28
May
27
May
Memorial Security Police Department contributes to IAHSS Chapter of Distinction award
Craig Whitfield’s office shelves are full of memories, awards and even a book he wrote. But one piece of hardware in particular has recently taken center stage. Thanks in part to the efforts of security officers at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, the Indiana chapter of the International Association for Healthcare...
25
May
Submit your baby’s story for Beacon Children’s 40th NICU anniversary
Since its inception in 1981, the doctors, nurses and entire NICU team at Beacon Children’s Hospital have cared for tens of thousands of babies. If you’re a parent whose child spent days, weeks or months in the NICU, you understand the mixed emotions that come with an early or unscheduled...
20
May
Beacon Bremen, Elkhart General, Memorial hospitals honor nurses, other caregivers during Spirit Awards
Beacon Bremen Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend recently honored their staff during their annual Spirit of Healthcare and Spirit of Nursing Awards. The associates honored during these ceremonies were nominated by their fellow Beacon team members and leaders. Nomination information is included in the captions of...
19
May
Vaccine efforts to shift to mobile sites, offices
Relief, excitement, anticipation and every emotion in-between ran through our Elkhart General Hospital vaccine clinic team members when the first shipment of vials arrived on the loading dock on December 17, 2020. Our team is proud to serve in a vital role in our community’s efforts against COVID-19. Now, with more...
13
May
Beacon Health and Fitness – Elkhart Earns Medical Fitness Facility Certification
ELKHART, Indiana — Beacon Health & Fitness - Elkhart is pleased to announce that it has achieved its certification by the Medical Fitness Association, the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. This certification represents a significant commitment to offering the highest standards of professional expertise...
03
May
Construction under way on new Goshen, Nappanee outpatient facilities
Beacon Health has embarked on two construction projects in Elkhart County as part of an ongoing effort to better meet the needs of patients as the health system continues to expand its regional footprint. The Beacon Goshen Outpatient Center is currently under construction at 2222 Reith Blvd., at the site of...
29
Apr
Elkhart General Hospital, Memorial Hospital nationally recognized for patient safety
ELKHART and SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 29, 2021 – Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Beacon’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent...
16
Apr
COVID-related condition MIS-C can be severe in some children
Hari Gourabathini, MD, pediatric critical care medicine physician at Beacon Children’s Hospital, offers his perspective about caring for children affected by coronavirus and the unseen impacts of the pandemic on our community’s kids. Click here to hear him speak about MIS-C. The pandemic’s effect at face value It has been a more...
07
Apr