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Lutheran Health Network will continue to follow all CDC guidelines With the state mask mandate changing on April 6, Lutheran Health Network has released the following statement: Lutheran Health Network will continue to follow all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for COVID-19, including masking. All visitors and staff are required to wear masks inside Lutheran Health Network hospitals and clinics. All safety efforts remain in place LHN COVID-Safe Care . The community's ongoing suppor... ... Read More
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Providing a full complement of services to the community Fort Wayne, Ind. (April 8, 2021) – On Friday, April 9, Lutheran Health Network celebrates the 20th anniversary of Dupont Hospital. From the beginning, known for its quality care, innovative women’s services and digital technology, Dupont Hospital provides a wide range of services to more than 100,000 patients annually in Northern Allen County and surrounding communities. Designed from the ground up for patient comfort and convenience, Dupont Hospi... ... Read More
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Lutheran Hospital provides necessary care, resources to heart failure patients FORT WAYNE, Ind. (March 31, 2021) – The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Lutheran Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with heart failure. Lutheran Hospital has received Advanced Heart Failure Accreditation based on a rigorous onsite review of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with heart failure through pre-hospital care, early stabilization,... ... Read More
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Inpatient Treatment Facility Slated to Open in Spring 2022 FORT WAYNE, Ind. and FRANKLIN, Tenn. (March 25, 2021) – Lutheran Health Network of Indiana, LLC, an affiliate of the Lutheran Health Network, and Acadia Healthcare Company announced today that they are forming a joint venture to build a 120-bed inpatient behavioral health facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The facility will address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health services in Fort Wayne and the surrounding counties. ... ... Read More
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (March 17, 2021) – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery teams at Lutheran Hospital and Dupont Hospital over the past year. Thousands of infants born over the past year have been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. While the virus has changed many things in the world – The Birthplace at Dupont Hospital and Lutheran Hospital are a pleasant constant, located in a separate area at each hospital to provide specialized care and services. A ... ... Read More
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (March 17, 2021) – We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. Lutheran Health Network hospitals have deep resources ready to support diagnosis and intervent... ... Read More
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Fort Wayne, Ind. (March 17, 2021) If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Ibad Farooqui, M.D., a family medicine provider with Lutheran Health Physicians, wants you to know it’s safe and important to make and/or keep this appointment. Precautions for your safety include enhanced cleaning of commonly touched surfaces; minimal visitors in waiting areas; social distancing in all settings; masking of all patients and providers; screening clinic staff during... ... Read More
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Lutheran Hospital and Dupont Hospital Offer Live-Streaming Cameras in the NICU FORT WAYNE, Ind. (February 24, 2021) – When a newborn is placed in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), parents and baby may have to spend some time apart. To enhance the family experience and alleviate some of the stress of being separated, Dupont Hospital and Lutheran Hospital have installed live-streaming cameras so parents can see their infants at any time. The cameras’ live-streaming capability enables parents and othe... ... Read More
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Exclusively offered in this region at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Feb. 24, 2021) – A robotic exoskeleton, offered exclusively in this region at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne, is helping severely injured patients to stand and relearn how to walk. This wearable medical device also helps patients to gain confidence and freedom. This advanced technology is being used for patients with stroke and spinal cord injuries and is the only exoskeleton indicated for acquir... ... Read More
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (February 12, 2021) – Heart disease continues to be the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S., causing more than 600,000 deaths every year. Early detection and prevention is key and the importance of knowing one’s risk factors begins with making – and keeping -- a yearly checkup appointment with a primary care provider. “A regular annual physical exam allows us to find and prevent diseases before they occur,” says Jeffrey Levenda, M.D., Family Medicine & Sports Medicin... ... Read More
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