20
Jan
20
Jan
Beacon Medical Group physician leader recognized for mobile COVID-19 testing efforts
After COVID-19 entered St. Joseph, Elkhart and Marshall counties, some people felt scared. Some faced the loss of family members or friends to the virus early in the pandemic. Many wanted to be tested. Beacon Health System responded, and Dr. Vince Henderson played a big part in the way Beacon reached...
17
Jan
Beacon associates reflect on life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspired by Dr. King, then and now I do not remember the first time I heard Dr. Martin Luther King's speech, but I do remember the first time I really read and absorbed his message. I was inspired and motivated to be a better person, regardless of my environment and nationality. I...
29
Dec
As we count down to 2021, we cannot let our guard down
By Kelly Jolliff, Infection Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Manager As we look to celebrate the New Year and say good-bye to the history making 2020, let us look back and reflect on what we have learned and how this can help keep us safe in the coming year. For many of us,...
29
Dec
Beacon Health Foundation, Legacy Heating & Air team up to replace Memorial employee’s furnace
As a Unit Assistant in the Memorial Hospital ICU, Alicia Rogers has made a habit of giving to her team and her patients. With most of her team in full PPE as a precaution against COVID-19, Alicia noticed how much everyone was sweating. So she started filling up a cooler with...
28
Dec
Christmas blankets bring joy to Elkhart General Hospital patients, staff
Five years ago, Mendy Dendy, RN, CMSRN, sent a note to Elkhart General Hospital’s Medical Surgical Unit: While blankets are certainly a necessity, to be given one symbolizes caring, compassion and comfort. On Christmas Day, we want to give a blanket to each of our patients here on the Medical Surgical...
14
Dec
Memorial Hospital of South Bend designated a Clean Facility by Association for the Health Care Environment
The Association for the Health Care Environment has designated Memorial Hospital of South Bend as a Clean Facility. “The AHE Clean Facility Certification is one more testament to our Environmental Services team’s high standards and professionalism,” said Larry Tracy, Memorial Hospital president. “They take personal pride in ensuring our patients and...
14
Dec
Elkhart General Hospital, Memorial Hospital nationally recognized for patient safety
ELKHART, Ind., December 14, 2020 – Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend have been awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national...
11
Dec
Lippert assists area hospitals to address healthcare workers’ mental health
Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI®) is partnering with Goshen Health Foundation, The Foundation of Saint Joseph Health System, and Beacon Health Foundation to provide support of $150,000 in 2020 and another substantial gift at the beginning of 2021 to fund mental wellbeing initiatives for frontline healthcare workers that are working relentlessly...
09
Dec