Dr. Dale Patterson: Preparing for the surge (Video)
April 9, 2020
https://youtu.be/hKJDnmaP7m0 Learn how Beacon has planned for the surge of COVID-19 patients based on predictive modeling.
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Elkhart General chaplain reminds us to take care of ourselves during pandemic (Video)
April 7, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ljdEfn_dcYou’ve probably heard the saying, “Take care of yourself before you take care of others.” There’s been no better time to remind ourselves of the importance of self-care, says Elkhart General Hospital Chaplain Dean Heisey. He encourages us to recognize our limits so we know when it’s time to “fill
News Stories: April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
Michiana Coronavirus peak expected in May (WNDU, April 7) Local COVID-19 survivor thanks Elkhart General staff (Elkhart Truth, April 6) Edwardsburg manufacturer stops making RV parts, starts making face shields for hospitals (WSBT, April 6)
Beacon physician talks about preparing patients for the unexpected (Video)
April 6, 2020
https://youtu.be/2mccWqulT7MNicholas Kerr, DO, a Beacon Medical Group palliative care physician practicing at Memorial Hospital, talks about the importance of having conversations about advanced care directives with your family members. Even if directives are not specific or written down, Dr. Kerr said it is important for family members to understand each
News Stories: April 4, 2020
April 4, 2020
One team, one mission, as agencies fight COVID-19 (Elkhart Truth, April 4) Child Life team leaves motivational messages at Memorial Hospital (ABC57, April 2)
Doctor on the frontline explains importance of flattening the curve (Video)
April 1, 2020
https://youtu.be/CEylhjA82WUDr. Luke White, a Beacon Medical Group critical care and pulmonary specialist, talks about flattening the curve during the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak. What does it mean to flatten the curve? And what are we hoping to accomplish by slowing the rate of infection and the spread of the disease at
Hundreds of providers shift to telehealth during COVID-19
April 1, 2020
We have about 250 Beacon Medical Group providers on our Connected Care telehealth platform, and we are continuing to add more every day. Dr. Mark Schmeltz explains how we want to help patients stay at home whenever possible, as we continue to social distance and keep everyone safe during these
Coronavirus Testing Sites at Beacon
March 31, 2020
Beacon has specific sites set up for testing. For your safety and the wellbeing of others, please consider this information before arriving. NOTE: You will need to have a doctor’s order BEFORE being screened. Beacon’s MedPoint Urgent Care As with all our Urgent Care sites, this location remains open for
News Stories: March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
Local church sets up meal train to feed hardworking medical staff (WSBT, March 31)
