09
Feb
08
Feb
Black History Month: Focusing on the importance of inclusion and diversity
Black History Month has great significance and deep meaning that we believe is especially relevant to nurses, physicians and others who work in healthcare. We care for people from every race and culture at the bedside and in our communities, and we see firsthand the racial disparities in health care...
08
Feb
Steven and Cole’s story: Neurological disorders won’t stop these boys
https://youtu.be/pHIBwvtdKBE One look at Steven’s smile is all it takes to know you’re in the presence of a very special young man. The same goes for his younger brother, Cole, with his vibrant personality and take-charge attitude. Diagnosed with an extremely rare neurological condition, these boys not only have each other—and...
07
Feb
Memorial Hospital receives recertification as “baby friendly” from breastfeeding advocacy group
Baby Friendly USA has recertified Memorial Hospital as “baby friendly,” determining again after a rigorous review that the hospital adheres to the highest care standards for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. The standards are built on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, a set of evidence-based practices recommended by the World...
03
Feb
World Cancer Day: Honoring our patients by telling their stories
A cancer diagnosis is one of the most nerve-wracking and overwhelming conversations any person could have. And whether you’re treating cancer through chemotherapy, surgery or another approach, it takes a resiliency, courage and strength. Over the past few years, the Beacon Cancer Care team has met so many people who embody...
02
Feb
Beacon staff happy to help patient get back on the road after appointment in harsh weather
Four associates at Beacon Medical Group Fulton Street Specialists were not about to leave a patient stranded in a snowy ditch after she had just braved Wednesday’s harsh weather to keep her appointment. As the patient waited to be called back, she explained to staff how she had missed the “driveway.”...
01
Feb
Weather closings
Here's where to find the latest information about closings at Beacon Health System. Please keep checking back as we continue to update our Beacon website during this winter weather event. All Beacon closings will be posted on the above link on the "Alerts" page. ---------------------- *If you are experiencing a medical emergency or...
31
Jan
Elkhart General emergency room RN touched by young patient’s thank you note
Dear Jonathon, Thank you for helping me feel better when I broke my arm. I liked the popsicle and coloring stuff. Jesus healed me! God bless you. Your friend...
28
Jan
Federal strike team helps Memorial Hospital care for patients in Emergency Department
While local health officials are reporting improvement in the number of COVID-19 infections in the community, and a possible corner turned in the latest surge, a federal strike team of medical professionals is helping to ease the burden of front-line caregivers at Memorial Hospital. The 10-member team of U.S. Public Health...
24
Jan
Memorial, Elkhart General seek compassion in police, security applicants
Memorial Hospital security officer Ron Goze was on an early morning mobile patrol, checking on Beacon Health System properties around downtown South Bend, when he saw a man sprawled across a set of stairs near an alley. The man appeared to be dead, prompting Goze to call 911. As a former...Related Information