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May
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Apr
Memorial drop boxes encourage disposal of unused prescription medicine
Being that Saturday is "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day," Craig Whitfield wanted you to know about our own drop boxes at Memorial Hospital. These secure boxes can be used to dispose of expired or unused prescribed or over-the-counter medications. Simply remove the medications from the original container, place them in...
24
Apr
Helping Hands: Making time for giving back
Beacon Health System is now offering associates paid time off to volunteer for area not-for-profits as part of the Beacon Helping Hands initiative. Full-time associates may be compensated for up to four hours of paid volunteer time per year and part-time associates may be compensated for up to two hours. “Our...
16
Apr
Schwartz Rounds: When closure isn’t an option for caregivers
We all have people we’ve lost. People who we wish we had said, “I love you” to before they died. Without having said those words, we may not ever feel a true sense of closure. Now consider healthcare professionals. Think about the many hospital team members who treat and care for patients, sometimes...
11
Apr
Our Take: Beacon surgeon explains Mick Jagger TAVR procedure
IN THE NEWS: You may have heard that Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones was recently diagnosed with aortic stenosis, one of the most common heart valve diseases, which prompted him to undergo a medical procedure to repair the blocked valve. Click here to read a story about his diagnosis. What...
29
Mar
Physicians share heartfelt stories for Doctors Day
For Doctors Day, which we celebrate on Saturday this year, we reached out to the physicians who serve on our medical staff. We asked them about the rewards and challenges of working in the profession. We asked what they wish everyone knew about their work. And we asked them about...
21
Mar
Our Take: Dr. Brandon Zabukovic discusses smoking during pregnancy
In the News: (CNN) Smoking even one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden unexpected death for your baby, according to a new study analyzing more than 20 million births, including more than 19,000 unexpected infant deaths. And if you smoke a pack a day? A...Beacon, competition pool and diving well anchor Elkhart River District
Collaboration will create health, jobs and community connections ELKHART – Construction of the $59 million Elkhart Health & AquaticsSM is expected to be completed in July, when Beacon Health & Fitness will open inside a new complex that anchors the Elkhart River District. The two story, 170,000-square-foot facility, which will be operated...
21
Sep
Franciscan Health and Beacon Health System Partner in Small Acute Care Hospital with ER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2018 Franciscan Health and Beacon Health System Partner in Small Acute Care Hospital with ER in LaPorte LaPorte, IN -- Franciscan Health and Beacon Health System have announced plans to build a small acute care hospital equipped with a 24-hour Emergency Department in LaPorte, IN, adding to the...
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Aug