When something unexpected happens during a camping trip whether it’s a fall, a burn or a child who suddenly isn’t feeling well, one of the first questions families ask is where to go for care. Should you head to urgent care, or go straight to the emergency department? “Knowing where to go ahead of...
Mike Coryn never imagined that a few everyday aches or his constant tiredness would lead to a cancer diagnosis. But eventually he met with doctors at Beacon for answers. When his wife told him the doctor had called with the results, the shock was so...
Just months after the March storm caused widespread damage across its campus, Three Rivers Health reports significant progress in recovery and restoration efforts. Nine buildings across the Three Rivers Health campus sustained wind damage from the storm. Despite the impact, the hospital maintained full operations, ensuring...
Thanks to the generosity of local donors, Beacon Kalamazoo is the first hospital in the region to offer the next generation da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system. The new system builds on existing robotic capabilities with enhanced precision, improved visualization and advanced technologies designed to support better...
[caption id="attachment_60245" align="alignright" width="302"] Jamie Easterling[/caption] Beacon Health System today announced that Jamie Easterling, MBA, has been named President of Memorial Hospital of South Bend, effective June 29, 2026. A seasoned healthcare executive, Easterling has more than 30 years of experience with a strong track record of...
When Clara Swald recently left her final radiation oncology appointment after six years of care and monitoring, it was a time for celebration. But her feelings were complex. Clara remarked on LinkedIn that the moment was bittersweet. Her care team at Beacon had “supported me through...
Whether it’s a pool at day camp, a lake at overnight camp or a weekend swim, water is a big part of summer. But with more time in the water comes a common issue urgent care providers see every year: swimmer’s ear. [caption id="attachment_60225" align="alignleft" width="306"] Dr. David Brown, Beacon Kalamazoo...
Campfires are a highlight of many summer experiences whether it’s roasting marshmallows at overnight camp, gathering at day camp or relaxing with family at a campsite. They’re also one of the most common sources of injury during camping season. [caption id="attachment_60220" align="alignleft" width="223"] Rachel Kratzer, NP, MedPoint Urgent Care Main Street[/caption] “Burns related to...
[caption id="attachment_60214" align="alignleft" width="242"] Sara Golden, NP, MedPoint Urgent Care Goshen[/caption] Summer activities often mean long days outside, shared meals and changes in routine whether kids are at day camp, overnight camp or families are spending time camping together. While these experiences are a highlight of the season,...
Beacon Health System is marking its 10th anniversary as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of independent healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge, expertise and resources. The first health system in Indiana to join the Mayo Clinic...
