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FORT WAYNE, Ind. - (Dec. 20, 2019) - A recent encounter with a patient in the midst of a trying time sparked staff at Dupont Hospital to do whatever they could to provide this patient with not only the best service possible, but also a special and memorable Christmas for her and her family. The platform, "Positively LHN" looks share mission stories and patient testimonials from each facility within the network. Visit www.lutheranhealth.net/positively-lhn regularly to follow along with stories like this: Du ... Read More

For a second year, community members gathered outside on a cold December night to shine flashlight beams up to the windows of Lutheran Children’s Hospital. On the other side of those windows were eager pediatric patients shining their own light beams right back down at the community. This exchange of lights was more than a festive holiday tradition, but instead, it is a symbol of the community’s love and support for these hospitalized patients during the Christmas season. As the crowd gathered outside o... ... Read More

On behalf of the medical staff who serve Lutheran Health Network, and in recognition of the communities they care for daily, a number of organizations in the area received donations this holiday season. At Lutheran Health Network, our physicians, providers, staff and volunteers strive to build enduring relationships with patients and provide value for the people and communities they serve daily. Captions for all photos: Kosciusko Community Hospital: Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County Lutheran and St. ... ... Read More

Video on behalf of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. With trees decked in colorful ornaments and houses adorned in festive lights, the holiday season can be an exciting and joyous time, but for some, it can be challenging when spent in a hospital room away from loved ones and traditions. This is especially true for pediatric patients. Fortunately, with excessive support from the Fort Wayne community and its professional sports teams, the pediatric patients at Lutheran Children’s Hospital were able to enjoy visit... ... Read More

What : Representatives from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and Fort Wayne Komets will graciously donate gifts and provide holiday cheer to patients at Lutheran Children's Hospital on consecutive days. When: Fort Wayne Mad Ants: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Komets: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. Where: Both visits will begin in Lutheran Hospital's South Lobby, located between Medical Office Building Two, 7910 W. Jefferson Blvd., and Medical Office Building One. Why: Being hospitalized during the holiday seas ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 12, 2019) - In 2018, The Greater Good of Fort Wayne teamed up with Mad Anthonys Children's Hope House and Lutheran Children's Hospital to try something special for hospitalized patients around the Christmas season. While some may become overwhelmed by everything that comes with the holiday season, what can easily be overlooked is how isolated a children may feel stuck inside a hospital room during this time. That is when Love Lights, Shine Bright was introduced. Now in its second yea ... Read More

The following is a personal account shared by Sarah Hite, R.N., BSN, Clinical Nurse Educator at Kosciusko Community Hospital: “It is no secret we are upon very busy and stressful times here at the hospital. During such times as this we struggle with energy, positivity, and even compassion. If this is you know you are not alone and this is a very normal response to stress. Healthcare is not an easy profession but we choose it because we want to make a difference and help patients in what could be the mos... ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 10, 2019) This Friday at 2 p.m., Christmas bags packed full of gifts will be generously given to Lutheran Children's Hospital from Christ's Starfish Foundation. In preparation for Santa's visit on Christmas morning, the gift bags are being delivered just a little early so every pediatric patient in the hospital on or near Christmas will receive one. Based out of Jacksonville, Fla., Christ's Starfish Foundation began in 2007 and gradually expanded its work to include Lutheran Children ... Read More

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 9, 2019) Lutheran Health Network is pleased to announce the addition of its "Positively LHN" page, a platform for mission stories and patient testimonials from each facility in the network. To follow along with these, visit: www.lutheranhealth.net/positively-lhn regularly to enjoy stories like this: Elijah's Story One summer afternoon, Elijah was out riding his bike with a friend, when he fell off the bike and hit his head. Upon returning to his grandparent's home, Elijah began to co ... Read More

Any medical issue can become increasingly more stressful when concerns from home are factored in. This was the situation for one patient at Dupont Hospital who broke down in tears while getting prepped for surgery. The patient, who had recently lost her job and home, told her nurses that she also had two young children she was struggling to put food on the table for. To make meals possible for them, she had not eaten in two days. She felt she was at a loss for what to do next and was currently staying a... ... Read More