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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Beacon Health System has announced strategic leadership changes at three of its southwest Michigan hospitals, effective November 1, 2025. [caption id="attachment_58563" align="alignleft" width="150"] Greg Piper[/caption] As part of Beacon's commitment to community-focused care, the health system is redesigning the current administrator role and establishing local president roles...
Saturday mornings always have been Rowan Thomas's favorite, playing on the floor with his parents while they enjoy their coffee together. But just before his first birthday, Lauren and Andrew Thomas woke their son one early weekend morning to find something terrifyingly wrong. "We were expecting...
The personalized approach to breast cancer care at Beacon ensures that no one navigates its complexities alone. Dr. Katherine Goze, general surgeon with Beacon's multi-disciplinary cancer team, emphasizes that comprehensive support begins the moment a patient receives their diagnosis. "The most important thing that I can...
