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Beacon Health System is branching out in Southwest Michigan. Beacon has signed an agreement to acquire the Ascension healthcare system that will include hospitals in Dowagiac, Allegan, Plainwell and Kalamazoo. The acquisition will also include 35 outpatient clinics and an ambulatory surgery center. Kreg Gruber is the CEO of Beacon...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A groundbreaking spinal surgery brings a man a second chance to enjoy his life. ABC57 first brought you the news back in 2023 with a South Bend surgeon first in the country to perform this spinal procedure. After 23 years working in automotive manufacturing, Michael Jonatzke...

As the CEO of Kem Krest, a mid-sized company with a deeply rooted employee-first culture, I’ve always believed that caring for our associates means going beyond competitive wages and traditional benefits. For years, like many American businesses, we’ve struggled with the rising costs of health care and the challenge of offering meaningful, affordable benefits. We appreciate that […]

SYRACUSE — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a complaint to recover public funds against the Town of Syracuse on Wednesday, April 2. The court has agreed to consolidate Rosita’s complaint with one filed by the Town of Syracuse against the State Board of Accounts in December 2024.

This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. The report card for America’s infrastructure is out – and it’s not looking good. The nation received a C- for drinking water, a “mediocre” ranking that reflects widespread deterioration and requires attention. “Some elements exhibit significant deficiencies in conditions and functionality, increasing vulnerability to risk,” the report stated.

ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — The Elkhart Common Council approved nearly $9 million for a new fire station. The project will replace the old Fire Station 6 and move it to a new location on Ada Drive, south of County Road 6. The city says the current station at Bristol...

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Hospice is currently seeking new volunteers to fill a variety of roles, including patient companionship, caregiver relief, bereavement support, or assisting with administrative tasks. Opportunities to volunteer are available in Allen, Huntington, Noble, Wabash, Whitley, Steuben, DeKalb, and LaGrange counties. Hospice care aims to give...

SYRACUSE — The town of Syracuse is in a legal battle against Indiana State Attorney General. after allegations were made that officials misappropriated funds to pay for health insurance illegally. Allegations from Rokita’s office spawn from a 2023. State Board of Accounts. audit which identified past and present...

Guest speaker Corey Graham, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon on the LKH medical staff, will talk about the causes, diagnosis and treatment options for varicose veins during the next LKH Community Health session on Thursday, April 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the LKH Administration Classroom, 2101 E. DuBois Drive, Warsaw.

WARSAW — Ground was ceremoniously broken Wednesday, April 2, for the Bowen Health Transitional Living Campus at 3090 Frontage Road, Warsaw. Dr. Rob Ryan, president and CEO of Bowen Health, said, “We’re here today to break ground on an innovative project, and this project has been the brainchild of three of our leaders.” Those leaders are Tess Ottenweller, vice president of intensive services; Marci Wicks, director of transitional living; and Richard Hoffman, director of facilities.

Heartline Pregnancy Center, 1515 Provident Drive, Ste. 180, Warsaw, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Heartline first provided services in the area in February 1985, said Executive Director Brenda Whitehead. The founding members - a group of about 15 people - saw there were a lot of pregnant women...

INDIANA – Wastewater surveillance data through March 26, 2025, reveals some key trends in respiratory viruses across Indiana. While Influenza A concentrations are declining, Influenza B is rising, showing a steady increase in concentration and detections. Flu A is categorized as “High” in Bloomington and South Bend and “Medium” in Carmel. In contrast, Flu B is “High” across Indiana, with no significant trend observed.

The 30-day period for public comment in regards to a minor source operating permit for J.W. Hicks in Knox is coming to a close. According to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, or IDEM, they received an application from J.W. Hicks for a permit that will allow the company to construct and operate new equipment that will emit air pollutants; therefore the permit contains new or different permit conditions.

ROCHESTER — Woodlawn Health’s chief nursing officer says “it’s a privilege” to help others through her profession. Cathy (nee Duncan) Lowe started at the health system in September 2024. Growing up near Talma, Lowe said she originally didn’t plan to be a nurse. After graduating...

The city of Battle Creek has announced that over 20,000 residents' drinking water has been contaminated, and the city is working diligently in trying to assess how they can get the water back to safe Total Trihalomethanes Maximum Contaminant levels again. Recently, a letter was sent out to homes and...

Medix Ambulances will demonstrate its commitment to quality, speed-to-market, and relationship-driven approach at FDIC International 2025, April 10-12, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Attendees visiting Booth #5487 will experience three high-performance Type I and Type III ambulances designed with the reliability, durability, and advanced features that Fire/EMS professionals depend on for life-saving operations in challenging environments.

Indiana lawmakers are struggling with whether noncompete agreements involving doctors and employers should be legal in the state. (Getty Images) As the CEO of Kem Krest, a mid-sized company with a deeply rooted employee-first culture, I’ve always believed that caring for our associates means going beyond competitive wages and traditional benefits. For years, like many American businesses, we’ve struggled with the rising costs of health care and the challenge of offering meaningful, affordable benefits.