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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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....