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Beacon Health to host free Community Health & Wellness Fair in Elkhart
Beacon Health is hosting a Community Health & Wellness Fair this Saturday, and it’s designed to help families connect with local resources while learning how to stay safe and healthy. Susie Alvey, director of physician practices, and Tina Joossens, group practice manager, joined us on 16 News Now at Noon to share more about what you can expect.
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Goshen Health earns prestigious recognition from American College of Cardiology
When it comes to having a heart attack, every minute counts. Goshen Heart and Vascular Center proved they are among the nation’s best at making every second count.
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Federal, state Medicaid cuts drive low-income health clinic merger
State and federal Medicaid cuts are forcing two local nonprofit health clinics for low-income patients to merge. The merger aims to improve access to care in Elkhart. Valparaiso-based HealthLinc, which serves about 57,000 patients across 14 clinics in Michiana, this week announced plans to merge with Elkhart-based Heart City Health, serving about 11,000 patients with four clinics.
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Multi-million-dollar expansion planned for Elkhart General Hospital
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Elkhart General Hospital announced a multi-million-dollar expansion of its emergency and trauma care centers. The hospital said its $37 million project is aimed at increasing capacity, reducing wait times and improving patient experience. The project’s plans include upgraded care spaces and equipment, private patient rooms, dedicated...
Times-Union Newspaper
Banner Medical Warsaw Celebrates 10 Years Of Supporting The Local Medical Manufacturing Community
This August, Banner Medical marks 10 years since the grand opening of its Warsaw facility, celebrating a decade of service to the region’s medical manufacturing community and the broader medical device supply chain. Banner Medical officially opened in August 2016 at 1295 Polk Drive, following its first shipment earlier...
South Bend Tribune
South Bend storm drain murals raise awareness of water pollution
SOUTH BEND — The storm drains in downtown have taken on a new, much more colorful life and are now visible to passersby coming through the area. Eleven murals, located on the sidewalk of Michigan Street between Colfax Avenue and Wayne Street, were painted as part of the city's first-annual Storm Drain Mural Project. The contest invited local artists to create original designs to raise awareness about stormwater and water quality through public art. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, stormwater is rain that runs off streets and picks up pollutants along the way that are then discharged into local water bodies. In South Bend, it flows into storm drains on streets and then straight into the St. Joseph River without treatment. South Bend Deputy Director of Public Works Jitin Kain said the inaugural art contest came about just a few weeks ago when his staff, in partnership with Downtown South Bend Inc. , started looking for ways to honor the city's participation in the federal Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. To participate in the program, Kain said, the city must provide outreach initiatives to engage and inform the public. This year, they wanted to think more interactively
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Vaccine clinic at Knox Elementary School this month
Knox Community Schools and the Indiana Department of Health will be hosting an on-site vaccine clinic this month. The clinic will take place on Tuesday, July 21st from noon – 6pm Central Time at the Knox Elementary School, which is located at 210 West Culver Road in Knox. This...
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Beacon Health System Names First Chief of Oncology
Beacon Health System announced that Dr. Anas Al-Janadi has been named as its first Chief of Oncology and Associate Director for Clinical and Community Research at the University of Notre Dame. This new position reflects Beacon’s continued commitment to advancing cancer care across northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. His...
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Goshen Physicians Expands Specialty Care Access With Two New Nurse Practitioners
GOSHEN – Goshen Physicians is adding two new nurse practitioners in urology and neurology. Oksana Jumanov, MSN, FNP-BC, is now welcoming new patients at Goshen Physicians Urology. She provides care for individuals with urologic conditions, including urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder issues and prostate concerns. Previously, Jumanov served as a nurse at Goshen Hospital.
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Kalamazoo Hospitals Earn 'B' Grades For Safety In Latest Leapfrog Report
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade has released its report on Michigan hospitals, with highlights from Southwest Michigan showing Corewell Health hospitals scoring 'A' for safety and Bronson Battle Creek facing challenges.