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New grade for spring 2024 is a national recognition for patient safety Fort Wayne, IN – Dupont Hospital, part of Lutheran Health Network (LHN), earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national organization and advocate for 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 put in place to prevent them. “Patient safet... ... Read More
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Given to Pisti for Protection by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Public Safety K9 Pisti will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Pisti’s vest is sponsored by Robert Willens, LLC, of New York, NY, and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Apollo Creed”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Pisti is an independent K-9 officer trained and handled by Lutheran Hospital Safety Officer Kim ... ... Read More
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Dukes Memorial Hospital is hosting a free All-About-Baby Fair for new and expectant parents on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. until noon in the lobby at Dukes Memorial Hospital, 275 W. 12th Street, Peru. Attendees should enter through the main entrance. The event features community education, activities for children, tours of the Birthplace, refreshments and area health organizations serving community members including the United Way of Miami County, Healthy Families - Area Five, Nurse-Family Partnership,... ... Read More
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The basics of first aid will be taught at the next community health series presentation at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Thursday, April 25 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Lutheran EMS leadership and Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital educators will teach the fundamentals of emergency first aid. Participants can actively engage in the four crucial processes of emergency first aid: assess, plan, execute and evaluate. Attendees will be divided into groups during this session to receive practical instruction. The educati... ... Read More
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The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) inducted Michael J. Brumfield, D.O., FACOS, a board-certified general osteopathic surgeon at Dukes Memorial Hospital (DMH), as a fellow of the ACOS. This designation is recognition of Dr. Brumfield’s board certification, voluntary activities and service to advance osteopathic medicine and surgery. Those who earn the FACOS designation have demonstrated their commitment to the practice of surgery, surgical teaching, authorship of professional papers, par... ... Read More
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Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital (LKH) has begun a transition of current ambulance service operations in Fulton County. The County’s Commissioners were notified this morning that Kosciusko Ambulance Service, LLC d/b/a Lutheran EMS will not be renewing its contract to provide emergency ambulance services. Lutheran EMS was one of several bidders in a Request for Proposal process during 2023 and was ultimately awarded the bid to provide emergency ambulance services. Following the County’s decision, our organiza... ... Read More
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Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital welcomes Christopher King, M.D., board-certified urologist, to the medical staff. Dr. King specializes in urological services including general and surgical conditions of the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract, prostate and male reproductive system. His office is located at 1000 Provident Drive, Warsaw with general surgeons Patrick Ilada, M.D., FACS, Corey Graham, M.D., FACS, Paul Haney, M.D., and Mary Otoo, M.D., who provide care at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital. Dr. King receive... ... Read More
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It’s safe to say that Timothy Cook, M.D., FACOG, has delivered a lot of babies at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital (LKH) over the past 35 years. The number of young lives he has helped bring into this world just hit 6,000 with the birth of Scarlett weighing 10 pounds and measuring 22 inches. “6,000 births is a major milestone and I am happy to be a part of one of the most important moments that a parent experiences. It is truly a joy and now I am seeing second generation deliveries. Serving area moms and bab... ... Read More
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Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital welcomes Renea Williams, CNM, certified nurse midwife, to the medical staff. Williams specializes in obstetrics and gynecology services including women’s health, prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum recovery and follow-up care. She joins Corrine Stokes, CNM, at 1210 Provident Drive, Warsaw. Williams received a Master of Science in nurse midwifery from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center following completion of a Bachelor of Science in nursing from The Universit... ... Read More
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Learn More About Heart Health at Free Community Education Series Hosted by Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital WARSAW, Ind. (Feb. 8, 2024) – The team at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital invites the community to a free upcoming education event to learn more about reducing your risk of heart disease from our cardiology experts. Join cardiologist Akindolapo Akinwande, M.D., FACC, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in the administrative classroom, 2101 E. Dubois Dr., from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, to learn mor... ... Read More
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