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Choose Beacon for award-winning care you can trust
When it comes to your health, choosing the right care matters — and Beacon Kalamazoo is proud to be recognized among the nation’s best by Healthgrades®, a trusted source for hospital quality ratings. For the second year in a row, Beacon Kalamazoo was named by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100...
29
Aug
After tragedy strikes: How parents can talk to their children about school violence
In the wake of the recent shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, many parents are struggling with how to talk with their children about school violence. We reached out to Sheryl Vinci, psychiatric nurse practitioner with Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health South Bend, about how to navigate this difficult...
26
Aug
Beacon patient regains independence with innovative treatment, custom 3D-printed hip joint
Sue Grattenthaler’s health problems reached a crisis point in 2023 when she found herself restricted to a wheelchair, filled with fear about an uncertain future. But the compassionate, expert care of Beacon’s Bone & Joint Specialists team has helped Sue regain both her mobility and her positive outlook on life. Life-altering...
22
Aug
Home Run for Life: One boy’s cancer journey became a mission of hope for others
This story features a Beacon Children’s Hospital patient who will be running the bases in our Home Run for Life program — a partnership between Beacon Health System and the South Bend Cubs. We will be featuring the heartfelt stories of each patient who is participating in this program throughout...
20
Aug
Construction crew builds an unforgettable memory for young boy
For several months recently, hospital visits were a part of six-year-old Malachi’s routine. But there was something he saw each time that lifted his spirits and captured his imagination: the giant, red crane towering over the new Memorial Hospital patient tower construction site. Malachi’s fascination didn’t go unnoticed. The Walsh Construction...
15
Aug
Navigating screen time in the digital age
Did you know that children eight to 18 years old are averaging more than a whopping seven hours a day watching or using screens according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry? Before you begin to worry, consider that different types of screens often mean different types of interaction....
13
Aug
Eye on Health: Beacon nurses explain health benefits of breastfeeding
Breastmilk is a strong source of nutrition for babies, yet only about 1 in 4 infants exclusively receive it, national statistics reveal. Still, most moms-to-be hear the same question for nine months: "Do you plan to breastfeed?" Tia Kling, a registered nurse at Elkhart General Hospital and mom of three, says...
12
Aug
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation expands Beacon partnership, reinforcing dedication to highest quality regional care
Leaders from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and Beacon Health System have signed a new agreement to expand their relationship and increase access to high-quality rehabilitation services for patients in Indiana. In 2020, the two organizations started working together under a professional services agreement, and now they are deepening their connection...
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Aug