Against all odds: One woman’s fight against COVID-19
Tami Slaven watched her wife walk slowly into the isolation room as she lay in her hospital bed, struggling to breathe. The loud, engine-like noise fr...
Sunburst Races canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 Sunburst Races, scheduled to take place August 8 in South Bend, have been canceled out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety o...
Beacon Children’s Hospital recognized in pediatric sepsis study
Beacon Children’s Hospital has been recognized as the highest performer in a key indicator of the Children’s Hospital Association’s Improving Pe...
Love in the time of Coronavirus
“The Coronavirus pandemic has brought with it many challenges, fear and uncertainty. But, alongside the challenges, fear and uncertainty, it has...
Franciscan Beacon Hospital prepares to open doors in La Porte
Franciscan Health and Beacon Health System celebrated the culmination of their partnership and the end of construction at the new Franciscan Beacon Ho...
“Unmasking” for healing, support and understanding
Sessions at Elkhart General Hospital bring associates together to express themselves in era of COVID-19 A desire to serve and bring support to associa...
Michiana man cancer-free for five years thanks to Beacon Cancer Care
When Cliff Johnson meets his third great-grandchild later this year, he’ll do so as a cancer survivor. “They haven’t told us if it’s a boy or ...
Elkhart VP of Medical Affairs: “I can confidently say that we are prepared”
During the past week, Elkhart County has seen an increase in positive COVID-19 patients. The rate of increase has been concerning not only to people i...
“How we lead now is how people will remember us”
As I sit here on this early Saturday morning with nobody else awake in my household, I’m reflecting on the situation we’re all going through in ou...
Notice of Improper Disposal of Records Incident
About the data Incident Central Files, Inc. (“Central Files”) was entrusted to provide secure record storage and destruction, during the r...
Supporting the front lines during the pandemic
“In my career, I’ve always been clear on things that I don’t ever want to be good at. Helping to lead and support an organization through a glob...
Kreg Gruber: Recognizing hidden blessings during a troubled time
“My perspective is all about the hidden blessings that are occurring while we are also going through a troubled time. For example, TIME has beco...
Memorial nurse describes working on the front line during the pandemic
Asa Wood, RN, Memorial Hospital of South Bend, describes the anxiety, uncertainty and sleepless nights surrounding the first days of working on the fr...
BMG nurse postpones May wedding because of COVID-19
Misty Harding, RN, Clinical Supervisor at Beacon Medical Group’s Schwartz-Wiekamp office in Mishawaka, shares how her family’s life has chan...
Elkhart General LPN looks after high-risk extended family during pandemic
Jenean Halsey, LPN, CTC Coordinator and AHA Instructor at Elkhart General Hospital, shares how the pandemic has affected her life. “I’m an...
Dr. Dale Patterson: Preparing for the surge (Video)
Learn how Beacon has planned for the surge of COVID-19 patients based on predictive modeling. More at: https://coronavirus.beaconhealthsystem.org/...
Elkhart General Hospital refuses to give up on Elkhart man
Don “Mike” Morgan could have met Dr. Walter Halloran almost 25 years ago. Mike was diagnosed with an insufficient aortic valve in the early 1990s....
“Chicago Fire” features Epworth mental health tech who loves acting, singing
Our very own Charles Coleman, a mental health technician at Epworth Hospital in South Bend, is scheduled to appear at 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, March...
Beacon imaging sites designated as centers of excellence
Memorial Regional Breast Center and Memorial Lighthouse Medical Imaging Designated as ACR Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence Beacon Health System’...
Beacon Health temporarily limits visitor access at hospitals
Effective immediately, Beacon Health System has temporarily changed its visitor guidelines for patients receiving care at any of Beacon’s four area ...
Beacon Health is ready to care for critically ill patients
As the region’s largest health care provider, Beacon Health System is prepared for the arrival of patients who may test positive for Coronavirus (C...
Forever young: Beacon “Leapsters” ready to celebrate birthdays
A handful of Beacon associates are super excited about their birthdays Saturday. As they should be. Their birthdays only appear on the calendar every ...
Volunteer power couple donates thousands of hours at Elkhart General
Between the two of them, Ann and Dan Wierzbicki have logged 4,041 volunteer hours at Elkhart General Hospital. That’s more than 168 days, or almost ...
Elkhart Health & Aquatics personal trainer wants you to stay healthy in 2020
by Coley Parker, Fitness Coordinator, Elkhart Health & Aquatics Almost two months in to the year, a lot of new year’s resolutions are no lon...
Elkhart General dietitian shares tips for staying healthy in 2020 and beyond
by Kate Glick, RD, LD Elkhart General Hospital Outpatient Clinical Dietitian It’s inevitable: A new year hits and you feel an unexplainable push t...
Rockin’ Dr. Jonathan Weiss known for precision and collaboration
Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Weiss of the Elkhart General Hospital Radiology Department for being a Doc Who Rocks! A Rockin’ Doc is a physician w...
A Nurse’s Tribute: Nurses honor colleagues at time of their death
In life, nurses spend their careers taking care of others. In death, nurses take care of one another. Karen Eggleston considers it an honor to serve a...
Lucky baby’s palindrome birthday is date they’ll never forget
Maddilyn James Enos is going to have the best story to tell about the day she was born. Maddie will always be able to say that people around the world...
Memorial Hospital nurse comes to aid of unresponsive passenger at 30,000 feet
“ANY MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL PLEASE COME TO THE BACK OF THE PLANE.” Madison “Mady” Stewart was studying for her national board exam in mortuary s...
Our Take: Dermatology expert offers advice for dry, itchy winter skin
The coldest months of the year have arrived and that means having to put up with dry, itchy skin. Or does it? We reached out to our experts at Beacon ...
Beacon announces affiliation with Mary Free Bed rehabilitation experts
Leaders from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and Beacon Health System are pleased to announce a new collaboration. Under the terms of the profes...
Elkhart nurse receives scholarship to become anesthetist, after starting as transporter
Julius Barhams never imagined he would be working toward becoming a nurse anesthetist. Up until a few years ago, in fact, Barhams had no idea he wante...
Memorial NICU nurse plays extra on NBC’s “Chicago Med” airing tonight
Memorial Hospital NICU nurse Jill Hooten shared some fun facts about being selected to be an extra on tonight’s episode (8 p.m. EST Wednesday) o...
Flu activity has yet to peak in the South Bend-Elkhart area
CNN this week reported how the U.S. is on track for one of the worst flu seasons in decades: https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/03/health/flu-week-52/index.h...
Protect your heart as seasonal celebrations wind down
We tend to indulge while celebrating with family and friends during the holidays, more than any other time of year. But just because Christmas, Hanukk...
Granddaughter of long-time Beacon associates delivers first baby of 2020
When it looked like her baby might be born after midnight, Da’Zheonna Moffett hoped she would be the first to deliver on New Year’s Day at...
Nursing assistant asks, “Did you know I was there?” in touching viral post
Did you know I was there? I was just another voice getting report and gathering all information so I would know more about you. Did you hear the marke...
A lullaby is more than just a song to Beacon Children’s NICU babies
Reana Bujalski remembers the kindness of Beacon Children’s Hospital’s music therapist on one of the darkest days of her life. After delivering tri...
Beacon partners on “Drop 2 Stop” with the 525 Foundation
Beacon Health System has partnered with the 525 Foundation to place “Drop 2 Stop” boxes for unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medication...
Beacon recognized by state as leader in mother-baby care
The exceptional care mothers and babies receive at Beacon Children’s Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend has been validated by the Indiana ...
NICU graduates leave their mark — and their names — on a special ribbon tree
Colorful ribbons hang from a redbud tree that is planted on the patio of the Beacon Children’s NICU. The branches of this tree, which are attach...
Surviving the holidays: Tips from our dietitians you won’t want to miss
Here we go … turkeys, gratitude, gifts, cookies, cheese and cocktails. In the next couple of days, the holiday season will be in full swing and ...
Moms spend more time skin-to-skin with their NICU babies in couplet care rooms
The Beacon Children’s NICU team has long encouraged parents to cuddle skin-to-skin with their babies because of the positive effects researchers...
Beacon Children’s NICU team helps New Carlisle couple keep wedding date
Kristen Rice and Aaron Allen had been planning their wedding since the summer of 2018. But when Kristen Rice’s water broke just three weeks befo...
Micro-preemie mom says “every day is a gift from God” with Mackenzie
“As parents, hearing that our daughter’s chances of survival were very slim are words that no parent wants to hear. Every day after, and n...
Longtime Memorial Hospital volunteer, WWII veteran, honored for service
Ed Farmer remembers all the details of his time in Europe during World War II. He speaks of storming the beach at Normandy, of crossing the Rhine, of ...
Beacon named a winner of Healthiest Employers of Indiana
Beacon Health System has been recognized for its long-standing commitment to create a healthy workplace by achieving first place among large employer...
Elkhart General ranks among safest hospitals in the country
Elkhart General Hospital has been awarded an A grade for safety measures from the Leapfrog Group. The national distinction recognizes El...
Our Take: A little running takes health far
In the News: (CNN) A group of researchers analyzed 14 previous studies on running and health, concluding that greater participation in running across ...
Beacon caregivers reflect on grieving the death of a child
“Coping the loss of a patient sometimes starts for me before the patient has even passed away. It usually starts at the point when I realize tha...
Beacon Health System helps open new Leeper Park playground
Beacon Health System is honored to have joined with South Bend Venues Parks & Arts, South Bend Community School Corporation and the City of South ...
Our Take: Beacon physicians explain Sen. Bernie Sanders’ heart procedure
In the News (CNN): Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign says he plans to return home to Vermont after suffering a heart attack last week, CNN reports. The ...
“If you jump, we jump”: Memorial Hospital associates save man from jumping off South Bend bridge
Kendrail Alfred and LaToya Groves glanced at the dashboard and saw they had three minutes to clock into work. Neither expected to be running so late. ...
Beacon Health Transport expands to meet increasing demand
SOUTH BEND — Growing demand for the highly skilled ambulance and MedFlight crews of Beacon Health Transport, which provide hospital-level care for p...
Beacon hospitals receive achievement awards for stroke care
American Heart Association awards recognize Elkhart General Hospital’s and Memorial Hospital of South Bend’s commitment to quality stroke care Bea...
Memorial Hospital receives fourth consecutive ‘A’ rating for patient safety
Memorial Hospital of South Bend has been awarded an A rating for quality and safety measures from the Leapfrog Group. This is the fourth consecutive y...
Rockin’ Dr. Erin Clark known for excellence and compassion in the Memorial ER
Congratulations to Dr. Erin Clark of the Memorial Hospital Emergency Department for being a Doc Who Rocks! A Rockin’ Doc is a physician who brings h...
Memorial is first and only Indiana hospital to earn prestigious stroke center certification
Memorial Hospital of South Bend has earned Advanced Certification as a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center from The Joint Commission in collaboration w...
Memorial police department receives special honor, celebrates anniversary
The Memorial Hospital Security Police Department was recently designated a “Program of Distinction” by the International Association for H...
Rockin’ Dr. Lum always goes the extra mile to help
Congratulations to Dr. Wen-Sun Lum, hospitalist at Memorial Hospital, for being a Doc Who Rocks! A Rockin’ Doc is a physician who brings his or her ...
Beacon Health System Welcomes Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Sam El-Dalati, MD, MBA, has joined Beacon Health System as Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. El-Dalati will lead the organization’s clinical excellenc...
Elkhart General Hospital Physician Honored
Congratulations to Dr. Omar Jahangir, Hospitalist Program Director at Elkhart General Hospital, on receiving the Apogee Star Award from his practice, ...
Community Preview slated for Elkhart fitness and aquatics facility
Please help us spread the word about the Elkhart Health & Aquatics Community Preview that is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Community...
Rockin’ Dr. Thomas Erickson connects with kindness, compassion
Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Erickson of the Memorial Hospital Childbirth Unit for being a Doc Who Rocks! A Rockin’ Doc is a physician who brings h...
Memorial Hospital honors 12-year-old organ donor with touching tribute
Malachi Southern would’ve thought it was the coolest thing. He would’ve loved seeing more than 250 doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, cafet...
Elkhart General recognized as Level III Trauma Center
Elkhart General Hospital has achieved Level III Trauma Center designation by the American College of Surgeons. The recognition means Elkhart General h...
Our Take: 3D mammograms benefit women of all ages
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women and is the second highest cause of cancer deaths in women. 2D mammography, otherwise kn...
Rockin’ Dr. Janel Charlton shines as a teacher and patient advocate
Congratulations to Dr. Janel Charlton of the Memorial Family Medicine Residency program for being a Doc Who Rocks! A Rockin’ Doc brings his or her b...
Looking back, looking forward
2018 Beacon Health System Annual Report. Beacon CEO Kreg Gruber looks back at the important milestones and achievements during 2018, and he looks ahea...
Loyd recognized as fellow in the Medical Fitness Association
Beacon Health System is pleased to announce that Alan Loyd, FMFA, CMFFD, executive director of Beacon Health & Fitness, has completed the requirem...
SB Cubs welcomes Beacon’s stroke team Friday to help ‘Strike Out Stroke’
In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, Beacon Health System and the South Bend Cubs are teaming up to Strike Out Stroke during the Friday, May 17, ...
Memorial drop boxes encourage disposal of unused prescription medicine
Being that Saturday is “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day,” Craig Whitfield wanted you to know about our own drop boxes at Memorial...
Helping Hands: Making time for giving back
Beacon Health System is now offering associates paid time off to volunteer for area not-for-profits as part of the Beacon Helping Hands initiative. Fu...
Rockin’ Dr. James Mark known for compassionate patient care
Congratulations to Dr. James Mark of the Memorial Hospital Surgical Services Department for being a Doc Who Rocks! A Rockin’ Doc is a physici...
Schwartz Rounds: When closure isn’t an option for caregivers
We all have people we’ve lost. People who we wish we had said, “I love you” to before they died. Without having said those words, we may not eve...
Physicians share heartfelt stories for Doctors Day
For Doctors Day, which we celebrate on Saturday this year, we reached out to the physicians who serve on our medical staff. We asked them about the re...
Count on Rockin’ Dr. Emily Mitchell for compassion, commitment at Elkhart
Congratulations to Dr. Emily Mitchell of Elkhart General Hospital for being a Doc Who Rocks! A Rockin’ Doc is a physician who brings his or her best...
Our Take: Dr. Brandon Zabukovic discusses smoking during pregnancy
In the News: (CNN) Smoking even one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden unexpected death for your baby, according to a ne...
Beacon, competition pool and diving well anchor Elkhart River District
Collaboration will create health, jobs and community connections ELKHART – Construction of the $59 million Elkhart Health & AquaticsSM is expect...
Franciscan Health and Beacon Health System Partner in Small Acute Care Hospital with ER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2018 Franciscan Health and Beacon Health System Partner in Small Acute Care Hospital with ER in LaPorte LaPo...
Beacon celebrates Mayo Clinic Care Network anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 21, 2018 Beacon Health System is marking its two-year anniversary as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network with a visit ...
Young man stuns doctors after surviving internal decapitation, brain cancer
A young man from Plymouth, who was internally decapitated in a January car accident, has survived the traumatic injury that separated his skull from h...
Elkhart General Hospital Awarded Advanced Certification For Primary Stroke Centers
Elkhart General Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’...
Beacon Welcomes Community Hospital of Bremen
The Community Hospital of Bremen Board of Directors has approved a resolution and ratified the vote of hospital membership to officially join Beacon H...
Beacon Hospitals Recognized for Stroke Care
Both Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend have received recognition by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Associat...
Notice of Data Privacy Event
About the data privacy event: Beacon Health System (“Beacon”) recently discovered an incident that may affect the security of personal information...
Memorial Hospital Receives ‘A’ for Patient Safety
The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, recently releas...
Beacon Expands to Deliver Convenient Access
Beacon Health System today announced plans to break ground on a hospital with an emergency department on Beacon Parkway in Granger, across from Beacon...
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Memorial Hospital named in 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals study
SOUTH BEND, IN – Memorial Hospital of South Bend was recently named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. IBM ...
Beacon ranked among Healthiest 100 workplaces in America
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist ...
Newbold completes tenure at Beacon Health System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2017 Newbold completes tenure at Beacon Health System Gruber appointed CEO by Board of Directors SOUTH BEND – Be...
Yoga Event to Benefit Beacon Children’s Hospital
Please join us as we pose and stretch to support the littlest patients at Beacon Children’s Hospital. Yoga instructors from around the area will be ...
Get Your Confidence Back!
Request a Consultation Beacon Medical Group Vein Specialists provides non-surgical treatments that are safe, virtually painless and will have you back...
Notice of Data Privacy Event
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – May 26, 2017 – Although unaware of any actual or attempted fraudulent misuse of patient information, Beacon Health Sys...
The Magic of Pixie Dust
“We are grateful that Beacon Children’s Hospital is close to home for the treatments my daughter receives. Nevaeh’s beautiful outlook on life ha...
Welcome to Beacon Children’s Hospital
New name better reflects regional reach and services With the construction of the new Children’s Hospital complete, and with the backing of the Boar...
Thank You Doc!
Many doctors go out of their way for us. They go above and beyond what they are called upon to do. This month, we are giving you an easy way to say ...
Unveil the Best You This Spring
You’re not stuck with varicose veins or spider veins. Fixing them may not even require surgery. And looking and feeling good are just two of the rea...
FREE Pap Screenings
Pap smears are recommended for women between the ages of 21 through 65 who have not had a hysterectomy. Women over 65 or women who have had a hysterec...
Grand Slam!
The South Bend Cubs and Beacon Children’s Hospital just wrapped up a third year of the highly popular and successful Home Run for Life promotion. Th...
National Honor for Elkhart General Cancer Program
Elkhart General Hospital was awarded the 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Elkhart General ...
New Home for Children’s Hospital Scheduled for Completion in February 2017
The largest, single construction project dedicated to children’s health in Michiana’s history, Memorial Children’s Hospital expansion, is expect...
The Healing Touch
Elkhart General Hospital became the first hospital in the state of Indiana to dedicate and display the Healer’s Touch sculpture that recognizes the ...
Beacon Vascular and Interventional Radiology Earns National Accreditation
Vascular testing is so critical because it helps with the early detection of life-threatening heart disorders, stroke and other diseases. For its vasc...
Memorial Hospital Awarded $2 Million Federal Grant
New local program will support children, families exposed to trauma Memorial Hospital of South Bend is one of just seven organizations in the U.S. to ...
Memorial Hospital will Launch New Maternal Transport Service
Memorial Hospital of South Bend is the first hospital in northern Indiana to launch a new Maternal Fetal Transport service for high-risk expectant wom...
Moms and Babies Love Elkhart General
Elkhart General Hospital has received the prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility. Baby-Friendly USA is the...
Carl Risk, II Named President of Elkhart General Hospital
Carl comes to Beacon from St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon, Indiana, where he has served as the Lead Administrator since 2011. He served ...
Free Sickle Cell Conference
Want to know more about sickle cell disease? The 2016 Sickle Cell Conference will be Thursday, Sept. 8 at Elkhart General Hospital. All are welcome to...
Neonatologist Dr. Robert White Masters Track & Field Championship
Robert White, MD, a nationally regarded neonatologist at Beacon Children’s Hospital, has always loved playing sports, including basketball and softb...
Beacon Children’s Hospital Receives Donation from Four Winds Invitational
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds® Casinos are proud to announce a donation of $82,000 to Beacon Children’s Hospital. The d...
Beacon Welcomes Dr. Emily Kisor
Dr. Emily Kisor is a pediatrician with a special interest in adolescent medicine, but enjoys caring for people of all ages. Service-minded, Dr. Kisor ...
Where’s Waldo Takes on Deeper Meaning for Construction Worker
For Jason Haney, he believes he’s more than just helping to construct the new home for Beacon Children’s Hospital, he’s building a better future...
Help Us Take Care of Your Children
Beacon Children’s Hospital and Memorial Community Health Enhancement are committed to improving children’s health in the communities we se...
Beacon Health System joins Mayo Clinic Care Network
Beacon Health System and Mayo Clinic announced today that Beacon has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a network of health care providers committed...
Roundabout Roundup – May 16 Update
Michigan Street Near Memorial Closed May 17-Sept. 9 The City of South Bend’s Smart Streets roundabout construction near Memorial Hospital is in ...
Beacon Raises the Flag on Health and Fitness
With a bulldozer, backhoe and excavator rumbling nearby, dozens of people gathered to celebrate the start of construction for Beacon Health & Fitn...
Beacon Maternity Programs Recognized Nationally
Elkhart General and Memorial Hospital’s maternity programs received the designation of Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care Program by Anthem...
Diabetes Program Rewarded for Community Work
Memorial Healthy Diabetics/Diabéticos Saludables, a diabetes self-management education program at Memorial Hospital, was recently awarded the prestig...
Beacon Readies for Future of Health Care with Innovation Consultants
Brett Belock and Mary Kuhr Anderson have joined Beacon Health System as Innovation Project Consultants. Both worked for Michiana based companies prior...
Cigna Expands Network in Indiana with Addition of Memorial Hospital
Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Memorial Hospital, a community-owned, not-for-profit corporation, have entered into a multi-year contract that adds the hospital a...