Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke

Beacon hospitals deliver first babies in St. Joseph, Elkhart counties for second consecutive year

It’s not unusual for the Memorial Hospital childbirth team to deliver five babies in a few hours on an average day. But on New Year’s Day? That’s something very special. “It happens more than you would think, but not on New Year’s. It feels like a long adrenaline rush to have so...

Patterson named new Beacon Medical Group President

Beacon Health System today announced that Dale A. Patterson, MD, MS, FAAFP, has been named President of Beacon Medical Group. Dr. Patterson, who has served in various clinical leadership roles with the healthcare organization for the past 15 years, will assume the role in January 2023. Dr. Patterson is currently Vice...

Beacon associates give and receive turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday

Beacon Health System thanked its nearly 8,000 associates this Thanksgiving season by offering them a frozen turkey wrapped inside an insulated keepsake bag. Leaders from across the organization personally thanked each associate last week as they passed out turkeys and insulated bags at Community Hospital of Bremen, Elkhart General Hospital, Memorial...

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...

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...

93-year-old May House makes its move to South Bend’s Chapin Park Historic District

Beacon Health System and Indiana Landmarks partnered to relocate the 93-year-old May House from Park Lane near Memorial Hospital to the Chapin Park Historic District in South Bend. The move took place early Thursday morning. Local residents and students lined the sidewalks to watch the house slowly move to its final...