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Eye on Health: Beacon nursing leaders address nursing shortage on WSBT

In 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a national nursing shortage in the years to come. What nobody predicted, however, was how a global pandemic would impact the profession and healthcare services everywhere. Rose Speights, Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services at Elkhart General, and Sarah Paturalski, Vice President...

Paragon Clinics marks a decade of serving St. Joseph County employees and their families

Paragon Clinics has reached its 10-year anniversary of partnering with St. Joseph County and offering thousands of employees and their families access to high-quality, personalized and convenient medical care from Beacon Health System. Paragon began offering onsite primary care clinics and wellness solutions for the workplace in 2011. Worksite clinic services...

Memorial Hospital President bestows traditional military coins on Indiana National Guard team for its support

  Memorial Hospital President Larry Tracy wanted to recognize the sacrifice made by the 20 individuals with the Indiana Army National Guard who supported our hospital and, in turn, our community during these challenging times. He only had to think back to his own military career to come up with the perfect...

Does diversity in health care matter?

Diversity has become a buzzword in many companies, systems and conversations. But what does it mean? “Diversity is simply difference,” says Kimberlie Warren, PhD, Director of Diversity & Provider Well-Being at Beacon Health System. That difference encompasses everything from race, ethnicity and nationality to culture, age, religion, sexuality and more. Recognizing, respecting...

Can you boost your immune system?

Your immune system is an important part of your day-to-day life. It protects you from viruses and bacteria. And when it comes to respiratory illnesses common this time of year, the immune system is also responsible for fighting off the common cold and flu. So what can you do to...

How to eat healthy during the holidays

With Halloween candy, Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas and Hanukkah dinners, eating well during the holidays can be difficult. Erica K. Weinandy, Registered Dietitian, explains why that is and ways you can make it easier. “Healthy eating is a balance of eating regularly throughout the day and making colorful choices,” says Weinandy....

Three Beacon hospitals recognized for excellence in infant and maternal health for second consecutive year

GRANGER – Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend have been recognized today by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, MD, FACOG, for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the second annual INspire Hospital...

Beacon, OSMC, break ground on new ambulatory surgery center in Granger

Beacon Health System and the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center (OSMC) are collaborating on a new $15.1 million ambulatory surgery center that will be constructed west of Beacon Granger Hospital in Granger. The Surgery Center of Granger will be located on a 4.65-acre site on the north side of Beacon Parkway...

Five questions with Elkhart General Chef Carlos Casadio, winner of the 23rd Annual ACF Chili Cook Off

After a tally of more than 400 votes, Elkhart General Hospital Executive Chef Carlos Casadio was awarded first place at the 23rd Annual ACF Chili Cook Off on Sunday, October 23. The competition was hosted by the American Culinary Federation South Bend Cooks and Chefs Association and all proceeds benefited the...