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Jun
28
May
Our Take: 3D mammograms benefit women of all ages
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women and is the second highest cause of cancer deaths in women. 2D mammography, otherwise known as traditional mammography, is the only test that reduces the death rate due to breast cancer. Digital breast tomosynthesis, or 3D mammography, improves upon 2D...
24
May
Rockin’ Dr. Janel Charlton shines as a teacher and patient advocate
Congratulations to Dr. Janel Charlton of the Memorial Family Medicine Residency program for being a Doc Who Rocks! A Rockin’ Doc brings his or her best to Beacon Health System each day. Associates and colleagues nominated Dr. Charlton for this distinction because she makes authentic and trustworthy personal connections to create...
21
May
Looking back, looking forward
2018 Beacon Health System Annual Report. Beacon CEO Kreg Gruber looks back at the important milestones and achievements during 2018, and he looks ahead and explains what moving forward will look like as we progress together through 2019....
14
May
Loyd recognized as fellow in the Medical Fitness Association
Beacon Health System is pleased to announce that Alan Loyd, FMFA, CMFFD, executive director of Beacon Health & Fitness, has completed the requirements to be recognized as a Fellow in the Medical Fitness Association. To earn this honor, Loyd had to meet strict standards established by the association, including continuing education,...
09
May
SB Cubs welcomes Beacon’s stroke team Friday to help ‘Strike Out Stroke’
In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, Beacon Health System and the South Bend Cubs are teaming up to Strike Out Stroke during the Friday, May 17, game against the Dayton Dragons. A local stroke survivor will throw out a ceremonial first pitch at the start of the 7:35 p.m. game. Fans at...
26
Apr
Memorial drop boxes encourage disposal of unused prescription medicine
Being that Saturday is "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day," Craig Whitfield wanted you to know about our own drop boxes at Memorial Hospital. These secure boxes can be used to dispose of expired or unused prescribed or over-the-counter medications. Simply remove the medications from the original container, place them in...
24
Apr
Helping Hands: Making time for giving back
Beacon Health System is now offering associates paid time off to volunteer for area not-for-profits as part of the Beacon Helping Hands initiative. Full-time associates may be compensated for up to four hours of paid volunteer time per year and part-time associates may be compensated for up to two hours. “Our...
19
Apr
Rockin’ Dr. James Mark known for compassionate patient care
Congratulations to Dr. James Mark of the Memorial Hospital Surgical Services Department for being a Doc Who Rocks! A Rockin’ Doc is a physician who brings his or her best to Beacon Health System each day. Associates and colleagues nominated Dr. Mark for this distinction because he makes authentic and trustworthy...
16
Apr