Indiana Orthopedic Institute awarded Advanced Joint Replacement with Distinction Certification

Indiana Orthopedic Institute (IO) has earned Advanced Joint Replacement with Distinction Certification from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Certification by ACHC reflects Indiana Orthopedic Institute’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate higher levels of performance and patient care. ACHC is a nonprofit organization that has...

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Sturgis Hospital closure brings challenges to EMS crews, staff

The abrupt closure of Sturgis Hospital comes after years of financial trouble — leaving many employees, EMS crews and the community in shock.

Health fair to provide wellness advice, vaccinations

The Healthways Alliance Community Health Fair 2026 runs from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday and will also feature a special keynote focused on diabetes awareness, education, and healthier living.

Sturgis Hospital to cease operations on Friday

Sturgis Hospital says it will cease operations Friday, citing financial challenges for rural health care providers. The emergency room, surgery department, outpatient clinics and all other hospital departments will stop seeing patients at noon on June 19. Sturgis Director of Public Safety Ryan Banaszak said the closure will mean much...

'All good things come to end': Sturgis Hospital staff reflect on final day

STURGIS, Mich. — Sturgis Hospital employees spent Friday sharing memories, reconnecting with former coworkers and saying goodbye to a hospital that served the community for more than 100 years. The hospital officially ceased operations Friday, ending a chapter that many current and former employees spent decades helping write. “After...

As Sturgis Hospital prepares for today’s closure, Insight Health Systems expresses interest

STURGIS, MI (WTVB) – Sturgis Hospital is permanently shutting down all operations today at noon, bringing an end to more than a century of healthcare services in St. Joseph County. The independent, 101-year-old facility announced the sudden closure earlier this week, citing insurmountable financial strains common to rural healthcare...

Parkview, Cincinnati Children’s finalize pediatric care agreement

Parkview Health and Cincinnati Children's have teamed up to create better access to pediatric health care in northeast Indiana.

Sturgis Hospital to close after years of struggles

Sturgis Hospital will stop seeing patients at noon June 19 pending its closure, the hospital announced Tuesday, June 16. "This decision follows many years of ongoing financial challenges facing rural healthcare providers, including declining reimbursement rates, rising operational costs, and a sustained decrease in patient utilization," reads the press release from Loren L. Corbin, chief nursing officer. "Despite extensive efforts by hospital leadership and the Board of Directors to secure the hospital's future, including pursuing potential acquisition opportunities and partnerships , a sustainable path forward could not be achieved. This decision was reached only after every reasonable option to continue operations was thoroughly explored." The closure will impact all departments, including the Emergency Department, Endoscopy, Surgery, Laboratory, Medical Imaging , Physical Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation , outpatient clinics, and supporting ancillary departments. "Today, the Board of Directors and leadership team express their deepest gratitude to all of the physicians, nurses, technicians , therapists , support staff, and other employees who have continued to provide exceptional patient care throughout this challenging period," the release continued. "Even amid uncertainty , their commitment to serving the community with professionalism , compassion, and integrity has been extraordinary. "The Board also extends its sincere appreciation to

New behavioral health clinic opening in Noble County

NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - A new behavioral health clinic is opening soon in Noble County. Parkview Health‘s Park Center Kendallville will begin providing services on June 29, initially focused on youth and adult mental health. Later this summer, the facility will begin offering substance use-specific assessment and treatment.

Choice Imaging provides medical scans with the latest tech and low rates

Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams visits Choice Imaging and speaks with Co-Owner Terry Bussen, who highlights the variety of high-tech scans they offer and the ease of getting a scan at their facility at a great rate. Plus, he highlights a special offer for Living Local 15 viewers. Then, Jessica speaks with Cali Shahan, an MRI Tech, and Ashlynn Cox, a CT Tech, to discuss the differences between the machines and how they work. Choice Imaging is located at 1850 East Dupont Road in Fort Wayne. Learn more at choiceimagingfw.com or call 260-422-1491.

How spine, orthopedic groups can stop the surgeon exodus

Expanding and modernizing training programs, as well as engaging potential surgeons earlier in their education are crucial to improving the spine and orthopedic surgeon pipeline. The number of orthopedic surgeons has steadily declined over the past few years. In 2021, there were 16,260 orthopedic surgeons in the U.S., but that...

Parkview Health adds Dr. Rory Sandberg

Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health has expanded its orthopedic practice in Carmel, Ind., with the addition of Rory Sandberg, MD. Dr. Sandberg is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in primary and complex hip and knee replacement, according to a June 8 news release from Parkview Health. He completed fellowship training in...

Deaths at Michigan women’s prison spur calls for Whitmer to act, director to resign

Federal and state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to intervene at Michigan’s only women’s prison after a third inmate in less than a month died Saturday, intensifying scrutiny over conditions and medical care at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility. Ashley Hoath of Hillsdale County was rushed...

Country Inn Enhanced Living Center Announces New Medical Director, Expanded Therapy Services

PAULDING — The Country Inn Enhanced Living Center is expanding its commitment to quality care with the addition of a new medical director and enhanced in-house rehabilitation services for residents. Beginning in July, the assisted living facility will welcome Dr. Nigel Hogan as its new Medical Director. Dr. Hogan,...

Bronson, Beacon Health facilities resume operations after ‘external threats’

Operations are back to normal hours after several hospitals received threats forcing facilities across southwest Michigan to increase security. (June 5, 2026)

Two Parkview Hospitals Named Best Places To Work By Modern Healthcare

HUNTINGTON, WABASH — Parkview Huntington Hospital and Parkview Wabash Hospital have been selected among Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. This annual award program identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide. Modern Healthcare partners with Workforce Research Group on the assessment process, which includes a review of workplace policies and benefits and an extensive employee survey.

As BZA shoots down quarry, one major issue was largely overlooked in opposition movement

The proposed quarry site on Homestead Rd. sits entirely within a 100-year floodplain.

‘I hope it’s not a slush fund’: Communities struggle to spend opioid settlement funds

INDIANAPOLIS — Alisha Ladyga was 16 when she first tried and became addicted to OxyContin in the early 2000s, years before the opioid crisis swept the nation. During the peak of the epidemic in her hometown of Huntington, Indiana, she said nearly everyone she knew was using drugs. “People...

‘I hope it’s not a slush fund’: Communities struggle to spend opioid settlement funds

Alisha Ladyga was 16 when she first tried and became addicted to OxyContin in the early 2000s, years before the opioid crisis swept the nation. During the peak of the epidemic in her hometown of Huntington, Indiana, she said nearly everyone she knew was using drugs. “People were overdosing left and right,” Ladyga said. “Most […]