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IU Health Tipton Hospital is dedicated to high quality, compassionate health services and education for all citizens of Tipton County & neighboring areas.

Our highly-trained staff stands ready to pay attention to every detail necessary to assure that your experience is the absolute best it can be. Our mission focuses on quality. Each and every day, members of our outstanding team dedicate themselves to those we serve. Together, your physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers constantly strive to provide an atmosphere of excellence, compassion, and comfort.

10/27/2025

Each year, IU Health teams across the western portion of the state put out their best and brightest pumpkins for a pumpkin decorating contest.

The IU Health Tipton Respiratory Care team submitted the winning pumpkin in the healthcare-related category, titled “Sick-O-Lanterns”.

Take a peek at all the winners for the following categories: cutest, spookiest, best movie/television show character and healthcare-related.

Thank you to all departments for participating!

10/23/2025

This year, our teams took their commitment to supporting the health of our communities to another level by offering blood pressure screenings and other vital health checks at events in the community.

For example, at the recent Encore Center lifestyle expo, IU Health volunteers offered free screenings to community members age 50 and up, in addition to sharing information on the healthcare services we offer.

The approach is simple but impactful: meeting people where they are by making screenings accessible at no cost in places they are already at, giving more people the opportunity to learn about their health.

Here’s why it matters:

“This may be the only time or place where individuals are able to get their numbers checked,” says Emily Hall, Community Outreach and Engagement consultant. “It is just another way our team members take the IU Health values and promise outside of the clinical space.”

10/21/2025

For more than a decade, Linda Altherr, III (MA III) has been a cornerstone of the IU Health Tipton Primary Care team.

She has become known for her commitment to her patients, her teammates and the providers she supports.

In fact, she’s become such a fixture of the team for her patients that they rely on—and often prefer—her to be the one to take care of them. And sometimes, only Altherr will do.

“Patients come in or call in and they ask for me. I have to be the one to give shots to their kids. If I’m not here, they get mad,” she says. “I have several patients who will only talk to me.”

A go-to resource for other members of the team, Altherr’s humility shines through even as she’s celebrated.

“It’s just what I’m here to do, it’s what I should be doing,” she says. “No pat on my shoulder, that’s how we take care of patients.”

10/19/2025

As part of our 75th anniversary celebration, the IU Health Tipton Medical Staff presented a $100,000 donation to support City of Tipton, Ind. in their work to build new community baseball fields. The gift reflects the Medical Staff’s personal commitment to nurturing health and wellness beyond hospital walls.

“This donation helps ensure that this [anniversary] milestone isn’t just about honoring our past—but also investing in our future,” says IU Health Tipton Medical Staff President Addison Haynes, DO, MBA. “We’re proud to continue supporting the health of our community in meaningful ways.”

The Medical Staff’s donation supports Home Field Advantage—a project dedicated to building a new baseball complex that will bring local families, friends and athletes together for seasons to come.

We’re grateful for our generous Medical Staff and proud to mark 75 years with a gift that builds momentum for a healthier, more connected Tipton.

10/15/2025

It’s official—we are 75!

Today, we celebrated 75 years of serving the Tipton community with a special event.

City of Tipton, Ind. Mayor Kegan Schmicker and the Tipton County Chamber of Commerce joined us for a ribbon-cutting and formal proclamation recognizing this milestone.

Since opening our doors in 1950 as a 48-bed hospital honoring local servicemen and woman, Tipton Hospital has evolved alongside the community we serve. While much has changed, our commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home remains unwavering.

Reaching 75 years is a testament to the strength of our community and the passion of the people who serve it every day. The balloons may have come down, but the spirit of celebration lives on. Today was a reflection of all we’ve accomplished together—and a reminder that Tipton Hospital’s story is still unfolding.

Check out the photos and revisit the moments that made this milestone one to remember.

10/13/2025

October is , and our team wears pink to honor the fighters, survivors and lives lost to .

Every is a symbol of —and every person in pink is part of the fight. Join us in spreading awareness. Together, our pink helps to raise awareness, promote early detection and support ongoing .

Schedule your mammogram, share your story and wear pink with pride.

10/10/2025

Each year, during the month of September, our teams participate in a special campaign we call Days of Service. It’s an annual opportunity for all of our team members to get out in the and give back.

This year, our team’s efforts—over the course of 209 hours—supported organizations that included the Tipton Community School Corporation, Tri-Central School Corporation, Food Finders Food Bank, The Waters of Tipton, Encore Lifestyle and Enrichment Center and more.

It is an honor to be trusted with the of our community, and it is a privilege to be able to .

10/01/2025

Every Monday morning at IU Health Tipton Hospital, while the halls are still quiet and the day is just beginning, Virginia Downhower and Judith Watts—better known as Ginny and Judy—are already in motion.

Their first order of business? Checking the menu to see what’s for lunch. From there, the duo lends a hand to anyone who needs it.

They didn’t start out as a team. In fact, they’d never met before their paths crossed at Tipton Hospital. Watts began volunteering in 2004, and Downhower joined in 2008. Over the years, their shared commitment to the hospital has grown into a deep friendship.

When asked what’s kept them at the hospital for so many years, Watts was quick to jump in.

“Well, one thing is, I met Ginny,” she says.

It's that spirit of connection that Downhower and Watts hope future volunteers will experience for themselves. Their message is simple: “Come join us.”

Thank you, Ginny and Judy, for your years of dedication and service to our hospital!

https://iuhealth.org/thrive/wr-meet-ginny-and-judy-tipton-hospitals-monday-morning-volunteer-duo

09/23/2025

This week is , an annual opportunity to celebrate the advanced practice providers who make a difference every day at IU Health Tipton.

These nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, certified anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists bring a commitment to their work that transforms lives, strengthens our community and inspires excellence across our entire healthcare team.

Thank you, APPs, for all the ways in which you serve our patients and our community.

09/18/2025

As we celebrate 75 years of IU Health Tipton Hospital, we honor the long-standing team members who’ve helped shape its story. CT technologist Anthony Shaw is one of them.

Shaw has been part of the Tipton team for 22 years, and for him, the people have always been the heart of the experience.

“What has kept me here? The people. I like my coworkers,” he says.

Over the years, he’s watched colleagues grow, seen their children grow up and witnessed the community evolving around the hospital.

Thank you, Anthony, for your dedication and for being such an important part of our team!

09/17/2025

As we celebrate 75 years of IU Health Tipton Hospital, we honor the long-standing team members who’ve helped shape its story. Case manager Linda Boyer is one of them.

Boyer has been part of the Tipton team for 39 years. She’s seen many changes over the years but always appreciates how new systems help things run more smoothly.

She offers practical advice to new team members: stay up to date by checking your email regularly and seek out a mentor for guidance.

What has remained consistent for Boyer is her love for the people she works with.

“I have always loved working here and feel like our people are one of the biggest assets we have. I love how friendly they are and willing to always help one another if needed.”

Thank you, Linda, for your dedication and for being such an important part of our team!

09/16/2025

As we celebrate 75 years of IU Health Tipton Hospital, we honor the long-standing team members who’ve helped shape its story. Clinical nurse Carolann Shadday, RN, is one of them.

Shadday has been at Tipton for 44 years, witnessing remarkable changes in healthcare delivery.

One of the biggest shifts, she notes, is physician presence in the hospital. In earlier years, physicians were typically on-site in the mornings before heading to their offices. Now, having a provider available in-house around the clock is standard practice.

But through all the change, one thing has remained constant: the sense of belonging.

“The thing that keeps me at Tipton is the ‘family’ atmosphere and a sense of community,” she says. “We know most of the associates and genuinely care about each other—all the way up to the doctors and COO. I just have not felt that anywhere else.”

Thank you, Carolann, for your dedication and for being such an important part of our team!

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1000 S Main Street
Tipton, IN
46072

Telephone

+17656758500

Website

http://www.iuhealth.org/tipton

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