Remembering Arthur J. Decio and his contributions to Elkhart General Hospital

  The team at Beacon Health would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends and the people in our communities who were touched by the life of Arthur J. Decio, as we have been. Arthur “Art” was a legend in this community. His impact will live on for generations...

Beacon associates continue to step up in heroic ways during COVID surge

We continue to see increasing numbers of COVID-positive patients across Beacon Health System. Numbers are increasing not only here in our region, but also across the state of Indiana. Today (Friday), Beacon is caring for 128 COVID-positive patients. Our staff continues to step up and provide excellent care. A number...

Beacon Health Transport team assists St. Joseph County Police K9 shot in line of duty

Melissa Wolf knew time was of the essence. The emergency medical technician pressed on the accelerator as she followed the police car in front of her. Keeping a close eye on the two other police cars in the rearview mirror, she veered the ambulance onto the Indiana Toll Road and turned on...

Three Rivers Health signs letter of intent to join Beacon Health System in spring of 2021

Partnership will provide expanded access to care across our region Three Rivers Health,  based in southern Michigan, and Beacon Health System, based in northern Indiana, have signed a Letter of Intent to have Three Rivers Health join Beacon Health System in the spring of 2021, pending final approvals. Three Rivers Health, a...

Stroke survivor feels blessed for specialized care she received at Memorial Hospital

Like many moms, Tina Hill used to follow a regular morning routine. For years, she has been waking up to her phone alarm that’s set to the opening song in “The Lion King.” She usually reaches over to her nightstand to quickly silence the music. When her son and daughter were younger,...

Memorial Hospital earns prestigious Perinatal Center certification from State of Indiana

Memorial Hospital of South Bend received word from the Indiana Department of Health on Monday that it has been certified as a Perinatal Center. Memorial is one of 10 delivery hospitals in the state to receive this certification. "I am incredibly proud of this designation, as it validates the exceptional expertise we...

Beacon hospitals recognized for excellence in infant and maternal health by IHA

The Indiana Hospital Association recognized Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend this week for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the first INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program. Funded by the Indiana Department of Health’s Safety PIN grant, INspire was developed to implement the delivery of...

Washington Post, local media outlets, interview Beacon clinicians and specialists about COVID

Our clinical leaders and specialists are stepping up and speaking out in the media -- including the Washington Post, this week -- to keep the public informed on the very latest COVID-19 information from Beacon Health. Here are some recent interviews that made the news: Dr. Michelle Bache, Elkhart General's Vice...

New visitor guidelines take effect today at Beacon hospitals

Hospital visitor restrictions are now in effect for all Beacon locations: No visitors will be permitted except under special circumstances. Patients in labor or hospitalized after delivery may have one person to accompany them. Children and dependent adults are permitted two healthy visitors over age 18 per day with only one entry per person...

Beacon hospitals continue to see rising number of COVID patients

We are currently exceeding our capacity at Elkhart General and Memorial.  Elkhart General Hospital has opened additional rooms and is accommodating patients needing care. Memorial Hospital of South Bend has exceeded its ability to expand further and care for all patients presenting, and went on adult diversion to ambulances today. As...