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1904

Serving the community since 1904, Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary care facility that provides healthcare services to patients in Fort Wayne and throughout northeastern Indiana and northwestern Ohio.

1913

1913 - The two doctors realized the need for a modern hospital facility to accommodate the growing number of patients.

1915

1915 - The new $50,000 Lutheran Hospital was dedicated on September 12 at the Windsor Theatre.

1918

1918 - The first class of five nurses graduated.

1926

1926 - A successful blood transfusion was performed at the Lutheran Hospital by Doctor Bruce McDowell.

1936

1936 - Seth G. Walton, a native of Franklin County, started his medical practice in Hampton.

1938

1938 - The first minimum wage was set at 25 cents per hour through the Fair Labor Standards Act.

1940

1940 - On September 20 the hospital celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary.

1942

1942 - A fire at the Lutheran Hospital proved the value of fireproof construction.

1950

1950 - The Korean War began.

1956

1956 - The hospital was ranked one of the best in the state.

1959

1959 - The hospital planned an improvement project at a cost of $97,000.

1961

1961 - The first scholarship was given by the Hospital Auxiliary.

1963

1963 - The official transfer of the Lutheran Hospital was completed.

1965

1965 - Social Security Amendments established Medicare and Medicaid.

1970

1970 - The new hospital was under construction in East Hampton.

1973

1973 - In January the Franklin Medical Center opened.

1980

1980 - An addition was built on Franklin Medical Center.

1983

1983 - The Hospital Auxiliary started the first Lifeline for Hampton and the surrounding area.

1985

1985 - A contract was signed with St Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mason City, a division of Sisters of Mercy Health Corporation, to provide management of Franklin General Hospital.

1991

1991 - Sick Child Care Program was introduced.

1994

1994 - The new Emergency Center was opened in the old OB area.

1998

1998 - The Pals Estate bequeathed 160 acres to FGH Foundation in a 20-year trust.

2000

2000 - In February a hearing was held for the assisted living project.

2002

2002 - The hospital completed a $1.3 million renovation.

2005

2005 - Franklin Wellness Center opened.

2007

2007 - Language Line was utilized to accommodate a growing Spanish-speaking population in Franklin County.

2010

2010 - A fundraising campaign called "Healing, Renewing, Expanding" was conducted to help finance the $15.5 million complete renovation of FGH.

2014

Franklin Country View received the 2014 Leading Edge Care and Services Award for their work in rehabilitation.

2016

2016 - Apple Valley takes over management of the assisted living facility connected to Franklin General Hospital.

2018

2018 - FGH Foundation holds Pink Tie Gala to raise money for a 3D Mammography machine.

2021

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