Parkview Hospital - Features

As a part of the region's only not-for-profit health system, Parkview takes its mission to heart. Parkview Hospital exists for one purpose – to improve the health of the communities we serve. Parkview Hospital gives back to the community in the form of improved facilities, education and outreach programs, free and discounted care, volunteerism and much more.

Through its community benefit fund, Parkview Hospital works with community partners in taking a proactive approach to improving specific health concerns of individuals in Allen County. Areas of focus for 2008 included:

Increased access to healthcare
Research and development
Disease management
Health screenings and prevention programs

Every three years, Parkview sponsors a community health survey to identify health needs within northeast Indiana, particularly the five counties in which Parkview hospitals exist. Community health improvement initiatives are chosen, based on this health survey.

Parkview Hospital in 2008 provided $16.1 million in charitable contributions and public service activities, funded in part by Parkview's Community Health Improvement Program.

Visiting hours
9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Balancing our patients' need for rest and their desire for visitors is important, so visiting hours are always in effect. Some areas have special hours; please confirm the hours with the nurse or call Guest Services at (260) 373-4000.

Visiting hours for CCU:
7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
4 – 8:30 p.m.

Visiting hours for ICU:
9:30 – 10 a.m.
1:30 – 2 p.m.
5:30 – 6 p.m.
8:30 – 9 p.m.

Please limit visits to two people and 30 minutes. Patients have the right to refuse visitation.
The unit nurses ultimately decide whether a patient's condition warrants visitors, and they may deny visitation in the best interest of the patient, or grant extended visitation to immediate family members.

Initiatives and programs Trauma Prevention EducationParkview Hospital is a Level II adult and pediatric trauma center as verified by the American College of Surgeons. It is not only Parkview's responsibility to provide emergency care, but to also conduct public education with the goal of reducing the number of preventable injuries in the community. To help accomplish this, the hospital sponsors a trauma prevention task force that consists of Parkview emergency and trauma staff, other employees, community-based emergency response professionals, and representatives from the community. Some of the programs developed to reduce the number of people who suffer traumatic injury include: Don't Text & Drive, Don't Drink & Drive, Bike Helmet Safety, teen driving clinics, and infant car seat safety programs.

Don't Drink & Drive is an educational program that warns teenage drivers about the dangers of drinking and driving. Don't Text & Drive informs teens about the danger of sending and receiving text messages while driving. Parkview Hospital partners with the Allen County Sheriff Reserves to provide education through community speaking events, classroom presentations, billboards and media coverage.

The Bike Helmet Safety program provides free and low-cost helmets to children who do not have the financial resources to afford a helmet. The staff works closely with community groups to distribute the helmets and conducts bicycle rodeos during the summer to emphasize overall bike safety and helmet usage.

Parking
The main entrance to Parkview Hospital is on the circle drive off Randallia Drive. Patients and guests may park free in the garage adjacent to the hospital (enter the garage off Randallia Drive) or use our free valet parking service.

Giving opportunities
Individuals and business who wish to participate in Parkview's mission may give an undesignated gift or choose from a list of foundation projects. Gifts may be designated for the following programs or departments at Parkview including but not limited to:

Area of greatest need
Chaplaincy Services
Charity Care
Family Birthing Center
Home Health & Hospice Care
Newborn Intensive Care
Nursing Education
Oncology & Cancer Care
Pediatrics
Samaritan Flight Program
Special Touch Fund
Trauma Prevention & Education

Gifts to the Parkview Hospital Foundation produce ongoing good. Your generosity benefits our patients and families, our communities, and those who will need healthcare in the future.