Working to secure continued community care for the future, Logansport Memorial Hospital pursues partnership with Parkview Health

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital

Logansport Memorial Hospital opened its doors on May 12, 1925. Nearly one hundred years later, they are celebrating the legacy of care they’ve built in the community and pursuing a new partnership to continue that care for centuries to come.

The hospital has signed a non-binding letter of intent to pursue an affiliation with Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health. The two not-for profits share a commitment to maintaining access to local and affordable high-quality healthcare. An affiliation would allow for expanded services in Cass County and north central Indiana, and support the hospital’s financial stability.

“Our top priority has always been providing access to quality healthcare for our community,” states Dr. Jessica McClintock-Glover, Board Chair and OB/GYN Physician at Logansport Memorial. “During this process we have focused on securing a partner that shares this same mission and long-term vision.”

Cass County Commissioner Mike Deitrich, who is also a former employee at Logansport Memorial, said, “Preserving the hospital’s core services for the residents in tandem with retaining all current employees are the foundation upon which this partnership is built.”

“As our community knows, we have worked very hard to remain independent. While we have seen financial improvements, we’re still not where we’d like to be,” said Tara McVay, president and CEO at Logansport Memorial. “At this point in our journey, we have to examine what is the best option in the long run for our community. We have chosen Parkview Health to help us stabilize and grow our hospital and services. We are incredibly proud and grateful to have served our community for 100 years, and we are equally excited about the next 100 years.

An initial due diligence period is currently underway and is expected to be complete in March. During this time, Logansport Memorial will work closely with Parkview to review all aspects of their operations. A public hearing will also be held to solicit community feedback. Additional information about the public hearing will be shared when available.

“In addition to our shared passion for high-quality care, Logansport Memorial and Parkview share a commitment to investing time, talent and resources in the communities we serve,” said Dr. Ray Dusman, president of physician and clinical enterprise at Parkview. “We are eager to honor the history of Logansport Memorial and continue to build on its success.”

Concurrent to this work, the hospital is also planning a series of events to celebrate its 100th anniversary this spring, including an open house for current and former employees. Additional information will be shared as plans are finalized.

About Parkview Health
Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system serving a northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio population of more than 1.3 million. Parkview Health’s mission is to improve health and inspire well-being in the communities it serves. With more than 16,000 co-workers, it is the region’s largest employer.

Parkview Health includes 14 hospitals and an extensive network of primary care and specialty care physicians.

Among its multiple accolades, Parkview Health was named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers by
Forbes and was ranked No. 7 in the nation on Newsweek’s list of Most Loved Workplaces.

About Logansport Memorial Hospital
Logansport Memorial Hospital is an 83-bed, ACHC accredited, regional medical center providing healthcare services to residents in Cass County and the surrounding areas of north central Indiana.