“Road bump” brings change of focus to Beacon associate

Had you asked Ginny Schackow to describe herself prior to her diagnosis, she would have said she was driven, family-oriented, fun, organized, always a planner and always on the lookout for the next project or family hiking trip. A photo taken during one of those hiking trips, when she posed...

Medical Minute: Unique stroke risks and symptoms that women need to know

One in five women will have a stroke in their lifetime, and stoke kills twice as many women as breast cancer, says Dr. Erin Clark, a Beacon Health emergency care physician. Learn the unique risks of stroke in women, and how the symptoms for women differ from men, in this...

Beacon awards nurses scholarships toward education, advanced degrees

Congratulations to the 2021 Beacon Nursing Scholars. Sixty-seven of our nurses have received more than $360,000 in scholarships from the Beacon Health Foundation. The scholarships, which are made possible through generous donors in our community, support non-clinical associates entering the nursing field, as well as nurses pursuing advanced degrees. We will...

Memorial Security Police Department contributes to IAHSS Chapter of Distinction award

Craig Whitfield’s office shelves are full of memories, awards and even a book he wrote. But one piece of hardware in particular has recently taken center stage. Thanks in part to the efforts of security officers at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, the Indiana chapter of the International Association for Healthcare...

Submit your baby’s story for Beacon Children’s 40th NICU anniversary

Since its inception in 1981, the doctors, nurses and entire NICU team at Beacon Children’s Hospital have cared for tens of thousands of babies. If you’re a parent whose child spent days, weeks or months in the NICU, you understand the mixed emotions that come with an early or unscheduled...

Beacon Bremen, Elkhart General, Memorial hospitals honor nurses, other caregivers during Spirit Awards

Beacon Bremen Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend recently honored their staff during their annual Spirit of Healthcare and Spirit of Nursing Awards. The associates honored during these ceremonies were nominated by their fellow Beacon team members and leaders. Nomination information is included in the captions of...

Vaccine efforts to shift to mobile sites, offices

Relief, excitement, anticipation and every emotion in-between ran through our Elkhart General Hospital vaccine clinic team members when the first shipment of vials arrived on the loading dock on December 17, 2020. Our team is proud to serve in a vital role in our community’s efforts against COVID-19. Now, with more...

Beacon Health and Fitness – Elkhart Earns Medical Fitness Facility Certification

ELKHART, Indiana — Beacon Health & Fitness - Elkhart is pleased to announce that it has achieved its certification by the Medical Fitness Association, the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. This certification represents a significant commitment to offering the highest standards of professional expertise...

Construction under way on new Goshen, Nappanee outpatient facilities

Beacon Health has embarked on two construction projects in Elkhart County as part of an ongoing effort to better meet the needs of patients as the health system continues to expand its regional footprint. The Beacon Goshen Outpatient Center is currently under construction at 2222 Reith Blvd., at the site of...

Elkhart General Hospital, Memorial Hospital nationally recognized for patient safety

ELKHART and SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 29, 2021 – Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Beacon’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent...