Dr. Dale Patterson: Preparing for the surge (Video)
April 9, 2020
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
You’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 our tanks” before they’re empty, and he wants us to remind ourselves that we’ve made it through tough times before. We will make it through this, together.
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
Nicholas 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 other’s wishes through open dialogue that happens in advance.
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
Dr. 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 Beacon Health System.
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
News Stories: March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
Local church sets up meal train to feed hardworking medical staff (WSBT, March 31)
Child psychiatrists offer advice on talking to kids about COVID-19 (Video)
March 30, 2020
It makes me feel a sense of confusion. No one is sure when this is going to end, not even the top doctors and experts. It’s hard to know when life is going to go back to normal and that’s concerning to me. Beacon Medical Group adolescent patient 5 ways
