Beacon Health & Fitness-South Bend Earns Medical Fitness Facility Certification

South Bend, IN – Beacon Health & Fitness - South Bend announced today that it has achieved 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 step forward in improving the health of the entire...

Enhancing cancer care at Elkhart General Hospital

Patient comfort, convenience keystones of new offices For patients receiving cancer treatments, staying close to home and near family support is vital. The recent addition of a new Beacon Medical Group oncology practice and the expansion of Elkhart General Hospital’s infusion therapy center are enriching oncology services to meet the community’s...

Da Vinci demo at Memorial Hospital Oct. 30

Michiana’s first and premier program is pleased to present an educational and hands-on demonstration of the latest da Vinci robotic technology for the community on October 30, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Entrance (lobby) of Memorial Hospital. Several of our surgeons who perform robotic hernia repairs,...

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 Beacon Health System is pleased to announce that both Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend have received recognition for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate...

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 best to Beacon Health System each day. Associates and colleagues nominated Dr. Lum for this distinction because he makes authentic and trustworthy personal connections to...

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 excellence and quality outcomes initiatives for all inpatient, outpatient and physician office-based locations.   “I am looking forward to continuing Beacon’s remarkable journey toward exceptional performance in clinical excellence and...

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, Apogee Physicians. Given to fewer than 10 providers in Apogee’s 17-year history, the award recognizes Dr. Jahangir’s dedication to patient safety, quality care and leadership during his career. He was...