Memorial MedFlight is celebrating 20 years of providing lifesaving air medical transport, and U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym recently honored the milestone by entering a recognition into the Congressional Record. Flight crew members also received commemorative challenge coins to mark the special occasion. "Oftentimes in Indiana, you can...
Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, yet most women don't recognize it as their greatest health threat. "Heart disease is a number one killer of women more than all cancers combined," said Dr. Samuel Huxley, interventional cardiologist with Beacon Medical Group's Advanced Cardiology...
Memorial Hospital of South Bend was named one of the nation’s 2026 Modern Healthcare 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® Powered by Premier — and the only hospital in northern Indiana to receive the distinction — based on an independent quality analysis using a balanced scorecard provided...
The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is proud to announce Beacon Health System as its new foundational sponsor, reinforcing a longstanding commitment to community wellness in southwest Michigan. As a locally owned, nonprofit health system, Beacon will continue the legacy of support established by Ascension Borgess Southwest Michigan,...
Award places hospital among top 2% of U.S. hospitals for overall clinical care Beacon Kalamazoo announced today that it has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a leading consumer resource for healthcare quality and provider information. This achievement reflects Beacon Kalamazoo’s commitment to clinical excellence and top-tier patient care, placing the organization in the...
As we settle into winter, most of us are on alert for colds and the flu, but stomach bugs deserve a spot on that list, too. Norovirus has a habit of popping up more frequently this time of year, mostly because we’re all indoors more and sharing spaces more...
When Anne retired after a long career in healthcare contracting, including many years at Elkhart General Hospital, she expected to enjoy the new freedom in her schedule. But like many new retirees, she quickly realized that stepping away from decades of routine brought unexpected challenges. "You...
January is the month when most people give up on their health and fitness resolutions. But Sarah Strefling, director of Beacon Health & Fitness in Granger and Three Rivers, does not want you to quit. She wants to show you how you can turn your...
January brings a fresh wave of gym-goers pursuing New Year’s resolutions to Beacon Health & Fitness. But for heart attack survivor Bill Thistlethwaite, it’s about protecting his health. After never belonging to a gym in his life, Bill now relies on Beacon’s “Best Medicine Heart Healthy”...
Our region is seeing a high level of respiratory illness risk, including an increase in flu positivity test rates. What does this mean for families? It means illnesses like the flu are spreading more widely in the community, and children are especially at risk. “Kids are more likely to be exposed...
