The American Cancer Society recently awarded $8,000 to Lutheran Hospital Cancer Resource Center to provide transportation assistance to people with cancer during treatment. The grant is part of a nationwide investment of $9 million that is expected to provide nearly 63,000 eligible patients with nearly 800,000 transportation and lodging services. “The funding provided by the American Cancer Society goes directly to patients receiving cancer treatments at Lutheran Comprehensive Cancer Center. Many patien... ... Read More

Lutheran Hospital, Dupont Hospital and Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital were recognized today by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP, for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the fifth annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program. INspire, funded by the Indiana Department of Health’s Safety PIN grant, was developed to implement the delivery of best-practice care for Hoosier moms and babies and recognize h... ... Read More

News that Harrison Ford withdrew from the 2025 Oscars ceremony due to a diagnosis of shingles has brought attention to this common, often painful, condition. Usually thought of as a childhood disease, chickenpox can have lasting effects well into adulthood because the virus remains inactive in the body even after recovery. Years after you have had chickenpox, the virus can reappear in the form of shingles. One in three Americans will experience shingles in their lifetime according to the Centers for Dis... ... Read More

Lutheran Health Network will be taking donations for its annual “Jars of Love” Peanut Butter Drive benefitting six area food banks. We are inviting community members to participate in this effort to fight hunger in the local area. Peanut butter is a sought-after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive kicks off on March 3, 2025 and will run through March 24, 2025. “Lutheran Health Netwo... ... Read More

As snow and ice approach our area it’s important to stay ahead of your health and other safety elements of your home. Even a couple of inches of snow can prove harmful to our older population. “Seniors and heart attacks are a very common problem with the first heavy snow,” said Jack Scott, Medical Director for the Emergency Room at Lutheran Hospital. “It’s tough to shovel snow, it’s a big stress on the heart. It’d be nice if you can hire a high school kid to do it, but you should always have someone wat... ... Read More

February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Taking care of your health by engaging in regular physical activity is one of the keys to a healthy heart. Join guest speaker Amy Sell, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital Health & Wellness Center manager, during the next LKH Community Health session on Tuesday, Feb. 25,  from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in the LKH Administration Classroom, 2101 E. DuBois Drive in Warsaw. Amy will share how regular physical activity can help strengthen your heart and improve your ove... ... Read More

The prevalence of one of the most common cardiovascular conditions in the U.S. is significantly higher than previously estimated, underscoring the need for better prevention and treatment strategies. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke or sudden death if untreated. A 2024 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology estimates the current national prevalence of AFib to be at least 10.5 million adults, compared to previous estimates of 3.3 milli... ... Read More

Many people don’t consider a hospital a home but that’s exactly what Bluffton Regional Medical Center is to Riley Black. For three decades, Black has worked within the walls of BRMC starting out as an orderly when he was 16-years-old. Bluffton Chief Administrative Officer Julie Thompson remembers when Riley first joined the hospital in 1994. “Riley was shy and naïve to healthcare and the world actually,” said Thompson. “He was very kind, helpful, and wanted to learn about anything he could.” It was his ... ... Read More

Ma’n Abdulla, M,D., a board certified gastroenterologist with Lutheran Health Physicians in Bluffton, is welcoming patients at 303 S. Main Street in Bluffton. Dr. Abdullah diagnoses and treats digestive disorders involving the esophagus, stomach, large and small intestines, pancreas and liver. Dr. Abdullah received a medical degree from Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He received residency training at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, Connecticut and fellowship trai... ... Read More

The new year often reignites an interest in health and wellness – in a 2024 poll, 79% of respondents said their New Year’s resolutions involved health. While sweeping resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, there are small, simple steps that you can take every day to make a lasting improvement in your health. “Even small lifestyle changes can increase longevity, reduce the risk associated with chronic disease, improve mental health and increase energy,” said Haris Uzair, an internal medicine physician... ... Read More