“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 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.

WARSAW – Some former athlete heroes are now being seen as a celebrity in their latest professions serving ‘on the frontlines’ in their respective communities.

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 — The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recently conferred a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence for the intensive care unit at IU Health Goshen Hospital. “We are honored to receive this award recognizing our ICU colleagues’ dedication to our mission of providing innovative, outstanding care and service to our critically ill patients,” said Julie …read more.

By MELANIE VERBURG Public Relations Specialist, Health Goshen GOSHEN — Join IU Health Goshen in our Healthy Steps to a Healthy Weight program. Once a week, you will meet with a dietitian and personal trainer as they design a plan to help you lose 1- 2 pounds per week. You’ll also learn how to make …read more.

SYRACUSE — IU Health-Goshen Hospital is having a Family Wellness Fair hosted in conjunction with Wawasee High School students. It will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in the Wawasee High School Cafeteria, Syracuse.

GOSHEN — A 22-year-old Goshen man died in a two-vehicle accident and a 2-year-old was taken to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. The accident was at 2:41 p.m. on SR 15, south of CR 23, three miles north of the city limits of Goshen. Edgar Perez-Fuentes, 22, was pronounced deceased at the scene from multiple fractures …read more.

UPDATE: According to officials at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Grindle was in critical condition as of Monday evening, Dec. 21. SYRACUSE — Kevin Grindle, 47, Syracuse, was initially taken to IU Health Goshen complaining of neck pain following a two-vehicle accident Saturday. The accident occurred at 7:46 p.m. at US 6 and SR 13, north …read more.

By MARLIES SELENT-WEST Indiana University Health-Goshen Home Medical, Home Care and Hospice GOSHEN — Thirty-nine percent of the United States adult population consists of caregivers. The caregiving role can be rewarding yet confusing, difficult and overwhelming. IU Health Goshen, Greencroft, the Council on Aging, Firefly Homecare and many community organizations have partnered and designed Caregivers Navigation, a special event …read more.

GOSHEN — A Syracuse man was injured in an accident at CR 13 and CR 40, west of Goshen, at 8:06 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

NAPPANEE — Vondee Wood, 38, Warsaw, complained of pain to the head and neck following a three-vehicle accident at 12:53 p.m. today, Monday, Sept. 14. The accident was on SR 19, south of CR 46, north of Nappanee. Elkhart County Police report Ryne Garner, 26, Nappanee, was northbound on SR 19, when his vehicle collided …read more.

SYRACUSE — A motorcyclist, who police say was traveling at an unreasonable speed for conditions, was taken to IU Health Goshen following an accident Tuesday afternoon, Sept 8. The accident was north of Syracuse on CR 29 at CR 52.

Dr. Larry Allen, chief medical officer for IU Health Goshen, addressed an audience of approximately 50, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse, Wednesday evening, June 24, as part of Calvary Community Series. The monthly program invited guest speakers to address community issues in their respective profession. An opportunity to present questions was provided after …read more.

Editor: A lot of ink is given to opinions, politics, offenses, and general community activities. But recently, I have had the privilege of gleaning facts about the juvenile justice system, school statistics and school construction facts from the leading experts in their field, Superior Court Judge David Cates and school superintendent, Dr. Tom Edington. They …read more.

IU Health Goshen has purchased the outpatient surgery center in Goshen, known as Goshen Ambulatory Care Center. The sale was completed on Monday, March 30. The health system will be making renovations to the facility to ensure it is compliant with hospital building codes, with an expected re-opening goal of late in the summer. IUHG …read more.

A Syracuse man was taken to IU Health-Goshen with a fractured right leg and bruised left leg after becoming pinned between two vehicles in his driveway earlier this evening. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Benjamin Freestone, 36, 72285 CR 133, Syracuse, was directing Lavina Freestone, 15, Syracuse, into the driveway, at the residence, to park …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing & Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care. IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care opened a new clinic space in Warsaw, located at 2938 Frontage Road. The IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care …read more.

By MELANIE VERBURG Public Relations Specialist, Indiana University Health Goshen Indiana University Health Goshen will offer a basic Emergency Medical Technician course beginning Jan. 12, of next year and continuing through May 27. This course covers basic anatomy and physiology, airway techniques, basic life support, pediatric care, trauma care and more. The basic EMT course …read more.

IU Health Goshen will offer a Basic Emergency Medical Technician course beginning July 28 and continuing through Dec. 10. This 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 …read more.

The topic of Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital’s next Diabetes Support Group is Sick Day and Surgery Care, focusing on sick day rules to follow when you are dealing with diabetes and how to prepare for having surgery with diabetes. The program is designed for individuals with diabetes and pre-diabetes and their family members. The …read more.

IU Health Goshen is now accepting applications for its next paramedic class, which begins in January 2014. The Paramedic license is the highest level one can achieve within the EMS community. The cost of the class is $4,200 and includes the textbooks and the $1,000 deposit required at the start of class. IU Health Goshen …read more.

The announcement came with little fanfare, just a banner on the front of the building announcing Milford Family Physicians has joined IU Health Goshen. The sale of the practice was finalized Sept. 1. Laurie Busby, BSN, MS, vice president for IU Health Goshen Physicians, described Milford Family Physicians as a mature practice that has a …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind.- IU Health Goshen Hospital will hold a Community Screening Day from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Most screenings are free of charge and a few require a nominal fee. Free services provided by clinical professionals include: skin cancer risk screening, colon health risk appraisal, breast …read more.

End-of-life planning can involve many decisions and a lot of paperwork, and is often an overwhelming and confusing experience for seniors and their families. IU Health Goshen will host a seminar to present information and answer questions about end-of-life medical planning from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. …read more.

IU Health Goshen will present a Childhood Obesity Seminar at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 North Long Dr. A registered dietitian will provide information on childhood obesity trends as well as what parents can do to encourage and maintain a healthy lifestyle for the entire family. Elkhart County residents have identified …read more.

IU Health Goshen Hospital is 100 years old and is important to the community. Will there be another 100 years with the new normal in health care? Goshen Chamber of Commerce and IU Health Goshen Hospital held a special celebration at Reith Recital Hall, Goshen College, Tuesday with Paul H. Keckley, PH.D, executive director for …read more.

The local Tri Kappa Sorority recently took part in a contest sponsored by IU Health Goshen Hospital. The annual bra decorating contest is held in support of breast cancer awareness. The bra submitted by Tri Kappa had the most votes coming from Kosciusko County and raised over $1,100 for the Heartstrings program. The Heartstrings program offers free mammograms for …read more.

Tri Kappa Sorority is taking part in an annual contest to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research. They are asking for the public to vote and donate for the cause. IU Health Goshen Hospital every year has a bra decorating contest in support of breast cancer awareness. A crafty group of Tri Kappa …read more.