“Lots of patients are coming through COVID-19 without being very sick, but we have had 18 deaths so far at our hospital (70 in our county) and even one death is difficult for that patient’s friends and family,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Disease Specialist. “We are grateful to everyone in the community who continues to take all the recommended precautions — physical distancing, wearing masks, handwashing, and staying home when sick. When you keep yourself from getting infected, you are preventing harm to others, especially those closest to you.”

Goshen Health has announced a collaboration with Wawasee Community Schools to help children learn about healthier food options and the benefits of staying active while attending four summer lunch site programs, July 20 through Aug. 7.

Goshen Health has released the following COVID-19 activity as of July 13, going back to March 11.

Goshen Health adjusted visitor restrictions, effective Wednesday, July 8. One of the main changes is that some visitors are now permitted for non-COVID-19 patients in the hospital.

Goshen Health released information on increases at its facility due to COVID-19. The numbers, as of June 29 are:

GOSHEN —Goshen Health recently became aware of a situation that may have impacted surgical patients at Goshen Hospital from April through Sept. 2019, said in a news release on Nov. 18. During this time, one step in a multistep cleaning process was not completed with certain surgical instruments in a limited number of cases, said …read more.

GOSHEN — For 11 years, Middlebury and surrounding community members have gathered together to raise money for cancer care services during Middlebury Walks for a Cure. On October 2, 2016, the 12th annual Middlebury Walks for a Cure 5K Walk/Run will start and finish at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus Inn and Conference Center in Middlebury, Indiana. …read more.

GOSHEN — Cardiovascular patients receive a higher standard of care at IU Health Goshen Hospital than any other hospital in northern Indiana, according to the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) ACTION Registry. The NCDR recognized IU Health Goshen Hospital with its Get With The Guidelines Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2016. IU Health …read more.

GOSHEN — IU Health Goshen Physicians TEAM:Bariatrics is hosting an open house to celebrate the Center of Excellence Designation from MBSAQIP. Take a tour of the newly renovated clinic and learn more about what the team can offer patients. Light refreshments will be served. Dr. Denise Murphy, Kathleen Meier, NP, and their team will be …read more.

GOSHEN — Join IU Health Goshen at our free and interactive Eating Out Wisely Nutrition Workshop on Monday, May 16, at 6-7:30 p.m. This workshop will be in the IU Health Goshen Heart and Vascular Center wellness classroom on the second floor. The workshop will help you learn how to eat out in a successful and …read more.

GOSHEN —  IU Health Goshen announces the selection of Julie Crossley, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, as chief nursing officer. Crossley has been a colleague with IU Health Goshen for more than 18 years. With this promotion, she brings organizational experience as well as a deep commitment to fostering a collaborative culture with her nursing colleagues. …read more.

GOSHEN — Thirty-nine community organizations from Goshen and the surrounding area were selected through IU Health Goshen’s Community Benefit Fund Grant Program to receive a total of $ $311,150 for 2016. Those organizations were recognized for the success of their programs and received their awards at the April 29 reception in the Arbor Conference Center …read more.

Forty-five community organizations from Goshen and the surrounding area were selected through IU Health Goshen’s Community Benefit Fund Grant Program to receive a total of $300,600 for 2015. In addition, the committee awarded $1.2 million to Maple City Health Care Center for their expansion project from the Community Benefit Fund Grant Program. The organizations were …read more.

A Cromwell teenager and Syracuse adult were injured in a one-vehicle accident Wednesday evening north of Syracuse. Macey Taylor, 17, Cromwell, suffered abrasions to the chest and complained of back pain. A passenger in her vehicle, Michael Cavender, 48, Syracuse, suffered a laceration to the back of the head. Both were taken to IU Goshen …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. — The Goshen Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a two day book sale in the hospital’s main lobby from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 8, and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 9. New spring books and gifts will be featured, including books from the Disney movie “Frozen” and items for …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – IU Health Goshen will offer a Safe Sitter Class from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Safe Sitter teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to responsibly care for young children. The class teaches babysitting business skills, basic child care skills and how to handle an emergency. …read more.

The Goshen Hospital Auxiliary will host a Gold Standard Fashion Jewelry sale in the hospital’s lobby from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Bracelets, earrings, watches and jewelry sets in new spring styles will be for sale. Funds generated from the Auxiliary’s events, as well as sales through the hospital’s gift shop, are …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – Free help is available to smokers in Elkhart County and surrounding areas who want to kick the habit. Indiana University Health Goshen’s Beat Tobacco class and support group meets every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the second floor of the IU Health Goshen Heart & Vascular Building, 1855 S. …read more.

The IU Health Goshen Hospital Auxilary is offering $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors planning to major in the health care field. Applicants must have earned a cumlative GPA of 3.2 or higher and have already been accepted to an accredited school. Graduating seniors from Goshen, Fairfield, Northridge, Northwood, Wawasee, Bethany Christian and Clinton Christian High …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – IU Health Goshen offers an Adult Diabetes Prevention Class for individuals who may be at risk for diabetes but have not yet been diagnosed with the disease. It will focus on lifestyle changes in nutrition, exercise, weight loss and stress management. The class — held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – IU Health Goshen will offer a Safe Sitter Class from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Safe Sitter teaches boys and girls, ages 11-13, how to responsibly care for young children. The class teaches babysitting business skills, basic child care skills and how to handle an …read more.

IU Health Goshen presents “A New Year, A New Challenge – a Healthier You” on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Retreat Livewell Fitness Center, 1147 Professional Drive, Goshen. The event is open to the public and the cost is $10. This interactive event will provide participants with the tools …read more.

Indiana University Health Goshen will offer a six-month Basic Emergency Medical Technician course beginning Jan. 13, 2014. The course covers basic anatomy and physiology, airway techniques, Basic Life Support, pediatric care, trauma care and more. The Basic EMT Basic Course involves clinical hours in the hospital as well as field internship hours riding on local …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital will host two Diabetes Support Group presentations in September, featuring testimonials from people with diabetes who will share their success stories and answer questions. The program is designed for individuals with diabetes and their families. The presentations take place on Monday, Sept. 16. The first is from …read more.

IU Health Goshen will offer a Safe Sitter Class from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Safe Sitter teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to responsibly care for young children. The class teaches babysitting business skills, basic child care skills and how to handle an emergency. The …read more.

IU Health Goshen Physicians Syracuse Family Medicine is adding several vital services to better serve the community. Services will include OB/GYN, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and physical therapy. The public is invited to learn more about the service expansion during an open house from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18. IU Health …read more.