Rockin’ Dr. Luke White embodies expertise and compassionate care
Congratulations to Dr. Luke White of the Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit for being a Doc Who Rocks! A Rockin’ Doc is a physician who brings hi...
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
Physicians touch the lives of many patients. And inevitably, patients touch their lives, too. For Doctors Day, which we celebrate on Saturday this yea...
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...
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
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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...