Northwest Health – Starke Honors its Medical Staff with a Donation to the Knox Parks Department

5/1/2023

On April 28, 2023, Northwest Health – Starke celebrated National Doctor’s Day by honoring the physicians on its medical staff with a significant and long-lasting gift to the community.

Each year, National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on March 30 and Northwest Health – Starke, like many hospitals, has always provided physicians with a gift to show their appreciation. This year, the medical staff partnered with the hospital, asking it to forgo the gift and instead donate to the Knox Parks instead.

“I’m proud to work with a medical staff who not only provides excellent care for their patients but also cares about the communities of Starke County. I hope this donation marks what will be a new way of honoring our physicians every year.” said Keith Nichols, chief executive officer of Northwest Health – Starke. “Helping to revitalize the parks, a place where people of all ages can get outdoors for fresh air, exercise, and visiting with friends, means a lot to our physicians as it fits well with our purpose of helping people get well and live healthier lives.

The Parks Department is in the midst of a revitalization project that, with enough funding, will include new dugouts for youth t-ball fields as well as a new ball diamond top dressing for all five ball diamonds. It also includes three concrete corn hole boards and two concrete chess/checker tables that will be permanently installed in the parks and a new blower that will make removing leaves, branches and walnut much faster.

To learn more about Northwest Health visit NWHealthIN.com.

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