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Beacon Health System to acquire Ascension Healthcare System in southwest Michigan

Beacon Health System, the locally owned and governed nonprofit healthcare leader in northern Indiana and southern Michigan, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Ascension healthcare system in southwest Michigan. The transaction is expected to close this summer, subject to standard regulatory approvals. Once the transaction is complete, Beacon Health...

New mom empowered to manage health through Beacon’s blood pressure monitoring program

When Kaila Duell decided she wanted to be a mom, it didn’t happen immediately. After trying for some time, Kaila eventually conceived her daughter through a fertility treatment called IUI, or intrauterine insemination. She felt both excited and nervous about her first pregnancy. “Going into the pregnancy was anxiety-inducing because of the...

Beacon team helps local high school athlete bounce back and overcome four injuries

A diehard basketball fan and dedicated player, Gabe Burgin has a deep love for the game -- a passion he inherited from his mom, uncles, and grandfather, all of whom played the sport. Gabe's high school career was full of potential, but it took an unexpected turn when a series...

Kidney disease diagnosis leads to life-saving cancer detection for Elkhart General patient

Gail Green’s healthcare journey has had more twists and turns than she could have imagined. Focused on addressing problems with her kidneys, cancer was not top of mind. Ironically, her kidney problems may have saved her life from breast cancer. Facing stage 4 kidney failure, Gail needed a transplant. She was...

Scoliosis patient and Beacon care team navigate chronic back pain together

The strongest medical outcomes happen when patients and providers work together -- something Janice Chapman has experienced firsthand in managing her back pain with Dr. Abhishek Das of Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery. “Dr. Das and I have been together so long, I can’t even tell you how long I’ve...

Beacon launches new Specialty Pharmacy Services for patients with chronic and complex conditions

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Beacon Health System today announced the launch of Beacon Specialty Pharmacy Services, a comprehensive program designed to support patients managing chronic and complex conditions. Through this new service, specialty pharmacists and pharmacy liaisons will collaborate closely with care teams to provide personalized, high-touch support. Patients will receive...

Memorial Hospital first in region to implement advanced imaging technology for spine and orthopedic patients

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Memorial Hospital of South Bend has become the first hospital in northern Indiana to implement the EOS® Imaging System, introducing a new standard of care for pediatric and adult spine and orthopedic patients. EOS® Edge technology combines low-dose radiation with advanced AI software to deliver highly accurate...

Patient grateful to Beacon team for healing her heart through TAVR procedure

For 60 years after recovering from rheumatic fever, Vikki Jurgonski needed careful heart monitoring. She knew that eventually, she would need heart surgery. “It’s just a weight on your mind all the time." But thanks to Dr. Troy Weirick, interventional cardiologist, Beacon Medical Group Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists RiverPointe, and the minimally...