10
Apr
09
Apr
Beacon announces Sarah Paturalski as President of Beacon Dowagiac, names additional leaders
Beacon Health System has named Sarah Paturalski, MBA, MSN, RN, as President of Beacon Dowagiac. With more than 15 years of healthcare leadership experience rooted in nursing, Paturalski brings a proven record of operational excellence, workforce development and patient care innovation to the role. Paturalski has served as Vice President of...
07
Apr
Our Take: New heart study underscores the need for screening and prevention in younger adults
A new study published by the American Heart Association reveals a troubling rise in deaths among younger adults hospitalized with a first heart attack. The study looks at patterns in severe heart attacks among adults under 55 and highlights the importance of paying closer attention to heart health well before...
02
Apr
Patient credits Three Rivers Health Hospital associate with saving his life during tornado
Abby Hostetler was working the front desk at Three Rivers Health Hospital when she heard the severe weather alert on the scanner. As she was making a final sweep of the lobby, that's when she saw him. She recognized 86-year-old Del Eastes right away as he slowly walked through the doors....
02
Apr
Medical Minute: Supporting your health through perimenopause and menopause
As women move through perimenopause and menopause, the basics of daily health can make a powerful difference. In his latest video, family medicine physician Dr. Zach DuBois explains why foundational habits — eating whole foods, moving your body, prioritizing sleep and managing stress — play a major role in hormone...
02
Apr
Allergies or a sinus infection? How to tell the difference
A stuffy nose, pressure in your face, and a headache can feel the same whether you have allergies or a sinus infection. Many people assume that sinus pressure always means infection, but that’s not always true. Michael Allen, MSN, RN, FNP-C, family medicine nurse practitioner at Beacon Portage Family Medicine,...
31
Mar
Active patient looks forward to healthier future after expert heart care at Beacon Kalamazoo
For most of his life, 62‑year‑old Walter Myles defined himself by movement—lifting, hauling, walking miles each day at work and keeping himself fit ever since he began strength training in high school. “I’ve always stayed active,” he said. “Even pushing 60, I was still fast at what I did. Muscle tone...
25
Mar
World-class care at Beacon Kalamazoo helped patient with brain bleed return to life he loved
Robert Eifler and his wife, Edie, used to keep a simple, satisfying routine. They tended their yard, shared meals, and stayed active—small habits that made their days feel full. Family visits, neighborhood chats and Robert’s steady rhythm of home projects all added up to a life they loved. Then, on an...
24
Mar
Beacon Kalamazoo among nation’s best hospitals for patient safety
Beacon Kalamazoo has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. This award puts the organization in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. Beacon Kalamazoo is one of only eight hospitals in Michigan to receive...
23
Mar