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Bippus, IN · Health
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Beckwith discusses data centers, Medicaid changes, role of religious groups during Marion town hall
MARION, Ind. — Micah Beckwith, the Republican lieutenant governor, held a town hall Wednesday night in Marion in which he called for Indiana to amend its constitution to mandate a religious oath – and also tackled a long list of other topics raised by attendees. He answered questions...
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Parkview Whitley Hospital Hosting Check-Up Day Aug. 5
COLUMBIA CITY – Parkview Whitley Hospital and the Parkview Center for Healthy Living invites area residents in need of lab testing to sign up for Check-Up Day at the hospital, 1260 E. SR 205, Columbia City, on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Check-Up Day makes it convenient to obtain common lab...
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Parkview Physicians Group – Huntertown Clinic
Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) introduced an improved clinic prototype for its new Huntertown, Indiana facility, designed to enhance space and operational efficiency, increase staff collaboration, and uphold its commitment to exceptional patient care. Evolving from the previous prototype that was based on the on-stage/off-stage model, the new design emphasizes improved...
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Parkview Health Purchases Land Near Future IU Health Hospital Site
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO)— Parkview Health has acquired additional property in Southwest Fort Wayne, placing the health system directly adjacent to Indiana University Health’s proposed hospital location. According to Allen County property records, Parkview purchased the land off Illinois Road, just west of Interstate 69. The site sits...
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Dupont Hospital expands its birthplace
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Inside Dupont Hospital, you’ll find a couple hundred paper fish. Each school of fish symbolizes every baby born during a particular month. On average, Dupont Hospital welcomes 3,000 babies a year. As that number continues to climb, hospital CEO Brent Parsons said now is the perfect time to renovate the rooms.
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Fort Wayne City Utilities to host WaterWorks FunFest
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne City Utilities is set to host its WaterWorks FunFest this weekend. The free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, July 25, at the department’s Water Pollution Control Plant on Dwenger Avenue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to organizers, the...
WOWO News
New Oxford Clinic Opens to Address Healthcare Gaps in Southeast Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE (WOWO) — Healthcare access in Southeast Fort Wayne received a major boost following the official opening of Neighborhood Health’s new Oxford Clinic on Warsaw Street. According to WANE15, The state-of-the-art facility, housed in the repurposed former Ward Elementary School building, was developed to directly combat long-standing...
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Twelve Parkview Nurses Receive DAISY Awards
FORT WAYNE – Twelve Parkview Health nurses were recognized this spring by The DAISY Foundation for extraordinary nursing. The DAISY Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Barnes, a 33-year-old man who spent eight weeks in a hospital being treated for an autoimmune disorder. During his stay, Barnes received excellent nursing care, and, in his memory, his family created The DAISY Award to honor nurses who go above and beyond for their patients.
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Sturgis closure may be ‘first of more’ for Michigan rural hospitals
Sturgis Hospital closed June 19 after more than a century, citing ongoing financial challenges. It was Michigan’s first federally designated rural emergency hospital, allowing for additional support to stem losses that come with operating in the area. Experts warn more rural Michigan hospitals could close amid Medicaid changes and...
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From hospital to home: Gracelynn Anderson’s recovery journey
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Months ago, the Anderson family was having conversations about hospice. But now, 18-year-old Gracelynn Anderson is home. Gracelynn was diagnosed with a rare form of multiple sclerosis earlier this year. She spent months receiving treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Last week, she walked out.
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Noted joint replacement surgeon Dr. Brian Murphy joins Indiana Orthopedic Institute
Indiana Orthopedic Institute (IOI) announced this week that fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon Dr. Brian Murphy is joining IOI and will see patients at its flagship Noblesville facility and Greenwood clinic. Dr. Murphy begins treating patients Aug. 1. “I jumped at the opportunity to be part of Indiana Orthopedic...
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YMCA duo taking on community health challenges
Tabitha Ervin loves Fort Wayne. When she moved to the city, her plan was to stay three years then move home to Detroit. Nineteen years later, she’s happy to still be here. “Even though I’m not from here, I’ve been adopted by this community,” said Ervin, who serves as chief operating officer of YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne. “What I love about it is that you can work hard and get something out of it here.”