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Feb
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Feb
Two Beacon hospitals recognized for higher quality in maternity care
ELKHART and SOUTH BEND, Indiana – Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend have been recognized by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield with a Blue Distinction® Centers Plus (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital...
28
Jan
Memorial Hospital President Larry Tracy appointed to Indiana Hospital Association Board
Larry Tracy, president of Memorial Hospital, has been appointed to the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) Board of Directors. Tracy began his role on the board on Jan. 1, 2021. Tracy's work with the IHA represents some of the many ways that members of Beacon Health System provide support to organizations who...
20
Jan
Pokagon Band donates $100,000 to Beacon Children’s Hospital
Beacon Children’s Hospital recently received an annual contribution of $100,000 from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi as part of the Tribe’s voluntary local agreement with the City of South Bend to share revenue from its Four Winds South Bend casino. “We are humbled and honored to be one the selected organizations...
20
Jan
Beacon Medical Group physician leader recognized for mobile COVID-19 testing efforts
After COVID-19 entered St. Joseph, Elkhart and Marshall counties, some people felt scared. Some faced the loss of family members or friends to the virus early in the pandemic. Many wanted to be tested. Beacon Health System responded, and Dr. Vince Henderson played a big part in the way Beacon reached...
17
Jan
Beacon associates reflect on life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspired by Dr. King, then and now I do not remember the first time I heard Dr. Martin Luther King's speech, but I do remember the first time I really read and absorbed his message. I was inspired and motivated to be a better person, regardless of my environment and nationality. I...
29
Dec
As we count down to 2021, we cannot let our guard down
By Kelly Jolliff, Infection Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Manager As we look to celebrate the New Year and say good-bye to the history making 2020, let us look back and reflect on what we have learned and how this can help keep us safe in the coming year. For many of us,...
29
Dec
Beacon Health Foundation, Legacy Heating & Air team up to replace Memorial employee’s furnace
As a Unit Assistant in the Memorial Hospital ICU, Alicia Rogers has made a habit of giving to her team and her patients. With most of her team in full PPE as a precaution against COVID-19, Alicia noticed how much everyone was sweating. So she started filling up a cooler with...
28
Dec
Christmas blankets bring joy to Elkhart General Hospital patients, staff
Five years ago, Mendy Dendy, RN, CMSRN, sent a note to Elkhart General Hospital’s Medical Surgical Unit: While blankets are certainly a necessity, to be given one symbolizes caring, compassion and comfort. On Christmas Day, we want to give a blanket to each of our patients here on the Medical Surgical...
14
Dec