Beacon’s Care Coordination team is a bridge between patients and community support

“How am I going to get through today? That’s the question on the minds of many patients Roger Hershberger encounters as a social worker with the Beacon Care Coordination team, a group of clinicians that works to improve the health of chronically ill patients of the Beacon Health System. “When you first...

Two Beacon Health System hospitals awarded Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Accreditation from The Joint Commission

ELKHART and SOUTH BEND, Indiana – Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects...

Franciscan Beacon Hospital celebrates 1-year anniversary

La PORTE, Indiana – One year after opening the doors of Franciscan Beacon Hospital to patients in LaPorte, the collaboration between Franciscan Health and Beacon Health System has proven to be a vital addition to the community’s healthcare landscape. The two trusted health systems partnered in 2018 to begin construction and...

Three Beacon Health System professionals named to South Bend Chamber’s 40 Under 40 list

At Beacon Health System, we pride ourselves on the work our team does in and outside our walls. This year, three of our team members have been honored by the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce as part of the 15th annual Michiana 40 Under 40 for their career achievements and...

Memorial Security Police Department contributes to IAHSS Chapter of Distinction award

Craig Whitfield’s office shelves are full of memories, awards and even a book he wrote. But one piece of hardware in particular has recently taken center stage. Thanks in part to the efforts of security officers at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, the Indiana chapter of the International Association for Healthcare...

Beacon Bremen, Elkhart General, Memorial hospitals honor nurses, other caregivers during Spirit Awards

Beacon Bremen Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend recently honored their staff during their annual Spirit of Healthcare and Spirit of Nursing Awards. The associates honored during these ceremonies were nominated by their fellow Beacon team members and leaders. Nomination information is included in the captions of...

Beacon Health and Fitness – Elkhart Earns Medical Fitness Facility Certification

ELKHART, Indiana — Beacon Health & Fitness - Elkhart is pleased to announce that it has achieved its certification by the Medical Fitness Association, the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. This certification represents a significant commitment to offering the highest standards of professional expertise...

Elkhart General Hospital, Memorial Hospital nationally recognized for patient safety

ELKHART and SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 29, 2021 – Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Beacon’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent...

Two Beacon hospitals recognized for higher quality in maternity care

ELKHART and SOUTH BEND, Indiana – Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend have been recognized by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield with a Blue Distinction® Centers Plus (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital...