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Dec
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Nov
Beacon team helps patient rediscover joy of world travel after knee replacement
For Amy Rosen, a world traveler who once skied slalom and navigated airports with ease, the gradual loss of mobility hit hard. She started avoiding trips that involved walking through airports, watching her world shrink as her damaged left knee worsened. Her athletic past had left her with great memories, and...
17
Nov
Beacon Health System names Kira Carter-Robertson as new Elkhart General president
Beacon Health System announces that Kira Carter-Robertson, BS, MHA, FACHE, has been named president of Elkhart General Hospital, effective Nov. 3. Carter-Robertson brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience to her new role, with expertise that includes driving operational excellence, enhancing patient experience and leading strategic planning and organizational...
13
Nov
Eye on Health: Beacon’s team approach saves lives through early lung cancer detection
Lung cancer is often called "the silent killer" for a reason: In its early stages, there are often no symptoms. No cough, no shortness of breath, no warning signs at all. "That's precisely the objective of lung cancer screening: to be able to find it early before it's too late when...
10
Nov
Honoring our veterans at Beacon Health System
Veterans Day, observed on November 11, 2025, is a time to recognize and honor those who have served our country with courage, commitment and sacrifice. At Beacon Health System, we are proud to work alongside many veterans who continue to serve others through their dedication to caring for our patients, communities...
06
Nov
Beacon Health System launches food relief collaborative for community members
Beacon Health System today announced a food relief collaborative to address food insecurity in our region and ensure community members have access to food assistance. The initiative responds to growing challenges many families face in accessing nutritious meals, including those impacted by recent federal changes affecting support programs like SNAP...
30
Oct
NICU babies celebrate their first Halloween at Beacon Children’s Hospital
Our precious babies in the Beacon Children's Hospital NICU are celebrating their first Halloween in the most adorable way, dressed as everything from mighty superheroes to adorable pumpkins. These cherished moments remind us that even in the NICU, life's milestones should be celebrated. It's our way of bringing happiness and...
28
Oct
Beacon Community Impact team leads local safe sleep initiative for babies
Sleep-related deaths are the leading cause of death for infants over one week old who have gone home from the hospital in St. Joseph County, accounting for about 20 percent of all infant deaths in the county. In response, the St. Joseph County Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Community Action Team,...
28
Oct
When everyday worry becomes something more
We all deal with stress, whether it’s deadlines, traffic or any number of curveballs that come along. It’s part of everyday life. But how do you know when normal stress crosses the line into something more serious, like anxiety? According to Judith Philip, MD, family medicine physician at Beacon Medical Group...
23
Oct