Goshen Hospital has announced a new one-to-four nurse-to-patient ratio across all in-patient units, reinforcing its commitment to patient safety, high-quality care and nursing team well-being. The new ratio ensures nurses have manageable workloads and the time needed to provide personalized care for every patient.
Goshen Heart & Vascular Center at Goshen Health has received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Goshen Heart & Vascular Center is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive this prestigious honor. This is the 14th consecutive year for Goshen Heart & Vascular Center to receive this honor.
Goshen Health is celebrating a major milestone in lung cancer care: the completion of 100 procedures using the Galaxy System™, a state-of-the-art robotic platform developed by Noah Medical.
Three Goshen Health nursing team members have been awarded the annual Farber Nursing Scholarship thanks to the generous support of the Goshen Health Foundation. This year, Goshen Health is proud to recognize Alejandra Murillo, Kimberly Camilo and Allison Canniff—each exemplifying Goshen Health’s mission through their dedication to compassionate care and excellence.
Goshen Health is calling on the community to join in celebrating Nurses Week, May 6–12, by sharing messages of gratitude and support for the nurses and care team members who are the heart of local healthcare. Community members are encouraged to participate in several simple but meaningful ways to honor those who provide compassionate, expert care every day.
Goshen Orthopedics is proud to announce the completion of its 350th robotic-assisted total joint replacement surgery using Mako SmartRobotics technology. This innovative technology revolutionizes total joint replacements by enhancing surgeon control and optimizing implant placement. Patients undergoing robotic-assisted surgery often experience less pain, shorter recovery times and improved flexibility.
To celebrate National Doctors' Day on March 30th, Goshen Health is calling on the community to show their appreciation for our dedicated doctors. An online message board has been set up where members of the public can post heartfelt messages to their favorite doctor or healthcare provider.
U.S. News & World Report recently recognized Goshen Surgery Center (Goshen Health) as one of the nation’s highest performing ambulatory surgery centers in the category of Colonoscopy & Endoscopy. This is the Goshen Surgery Center’s second year earning this accolade.
The Birthplace at Goshen Hospital was recognized with the INspire: Hospital of Distinction 2024 award from the Indiana Hospital Association in partnership with State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP. This is the fifth year that Goshen Hospital’s Birthplace has received this important accolade.
Goshen Center for Cancer Care is recognizing the completion of 50 procedures utilizing cutting-edge robotic technology to provide a less invasive option to biopsy lung lesions.
Goshen Heart & Vascular Center was the first in Northern Indiana to conduct a procedure using the newly released Agent™ Drug-Coated Balloon from Boston Scientific. This groundbreaking technology successfully reopened a coronary artery that had repeatedly clotted despite multiple previous interventions.
Becker’s ASC Review recently announced U.S. News & World Report’s list of the nation’s best ambulatory surgery centers (ASC). Goshen Surgery Center made the list, based on its performance in colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures.
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have again recognized Goshen Hospital as in the top 10 percent of hospitals for heart attack care. In 2024, only 259 hospitals in the nation received the NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. Goshen Hospital is the only one in this region to receive the award, and it has consistently met the standards of heart attack care for 13 years – every year since the award has been offered.
Magnet recognition is one of the highest honors a healthcare organization can receive for providing outstanding nursing care to patients. Goshen Hospital not only received its fifth designation; it also received Magnet with Distinction™ – a new category recently added by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to differentiate hospitals that exceed standards. Goshen Hospital was praised for exceeding standards in nine areas, including lower patient injury rates, higher patient satisfaction and for the high number of nurses with bachelor’s degrees (84 percent).
In 1933, the wife of a family physician in a small town asked her community to send greeting cards to their physicians to recognize their compassionate and life-saving work. In 1990, President George Bush designated March 30 as National Doctors’ Day, selecting that day because it marked the anniversary of the first use of anesthesia during surgery.
The intensive care unit (ICU) at Goshen Hospital recently received a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This is the fifth time the ICU has received the award, which is bestowed every three years to units who meet or exceed national standards for exceptional patient care and healthy work environments.
Cutting-edge new robotic technology now helps doctors reach distant areas of the lungs to biopsy lesions without invasive surgery at Goshen Center for Cancer Care.
The Birthplace at Goshen Hospital was recently recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Quality of care, cost and access were evaluated as part of the review. The Birthplace met or exceeded nationally established quality measures to receive this recognition.
The Birthplace at Goshen Hospital was recognized with the INspire: Hospital of Distinction 2023 award from the Indiana Hospital Association, in partnership with Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP, at the fourth annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program.
Goshen Hospital received two new da Vinci® surgical systems to increase their capacity to perform robotic-assisted surgeries. In addition, the hospital surgical suites were upgraded with a new endoscopic video platform for minimally invasive procedures. The new video platform provides 4K resolution, advanced surgical imaging functions and device controls along with communication integrations for efficient workflow.
One of Goshen Health’s certified nursing assistants has received a $5,000 scholarship to help her achieve her goal of becoming a nurse. This month Ngoc Barton was awarded the Farber Scholarship, which was established by Ned and Agda Farber, lifetime residents of Goshen.
Goshen Center for Cancer Care has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a national quality program of the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation evaluates continuous quality improvement of cancer services through an onsite visit and data reporting to the National Cancer Database, a joint initiative of the CoC and the American Cancer Society.
Goshen Center for Cancer Care is the second in the state and the only facility in Northern Indiana to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). A quality program of the American College of Surgeons, NAPRC accreditation can be achieved only by meeting rigorous standards for patient care. Nationwide, 85 facilities have achieved this distinction.
Goshen Retreat Women’s Health Center was recently reaccredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons. To achieve this accreditation, the center met standards for leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement for patients.
Goshen Heart & Vascular Center’s cardiovascular rehabilitation program was recently recertified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The association seeks to reduce morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management – improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
Since 2012, Goshen Hospital’s Echocardiography Department has been accredited by Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Echocardiography. While accreditations are renewed every three years, IAC Echocardiography is now recognizing hospitals reaching 10 years of continuous accreditation for their commitment to improving patient outcomes and safety in echocardiography.
Goshen Wound & Hyperbaric Center received the Center of Distinction Award from Healogics, certified provider of advanced wound care services by The Joint Commission. When wounds don’t heal on their own, it may be necessary to see a wound care specialist to prevent scarring, infection, gangrene or, in extreme cases, even loss of limb.
Goshen Hospital recently achieved a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare program. The national average is a 3-star rating for hospitals participating in the program.
Goshen Hospital’s inpatients consistently rated the hospital higher than the ratings received by other peer hospitals, when compared to a database of over 2,300 hospitals across the nation. Patients were asked questions about the hospital environment, communication with nurses and doctors, response of hospital staff, communication about medications and discharge information.
The American College of Cardiology has again recognized Goshen Hospital as a leader in heart attack care for the twelfth year in a row. The hospital is one of 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the Platinum Performance Achievement Award for excellence in heart attack care.
Goshen Sleep Disorders Center has earned its fourth consecutive reaccreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Goshen Hospital has purchased a new Canon MRI that uses a compressed speeder and artificial intelligence to achieve quicker scans in much less time while offering higher quality images.
The Birthplace at Goshen Hospital has been awarded with the 2022 INspire Hospital of Distinction for exhibiting excellence in the best practices for safe sleep, breastfeeding, tobacco prevention and cessation, perinatal substance use, obstetric hemorrhage and maternal hypertension.
Goshen Hospital has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology for its expertise in treating patients experiencing chest pain, which can be an early sign and symptom of a heart attack. The hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center accreditation based on the speed and quality of care received from the first medical contact by our EMS partners, emergency department and cardiovascular specialists—their collective evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients experiencing chest pain. Assessment for the accreditation included every step of the process—from community education on early heart attack care to emergency care and admission to post-discharge education and recommendations.
A new imaging device at Goshen Hospital detects smaller lesions in shorter scan times and reduces radiation risk for patients. The Discovery MI Gen 2 imaging device is not only the first in the region, but the first in the nation.
Goshen Heart & Vascular Center’s pulmonary rehabilitation program was recently certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The certification recognizes the center’s rehab program as being a leader for employing the most advanced practices in pulmonary rehabilitation and having proven track records of high-quality patient care.
Goshen Hospital received an 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Goshen Hospital's achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.