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Lutheran Health Network is pleased to announce a new facility that will bring additional healthcare access to the residents of Huntington. A new medical office building will be built at 235 Hauenstein Road and will provide primary care, imaging services as well as rotating medical specialists. The facility is expected to open for patient care by late summer 2024. Construction on the 8,000 square foot project will begin immediately. It is the first Lutheran Health Network facility in Huntington. “This ne... ... Read More

WARSAW, Ind. (July 31, 2023) – Alexandru Tanase, a pediatrician at Lutheran Health Physicians Warsaw, worked with researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine on a study to promote identification of autism and developmental disabilities at the earliest point possible. Tanase’s Warsaw practice was one of eight Early Autism Evaluation (EAE) Hubs that participated in the study. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. Specialists who diagnose autism are typ... ... Read More

WARSAW, Ind. (July 13, 2023) — Lutheran Health Network held a ribbon cutting ceremony today celebrating the opening of The Orthopedic Hospital - Warsaw Surgery Center at 701 Orthopedic Drive in Warsaw. The 13,800 square foot facility caps off the completion of a fully integrated campus dedicated to orthopedic care and rehabilitation. The surgery center, which will focus on joint replacement and other outpatient orthopedic surgeries and procedures, is adjacent to Optimum Performance Therapy, Fort Wayne O... ... Read More

Perry Gay has been named the chief executive officer of Lutheran Downtown Hospital effective July 10, 2023. Most recently, Gay served as the president and CEO for Logansport Memorial Hospital in Logansport, Indiana, where he has worked since 2015. During that time, Perry has grown many service lines including oncology and orthopedics, and the hospital was named a Top 20 Rural Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association (NHRA). “Perry brings strong leadership skills and the ability to tra... ... Read More

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