Read More

Patients in northern Indiana will now benefit from a new minimally invasive robotic-assisted platform at Lutheran Hospital to help diagnose and treat lung cancer earlier. The robotic bronchoscopy system enables physicians to perform biopsies deep within the lung’s complex and tight airways using the device’s thin, maneuverable catheter to navigate and reach suspicious nodules. The precision and stability provided by the robotic-assisted bronchoscopy device can help physicians obtain tissue samples and d... ... Read More

Nine local nurses were recently recognized with the DAISY Award for going above and beyond in providing compassionate care. The following excerpts highlight the most recent DAISY Award recipient nominations: Leigh Cox, R.N. Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital From a patient nomination: With this being my first pregnancy, I had no idea what to expect. Leigh was very patient and understanding the whole time. She was beyond helpful and knowledgeable trying to keep me calm and helping me through contractions. She w... ... Read More

The Cancer Care Center at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital recently recognized its 20th year serving the community with comprehensive treatments close to home. The Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital Cancer Care Center, 1520 Provident Dr., in Warsaw combines cancer treatment technology with oncology specialists to treat and support cancer patients and their families. “Our Cancer Care Center has provided the highest standard of care for radiation and chemotherapy to thousands of patients under one roof for the past t... ... Read More

Lutheran Downtown Hospital received an “A” grade in the Spring 2023 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 assigns a letter grade to nearly 3,000 U.S. general hospitals based on more than 30 measures of patient safety. "The Lutheran Downtown H... ... Read More

The skilled, compassionate hands of Lutheran Health Network physicians, nurses and other team members support the health and well-being of patients who turn to our health system for expert care. But beyond providing clinical care, the health system is a cornerstone of the community and a contributor to the economic health of northeast Indiana as a major employer, tax-payer and through investing resources to expand and enhance medical services close to home. Lutheran Health Network’s overall impact is si... ... Read More

A groundbreaking event Tuesday kicked off Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital’s expansion portion of its ongoing $30 million capital investment project. Hospital and community leaders gathered near the main entrance of Warsaw’s only full-service hospital at 2101 E. DuBois Dr. to turn ceremonial shovels of dirt where the expanded, redesigned lobby with a new public entrance will be located. “Lutheran Health Network is committed to the residents of Kosciusko County and the surrounding area,” said Lynn Mergen, CEO... ... Read More

In celebration of National Doctors’ Day on March 30, Lutheran Health Network honored its medical staff by donating to their favorite local charities. The day is set aside to recognize physicians for their skills, sacrifice and service to the community. Last year, LHN physicians decided to use the day to support nonprofit organizations with donations in lieu of tokens of gratitude they typically received. And true to their generous nature toward others, the medical staff gave even more donations to more ... ... Read More

The team at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital invites the community to learn more about what to expect from well-woman visits. Join certified nurse midwife Corrine Stokes at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital’s administrative classroom, 2101 E. Dubois Dr., from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20 to learn more about the latest on women’s health and why well-woman visits are an important way to stay healthy. Stokes is a certified nurse midwife specializing in obstetrics and gynecology services. She previously served as... ... Read More

To help address hunger in the community and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day April 2, Lutheran Health Network hospitals and facilities throughout northeast Indiana collected more than 2,000 jars of peanut and other nut butters for local community food banks. The jars were donated by Lutheran Health Network employees, medical staff members and volunteers during a recent “Jars of Love” peanut butter drive, which was launched to help support neighbors facing food insecurity – an impor... ... Read More