One of the biggest misconceptions about PAWS is that it's only for high school students. In reality, PAWS serves adolescents and young adults ages 10 through 21, making quality healthcare more accessible for families throughout the Three Rivers community. Services are available regardless of a family's ability to pay, and all insurance...
Each day, Memorial Hospital's new patient tower is coming closer to reality. A recent hard hat tour led by Brian Spencer, Vice President of Facilities, Construction, Real Estate & Public Safety, provided a firsthand look at the progress being made on a state-of-the-art environment designed to...
When parents hear the term school-linked health center, they're often unsure what it means. Is it the school nurse? An urgent care? A doctor's office? The answer is simple: PAWS (Prevention & Wellness Services) Community Adolescent Health Center is a healthcare home designed specifically for adolescents and young adults. Located...
As summer winds down, families often find themselves juggling school supply lists, sports registrations and busy calendars. It's an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. A little preparation now can help your child feel healthier, more confident and ready to learn on the first day of school. [caption id="attachment_60544" align="alignleft"...
If you're spending time outside today and it feels like your allergies are flaring up, that's likely the smoke drifting into our region from the Canadian wildfires. You might recall how hard we were hit back in late June 2023. The situation now is very...
Rachel Brading saw it coming. It was nighttime and a car was speeding toward them, blowing through a blinking red light on a quiet rural road. In an instant, she knew it wasn’t going to stop. She and her sister, Emma, were sitting in the backseat when instinct took over. Rachel reached...
July 7, 2026 — Elkhart General Hospital today announced the expansion and renovation of its Emergency and Trauma Center, a project aimed at increasing capacity, reducing wait times and improving patient experience at one of the region’s busiest emergency departments. The $37 million project will move...
Many patients walk into their primary care appointment with questions they intend to ask, only to leave without bringing them up. Sometimes it's because they're embarrassed. Sometimes they're worried their concern isn't important enough. Other times, they're simply unsure how to start the conversation. The reality is...
Many people may skip annual checkups because they feel healthy or assume there is no reason to see a doctor unless something feels wrong. But routine primary care visits often uncover health concerns long before symptoms become obvious. [caption id="attachment_60340" align="alignleft" width="250"] Austin Hickok, PA-C, family medicine, Beacon Portage Family...
When something unexpected happens during a camping trip whether it’s a fall, a burn or a child who suddenly isn’t feeling well, one of the first questions families ask is where to go for care. Should you head to urgent care, or go straight to the emergency department? “Knowing where to go ahead of...
