When Kailey Lester was a freshman in high school, she never imagined how drastically her life was about to change. During winter break, she suddenly began vomiting and felt sharp, unrelenting pain deep in her lower abdomen and pelvic area. She hoped it was temporary....
Beacon Kalamazoo has completed a $3.5 million emergency department renovation, creating a welcoming, patient-centered environment designed to improve efficiency, reduce wait times and enhance the overall care experience. Patients will notice right away that the renovated space is bright, modern and inviting. Improved signage and an...
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What started as a small skin irritation became the start of a journey that would turn Dianna and Robert Garrard’s lives upside down. Dianna first became concerned when an irritated spot on the back of her head wouldn’t go away. “It almost felt like a heat...
Beacon Health System announces that Gregory Piper has been named president of Beacon Allegan, a critical access hospital in southwest Michigan. Piper has served as interim president since November 2025. Piper brings 25 years of healthcare leadership experience to the role, with expertise in operational excellence,...
We all have worries from time to time — even children. But sometimes our children’s worries linger, or we notice aspects of their behavior that just seem “off,” and this can be signals that a child is experiencing anxiety. We spoke to pediatrician Emily Kisor, MD,...
Memorial MedFlight is celebrating 20 years of providing lifesaving air medical transport, and U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym recently honored the milestone by entering a recognition into the Congressional Record. Flight crew members also received commemorative challenge coins to mark the special occasion. "Oftentimes in Indiana, you can...
Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, yet most women don't recognize it as their greatest health threat. "Heart disease is a number one killer of women more than all cancers combined," said Dr. Samuel Huxley, interventional cardiologist with Beacon Medical Group's Advanced Cardiology...
Memorial Hospital of South Bend was named one of the nation’s 2026 Modern Healthcare 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® Powered by Premier — and the only hospital in northern Indiana to receive the distinction — based on an independent quality analysis using a balanced scorecard provided...
The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is proud to announce Beacon Health System as its new foundational sponsor, reinforcing a longstanding commitment to community wellness in southwest Michigan. As a locally owned, nonprofit health system, Beacon will continue the legacy of support established by Ascension Borgess Southwest Michigan,...
