Hospitals Parkview Warsaw and Lutheran Health Network, including Kosciusko Community Hospital, have cancelled or postponed elective, medically non-urgent surgical procedures. Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester announced it is implementing a “no visitor” restriction to all of its locations. There will be no visitors permitted inside the hospital or the physician’s medical clinics. Exceptions include children under …read more.

 FORT WAYNE – To protect the safety of patients, visitors and our healthcare team members, Lutheran Health Network has updated visitor restrictions. Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw is part of the Lutheran network. Entry to all Lutheran Health Network hospitals is limited to main entrances, with access through the Emergency Departments after hours. Screeners will staff these …read more.

WARSAW — Three area hospitals have released statements regarding preventative measures and tests for COVID-19, or the coronavirus. Kosciusko Community Hospital says staff are taking proactive steps to prepare for the protection of patients, caregivers and the community while monitoring ongoing COVID-19 updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We are using the …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital, part of Lutheran Health Network, is expanding regional cardiology care and is adding a cardiac catheterization laboratory in Warsaw. Scheduled to open this summer, the system aids in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions. The investment in this new technology is $3.6 million, said a news release …read more.

WARSAW – Lake City Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday night, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. The group meets in the classroom in the administrative building at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Tonight’s discussion will look at “What triggers your Pain?” Anyone with neuropathy or has a spouse or family member who has the …read more.

WARSAW —Dr. Rudy Kachmann, neurosurgeon and wellness expert, speak at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11 in the KCH Administration Classroom. He will be speaking on the topic of diabetes and disease management, said a news release from KCH. Community members are welcome to attend. If interested in attending, please call (574) 529-2652 to be added …read more.

WARSAW — The latest in surgical technology, robotic-assisted surgery, is now available locally at Kosciusko Community Hospital to aid surgeons when performing minimally invasive procedures. For a hands-on experience, KCH is inviting the public to see the robot and simulate a robotic-assisted surgery utilizing a demonstration model from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools honored Kosciusko Community Hospital during a special recognition at the Sept. 20 home varsity football game against Northridge. The event highlighted a continued affiliation between WCS and KCH, while also spotlighting a recent donation from the hospital. KCH staff members were invited to attend the game free of charge and …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital physicians Dr. Todd Dillon and Dr. William Remington recently presented a $50,000 donation to Kosciusko County Community Foundation, on behalf of the medical staff at KCH for the creation of the KCH Medical Staff Scholarship Fund. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to students to pursue a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — World Breastfeeding Week is Aug. 1 through 7. To mark the occasion, the Warsaw WIC office and Kosciusko Community Hospital are hosting a “BIG Latch On” event for all breastfeeding mothers from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Winona Lake Park. All attending WIC mothers will be entered in prize drawings. …read more.

ETNA GREEN — A woman stood by her mangled, gray Ford Escape and waited for her vehicle to be towed and tended to her Rottweiler mix, Gilbert, as she described the July 4 crash on US 30 in Etna Green that injured her husband. “We were westbound and he just didn’t stop,” she said of …read more.

WARSAW — Neurosurgeon Ian White, MD, has joined the medical staff at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He is a specialist with an office in the Beyer Building, 1205 Provident Drive, Warsaw. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (574) 372-7677. Dr. White is an independent member of the KCH medical staff and a …read more.

LEESBURG — Drivers of two vehicles sustained minor injuries in a collision at Armstrong Road and CR 200E, shortly after 3 p.m. today, Thursday, May 30. The accident involved a Volkswagen GTI and a Ford Escape. Plain Township Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and North Webster Paramedics responded along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. The …read more.

WARSAW — Dr. Rudy Kachmann, neurosurgeon and wellness expert, will be speaking at 11 a.m.  Saturday, June 8, in the KCH administration classroom.  His lecture is titled, “Gut Health – Our Biome. Secret to Weight Control and Good Health.” Community members are welcome to attend. If interested in attending, please call (574) 529-2652 and your …read more.

WARSAW — The Lake City Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group will meet at 6 p.m.  Wednesday, May 29, at the administratitive classroom at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Sue Mort from Mort’s Chiropractic in Pierceton will be the speaker. She will talk about the importance of good nutrition and the chiropractic belief in alternative medicine. Anyone …read more.

WARSAW — City Council approved final plans on a more sophisticated review process for non-profits seeking financial support from the city. The new process includes an application form for agencies that must be submitted before the annual city budget sessions. The new policy also includes a scoring system that looks, in part, at how support …read more.

WARSAW  — Diagnostic imaging at Kosciusko Community Hospital now includes greater options for MRI, also known as magnetic resonance imaging. A new high-field, open MRI system is available at the Beyer Building, which is located at 1205 Provident Drive in Warsaw. “The new technology combines unparalleled comfort for patients with powerful technology and an ultra-fast …read more.

WARSAW — The breast cancer treatment journey, from initial diagnosis through medical care and beyond, can be overwhelming. That’s why the KCH Cancer Care Center and Pink Ribbon Connection are collaborating to give breast cancer patients the support they need through peer counseling.  Peer counselors provide breast cancer patients with an understanding ear, support and …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital. This month, the main focus will be on physical therapy. Each meeting provides an opportunity to learn more from professionals and specialists in the community, along with receiving answers …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital held an open house celebration Feb. 13, for the hospital’s new birthplace renovations. Renovations to the KCH Birthplace Maternity Center include updates such as a soothing labor tub and new neonatal equipment. The center offers four labor rooms, 10 postpartum rooms and a surgical suite with a private recovery area. …read more.

WARSAW — The birthplace renovations at Kosciusko Community Hospital are completed and KCH welcomes the community to an open house celebration from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 2101 E. DuBois Drive, Warsaw. The community is welcome to stop by the birthplace for a tour to see the new accommodations, along with updates …read more.

WARSAW — A Rolling Prairie man was airlifted to an area hospital on Friday night, Feb. 1, after the pickup truck he was driving slammed into the trailer of a semi tractor on US 30, west of Warsaw. Charles C. Gross, 39, East CR 350N, Rolling Prairie, told police he was driving eastbound on US …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital. Each month is an opportunity to learn more from professionals and specialists in the community, along with receiving answers to questions, sharing experiences and encouraging one another. Open to …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network, has added nurse practitioner Lisa Guzman, FNP-BC, to its medical staff. Guzman will be working with patients at the KCH Cancer Care Center, 1520 Provident Drive, Warsaw. Guzman has more than 30 years of extensive cancer care and palliative care experience. During her …read more.

WARSAW —  A ribbon cutting event was held at Beyer Brady Trail Thursday, Oct. 11, to celebrate the completion of the construction phase of the stormwater quality project. In 2016, Stormwater Utility was directed to the Beyer Brady Trail to inspect erosion issues. Following the inspection, Stormwater Utility pursued a potential stormwater quality project along …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community Hospital Board of Trustees has selected Jae Dale, MBA as its new chief executive officer effective Oct. 15. Dale brings over 20 years of hospital administration experience to KCH. For the past seven years, Dale has served as the chief executive officer of Oro Valley Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., where …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parkinson’s Support Group will have a new meeting place this month only. Join the group from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the left front lobby area of Kosciusko Community Hospital. Each month is an opportunity to learn more from professionals and specialists in the community, along with receiving …read more.

  WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital’s Birthplace Center will be hosting the Big Latch event at Winona Lake Park on Saturday, Aug. 4. Registration will begin at 9:30 with the Latch On starting at 10:30 a.m. The Global Big Latch On takes place annually in 23 different countries. This event aims to normalize, protect, promote and …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital welcomes Terrence McGrath, MD to its medical staff. Dr. McGrath will provide family healthcare to all ages. He will also specialize in obstetric care for women experiencing pregnancy, labor and delivery. Dr. McGrath received his medical degree from Cincinnati University College of Medicine. During his medical education, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces multiple charges related to a domestic dispute in late June. Bradley L. Ammons, Jr., 35, 536 E. Center St., Apartment 4, Warsaw, is charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony; domestic battery with moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. According to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Parkinson’s Support Group of Kosciusko County will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. This month’s meeting will focus on the importance of exercise, including a YMCA program titled Peddling for Parkinson’s. Each month is an opportunity to learn more from …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network, recently donated $1,500 to the American Cancer Society as a proud sponsor of the upcoming Relay for Life. The event will be held June 9 from noon to midnight in Central Park, 225 Fort Wayne St. KCH sponsored the kickoff event and will …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network, announced today that Beth Lockwood, FNP-C, and Kayla Moneyheffer, NP-C, have joined its medical staff. Lockwood received a master’s degree in nursing from South University in Savannah, Ga. She is providing care at Walnut Street Family Healthcare in North Manchester, Akron Family Medicine …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network, announced today that specialists from Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology will begin providing medical oncology services at its Cancer Care Center April 16. An experienced team including Yasolatha Nalamolu, MD, Dolly Quispe, MD, and Ahad Sadiq, MD, will guide the outpatient medical …read more.

WARSAW — Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has recognized Kosciusko Community Hospital with a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes based on objective measures that were …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community Hospital Emergency Care Center has recently achieved member status of the Nurses Improved Care for Healthsystem Elders program. This program includes nursing education and consultation designed to improve the geriatric care in healthcare organizations. The NICHE program of NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing provides resources of nursing and interdisciplinary …read more.

    WARSAW—Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital enjoyed hosting the Kosciusko Leadership Academy on Feb. 6. The topic was local healthcare. Leadership from Bowen Center, EMS Services and Lutheran Health Network KCH presented to the class. Since 1982, the KLA has invested in the emerging leaders of our community; people who possess a passion …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Pfledierer Charitable Trust. The trust was established by Esther Pfleiderer to assist charitable organizations in Kosciusko County in improving the quality of life in the county. Pfleiderer was born and raised in Warsaw and taught math for 39 years in the …read more.

WARSAW —  Johanna “Jo” Gard, a volunteer at Kosciusko Community Hospital since 1987, volunteers in the Ambulatory Care Center. Gard drives from Argos to volunteer weekly. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday at KCH on April 3. “Volunteering on Mondays gives me a great reason to get up out of bed and get going for the …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko Community Hospital proudly supports the 2017  Fat & Skinny Tire Fest as a Premier Sponsor. The festival begins on Friday, May 19 and closes on Sunday, May 21. The Fat & Skinny Tire Fest has evolved into a major regional attraction in Kosciusko County with bicycle activities centralized in Winona Lake and …read more.

WARSAW — As part of a service project, Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy students from Tippecanoe Valley High School made blankets for patients at Kosciusko Community Hospital. The students titled the project “Covered by Love” in an effort to help patients feel comforted. “We chose to do this project because we all have a heart for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Are plans in place to handle a multi-agency, multi-discipline response to an emergency situation in the county?

WARSAW — Do you suffer from foot pain? Join KCH Podiatrist Dr. Ferland, DPM, for a seminar about foot health. Dr. Ferland’s seminar will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 8:30 a.m. in the KCH Administration Classroom. Dr. Ferland received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine and …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network/KCH recently presented a $3,000 check to the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. Kosciusko Community Hospital, a corporate gold sponsor, will also be the title sponsor for the Freaky 5K Family Halloween Run/Walk Oct. 29.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital recently presented a check for $4,000 to Cardinal Services on behalf of employees at the hospital, MedStat and Lutheran Health Physician Clinics. KCH held a day of caring for Cardinal Services, during which employees had an opportunity to learn about Cardinal Services and its impact within the community. “Cardinal Services …read more.

WARSAW — Two area companies, Maple Leaf Farms Inc. and Kosciusko Community Hospital, have signed on to be pacesetters for the 2016 United Way campaign in Kosciusko County. Internal teams of employees at both companies, along with United Way staff, have been working to execute their annual fund drive designed specifically for their employees. Maple …read more.

MILFORD — One individual has been transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at CR 300E and Bowser Road. The accident occurred around 8:05 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 4.

WARAW — To help families prepare their kindergarten student for the 2016/2017 school year, Kosciusko Community Hospital medical staff and support staff partnered with Warsaw Community Schools to hold the first annual Kindergarten Physical Night. Held at Pediatric Healthcare, students stopped at various stations to learn about dental hygiene and proper hand washing technique.  Vision …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital employees recently hosted a book fair to help support Joe’s Kids. Employees donated $1,000 to Joe’s Kids through proceeds from the book fair. Joe’s Kids is a nonprofit clinic in Warsaw, Indiana that provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to special kids with special needs in Kosciusko County and the surrounding …read more.

WARSAW – The groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday at Warsaw Community High School with Lutheran Health Network for the new turf football field.

WARSAW — The Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust at 1st Source Bank recently awarded Kosciusko Literacy Services $1,000 to purchase ABC board books for babies born at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Kosciusko Literacy Services’ Baby’s First Book program encourages early literacy development in the county’s youngest residents. Reading to a baby or young child helps the child’s …read more.