WARSAW — Podiatrist Julie Ferland, DPM, has joined the medial staff at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Dr. Ferland received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine and a bachelor’s in nursing from Universite Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada. Dr. Ferland is licensed with the Indiana State Board of Podiatry, the American Board …read more.

WINONA LAKE — When Pam Baucom was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight years ago, she was devastated. “I was totally surprised. I cried,” she recalled. Today, she is group leader of Kosciusko County Parkinson’s Support Group. It’s a forum for those afflicted with the disease to get educated and receive support, while dealing with …read more.

WARSAW — Getting to know new kindergartners each fall can be challenging for any school corporation, especially when it comes to learning about their individual health needs. With this in mind, Warsaw Community Schools, through its partnership with Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital, is offering low-cost physicals for all of its incoming kindergartners. “It’s a …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Farmer’s Market is gearing up for a successful and healthy 2016 summer market season. Kosciusko Community Hospital is our premier 2016 sponsor. We are offering a special deal this year for first time vendors. To learn about the special new vendor deal, contact Cindy Stier at (574) 527-1597. We are …read more.

By JOY J. LOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Lutheran Health Network KCH WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital announces it support of the 2016 Fat & Skinny Tire Festival as a premier sponsor. The festival begins at 6 p.m. Friday, May 20 and closes at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 22. The Fat & Skinny Festival …read more.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility, YMCA WARSAW — The YMCA’s Corporate Challenge, for the businesses of Kosciusko County, is offered to increase employee and community health and fitness, to build employee pride and dedication and to develop community spirit. Participants spend quality time together working as a team, outside of the normal …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Kindergarten 2016-2017 enrollment will end April 1. Additionally parents have the opportunity to get physicals for kindergarten students at a minimal cost. On March 10, Warsaw Community Schools held Kindergarten Roundup at the elementary schools in the district. If parents were unable to attend the roundup, contact the neighborhood school to …read more.

WARSAW — KCH is hosting a community lecture about the causes & warning signs of heart disease from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the KCH Health & Wellness Center.

WARSAW — It was a big night in the Tiger Den Friday, Feb. 12, and not just because of basketball. Just before the varsity game began, officials from Warsaw Community Schools and Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital gathered on the playing floor to announce a partnership that will bring $1 million to WCS athletic programs. …read more.

LEESBURG — One person was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, and one to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Thursday evening, Jan. 28, following a one-vehicle rollover accident in Leesburg. At approximately 9:53 p.m., officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports that a gray 2002 Toyota, driven by A. Din, 45, West Rudisill Boulevard, Fort Wayne, had …read more.

WARSAW — Three Kosciusko Community Hospital staff members and one physician were recently recognized for contributions made in 2015. Peers voted for the clinical and non-clinical employees of the year, employee of the year and physician of the year. Clinical manager of the year was awarded to Peter Chinworth, manager of hospitalists and patient experience. …read more.

WARSAW — Bruce E. Yeazel, 27, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, following a one-vehicle accident on West CR 400N, west of North CR 150W, Warsaw, at 1:01 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12. Yeazel complained of pain to the face. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies report Yeazel was eastbound in a 2001 …read more.

WARSAW — The birth of any child is an occasion to celebrate for many. For one family, the already joyous event was made even sweeter when told their daughter was the first child born at Kosciusko Community Hospital in 2016. Michelle Rivas gave birth to Everest Lee Butts at 9:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1. The …read more.

By JOY LOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Kosciusko Community Hospital WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of …read more.

WARSAW — The KCH Health & Wellness Center hosted the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy’s Dec. 2 meeting where the students learned about orthopedics and healthcare in the county. KYLA moderator, Tony Ciriello and Jay de los Reyes, chief operating officer for Kosciusko Community Hospital welcomed the students. Brad Harris stated that he has been working …read more.

  WARSAW — The KCH Orthopedic Center is open and organizers and staff celebrated last evening, Thursday, Dec. 3, with an open house and tours of the facility. The center, located on the third floor, encompasses a variety of areas. The idea has been in the planning since March, 2014, when a team of 12 surgeons, …read more.

By JOY LOHSEE Lutheran Health Network, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Marketing Director WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital and Lutheran EMS Kosciusko presented a check for $1,470 to Warsaw Community High School allowing WCHS to purchase an automated external defibrillator to be placed in the swimming pool arena. Edgewood Nurse Tracey Akers said, “When assessing WCHS facilities …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital invites community members to an open house at the KCH Orthopedic Center from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. The KCH Orthopedic Center is located on the third floor of the hospital, 2101 E. DuBois Drive, Warsaw.

By JOY J. JOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Lutheran Health Network, KCH Kirk Ray, CEO at Kosciusko Community Hospital, welcomed Nappanee city officials prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new MedStat Nappanee location, 1001 N. Main St., Suite One, Nappanee. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Monday through Friday 8 …read more.

Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets Chuck Josey, Kosciusko Community Hospital; Julie Kline, Whitman Group; and Ryan Christner, Precision Medical Technologies; meet with Allyn Decker, KLA Moderator; and KLA cadet Steven Kuhn, Kosciusko Community YMCA, to discuss their white paper project. Each KLA cadet is tasked with selecting a topic and forming or joining a team to …read more.

By JOY J. LOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Lutheran Health Network KCH WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital is one of five Lutheran Health Network hospitals named Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States. Kosciusko Community Hospital is one of only 435 hospitals nationally to …read more.

WARSAW — Charles A. Hicks, 59, South Mayflower Road, South Bend, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, following a one-vehicle accident at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. The accident was on Lake City Highway, west of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.

Alice Anderson, 95, of Leesburg died Oct. 8, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1920 in Iroquois, Ill. to Bert and Selma Simmons both of whom preceded her in death, in addition her step-father Crythal Smith preceded her in death. She had previously lived in Woodland, Ill., DeMotte, Ind., Monterey, …read more.

WARSAW — A celebration lunch in honor of orthopedic patients who have successfully completed surgery and rehabilitation at the new KCH Orthopedic Center occurred on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Joy Lohse Marketing Director, KCH WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital sponsored the purchase of a new ultrasound machine for Heartline Pregnancy Center. The machine is equipped with a doppler that can be used by women who are 12 weeks or more pregnant and women can receive an ultrasound starting at seven weeks …read more.

WARSAW — Bernie Joe Montileaux, 35, 416 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, was arrested for assaulting Kosciusko Community Hospital medical personnel while being treated.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital is hosting a free arthritis seminar from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the KCH Women’s Center Classroom, front lobby, 2101 E. DuBois Drive, Warsaw.

WARSAW — KCH will be the title sponsor for The Freaky 5K Family Halloween Run/Walk, held on Oct. 31, running or walking from the K21 Health Pavilion, around the Lake City Greenway and finishing back near the KCH campus.