Thanks to the generosity of local donors, Beacon Kalamazoo is the first hospital in the region to offer the next generation da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system. The new system builds on existing robotic capabilities with enhanced precision, improved visualization and advanced technologies designed to support better...
[caption id="attachment_60245" align="alignright" width="302"] Jamie Easterling[/caption] Beacon Health System today announced that Jamie Easterling, MBA, has been named President of Memorial Hospital of South Bend, effective June 29, 2026. A seasoned healthcare executive, Easterling has more than 30 years of experience with a strong track record of...
When Clara Swald recently left her final radiation oncology appointment after six years of care and monitoring, it was a time for celebration. But her feelings were complex. Clara remarked on LinkedIn that the moment was bittersweet. Her care team at Beacon had “supported me through...
Whether it’s a pool at day camp, a lake at overnight camp or a weekend swim, water is a big part of summer. But with more time in the water comes a common issue urgent care providers see every year: swimmer’s ear. [caption id="attachment_60225" align="alignleft" width="306"] Dr. David Brown, Beacon Kalamazoo...
Campfires are a highlight of many summer experiences whether it’s roasting marshmallows at overnight camp, gathering at day camp or relaxing with family at a campsite. They’re also one of the most common sources of injury during camping season. [caption id="attachment_60220" align="alignleft" width="223"] Rachel Kratzer, NP, MedPoint Urgent Care Main Street[/caption] “Burns related to...
[caption id="attachment_60214" align="alignleft" width="242"] Sara Golden, NP, MedPoint Urgent Care Goshen[/caption] Summer activities often mean long days outside, shared meals and changes in routine whether kids are at day camp, overnight camp or families are spending time camping together. While these experiences are a highlight of the season,...
Beacon Health System is marking its 10th anniversary as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of independent healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge, expertise and resources. The first health system in Indiana to join the Mayo Clinic...
Laura Tuthill, PhD, a proud mother, gardener, adjunct professor and equestrian, looks the very picture of health. But a family health crisis set her on a journey that would change her life -- and possibly save it. When a relative became critically ill with heart disease...
Summer often brings more time outdoors, family vacations and packed activity schedules. But it can also bring coughing, congestion, headaches and fatigue — symptoms that can leave families wondering what is actually causing them. Is it seasonal allergies? Smoke or poor air quality? A summer cold? In many cases, the symptoms overlap enough...
For many families, summer brings a welcome break from busy school schedules. Bedtimes stretch a little later, routines loosen and kids have more freedom to play, explore and just be kids. But along with that flexibility often comes a familiar set of parent questions: Will my child fall behind...
