Hispanic | Latino associates share culture, stories and traditions with others at Beacon

For Hispanic | Latino Heritage Month, we asked members of Juntos Adelante (Forward Together) about their participation in the Beacon Associate Resource Group, a Beacon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative. Olga Carrillo Supervisor, Central Pre-Registration Why prompted you to join Juntos Adelante? "I joined Juntos Adelante because I wanted to network with fellow Beacon...

Beacon hosts conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion with state, local leaders

Written by R.J. Pales Beacon Medial Relations Specialist Diversity in the workplace is a journey, not just a destination. State leaders acknowledge that while many businesses are on that journey, progress still needs to be made toward creating corporate cultures that look and feel more inclusive of all associates. Beacon Health System hosted...

Beacon Health System announces Maria Behr as new President at Three Rivers Health

Beacon Health System is proud to announce Maria Behr, MBA, BSPharm, as the new President of Three Rivers Health. Maria has worked in healthcare and served Beacon for nearly 30 years. She will begin her new role on Oct. 17. “We are very pleased that Maria has accepted the role of President...

Consumers support Beacon Children’s Hospital while saving on Halloween purchases

It's the time of year when we have Halloween costumes and decorations on our minds. And this year, Spirit Halloween stores in South Bend, Mishawaka and Michigan City are once again partnering with Beacon Children's Hospital in a special fundraising event. Customers save at the checkout in stores or online and 10...

CHA ACO, LLC improves care for Medicare patients, saves Medicare $3.5 million

CHA Accountable Care Organization (ACO), LLC, operated by Beacon Health System, improved care for nearly 12,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Indiana and southwest Michigan in 2021, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. As part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program, accountable care organizations that meet quality and cost goals...

93-year-old May House makes its move to South Bend’s Chapin Park Historic District

Beacon Health System and Indiana Landmarks partnered to relocate the 93-year-old May House from Park Lane near Memorial Hospital to the Chapin Park Historic District in South Bend. The move took place early Thursday morning. Local residents and students lined the sidewalks to watch the house slowly move to its final...

Beacon, Ivy Tech celebrate collaboration at Beacon School of Nursing ribbon cutting

A ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday at Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend served as the culmination of a partnership and collaboration with Beacon Health System to address the nursing shortage in the community. The Beacon Health System School of Nursing and Beacon Scholar Program are designed to attract, educate and...

Beacon expands primary care in Bremen by adding second location

Beacon Health System plans to open a second patient-centered primary care location this fall in Bremen. Starting Nov. 1, 2022, Greg Buck, MD, Robert Kolbe, MD, and Rachel Pippenger, MSN, FNP, will begin seeing patients on a full-time basis at the new Beacon Medical Group Bremen South Street, 1120 W. South...