Community Hospital of Bremen

03/05/2026

Pardon our progress! The Motherhood and More breastfeeding support group at Memorial Hospital of South Bend will meet in a temporary location while renovations take place at the Leighton Center Employee Health building. Please call (574) 647-3475 or (574) 647-7339 for location information and further details.

03/05/2026

Looking for support after cancer treatment? Join a free survivorship webinar focused on coping with sleep changes and fatigue. In partnership with the American Cancer Society, this educational session will feature expert guidance, practical strategies, and supportive tools to help survivors improve rest, boost energy, and enhance overall quality of life.
Tuesday, March 10
7 - 8 p.m. (EST)
Free virtual event
Through the supportive survivorship services offered by Beacon Cancer Care, we are proud to help connect our community with trusted resources that support healing and well-being beyond
treatment. Register here to receive the webinar link: https://bit.ly/46FwnMI

03/04/2026

Protective gear can help keep young athletes safe. But any fall or collision in sports can cause a concussion, even if they wear a helmet. To keep an eye on your young athletes’ health, know these warning signs. If you suspect a potential concussion, pull the athlete out of play and get them checked out. Even a minor concussion should be taken seriously because reinjuring the brain before a concussion heals can lead to more problems.

Learn how the brain specialists at Beacon diagnose and treat concussions to keep young athletes healthy and ready to return to play safely. https://bit.ly/42sbeUs

03/03/2026

Colorectal cancer is the third most common among U.S. men and women, excluding skin cancers, according to the American Cancer Association. Colon cancer often starts in the large intestine as polyps, small clumps of cells. Not all polyps are cancer, but some can become cancerous over time. Finding and removing polyps helps prevent colon cancer. We recommend adults talk to their primary care provider about a colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45. There are several options for screening, and your provider can recommend the best one for you. Learn more about your testing options: https://bit.ly/4rUQsaJ

03/01/2026

“I was drawn to this specialty because it combines hands-on precision with the chance to make a life-changing difference in real time,” he says. “I make it a priority to listen carefully and put my patients at the center of their care because they are the most valuable resource in their treatment.”

Link in first comment to learn more. ⬇️

02/28/2026

Cold weather calls for a warm bowl of comfort and this Beef and Vegetable Stew delivers! Packed with tender beef, hearty vegetables, wholesome barley, and rich savory broth, it’s a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and comforting.

Whether you’re cooking for family dinner or prepping ahead for the week, this recipe brings flavor and wellness together.

Full recipe details in the first comment. ⬇️

02/28/2026

We're proud to share that Beacon Health System CEO Kreg Gruber has been named a 2025 Crain's Grand Rapids Business Newsmaker of the Year in the Health Care category. It's an honor Kreg is quick to point out belongs to the entire Beacon team.

When recognized for Beacon's acquisition of the former Ascension Southwest Michigan properties, Kreg credited what drives every major decision at Beacon: a locally governed, locally led board of community members. They asked two important questions: Could we do good in these communities, and could we still deliver local leadership and governance?

The answer was yes on both accounts.

In accepting the award, Kreg spoke to why access to local health care matters: "Most of us don't think about our health care until we need it. And when we need it, we need it right now. So having strong organizations in our communities in health care really matters."

Congratulations to Kreg, to all the Crain's Newsmakers honorees, and to every member of the Beacon team whose work made this recognition possible. We value your dedication to our mission of delivering outstanding care, inspiring health and connecting with heart.

02/27/2026

Not all chest pain is created equal. Mild, non-cardiac chest discomfort may be evaluated at Urgent Care, but severe symptoms require the Emergency Department.

See the link in the first comment for urgent care locations.

02/26/2026

Hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, sleep issues, low libido — these are some of the most common symptoms women face as they transition into perimenopause and menopause.

In our latest Medical Minute, family medicine physician Dr. Zach DuBois from Beacon Medical Group Goshen Center for Family Practice breaks down how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help relieve these symptoms:

➡️ How estrogen helps with hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog and low energy
➡️ Why progesterone can be key for sleep
➡️ When testosterone may be added
➡️ The importance of progesterone for anyone with a uterus
➡️ Why almost all postmenopausal women can benefit from topical estrogen for vaginal dryness and recurrent UTIs

Dr. DuBois’ key takeaways? You don’t have to live with disruptive menopause symptoms. Learn your options, focus on foundational health habits, and talk with your doctor about whether HRT could be a safe, effective choice for you.

Beacon’s primary care providers are here to treat you and your family’s medical needs. Learn more and schedule online: https://beacon.health/4jsZl73

02/26/2026

An injury doesn’t wait for an appointment — and you don’t have to either.

The Beacon Bone & Joint Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic is here when sprains, strains, minor fractures and sports injuries happen. No appointment needed.

Our providers deliver expert orthopedic care quickly so you can get answers, a treatment plan and start feeling better — all in one visit.

1815 E. Ireland Road, South Bend
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Get the specialized care your injury deserves — from a team you can count on.

Learn more about the Beacon Bone & Joint Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic here:
https://bit.ly/46dJAw3

02/25/2026

Your patient portal for all your Beacon Health care is now available in an app! The MyBeacon Health app is easy to access from anywhere and puts the health information you need at your fingertips. After you’ve installed the app, you can quickly and accurately get answers, communicate with your provider, get test results, request a prescription refill and more! And since the app takes advantage of your phone’s security features, you won’t have to log in every time you use it. Already have a MyBeacon patient portal login? The same login will work for the app, too. Enjoy health care your way with the MyBeacon Health app. https://bit.ly/3LEO7R9

02/24/2026

Healthy habits today can protect your heart for years to come.

From knowing your numbers to scheduling a heart screening, Beacon is here to support your long-term heart health. Learn more about your options. https://bit.ly/45BVEqw

01/15/2026

Update: 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2025

Phone service has been fully restored at Community Hospital of Bremen.

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UPDATE: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026)

Community Hospital of Bremen continues to experience an interruption in phone service today. If you are trying to call the hospital, please use this temporary number: 574.773.3142.

Outbound phone service is not impacted.

Thank you for your patience at this time.

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Community Hospital of Bremen is currently experiencing an interruption in inbound and outbound phone service. Thank you for your patience at this time.

01/19/2025

Update 9:30 p.m. Sunday: All phone issues have been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

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Community Hospital of Bremen is currently experiencing phone issues. Please use 574-546-8150 to contact the Community Hospital of Bremen main switchboard at this time.

As a reminder: You have 24/7 access to view your upcoming appointments and stay connected with our healthcare team through the MyBeacon patient portal:
https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/access-patient-portals

12/30/2024

UPDATE: 5 p.m. Monday (December 30, 2024)

All phone issues have been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

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Community Hospital of Bremen is currently experiencing outside phone issues. Please use 574.546.2211 to contact Community Hospital of Bremen at this time.

As a reminder: You have 24/7 access to view your upcoming appointments and stay connected with our healthcare team through the MyBeacon patient portal:
https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/access-patient-portals

09/27/2023

(UPDATED 8 a.m. Thursday)

All phones and faxes are now back up and operational at Community Hospital of Bremen.

Thank you.

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(UPDATED 7 a.m. Thursday)

The main phone number at Community Hospital of Bremen is now functioning. Please use 574.546.2212 for all incoming calls. We will direct your call to the person or department you are trying to reach within the hospital.

Thank you for your patience at this time.

06/14/2023

The Amish community recently gathered for Nappanee Safety Awareness Day, and associates who care for patients at Community Hospital of Bremen provided lung health education to attendees.

This annual event focuses on many different areas of Amish life including bicycle, weather, fire and power tool safety, as well as health checks and demonstrations by area fire, police and ambulance departments.

Kim Stouder, respiratory therapy coordinator, and Kathleen Reed Clark, respiratory therapist, smiled for the camera at our booth, where posters presented helpful information and these Beacon associates gave away colorful pinwheels and fun, educational handouts.

05/10/2023

Congratulations to Kirsten Jones, RN, medical/surgical nurse at the Community Hospital of Bremen for receiving an Inspire Award this quarter!

“Kirsten is a compassionate nurse who ALWAYS connects with heart,” Sue Bettcher, RN, Executive Director of Patient Care, said. “She is not easily frazzled and always delivers exceptional care to her patients.”

Happy Nurses Week and Hospital Week to all of the teams at Community Hospital of Bremen.

05/09/2023

There’s a reason Kim Swank says Community Hospital of Bremen feels like home. The 61-year-old grew up on the Perrot (her maiden name) family farm where the hospital stands today.

“My dad farmed 300 acres. He grew corn and soybeans and raised cattle. It looked good all the time – the yard was always mowed and stones had to be in the driveway not in the grass. The German shepherds would run after my dad when he walked back to the shed,” Swank recalls. “I used to play in the barnyard and in the haymow. I took care of my 4-H cows and many kittens and cats. I remember my bedroom faced the south and I would watch the trains just like you can now from the hospital.”

After recently retiring after four decades with a retail pharmacy company, Swank knew exactly what she wanted to do and where she wanted to be. She started volunteering in the Community Hospital of Bremen Gift Shop in April, which is also National Volunteer Month.

Beacon Health celebrated its more than 400 volunteers who range in age from 16 to their late 80s and who collectively donated tens of thousands of hours last year to assisting our patients, visitors and hospital teams. The most active volunteer at Memorial Hospital of South Bend put in 605 hours, or more than 15 weeks, of service during the 2022 calendar year.

“I’ve always wanted to give back to the community. I was raised in Bremen and have never wanted to leave because I feel happy,” Swank says. “I like our little gift shop and I’m a people person. There are so many great people who take pride in their work at the hospital. It has turned into a great place for our community.”

For more information about volunteering at one of our Beacon hospitals: https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/volunteer-at-beacon-health-system/

05/09/2023

Joyce Reed is Community Hospital of Bremen’s Associate of the Year. As an executive assistant at the hospital, her colleagues say she is always ready to pitch in and go the extra mile, embracing Beacon’s mission of connecting with heart.

04/19/2023

The private birth suites at Community Hospital of Bremen allow our new moms to receive labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care in the same room from the time she arrives to when it’s time to go home. This contrasts with traditional maternity care when expectant moms might be transferred from room to room.

“As the healthcare landscape changes in Marshall County, we want expectant moms to know our Obstetrics unit is designed to make moms feel as comfortable as possible, providing comfort and privacy to ensure the entire family has the very best experience close to home,” says Sue Bettcher, RN and executive director of Patient Care Services, Community Hospital of Bremen.

In addition to our labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum suites, the Bremen Obstetrics unit offers free prenatal classes and car seat checks as well as accommodations for the father, partner or support person to stay with mom before and after delivery. The hospital also encourages immediate skin-to-skin contact to promote bonding, 24/7 rooming in for mom and baby, lactation consultants on staff, in-house baby photography, and homestyle meals delivered to the room.

When a baby is born prematurely or requires critical care after delivery, our team at Beacon Children’s Hospital Level III NICU is ready to provide advanced care. Our internationally recognized Beacon Children’s NICU, which serves as a referral center for North Central Indiana and parts of Southwestern Michigan, has a team of doctors and nurses trained in a full range of pediatric subspecialties.

Personal tours of our Community Hospital of Bremen birthing suites are available by calling 574-546-8148. More information about our OB can be found here: https://beacon.health/3MWWkhQ

“Bringing a new baby into the world is one of the greatest joys in life and one of our happiest memories,” Bettcher says. “Your experience in our hospital, and at Beacon Health, matters to us.”

12/22/2022

Weather-related closings at Beacon Health System will be listed on our website. Click on the red Weather Alerts & Closings bar at the top of the page or visit the Alerts page for more information:

Alerts Beacon Home Care Pharmacy Beacon Home Care Pharmacy: Closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26; reopening on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Beacon Urgent Care Locations (holiday hours and closures) Friday, Dec. 23: IMED Walk-In Clinic, Three Rivers: Closed Friday, Dec. 23. Saturday, Dec. 24:...

12/05/2022

Monday, Dec. 5: The Beacon Medical Group Bremen-North office is currently experiencing phone system issues. Patients may call 574.784.8244 to reach the office for Dr. Martinez and Dr. Brown.

11/29/2022

This , give local. Support children and families hospitalized during the holiday season at our region’s only children’s hospital. Every gift, in any amount, makes an impact.

For other giving opportunities, please visit https://beacon.health/3Vk2yti