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Beacon Health System is dedicated to improving our communities’ health and well-being.
As a not-for-profit organization, Beacon works closely with community partners who are equally as dedicated to providing preventive medicine, health education, scholarships, advanced technology, access to care, patient financial assistance and much more.
Learn more about how we act upon our mission to deliver outstanding care, inspire health and connect with heart to support our communities, our hospitals and our people.
Table of Contents
Health Equity
School of Education
Partners
Beacon Health Foundation
Health Equity - Committed to Our Community
Giving back
Every year, Beacon contributes to our communities in a wide variety of ways. We do this by researching which health issues most impact the people we serve, providing for those in need, working closely with business partners and more. Beacon is proud to give back to our communities to make them better places to live and work for us all.
Community Impact (CHNA)
Beacon Community Impact partners with organizations in our region to improve the holistic health and well-being of families and individuals in our communities based on results from the
Community Health Needs Assessment
.
Helping Hands
Beacon supports our associates’ volunteer passions and interests outside of work. In cooperation with Acts of Service, we offer our associates paid time off to volunteer for area not-for-profits. By volunteering during work hours, associates gain flexibility if they might not be able to do so because of work, family and home schedules. They can use the Acts of Service website to browse opportunities and track volunteer hours for both paid volunteer time and personal volunteering.
Mental and Behavioral Health Care
Beacon’s Mental and Behavioral Health Care services, including inpatient psychiatric care at
Epworth Hospital
, work with you and your loved ones to help you find your path to emotional wellness.
Financial assistance (Charity Care)
Beacon is dedicated to making health care services accessible — and affordable — to all of our patients.
COVID-19 response
When the pandemic hit, Beacon leaders and associates at every level stepped up to find new ways to continue providing safe, exceptional care while supporting our frontline workers.
Learn More
Volunteering
With just a few hours a week, you can give your time and talents to create exceptional and memorable experiences for our patients and visitors.
Learn More
Sponsorships
We work closely with businesses to build partnerships that advance Beacon’s mission, while also maximizing their return on investment in our community.
Current sponsors include:
100 Black Men of Greater South Bend
525 Foundation
Ancilla College
Bethel University
Bettie’s Buddies
Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County
Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County
Boys & Girls Club of St. Joseph County
C.A.R.E. University
Camp Kesem
Center for Healing and Hope
Center for the Homeless
Child & Parent Services
Clubhouse of St. Joseph County
Council on Aging – Elkhart County
Cultivate
Downtown South Bend, Inc.
Economic Development Corp.
Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
Elkhart FOP #52
Elkhart Jazz Festival
Family & Childrens Center
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
Hello Gorgeous of Hope
Indiana University Foundation
Ignite Infinity
Ivy Tech Community College of South Bend
Junior Achievement – Biztown
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
Mental Health Awareness of Michiana
Middlebury Then & Now
Newton Park
Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition
University of Notre Dame
Potawatomi Zoological Society
Real Services
Reins of Life
Salvation Army
South Bend Heritage Foundation
Rotary Club of South Bend
South Bend Symphony Orchestra
St. Joseph County Health Department
Stanley Clark School
The History Museum
United Way of Elkhart County
United Way of St. Joseph County
Upper Room Recovery
Wellfield Botanic Garden
WNIT
Youth Service Bureau
YWCA
YWCA of Elkhart County
School of Education
Health professional education & research
One of the ways Beacon continues delivering the very best care to our communities — and beyond — is through a nonstop commitment to learning. By training the next generation of health care providers, enhancing the knowledge of current providers, contributing to life-saving research and collaborating with leading health care experts, we ensure the providers who care for you and your family have access to the most advanced knowledge and resources available.
Family Medicine Residency
Beacon offers a strong teaching experience to our medical residents and has attracted high-caliber students to our program over the past several decades.
Medical education and training/Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Beacon is dedicated to ensuring that all of our medical professionals have the ability to expand their expertise by providing continuing education opportunities.
Medical Education & Training
Continuing Medical Education
Clinical Research
Beacon Clinical Research is involved in studies that develop medications and devices for a variety of health conditions, while also providing patients local access to the most advanced treatments and medicines.
Pharmacy Residency
Clinical pharmacists in the program learn to provide exemplary patient care as part of your team.
Beacon Scholar Program
In order to combat the critical nursing shortage our community is facing, Beacon and Ivy Tech are collaborating to create a program that will provide financial aid to nursing students and help expand Ivy Tech’s capacity.
Tuition reimbursement
To help those called to serve, we offer up to $2,000 annual tuition reimbursement for full-time employees and $1,000 for part-time associates.
Learn More
Scholarships
As we face a growing shortage of nurses and rising educational costs, scholarships are more critical than ever. Scholarships ensure the brightest and most compassionate students have the opportunity to pursue their calling at Beacon, regardless of their financial situation.
Learn More
Mayo Clinic Care Network
Your experts have experts through Beacon’s Mayo Clinic Care Network membership. Your providers can get second opinions and input from Mayo Clinic physicians, giving you the highest quality care, right here at home.
Partners
Programs and partnerships that support our community
To address the nursing shortage that our community is facing, Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech Community College have collaborated to create the Beacon Scholar Program. This program will give financial support to Ivy Tech Associate of Science in Nursing students by covering the cost of their tuition, fees and books as well as provide students with a living stipend.
Occupational Health
The health of our local workforce is essential to the health of us all. Beacon partners with employers to provide valuable solutions for all business medicine needs. Our
worksite clinics
provide your employees with expert medical care, all without leaving work.
Mini-Medical University for Teens
This hands-on, in-depth experience for high-school-aged students is offered by Memorial Hospital’s Volunteer Services Department.
Learn More
Occupational Nursing
Injuries and illnesses can strike while employees are on the clock. An on-site Beacon registered nurse, who is experienced in occupational nursing, can provide immediate care in your facility.
Trauma education
To help our communities stay prepared for emergencies, Beacon educates physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and the public in various topics of trauma care. We also conduct outreach programs that teach injury prevention and host an annual Trauma Symposium for area trauma clinicians.
Certified Athletic trainers
Beacon certified athletic trainers are located in local high schools and colleges to provide emergency care, evaluate and treat acute and chronic injuries, make referrals and support the healthy development of all our student-athletes with exceptional, connected care.
Life support training
Medical professionals needing certification and community members who want to be prepared for an emergency can learn first aid, CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Beacon Health Foundation
Ways you can help improve the health of our region
Beacon Health Foundation works with members of our communities who share our mission to deliver outstanding care, inspire health and connect with heart. Their generous support is essential for us to fund the programs and initiatives our region needs for everyone to have access to the highest quality of care.
Learn More
Specific areas of need give you the opportunity to support a cause that means the most to you:
Nursing education
Support nursing scholarships to advance health care in our region and change the life of a nurse at the same time.
Beacon hospitals
Make a difference by giving specifically to a Beacon hospital or medical group that is close to your heart.
Community Impact
Donate to efforts that address critical needs within our communities and provide for some of the most vulnerable.
Beacon Children's Hospital
Help us provide comprehensive medical care, close by, for children from birth to young adulthood.
Other areas to support
See the many ways you can make an impact on the patients, families and providers at Beacon Health System.
Have questions? Contact us or one of our hospitals for help.
Contact Us
Recent news and inspiring stories
Eye on Health: Beacon orthopedic team helps EMT return to serving her community
April 16, 2026
Memorial Hospital first in Indiana to send every newborn home with books
April 16, 2026
How one Beacon patient’s story emphasizes the power of prevention
April 16, 2026
Medical Minute: What’s behind your sneezes and sniffles?
April 10, 2026
Beacon announces Sarah Paturalski as President of Beacon Dowagiac, names additional leaders
April 9, 2026
Our Take: New heart study underscores the need for screening and prevention in younger adults
April 8, 2026
Services
Schedule Now
Pay Bill
Southwest Michigan Borgess patients—Welcome to Beacon
Three Rivers Health Outpatient Clinic Patients: Click here for important information
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https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/community/
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Home
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Community Investment
Community Investment
Beacon Health System is dedicated to improving our communities’ health and well-being.
As a not-for-profit organization, Beacon works closely with community partners who are equally as dedicated to providing preventive medicine, health education, scholarships, advanced technology, access to care, patient financial assistance and much more.
Learn more about how we act upon our mission to deliver outstanding care, inspire health and connect with heart to support our communities, our hospitals and our people.
Table of Contents
Health Equity
School of Education
Partners
Beacon Health Foundation
Health Equity - Committed to Our Community
Giving back
Every year, Beacon contributes to our communities in a wide variety of ways. We do this by researching which health issues most impact the people we serve, providing for those in need, working closely with business partners and more. Beacon is proud to give back to our communities to make them better places to live and work for us all.
Community Impact (CHNA)
Beacon Community Impact partners with organizations in our region to improve the holistic health and well-being of families and individuals in our communities based on results from the
Community Health Needs Assessment
.
Helping Hands
Beacon supports our associates’ volunteer passions and interests outside of work. In cooperation with Acts of Service, we offer our associates paid time off to volunteer for area not-for-profits. By volunteering during work hours, associates gain flexibility if they might not be able to do so because of work, family and home schedules. They can use the Acts of Service website to browse opportunities and track volunteer hours for both paid volunteer time and personal volunteering.
Mental and Behavioral Health Care
Beacon’s Mental and Behavioral Health Care services, including inpatient psychiatric care at
Epworth Hospital
, work with you and your loved ones to help you find your path to emotional wellness.
Financial assistance (Charity Care)
Beacon is dedicated to making health care services accessible — and affordable — to all of our patients.
COVID-19 response
When the pandemic hit, Beacon leaders and associates at every level stepped up to find new ways to continue providing safe, exceptional care while supporting our frontline workers.
Learn More
Volunteering
With just a few hours a week, you can give your time and talents to create exceptional and memorable experiences for our patients and visitors.
Learn More
Sponsorships
We work closely with businesses to build partnerships that advance Beacon’s mission, while also maximizing their return on investment in our community.
Current sponsors include:
100 Black Men of Greater South Bend
525 Foundation
Ancilla College
Bethel University
Bettie’s Buddies
Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County
Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County
Boys & Girls Club of St. Joseph County
C.A.R.E. University
Camp Kesem
Center for Healing and Hope
Center for the Homeless
Child & Parent Services
Clubhouse of St. Joseph County
Council on Aging – Elkhart County
Cultivate
Downtown South Bend, Inc.
Economic Development Corp.
Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
Elkhart FOP #52
Elkhart Jazz Festival
Family & Childrens Center
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
Hello Gorgeous of Hope
Indiana University Foundation
Ignite Infinity
Ivy Tech Community College of South Bend
Junior Achievement – Biztown
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
Mental Health Awareness of Michiana
Middlebury Then & Now
Newton Park
Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition
University of Notre Dame
Potawatomi Zoological Society
Real Services
Reins of Life
Salvation Army
South Bend Heritage Foundation
Rotary Club of South Bend
South Bend Symphony Orchestra
St. Joseph County Health Department
Stanley Clark School
The History Museum
United Way of Elkhart County
United Way of St. Joseph County
Upper Room Recovery
Wellfield Botanic Garden
WNIT
Youth Service Bureau
YWCA
YWCA of Elkhart County
School of Education
Health professional education & research
One of the ways Beacon continues delivering the very best care to our communities — and beyond — is through a nonstop commitment to learning. By training the next generation of health care providers, enhancing the knowledge of current providers, contributing to life-saving research and collaborating with leading health care experts, we ensure the providers who care for you and your family have access to the most advanced knowledge and resources available.
Family Medicine Residency
Beacon offers a strong teaching experience to our medical residents and has attracted high-caliber students to our program over the past several decades.
Medical education and training/Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Beacon is dedicated to ensuring that all of our medical professionals have the ability to expand their expertise by providing continuing education opportunities.
Medical Education & Training
Continuing Medical Education
Clinical Research
Beacon Clinical Research is involved in studies that develop medications and devices for a variety of health conditions, while also providing patients local access to the most advanced treatments and medicines.
Pharmacy Residency
Clinical pharmacists in the program learn to provide exemplary patient care as part of your team.
Beacon Scholar Program
In order to combat the critical nursing shortage our community is facing, Beacon and Ivy Tech are collaborating to create a program that will provide financial aid to nursing students and help expand Ivy Tech’s capacity.
Tuition reimbursement
To help those called to serve, we offer up to $2,000 annual tuition reimbursement for full-time employees and $1,000 for part-time associates.
Learn More
Scholarships
As we face a growing shortage of nurses and rising educational costs, scholarships are more critical than ever. Scholarships ensure the brightest and most compassionate students have the opportunity to pursue their calling at Beacon, regardless of their financial situation.
Learn More
Mayo Clinic Care Network
Your experts have experts through Beacon’s Mayo Clinic Care Network membership. Your providers can get second opinions and input from Mayo Clinic physicians, giving you the highest quality care, right here at home.
Partners
Programs and partnerships that support our community
To address the nursing shortage that our community is facing, Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech Community College have collaborated to create the Beacon Scholar Program. This program will give financial support to Ivy Tech Associate of Science in Nursing students by covering the cost of their tuition, fees and books as well as provide students with a living stipend.
Occupational Health
The health of our local workforce is essential to the health of us all. Beacon partners with employers to provide valuable solutions for all business medicine needs. Our
worksite clinics
provide your employees with expert medical care, all without leaving work.
Mini-Medical University for Teens
This hands-on, in-depth experience for high-school-aged students is offered by Memorial Hospital’s Volunteer Services Department.
Learn More
Occupational Nursing
Injuries and illnesses can strike while employees are on the clock. An on-site Beacon registered nurse, who is experienced in occupational nursing, can provide immediate care in your facility.
Trauma education
To help our communities stay prepared for emergencies, Beacon educates physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and the public in various topics of trauma care. We also conduct outreach programs that teach injury prevention and host an annual Trauma Symposium for area trauma clinicians.
Certified Athletic trainers
Beacon certified athletic trainers are located in local high schools and colleges to provide emergency care, evaluate and treat acute and chronic injuries, make referrals and support the healthy development of all our student-athletes with exceptional, connected care.
Life support training
Medical professionals needing certification and community members who want to be prepared for an emergency can learn first aid, CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Beacon Health Foundation
Ways you can help improve the health of our region
Beacon Health Foundation works with members of our communities who share our mission to deliver outstanding care, inspire health and connect with heart. Their generous support is essential for us to fund the programs and initiatives our region needs for everyone to have access to the highest quality of care.
Learn More
Specific areas of need give you the opportunity to support a cause that means the most to you:
Nursing education
Support nursing scholarships to advance health care in our region and change the life of a nurse at the same time.
Beacon hospitals
Make a difference by giving specifically to a Beacon hospital or medical group that is close to your heart.
Community Impact
Donate to efforts that address critical needs within our communities and provide for some of the most vulnerable.
Beacon Children's Hospital
Help us provide comprehensive medical care, close by, for children from birth to young adulthood.
Other areas to support
See the many ways you can make an impact on the patients, families and providers at Beacon Health System.
Have questions? Contact us or one of our hospitals for help.
Contact Us
Recent news and inspiring stories
Eye on Health: Beacon orthopedic team helps EMT return to serving her community
April 16, 2026
Memorial Hospital first in Indiana to send every newborn home with books
April 16, 2026
How one Beacon patient’s story emphasizes the power of prevention
April 16, 2026
Medical Minute: What’s behind your sneezes and sniffles?
April 10, 2026
Beacon announces Sarah Paturalski as President of Beacon Dowagiac, names additional leaders
April 9, 2026
Our Take: New heart study underscores the need for screening and prevention in younger adults
April 8, 2026
Services
Schedule Now
Pay Bill