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...
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women and is the second highest cause of cancer deaths in women. 2D mammography, otherwise known as traditional mammography, is the only test that reduces the death rate due to breast cancer. Digital breast tomosynthesis, or...
Beacon Health System is pleased to announce that Alan Loyd, FMFA, CMFFD, executive director of Beacon Health & Fitness, has completed the requirements to be recognized as a Fellow in the Medical Fitness Association. To earn this honor, Loyd had to meet strict standards established by...
Being that Saturday is "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day," Craig Whitfield wanted you to know about our own drop boxes at Memorial Hospital. These secure boxes can be used to dispose of expired or unused prescribed or over-the-counter medications. Simply remove the medications from the...
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. Full-time associates may be compensated for up to four hours of paid volunteer time per year and part-time associates may be compensated...
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 ever feel a true sense of closure. Now consider healthcare professionals. Think about the many hospital team members who treat...
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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 rewards and challenges of working in the profession. We asked what they wish everyone knew about their work....
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 new study analyzing more than 20 million births, including more than 19,000 unexpected infant deaths. And if you smoke...
