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Beacon cardiology team surprises 100-year-old TAVR patient with birthday cake

Four years ago during a consultation, Regina Gizzi admitted she did not know how long she had to live. “She told me she wanted to live to be 100, and that would not have been possible if we did not treat her,” said Dr. M. Shakil Aslam, Beacon Medical Group interventional...

Happy Halloween from Beacon Children’s NICU babies

Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Beacon Children's Hospital dressed up for their first Halloween. It's our way of helping to make the holiday special for patients and their families. We hope seeing our youngest patients in costume will make you smile! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCuN7TgArY...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...