Parkview DeKalb Hospital purchases land for new healthcare facility

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Fort Wayne’s NBC) - Parkview DeKalb Hospital officials announced on Friday that they bought 76.8 acres just outside of Auburn to build a new healthcare facility.

They say the property is located at the northwest corner of I-69 and State Road 8. Parkview says it is starting a study to evaluate future healthcare needs for the area to help determine the type of facility and services would be needed.

“We are excited to explore new and better ways to deliver care in DeKalb County,” Parkview DeKalb Hospital President Tasha Eicher said. “Parkview looks forward to collaborating with city and county leaders as our plans take shape. We are proud to be a part of the area’s continued growth and development, and we look forward to the opportunities this land will create for the well-being of our community.”

Officials say they are also considering other multi-use developments for the property, in addition to the healthcare facility. They say the developments will be determined in accordance with regional development needs, following the study of area healthcare needs.