Parkview Health

Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system serving a northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio population of more than 820,000. With more than 8,700 employees, we’re the region’s largest employer parkview health Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve. That’s been our focus since our early beginnings as Fort Wayne City Hospital in 1878. The Parkview Health system was formed in 1995 and our heritage of care and compassion continues today with eight hospitals and a network of primary care and specialty physicians. Parkview Health will provide quality health services to all who entrust their care to us, and we will work to improve the health of our communities

Parkview Health will be the region’s leading provider of healthcare services. To meet our communities’ health needs, our physicians and employees will provide cost effective and outstanding quality care using information and technology.

Parkview is committed to making healthcare accessible to those who need it, regardless of where they live, their health status or ability to pay. Over the years, thoughtful planning and community input has guided Parkview’s expansion of services and facilities. We are dedicated to improving your health and inspiring your well-being by reinvesting dollars into community organizations and initiatives who share this same mission.

Access to healthcare is not merely a transportation issue; it is also a financial issue for employed and unemployed community members alike. In fact, 60 percent of patients who use the services offered by our CHI partner, Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic, are employed and uninsured.

Matthew 25 is a free clinic that offers medical, dental and vision care services for low-income residents who do not have insurance. The clinic relies on Parkview, local hospitals, its many other community partners and collaboration with other local clinics to serve more than 115 patients daily. With participation by healthcare providers trained in 18 different medical specialties, uninsured patients are able to use health services they would otherwise not have access to.

“The providers that work and volunteer at Matthew 25 are able to provide a high quality of care because our patients have access to these vital diagnostic tests that are necessary to their overall care,” said Nancy Schenkel, CEO of Mathew 25, Inc. “We are proud to be one of Parkview’s Community Health Improvement partners in caring for those individuals who lack health insurance.”

As a testament to the generosity of our community, all parties involved with the clinic contribute to the continuation of the free service offerings. Parkview Community Health Improvement specifically supports Matthew 25 by providing laboratory tests, X-rays, and referred emergency room visits, as well as other in-kind services in addition to operating dollars to support the clinic’s ongoing mission. In addition to community support, patients also contribute to Matthew 25’s services through a donation patient policy.