Steven and Cole’s story: Neurological disorders won’t stop these boys

https://youtu.be/pHIBwvtdKBE One look at Steven’s smile is all it takes to know you’re in the presence of a very special young man. The same goes for his younger brother, Cole, with his vibrant personality and take-charge attitude. Diagnosed with an extremely rare neurological condition, these boys not only have each other—and...

Memorial Hospital receives recertification as “baby friendly” from breastfeeding advocacy group

Baby Friendly USA has recertified Memorial Hospital as “baby friendly,” determining again after a rigorous review that the hospital adheres to the highest care standards for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. The standards are built on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, a set of evidence-based practices recommended by the World...

Beacon staff happy to help patient get back on the road after appointment in harsh weather

Four associates at Beacon Medical Group Fulton Street Specialists were not about to leave a patient stranded in a snowy ditch after she had just braved Wednesday’s harsh weather to keep her appointment. As the patient waited to be called back, she explained to staff how she had missed the “driveway.”...

Elkhart General emergency room RN touched by young patient’s thank you note

Dear Jonathon, Thank you for helping me feel better when I broke my arm. I liked the popsicle and coloring stuff. Jesus healed me! God bless you. Your friend...

Federal strike team helps Memorial Hospital care for patients in Emergency Department

While local health officials are reporting improvement in the number of COVID-19 infections in the community, and a possible corner turned in the latest surge, a federal strike team of medical professionals is helping to ease the burden of front-line caregivers at Memorial Hospital. The 10-member team of U.S. Public Health...

Memorial, Elkhart General seek compassion in police, security applicants

Memorial Hospital security officer Ron Goze was on an early morning mobile patrol, checking on Beacon Health System properties around downtown South Bend, when he saw a man sprawled across a set of stairs near an alley. The man appeared to be dead, prompting Goze to call 911. As a former...

Two of a kind: Beacon Medical Group associates discover new bond

Through her work in coding at Beacon Medical Group’s Maternal Fetal Medicine office, Nicole Frantz had seen how a genetic counselor often recommended DNA-testing firms to women seeking genetic information to help with their pregnancies. Frantz in 2016 asked the counselor to recommend a service for her to try. Frantz wasn’t...

Beacon associates reflect on the influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on their lives and their work

Associates from across Beacon Health System are reflecting today about how the life and lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continue to influence our work, our patients and our community. Jeremy Gillespie, manager of associate relations at Elkhart General Hospital, says Dr. King's legacy serves as a reminder of his...

Beacon Health and Ivy Tech collaborate to address critical nursing shortage

Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech Community College are collaborating on an innovative program designed to attract, educate and train nurses who will remain in our communities to care for patients locally. This new model will offer educational incentives to increase student enrollment and develop a robust pipeline of nurses...