At the beginning of the 20th century, local Lutheran church leaders in Fort Wayne felt an urgent need for an additional hospital in the city.

Led by Reverend Philip Wambsganss, they raised funds from the surrounding area, in 1904, the 25-bed Lutheran Hospital opened.

[1] The hospital was sold in 1995, with the proceeds forming The Lutheran Foundation which continues promote community wellness through its support of regional organizations, churches, and schools.

[1] Lutheran Hospital is a tertiary-care facility serving northeastern Indiana, northwestern Ohio and southern Michigan.

Lutheran Hospital added a fifth floor which opened in late 2011.