Beacon Health System stands with the Sturgis community
The news that Sturgis Hospital will close today is difficult for everyone who has depended on it — the patients who received care there, the families who trusted it in their hardest moments and the dedicated caregivers who served this community for generations. Our hearts are with all of them.
Sturgis Hospital has been a cornerstone of care in St. Joseph County, and its closing is a real loss. We recognize the uncertainty this creates, and we want the community to know they are not alone. Beacon Health System is here, we are close by, and we are ready to help with services ranging from primary care to specialty care, including cardiology services at Beacon Sturgis Heart Institute.
Three Rivers Health — part of Beacon Health System — is the nearest full-service Michigan hospital to Sturgis, roughly 20 miles away. Three Rivers Health offers a 24/7 emergency department, imaging, laboratory, surgical, rehabilitation, and a range of primary and specialty care services including cardiology at the Beacon Three Rivers Heart Institute. Our teams are prepared to welcome new patients and to make the transition as smooth as possible.
For anyone who received care at Sturgis Hospital, here is how Beacon can help right now:
● Continuing your care: Our team can help you establish care with a Beacon provider and answer questions about scheduling. Visit beaconhealthsystem.org.
● Emergency care: In an emergency, always call 911. The emergency department at Three Rivers Health is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To the physicians, nurses and staff of Sturgis Hospital: Your skill and compassion have made a profound difference in countless lives. As Beacon looks to serve more patients in this region, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about joining our team. Information for Sturgis caregivers is available at https://careers.beaconhealthsystem.org/.
Caring for this community is our privilege and our responsibility. Beacon Health System will continue to be here — close to home — for the people of Sturgis and St. Joseph County.
