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Parkview Health has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education ACGME) for new family medicine and psychiatry graduate medical education (GME) programs, adding new medical specialties to the system’s portfolio of programs for new physicians. Parkview’s family medicine residency will be a three-year program, accepting eight residents per year. The psychiatry program will accept four residents each year for a four-year residency. Physicians in both programs will start in July 2026. These new residencies are the latest addition to Parkview’s GME program, which now boasts seven total specialty training programs. Other programs include surgery, internal medicine, OB/GYN, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and a transitional year residency. During last year’s white coat ceremony, the health system welcomed 38 new residents into its GME programs. “Our GME programs are a pipeline to ensure that Parkview attracts new physicians to these in-demand specialties, while also providing them additional training to ensure they develop specialized expertise as efficiently as possible,” said Dr. Susan Steffy, chief medical officer and designated institutional official, Parkview Health Graduate Medical Education. Family medicine is within Parkview Physicians Group’s (PPG) primary care service line, with more than 250 providers serving at PPG offices, walk-in clinics and employer clinics. Family medicine physicians see patients ranging from newborns to seniors and provide a wide range of services. “Residency programs provide new physicians with support as they make the transition from medical school to career,” said Dr. Ken Yew, physician program director for the family medicine program. “Family medicine physicians are in demand, and they play a critical role in our healthcare system, providing patients and their families knowledgeable care in the context of long-term relationships as they manage their health and wellbeing. We’re thankful and proud to receive accreditation from the ACGME and look forward to enrolling our first class of new family physicians in July 2026.” "I am very excited to announce the ACGME accreditation of the psychiatry residency program,” said Dr. Michelle Wiese, physician program director for the psychiatry residency. “Compassionate, safe, and high-quality psychiatric care is in dire need in our community and throughout our country. I returned to Fort Wayne, my hometown, to specifically start this program. I am grateful for this opportunity to pass on the knowledge, skills, and passion for psychiatry and patient care instilled in me during residency and to improve the health of my community by educating the next generation of psychiatrists." More information about Parkview’s GME programs is available at https://lnkd.in/e-V4yNVW.

On Monday, the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation welcomed Enterprise Ireland for an evening of networking, innovation and collaboration with top Irish healthcare pioneers driving international change! Enterprise Ireland supports Irish companies in developing, growing and scaling their innovations in the global marketplace. It was an honor to be a part of their U.S. visit.

The Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation, in collaboration with the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI), today announced the launch of the MedTech Global Gateway, a transformative initiative designed to support and accelerate international MedTech companies entering the U.S. healthcare market. Through the MedTech Global Gateway, Northeast Indiana welcomes into its dynamic ecosystem global innovators specializing in musculoskeletal care, orthopedic devices, medical wearable technologies, regenerative medicine, telemedicine, minimally invasive surgery technologies, and 3D & bioprinting for medical applications. “The MedTech Global Gateway builds upon Northeast Indiana’s unparalleled legacy of MedTech innovation by providing international companies with access to a world-class network of research facilities, industry expertise, and business acceleration resources,” said Dr. Michael Mirro, chief academic research officer, Parkview Health. “By leveraging our established healthcare ecosystem and relationships across the U.S., we’re enabling global MedTech leaders to seamlessly integrate, scale, and thrive in the U.S. market.” The Parkview Mirro Center works with startups in many ways, including clinical viability testing, pilot studies, research studies, UX design and work, FDA human factors testing, co-development, and more. With over 100 medical device and technology companies generating more than $19 billion annually in medical device revenue, Northeast Indiana is a powerhouse for MedTech innovation. The region’s robust industry base and deep talent pool make it an ideal launchpad for international companies seeking to expand in the U.S. “Our region plays a critical role in global MedTech development, and the Gateway is a strategic extension of our efforts to build strong international partnerships,” said Stéphane Frijia, President & CEO of NEI. “We are fostering meaningful connections with MedTech clusters worldwide, ensuring that companies entering the U.S. market gain unmatched access to talent, resources, and strategic collaborations that accelerate their growth and impact.” Applications are now open for MedTech companies ready to expand their presence in the U.S. Interested companies are encouraged to apply or seek additional information by visiting MedTechNEI.com or contacting the MedTech Global Gateway team directly at [email protected].

Last week, we celebrated the latest graduating cohort of Indiana Tech/Huntington University ABSN nursing students who have completed their degrees and are committed to joining Parkview Health after graduation. These nursing students completed all of their clinical experiences with Parkview.?Congratulations, and welcome aboard!

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All five Parkview Health Family Birthing Centers in Indiana were recognized by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) for excellence in infant and maternal care. ? The annual Hospital of Distinction program recognizes hospitals?that successfully implement best practices in key areas including infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, perinatal substance use, social drivers of health, obstetric hemorrhage, and maternal hypertension. ? Parkview Hospital Randallia, Parkview Huntington Hospital, Parkview Kosciusko Hospital and Parkview Noble Hospital received the Hospital of Distinction award for meeting criteria in four or five categories, while Parkview Regional Medical Center received the Center of Excellence award for meeting thresholds in one to three categories. ? “Welcoming a new addition to our patient’s family is one of the most rewarding services our physicians and nurses get to provide our communities,” said Tasha Eicher, senior vice president, women’s and children’s, Parkview Health. “We’re proud to see our Family Birthing Centers recognized once again for the high level of care we provide to our patients in Fort Wayne and our community hospitals.” ? Parkview Kosciusko Hospital, which opened its birthing center in September 2024, was recognized for the first time, while the other four hospitals have all previously appeared on IHA’s lists multiple times. Parkview Bryan Hospital also operates a Family Birthing Center but is not eligible for the IHA award because it is located in Ohio. ? Parkview welcomed just over 5,300 newborns across its six Family Birthing Centers in 2024. ? INspire is funded by the Indiana Department of Health’s Safety PIN grant and was developed to implement the delivery of best practice care for Hoosier moms and babies and to recognize hospitals for excellence in addressing key drivers of infant and maternal health. ? Indiana had an infant mortality rate of 7.2 per 1,000 live births in 2022, the latest year of data available via the Indiana Department of Health. Approximately 29% of mothers in Indiana received no first trimester prenatal care, while 10.9% of babies were born preterm (before 37 weeks gestation) and 8.7% had low birth weights of less than 5.5 pounds. Maternal mortality rates have improved across the state in recent years, but disparities remain with higher mortality rates among Black and Hispanic women and infants. ? “Pregnancy is a complex change on the body and the early months of a baby’s life are key to its long-term development,” said Dr. Tom Miller, physician executive for women’s and children’s, Parkview Health. “At Parkview, our providers are here to walk hand-in-hand with expectant mothers and their children to navigate any challenges or complications that may arise.” ? For more information about maternal care services and Family Birthing Centers at Parkview, visit?https://lnkd.in/esUTzSSc.

Progress is underway on Parkview Kosciusko SurgeryONE. Located just north of Parkview Kosciusko Hospital, the 14,750-square-foot?ambulatory surgery center?will bring advanced orthopedic care to the Warsaw community. Construction is tentatively scheduled for completion by October 2025, along with a Parkview Physicians Group clinic and an Orthopaedics NorthEast clinic next door. Stay tuned for more updates. #surgery #healthcare