28
Oct
25
Oct
Enhancing cancer care at Elkhart General Hospital
Patient comfort, convenience keystones of new offices For patients receiving cancer treatments, staying close to home and near family support is vital. The recent addition of a new Beacon Medical Group oncology practice and the expansion of Elkhart General Hospital’s infusion therapy center are enriching oncology services to meet the community’s...
10
Oct
Da Vinci demo at Memorial Hospital Oct. 30
Michiana’s first and premier program is pleased to present an educational and hands-on demonstration of the latest da Vinci robotic technology for the community on October 30, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Entrance (lobby) of Memorial Hospital. Several of our surgeons who perform robotic hernia repairs,...
08
Oct
Beacon Health System helps open new Leeper Park playground
Beacon Health System is honored to have joined with South Bend Venues Parks & Arts, South Bend Community School Corporation and the City of South Bend to create the new Leeper Park. Community Impact Executive Director Patty Willaert joined South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Common Council President Tim Scott and students...
07
Oct
Our Take: Beacon physicians explain Sen. Bernie Sanders’ heart procedure
In the News (CNN): Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign says he plans to return home to Vermont after suffering a heart attack last week, CNN reports. The 2020 Democratic primary candidate, a challenger of South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, showed signs of unusual fatigue and “chest discomfort” at a campaign event...
02
Oct
“If you jump, we jump”: Memorial Hospital associates save man from jumping off South Bend bridge
Kendrail Alfred and LaToya Groves glanced at the dashboard and saw they had three minutes to clock into work. Neither expected to be running so late. LaToya’s car wouldn’t start, so she phoned Kendrail for a last-minute ride. Kendrail was happy to help, but her morning was also frenetic. The...
18
Sep
Rockin’ Dr. Luke White embodies expertise and compassionate care
Congratulations to Dr. Luke White of the Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit 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. White for this distinction because he makes authentic and trustworthy...
16
Sep
Beacon Health Transport expands to meet increasing demand
SOUTH BEND — Growing demand for the highly skilled ambulance and MedFlight crews of Beacon Health Transport, which provide hospital-level care for patients transferring to Memorial Hospital from across the region, has resulted in the expansion of Beacon’s ambulance service. “We’re currently seeing demand for more of our specialized teams and...
28
Aug
Beacon hospitals receive achievement awards for stroke care
American Heart Association awards recognize Elkhart General Hospital’s and Memorial Hospital of South Bend’s commitment to quality stroke care Beacon Health System is pleased to announce that both Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend have received recognition for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate...
28
Aug
Memorial Hospital receives fourth consecutive ‘A’ rating for patient safety
Memorial Hospital of South Bend has been awarded an A rating for quality and safety measures from the Leapfrog Group. This is the fourth consecutive year Memorial Hospital has received the top letter grade from the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization. The Leapfrog Group issues letter grades to more than 2,600 U.S....Related Information