Beacon Health System has named Sarah Paturalski, MBA, MSN, RN, as President of Beacon Dowagiac. With more than 15 years of healthcare leadership experience rooted in nursing, Paturalski brings a proven record of operational excellence, workforce development and patient care innovation to the role. Paturalski has...
[caption id="attachment_59750" align="alignright" width="491"] Dr. Vishal Gupta, Co‑Chair, Beacon Kalamazoo Heart Institute[/caption] A new study published by the American Heart Association reveals a troubling rise in deaths among younger adults hospitalized with a first heart attack. The study looks at patterns in severe heart attacks among...
Are energy drinks harmless fun for children, or should parents be worried? While plenty of market research shows the popularity of energy drinks among adults, especially younger adults, information about children’s and preteens’ consumption of energy drinks is harder to find. However, at least one study...
Abby Hostetler was working the front desk at Three Rivers Health Hospital when she heard the severe weather alert on the scanner. As she was making a final sweep of the lobby, that's when she saw him. She recognized 86-year-old Del Eastes right away as he...
As women move through perimenopause and menopause, the basics of daily health can make a powerful difference. In his latest video, family medicine physician Dr. Zach DuBois explains why foundational habits — eating whole foods, moving your body, prioritizing sleep and managing stress — play...
A stuffy nose, pressure in your face, and a headache can feel the same whether you have allergies or a sinus infection. Many people assume that sinus pressure always means infection, but that’s not always true. Michael Allen, MSN, RN, FNP-C, family medicine nurse practitioner...
For most of his life, 62‑year‑old Walter Myles defined himself by movement—lifting, hauling, walking miles each day at work and keeping himself fit ever since he began strength training in high school. “I’ve always stayed active,” he said. “Even pushing 60, I was still fast at...
[caption id="attachment_59651" align="alignright" width="498"] Robert Eifler of Battle Creek[/caption] Robert Eifler and his wife, Edie, used to keep a simple, satisfying routine. They tended their yard, shared meals, and stayed active—small habits that made their days feel full. Family visits, neighborhood chats and Robert’s steady rhythm...
Beacon Kalamazoo has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. This award puts the organization in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. Beacon Kalamazoo is one of only eight...
Beacon Health System recently opened its new outpatient center at the northeast corner of Lincolnway East and Church Street, a site with deep roots in downtown Mishawaka that now serves the health needs of the community. The 25,000-square-foot, two-story center provides convenient access to advanced imaging,...
