Ed Farmer remembers all the details of his time in Europe during World War II. He speaks of storming the beach at Normandy, of crossing the Rhine, of being hit by shrapnel and spending weeks in a Paris hospital. He also speaks of the people he helped...
Beacon Health System has been recognized for its long-standing commitment to create a healthy workplace by achieving first place among large employers in the Healthiest Employers of Indiana program. Beacon ranked first among organizations with 5,000 or more employees for its focus on employee health and exceptional...
Elkhart General Hospital has been awarded an A grade for safety measures from the Leapfrog Group. The national distinction recognizes Elkhart General’s efforts and accomplishments to protect patients from harm and providing safer health care. Earning the highest possible rating is a testament to the steadfast...
In the News: (CNN) A group of researchers analyzed 14 previous studies on running and health, concluding that greater participation in running across the population is likely to lead to considerable health improvements. They found that people who ran any distance had a lower risk...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]South Bend, IN – Beacon Health & Fitness - South Bend announced today that it has achieved certification by the Medical Fitness Association, the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. This certification...
"Coping the loss of a patient sometimes starts for me before the patient has even passed away. It usually starts at the point when I realize that the patient that was once taking agonal breaths is now just letting the ventilator do all the work...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Beacon Health System on Monday opened the new $25.8 million Beacon Granger Hospital, the first small acute care hospital in the region, located at 3220 Beacon Parkway. Beacon Granger comprises 32,800 square feet on about 2 acres located near...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Patient comfort, convenience keystones of new offices For patients receiving cancer treatments, staying close to home and near family support is vital. The recent addition of a new Beacon Medical Group oncology practice and the expansion of Elkhart General...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Michiana’s first and premier program is pleased to present an educational and hands-on demonstration of the latest da Vinci robotic technology for the community on October 30, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Entrance...
Beacon Health System is honored to have joined with South Bend Venues Parks & Arts, South Bend Community School Corporation and the City of South Bend to create the new Leeper Park. Community Impact Executive Director Patty Willaert joined South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Common Council...
