Lutheran Health Network a Cornerstone of Northeast Indiana
4/24/2023
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 significant and totaled more than $925 million in 2022.
Care was provided during more than 1.5 million patient encounters, including 126,0000 emergency department visits, 30,0000 inpatient admissions and 52,000 surgeries. Additionally, there were more than 1.3 million patient visits across Lutheran Health Physician clinics and outpatient facilities. And joy was delivered to local families with the birth of more than 4,000 babies.
“We help people get well and live healthier by providing quality care for patients,” said Clyde Wood, chief executive officer for Lutheran Hospital. “Our community is truly fortunate to have the dedicated team of clinicians and caregivers throughout northeast Indiana who are making a real difference each and every day.”
Lutheran Health Network applies resources to medical services, facilities and technologies important to patients. Access was enhanced with the opening of clinics at Lima Crossing in northwest Allen County and on the building of a new freestanding emergency department with primary care offices in northeast Fort Wayne, which is expected to be completed in fall 2023. Capital improvements totaling more than $44 million were made to facilities throughout Lutheran Health Network, like two new hyperbaric chambers for the Regional Burn Center and the renovation of the cardiac catheterization lab at Lutheran Hospital; the first augmented reality spine surgery system in the area at Dupont Hospital; and enhancements and renovations to patient rooms at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital.
Lutheran Health Network also gives back to northeast Indiana by providing more than $91 million in charity and uncompensated care for the community’s most vulnerable. And the payment of more than $22 million in property, sales and gross receipt taxes helps support civic resources and services.
Local charitable and community organizations including the Sexual Assault Treatment Support Center serving northeast Indiana, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library serving Miami County and the Wells County Food and Clothing Bank are supported through financial donations and outreach.
The hospital’s payroll of more than $610 million ripples across the local economy as employees purchase goods and services. And last year the hospital added enhanced benefits to help team members achieve their personal and professional goals, including assistance with student loan repayments, reimbursement of licensure and certification expenses, as well as tuition reimbursement.
“The vital care Lutheran Health Network provides is only one part of the broad impact we have,” said Mark Dooley, CEO of Dupont Hospital. “We are a cornerstone of this community and committed to doing all we can to provide excellent healthcare services and make northeast Indiana a healthier, better community for all.”
Learn more about Lutheran Health Network’s Community Benefits at LutheranHealth.net/community-benefits.
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