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Beacon associates continue to step up in heroic ways during COVID surge

We continue to see increasing numbers of COVID-positive patients across Beacon Health System. Numbers are increasing not only here in our region, but also across the state of Indiana. Today (Friday), Beacon is caring for 128 COVID-positive patients. Our staff continues to step up and provide excellent care. A number...

Beacon Health Transport team assists St. Joseph County Police K9 shot in line of duty

Melissa Wolf knew time was of the essence. The emergency medical technician pressed on the accelerator as she followed the police car in front of her. Keeping a close eye on the two other police cars in the rearview mirror, she veered the ambulance onto the Indiana Toll Road and turned on...

Stroke survivor feels blessed for specialized care she received at Memorial Hospital

Like many moms, Tina Hill used to follow a regular morning routine. For years, she has been waking up to her phone alarm that’s set to the opening song in “The Lion King.” She usually reaches over to her nightstand to quickly silence the music. When her son and daughter were younger,...

Memorial Hospital earns prestigious Perinatal Center certification from State of Indiana

Memorial Hospital of South Bend received word from the Indiana Department of Health on Monday that it has been certified as a Perinatal Center. Memorial is one of 10 delivery hospitals in the state to receive this certification. "I am incredibly proud of this designation, as it validates the exceptional expertise we...

Beacon hospitals recognized for excellence in infant and maternal health by IHA

The Indiana Hospital Association recognized Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend this week for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the first INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program. Funded by the Indiana Department of Health’s Safety PIN grant, INspire was developed to implement the delivery of...

Washington Post, local media outlets, interview Beacon clinicians and specialists about COVID

Our clinical leaders and specialists are stepping up and speaking out in the media -- including the Washington Post, this week -- to keep the public informed on the very latest COVID-19 information from Beacon Health. Here are some recent interviews that made the news: Dr. Michelle Bache, Elkhart General's Vice...

Beacon hospitals continue to see rising number of COVID patients

We are currently exceeding our capacity at Elkhart General and Memorial.  Elkhart General Hospital has opened additional rooms and is accommodating patients needing care. Memorial Hospital of South Bend has exceeded its ability to expand further and care for all patients presenting, and went on adult diversion to ambulances today. As...

New NICU cameras help parents watch, connect with their babies virtually

Technology plays a critical role in the care that Beacon Children's Hospital clinicians provide for premature and fragile newborns. Now, technology is also keeping more parents like Cinnamon and Aaron Parry of Michigan City connected to their daughter when they can't be at her bedside. Every NICU patient room now contains...

Record COVID-19 hospitalizations continued Monday across Beacon

Ninety-seven COVID-19 patients were hospitalized Monday at Beacon, a number that set another new record. This included 52 patients at Elkhart, 38 patients at Memorial, six COVID-19 positive patients at Community Hospital of Bremen, and one patient at Beacon Granger. Here are Monday's numbers:   ...

Record number of COVID-positive patients on Friday at Beacon hospitals

Community Hospital of Bremen Community Hospital of Bremen continues to see an increase in their positivity rate and an increase in people being seen through the drive-through and in the Emergency Department.  Elkhart General Hospital Elkhart General Hospital is seeing its highest rates to-date, with 50 COVID-positive patients in-house. Emergency Department visits are...