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Oct
National Youth Sports Week spurs concussion conversation with Beacon Sports Medicine pros
Beacon Director of Sports Medicine Fellowship Dr. Linda Mansfield and Washington High School Athletic Trainer Kendra Weber, MS, LAT, ATC, share their experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating concussions in youth athletes as part of National Youth Sports Week October 24–29. Q: For which sports do you see the most...
18
Oct
Beacon breaks ground on new Memorial Hospital patient tower
SOUTH BEND – Beacon Health System leaders today broke ground on the new 10-story patient care tower on the campus of Memorial Hospital of South Bend. This transformational, once-in-a-generation project is designed to enrich the patient, family and visitor experience while meeting the growing healthcare needs of residents in our...
15
Oct
Hispanic | Latino associates share culture, stories and traditions with others at Beacon
For Hispanic | Latino Heritage Month, we asked members of Juntos Adelante (Forward Together) about their participation in the Beacon Associate Resource Group, a Beacon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative. Olga Carrillo Supervisor, Central Pre-Registration Why prompted you to join Juntos Adelante? "I joined Juntos Adelante because I wanted to network with fellow Beacon...
14
Oct
Beacon hosts conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion with state, local leaders
Written by R.J. Pales Beacon Medial Relations Specialist Diversity in the workplace is a journey, not just a destination. State leaders acknowledge that while many businesses are on that journey, progress still needs to be made toward creating corporate cultures that look and feel more inclusive of all associates. Beacon Health System hosted...
13
Oct
Beacon Health System announces Maria Behr as new President at Three Rivers Health
Beacon Health System is proud to announce Maria Behr, MBA, BSPharm, as the new President of Three Rivers Health. Maria has worked in healthcare and served Beacon for nearly 30 years. She will begin her new role on Oct. 17. “We are very pleased that Maria has accepted the role of President...
12
Oct
Eye on Health: Cooling cap helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy
Hair loss can be a common and concerning side effect of chemotherapy treatment for cancer. But teams from Beacon Cancer Care at both Elkhart General and Memorial Hospital now offer the Paxman Scalp Cooling System that can help minimize hair loss for cancer patients. Tera Ramirez, Beacon’s first patient to...
28
Sep
Consumers support Beacon Children’s Hospital while saving on Halloween purchases
It's the time of year when we have Halloween costumes and decorations on our minds. And this year, Spirit Halloween stores in South Bend, Mishawaka and Michigan City are once again partnering with Beacon Children's Hospital in a special fundraising event. Customers save at the checkout in stores or online and 10...
22
Sep
CHA ACO, LLC improves care for Medicare patients, saves Medicare $3.5 million
CHA Accountable Care Organization (ACO), LLC, operated by Beacon Health System, improved care for nearly 12,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Indiana and southwest Michigan in 2021, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. As part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program, accountable care organizations that meet quality and cost goals...
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Sep