Today, Beacon Health System started reaching out to patients who are scheduled for upcoming non-emergent surgeries and canceling some of those procedures. This shift will allow us to prioritize resources as we prepare for treating patients with COVID-19. If you are a Beacon patient who is affected by this change, your physician’s…
The seating areas in the main lobby and cafeterias at Community Hospital of Bremen, Elkhart General, and Memorial Hospital are closed. In line with CDC recommendations, Beacon Health System is taking additional precautions regarding food services on our campuses. Effective now through March 31st: The seating areas in the main…
Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of CDC guidelines, Beacon Health & Fitness has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel all group exercise classes, babysitting services, Elkhart Commons activities, Beacon Best Medicine, and sports performance training effective Tuesday. We are implementing these changes at all…
Close the schools? Health department says no, districts say yes (ABC57, March 15)
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported three new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 15 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. All but one are adults. The new cases involve residents of Marion, LaPorte…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) What You Need to Know (WNIT, March 13)
Out of an abundance of caution, the Illinois State Swim Meet that had been scheduled for this weekend (March 12 – 15) at Elkhart Health & Aquatics has been canceled. This event had an expected attendance of more than 1,500 swimmers and spectators at the facility. With details rapidly changing…
https://www.who.int/dg/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-on-covid-19—11-march-2020
Coronavirus testing picks up pace in South Bend Region (South Bend Tribune, March 12)
Beacon Health System, Inc. prides itself on providing a safe and secure environment for our patients, associates and visitors. Effective immediately: Beacon requests that vendors and suppliers coordinate all meetings via conference calls or Web Ex until further notice. Failure to comply with this request may jeopardize your relationship with…
