Stroke survivor feels blessed for specialized care she received at Memorial Hospital

Like many moms, Tina Hill used to follow a regular morning routine. For years, she has been waking up to her phone alarm that’s set to the opening song in “The Lion King.” She usually reaches over to her nightstand to quickly silence the music. When her son and daughter were younger,...

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 2020 Democratic primary candidate, a challenger of South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, showed signs of unusual fatigue and "chest discomfort" at a campaign event...

“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. LaToya’s car wouldn’t start, so she phoned Kendrail for a last-minute ride. Kendrail was happy to help, but her morning was also frenetic. The clock...

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 patients transferring to Memorial Hospital from across the region, has resulted in the expansion of Beacon’s ambulance service. “We’re currently seeing demand for more of our specialized teams and...

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 year Memorial Hospital has received the top letter grade from the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization. The Leapfrog Group issues letter grades to more than 2,600 U.S....

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 Healthcare Security & Safety.  Memorial is one of seven hospital security police departments in the country that qualified and was approved for Program of Distinction status this year. It is the only hospital...

Elkhart Health & Aquatics celebrated by local community

ELKHART – Years of planning and construction culminated Monday in community partners and leaders celebrating the opening of Elkhart Health & Aquatics. The planned opening of Beacon Health & Fitness on Thursday will mark the completion of the first phase of the $59 million facility in downtown Elkhart. The larger-than-Olympic-size competition...

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 members are welcome to take a tour that day of the new facility, which contains the third area Beacon Health & Fitness. To become...

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, cafeteria workers, custodians and so many others line the hallways for him. Hallways that 10 minutes prior had been empty, but quickly filled after an overhead announcement asking associates who could...

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 has demonstrated its commitment to providing the highest quality trauma care for all injured patients. “This high achievement is a testament to the dedication of our physicians and caregivers, who...