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17 Aug

Nurses Month: Meet the Beacon nurses who bring comfort to every patient they serve

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13 Aug

Back to School: A Beacon family physician’s guide to sleep, nutrition and staying healthy

School is back in session or just around the corner across Michiana and getting your kids ready starts with more than a new backpack and school supplies. Dr. Jason Marker, Clinic Director at Beacon Medical Group E. Blair Warner Family Medicine Center in South Bend,...

13 Aug

Beacon Kalamazoo patient credits EMS, MedFlight crew, hospital team for saving his life

Todd Wright doesn't remember most of what happened on that January morning in 2025, but he knows it should have killed him. Driving along a familiar stretch of road just outside of Battle Creek, Michigan, he lost control of his vehicle on black ice, left the...

12 Aug

Healthy habits start at home: What kids learn by watching their parents

Children are always watching. They notice how parents respond to stress, how they talk about food, whether they prioritize sleep and how often they reach for a screen. While parents often focus on teaching healthy habits through reminders and rules, experts say one of the...

11 Aug

PAWS: Care that grows with your child

For many families, sports physicals are their first introduction to PAWS, but they're only one part of the care available throughout the year. Whether your child needs preventive care, treatment for an illness, help managing a chronic condition or behavioral health support, PAWS Community Adolescent Health Center provides comprehensive services designed specifically for...

11 Aug

Is PAWS right for your family?

One of the biggest misconceptions about PAWS is that it's only for high school students. In reality, PAWS serves adolescents and young adults ages 10 through 21, making quality healthcare more accessible for families throughout the Three Rivers community. Services are available regardless of a family's ability to pay, and all insurance...

Close up of a woman on treadmill focusing on her legs and running shoes

03 Aug

A closer look at a heart concern led Beacon’s care teams to a life-saving lung cancer discovery

Beacon Health System is on the road to completing its 500th MONARCH® Robotic Bronchoscopy procedure in August 2026. It marks more than a technology milestone. It represents 500 opportunities to find answers and diagnose cancer earlier. And for MONARCH procedure number 382? It helped save Carrie’s...

03 Aug

Behind the scenes of Memorial Hospital’s new patient tower

Each day, Memorial Hospital's new patient tower is coming closer to reality. A recent hard hat tour led by Brian Spencer, Vice President of Facilities, Construction, Real Estate & Public Safety, provided a firsthand look at the progress being made on a state-of-the-art environment designed to...

Romie Granger in the NICU and at his senior prom.

31 Jul

Romie Granger fought to survive in the NICU, then returned to the Memorial team that saved him

Before Romello “Romie” Granger stocked shelves, prepared food and washed dishes at Memorial Hospital, he was one of its tiniest patients. Born prematurely and weighing just under two pounds, he approached every milestone with a quiet determination, overcoming hurdles as though he never knew they...

27 Jul

What is PAWS? Understanding school-linked health services

When parents hear the term school-linked health center, they're often unsure what it means. Is it the school nurse? An urgent care? A doctor's office? The answer is simple: PAWS (Prevention & Wellness Services) Community Adolescent Health Center is a healthcare home designed specifically for adolescents and young adults. Located...