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Lutheran Health Network celebrates the opening of its newest healthcare facility serving the community in and around southwest Allen County. The ribbon cutting will take place at 3 p.m., and community tours open to the public will start at 4 p.m. on July 14th, 2025. The 15,700-square-foot facility will house medical services, including seven family and internal medicine physician offices with both male and female providers and lab services for Lutheran Health Physician patients, as well as imaging and x... ... Read More

Dupont Hospital is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting growing families, having had a record- breaking 281 deliveries in June. That achievement marks the highest number of births in the hospital’s 24-year history and tops the previous all-time high of 272 deliveries that occurred in August of 2024. This peak in births underscores Dupont Hospital’s role as a leading birthing center in Northeast Indiana and Fort Wayne, providing services for expectant mothers and thei... ... Read More

Lutheran Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Lutheran Hospital is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Lutheran Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that Lutheran Hospital has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American... ... Read More

Chronic headaches and migraines have a profound effect on the lives of more than 40 million people in the U.S. In fact, nine out of 10 individuals suffering from migraines report an inability to function normally on days when a migraine occurs. Join neurologist Dr. Kevin McGeehan as he discusses the primary symptoms, causes and treatment options for chronic headaches and migraines during the next Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital Community Health session on Thursday, June 19, from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the... ... Read More

The hot, sunny days of summer are a great time to jump into the water and swim your way to better health. Lucas Berghoff, D.O., a sports medicine physician with Lutheran Health Physicians, says swimming is easy on your joints and one of the best ways to get and stay in shape and prevent chronic disease. Cardiovascular health increases through swimming because your entire body is working against the resistance of the water, and your heart and lungs work harder to supply the necessary oxygen to your muscl... ... Read More

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Lutheran Hospital’s emergency department is encouraging residents to prioritize health and safety while honoring our nation's heroes. With increased outdoor activities, travel and gatherings it’s essential to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones. “We usually see an influx of patients over the holiday weekend, it’s the first time motorcycles usually start getting out on the road, a lot of cookouts and there are fireworks involved,” said Dr. Jack Sco... ... Read More

May marks Better Hearing and Speech Month and therapists at Lutheran Hospital are encouraging parents to learn the signs of communication disorders and take action early to support their children’s development. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hearing and speech problems can affect children’s ability to learn and communicate effectively - but early intervention makes a big difference. About 1 in 300 children is born with hearing loss and many more experience delays in sp... ... Read More

As part of Better Sleep Month, Lutheran Hospital sleep technicians are emphasizing the critical role quality sleep can have in your overall health and prevention of chronic disease. In 2020, 14.5% of adults reported trouble falling asleep most days or every day, while over 17% experienced difficulty staying asleep according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Molly Mengerink, lead sleep technician at Lutheran Hospital’s Sleep Center says sleep has changed so much over the years and we hav... ... Read More

Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Dupont Hospital and Lutheran Downtown Hospital all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. “This achievement reflects the commitment of our team members to... ... Read More

The Orthopedic Hospital is up and running with their newest MRI technology service at their surgery center, solidifying its position as possible a one-stop destination for all orthopedic and spine care. TOH has invested in a platform that has up to date software packages, offering modern in motion correction technology, which can lead to cleaner and faster imaging for patients. “We are excited to announce the expansion of our presence in the Warsaw community, with additional convenient locations for MRI... ... Read More