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May 22, 2012 -
Schoolcraft High School Student’s Video a Winner In Value Health Partners’ Stroke Prevention Contest
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One of just 263 hospitals in the nation and the only in southwest Michigan April 11, 2012 -
Event offers fun way to learn about women's health issues and latest treatments March 08, 2012 -
Hundreds Trained to Provide Spiritual Care in Healthcare Setting February 16, 2012 -
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Madhu Batchu, MD January 20, 2012 -
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Jeffery Libra, MD January 05, 2012 -
See the top 10 names for 2011 boys and girls November 15, 2011 -
November 09, 2011 -
Kibwe Weaver, MD November 07, 2011 -
November 02, 2011 -
James Kraatz, MD, FACS joins trauma surgery team October 30, 2011 -
One of 26 in Nation Recognized by American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program October 28, 2011 -
September 29, 2011 -
LakeView Hospital a ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures’ September 20, 2011 -
Bronson Offers Flu Vaccine September 15, 2011 -
Working Mother magazine announced today that Bronson Healthcare Group has been named to its 100 Best Companies list for 2011. The announcement marks the eighth year that Bronson has been recognized among the nation’s most family-friendly employers. September 09, 2011 -
Registration now available for Walk Across Kalamazoo June 14, 2011 -
Since announcing plans in December to form a new regional healthcare system, Battle Creek Health System (BCHS) and Bronson Healthcare based in Kalamazoo have been working diligently to meet all of the legal and regulatory requirements necessary to move forward with their planned partnership. On June 10, 2011, the boards of directors of the organizations approved a definitive agreement and, assuming no unforeseen difficulties, on July 1, 2011 BCHS will officially become Bronson Battle Creek. At that time, Bronson Healthcare will become the ‘operating partner’ of the new regional system purchasing 51% of BCHS (50% held by Trinity Health, the outgoing co-owner, and 1% from BCHS Community Partners, the continuing partner). The vision for the new partnership is to deliver better coordination of care for patients throughout southwest Michigan. Key goals driving the partnership are to provide the ‘right care in the right place at the right time’ and maximize the clinical strengths of each entity. April 12, 2011 -
Bronson Methodist Hospital has been awarded Practice Greenhealth’s Environmental Leadership Circle for 2011. This is the highest environmental achievement award presented by Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for healthcare facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. 2011 marks Bronson’s ninth year as a recipient, longer than any other hospital in southwest Michigan. February 07, 2011 - Denise Neely, BSN, MBA, has been appointed vice president, chief nursing officer (CNO) for Bronson Healthcare Group. With more than 30 years of experience in nursing, clinical operations and healthcare leadership, Neely has served since 2005 as director of service lines and regional business development at Bronson.
January 06, 2011 - A newly named center at Bronson is changing the way patients in southwest Michigan receive care from neurologists, neurosurgeons and behavioral health experts. The Bronson Neuroscience Center is the result of a growing neuroscience program at Bronson that, over the past several years, has evolved to combine highly specialized physicians, clinical staff and treatment options all in one location. Adult and pediatric patients and their families all benefit from this unique, collaborative approach to care.
January 03, 2011 - Bronson Methodist Hospital announces that in 2010, there were 3,293 babies born at the Bronson BirthPlace, southwest Michigan's largest and most advanced birthing center.
December 14, 2010 - Battle Creek Health System today announced the selection of Bronson as its new partner. The two have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to develop a new regional health care system. The LOI provides a framework for the partnership and begins the formal process of creating the operating model for merging the two organizations.
December 09, 2010 - Bronson Pediatric Cardiology welcomes Pamela DeMorrow, NP. She joins the Bronson Pediatric Cardiology team of James Loker, M.D. and Robin Fountain-Dommer, M.D.
December 06, 2010 - Bronson Lakeview Family Care welcomes Elaine Mellesmoen, PA-C.
December 06, 2010 - Bronson Lakeview Family Care welcomes Alice Mwanda, NP. She joins the Bronson Lakeview Family Care - Internal Medicine team of Naji M. Khairallah, M.D., Anthony Miller, M.D., David Peirce, M.D. and Amy Roberts, CNP.
December 06, 2010 - The Bronson Methodist Hospital Chest Pain Emergency Center received the highest possible level of accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC) -- Cycle III Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (percutaneous coronary interventions). This accreditation was announced on Dec. 2 and is valid through Oct. 14, 2014. Bronson is one of 10 hospitals in Michigan to receive this highest level of accreditation.
November 09, 2010 - Bronson's Phase II Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation recently earned 2010 re-certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is restricted to rehabilitation programs that demonstrate excellent service and care to cardiac patients and their families. Phase II cardiac rehabilitation is defined as a supervised and monitored out-patient program that begins a few days after discharge from the hospital. Phase I cardiac rehabilitation occurs while a patient is still in the hospital. Bronson's program was first certified by AACVPR in 2001 and was re-certified in 2003 and again in 2007.
November 04, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes John Collins, M.D. to Bronson Neuroscience Center. Dr. Collins is practicing at clinics located in Coldwater, Marshall and Three Rivers.
September 27, 2010 - Bronson Internal Medicine Oshtemo has welcomed to its practice Christopher Alcaraz, M.D.
September 17, 2010 - Inspired by the popular television fitness reality show "The Biggest Loser," the Bronson Athletic Club is launching another edition of in-depth, 12-week Weight Loss Challenge on September 20, 2010.
September 14, 2010 - Kalamazoo's top employer makes the list for a seventh time
September 13, 2010 - The Children's Hospital at Bronson will receive more than $70,000 from Kohl's Department Store.
September 03, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Matthew Zaccheo, D.O., to Bronson Adult Critical Care.
August 25, 2010 - Bronson Cardiothoracic Surgery welcomes Paula Young, PA-C.
August 24, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Chris A. Sloffer, M.D. to Bronson Neurological Services.
August 09, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Michael C. Lahaie, PA-C, to Bronson Neurosurgery.
July 29, 2010 - The Bronson Healthcare Group Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Mark B. Atkinson, M.D. to the Bronson board of directors. Dr. Atkinson is vice chief of staff at Bronson Methodist Hospital and one of five physician representatives on the board. He will serve on the quality oversight committee.
July 29, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital was recently granted re-accreditation for its adult and pediatric Echocardiography (Echo) Lab by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL), marking the fifth straight ICAEL accreditation for the hospital.
July 28, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Alice Mwanda, NP, to Bronson Neurology. She joins the Bronson Neurology team of Hisanori Hasegawa, M.D., Dennis Jewett, M.D., Dean Kindler, M.D., Kelly Ybema, M.D., Anita Buitenwerf, NP, Karen Freshwater, PA-C, and Lori Tatay, PA-C.
July 26, 2010 -
Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Pamela A. Mbang, M.D. Physicians at Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists manage the care of patients while they are in the hospital. July 26, 2010 -
Bronson Internal Medicine Downtown has welcomed to its practice Marilyn R. Terranella, M.D. July 26, 2010 -
Bronson Internal Medicine Downtown has welcomed to its practice Marilyn R. Terranella, M.D. July 15, 2010 - On Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., mountain climber Bo Parfet is stepping up at the Bronson Athletic Club to raise funds for three local charities: the Bronson Health Foundation, the Kalamazoo Nature Center and Specialized Language Development Center. He chose these charities due to their focus on helping kids overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.
July 08, 2010 -
David Ding, M.D., Ph.D. is expanding his hours of service to become a full-time provider at Bronson Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Kalamazoo. Ding has been serving patients at the practice on a part-time basis since 2008. July 05, 2010 -
Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Alphonse DeLucia, III, M.D. and Michael P. Halpin, M.D. to Bronson Cardiothoracic Surgery - a new practice that treats all aspects of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery. By opening Bronson Cardiothoracic Surgery, the cardiac program at Bronson is expanding. June 30, 2010 -
The Bronson Athletic Club, located at 6789 Elm Valley Drive in Kalamazoo, will host FitFest 2010 on Friday, July 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (trade show from 12 noon to 6:30 p.m.) and on Saturday, July 17 from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.(trade show from 4 to 6 p.m.). June 28, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Suzanne M. Clyne, NP.
June 23, 2010 - HealthGrades, a leading independent healthcare ratings organization, announced today that Bronson Methodist Hospital is one of just 255 hospitals in the nation, and the only one in southwest Michigan, ranked in the nation's top 5% for emergency medical care.
June 09, 2010 - From June 27 through July 1, more than 70 children with epilepsy will travel to Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center to attend Camp Discovery, the only camp of its kind in Michigan.
June 04, 2010 -
Inspired by the popular television fitness reality show "The Biggest Loser," the Bronson Athletic Club is launching its fourth in-depth, 12-week Weight Loss Challenge on June 12. The challenge consists of an introductory seminar, 12 group-training sessions with a certified personal trainer, a nutritional seminar featuring renowned author and trainer Chris Johnson, the On Target Living Nutrition book, and weekly nutrition recommendations and workout plans. The Weight Loss Challenge can help people with a variety of goals including losing weight, running a mile without stopping, decreasing cholesterol levels or simply feeling better. May 27, 2010 - Bronson Internal Medicine Associates has welcomed to its practice Melissa Moran, PA-C.
May 03, 2010 - Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (BNRC) is celebrating National Nursing Home Week May 9 - 15, 2010 by hosting a reception on Friday, May 14, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. State Representative from District 80 in Lawton, Tonya Schuitmaker, will be at the event. All community members are invited to attend.
April 26, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Paula Kilmer, M.D. to Bronson Neurological Services. She will work with the team of Bronson Neurology and Bronson Neurosurgery to expand options for patients.
April 22, 2010 - Better testing and improved interaction between patients and staff at Bronson Methodist Hospital's Anticoagulation Clinic are the goals of a partnership between Pfizer Inc. and the Bronson Health Foundation.
April 21, 2010 - Michigan's law banning smoking in all indoor workplaces including restaurants, bowling alleys and bars goes into effect May 1, 2010. If you are ready to quit smoking, Bronson Methodist Hospital can help.
April 07, 2010 - Beginning today, patients at Bronson Methodist Hospital will have access to Kalamazoo's first high definition, low radiation CT scan imaging system from GE Healthcare. The new CT scanner uses breakthrough technology that cuts radiation exposure by up to 50 percent and has higher resolution images than previous systems. Using this new technology, radiologists at Bronson will be able to see internal structures in the human body as small as a grain of sand in a single rotation.
March 29, 2010 - Patients in southwest Michigan now have a new indicator that the health care services they receive at Bronson are among the very best in the country. Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals(r): National Benchmarks study released today identifies Bronson Methodist Hospital as one of the United States' 100 Top Hospitals based on its overall organizational performance.
March 04, 2010 - Bronson ProHealth Management Services has welcomed Daniel Barber, PA, as a new provider.
February 15, 2010 - The Bronson Healthcare Group Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of William D. Johnston, president, director and CEO of the Greenleaf Companies, to the Bronson board of directors.
February 15, 2010 - Donna Roach, vice president of information technology and chief information officer (CIO) for Bronson Healthcare Group, was recently awarded certification as a Certified Healthcare CIO.
January 27, 2010 - Bronson LakeView Hospital kicked off two significant construction projects in the emergency department and cafeteria.
January 26, 2010 -
Bronson Methodist Hospital has been recognized as a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence in an independent study released today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. November 19, 2009 - Borgess, Bronson and their affiliated hospitals will begin partnering with Michigan Blood for blood supply services, effective in December at Borgess and in January at Bronson.
November 12, 2009 - Bronson LakeView Behavioral Health, Bronson LakeView Psychiatry and Bronson LakeView Memory Clinic has welcomed to their practices Paul Costanzo, PA-C.
November 10, 2009 - Alliance Cardiovascular has welcomed to their practices Erin Grabowski, PA-C.
November 06, 2009 -
October 19, 2009 - Bronson Advanced Radiology Services (BARS) building at 524 South Park Street in Kalamazoo has become the first LEED(r)-certified healthcare facility in Kalamazoo County and the first LEED-certified radiology building in Michigan.
October 16, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Jeff Daniels, P.A.
October 14, 2009 - The Bronson Healthcare Group Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara James, managing member of the Kalamazoo accounting firm of James & Springgate, PLC, to a 5-year term as board chair. She succeeds Randall Eberts, Ph.D, executive director of the W.E. Upjohn Institute, whose service continues as vice chair.
September 21, 2009 - Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics has welcomed to its practice, Julie Elias, M.D.
September 21, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Karen Freshwater, PA-C to Bronson Neurology. Freshwater joins the Bronson Neurology team of Hisanori Hasegawa, M.D., Dennis Jewett, M.D., Dean Kindler, M.D., Kelly Ybema, M.D., Anita Buitenwerf, NP, and Lori Tatay, PA-C.
September 21, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Sarah Simpson, NP, MSN.
September 17, 2009 -
Bronson Methodist Hospital has been designated a Magnet® Hospital for Nursing Excellence. August 20, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Jacqueline Winnell, PA-C to Bronson Neurosurgery. Winnell joins the neurosurgery team of Alain Fabi, M.D., Bratislav Velimirovic, M.D., Ph.D. Daryl Warder, M.D., Ph.D., Gregory Wiggins, M.D., Jason Peterman, PA-C, Vie Saylor, PA-C and Emily Yonker, PA-C with Bronson Neurosurgery.
August 17, 2009 -
August 11, 2009 - Bronson Pediatric Referral Service has welcomed Christopher Goodwin, M.D. as a pediatric hospitalist.
August 11, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Marti Linn, PA-C to the Cardio Thoracic Surgery practice. She will work with Zahir Rashid, M.D. on cardiovascular services at Bronson including prevention and education, early detection, minimally invasive procedures, surgical interventions and personalized rehabilitation programs.
August 03, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Oshtemo has welcomed to its practice, Sara Beth Custodio, M.D.
July 29, 2009 - Bronson Trauma & Emergency Surgery has welcomed to its team, Jon C. Walsh, MD, MPH, FACS.
July 20, 2009 - Three U.S. hospitals were recognized today for their leadership and innovation in quality, safety and commitment to patient care. The 2009 American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize(r) was awarded to Bronson Methodist Hospital.
July 17, 2009 - Bronson Rambling Road pediatrics has welcomed to its practice, Kelli Dodson, D.O.
July 13, 2009 - Bronson Pediatric Gastroenterology welcomes to its practice, Orhan Atay, M.D.
July 08, 2009 - an Buren Emergency Medical Services (VBEMS) is celebrating the grand opening of an additional station in Van Buren County on Sun., July 19. The community is invited to attend an open house between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the new location at 23400 Red Arrow Highway in Mattawan, about a half mile north of I-94.
July 07, 2009 - The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recently recognized Bronson with a Get With The Guidelinessm (GWTG) Silver Performance Award for consistently following treatment guidelines to improve quality of care for stroke patients.
July 02, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Manish Sharma, M.D.
June 03, 2009 - Patients along the lakeshore who are in need of heart care can now be seen by a cardiologist at Bronson Cardiology South Haven, a new medical practice located in the Shoreline Medical Office Building.
June 03, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Gregory Wiggins, M.D. to its medical staff. Wiggins joins the neurosurgery team of Alain Fabi, M.D., Bratislav Velimirovic, M.D., Ph.D., Daryl Warder, M.D., Ph.D., Jason Peterman, PA-C, Vie Saylor, PA-C and Emily Yonker, PA-C with Bronson Neurosurgery.
June 03, 2009 - Bronson Family Medicine Downtown has welcomed to its practice, Marti Peters-Sparling, M.D. Peters-Sparling is a board certified family medicine physician with special interests in women's health, low risk pregnancies, colposcopy and joint injections.
April 13, 2009 - Bronson Healthcare Group welcomes William C. Richardson, Ph.D., to its board of directors. Richardson is a nationally recognized expert in health policy and management and an active proponent of safe practices in healthcare.
April 06, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Downtown has welcomed to its practice Katie Grossman, M.D.
March 12, 2009 - Patients tested for vascular disease at Bronson receive a high level of patient care and quality diagnosis testing, according to the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories.
March 05, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice, Penny Rathburn, D.O
February 10, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Alain Fabi, M.D to its medical staff. Fabi joins the neurosurgery team of Bratislav Velimirovic, M.D., Ph.D.; and Daryl Warder, M.D., Ph.D. with Bronson Neurological Services.
February 06, 2009 - On February 9, Kalamazoo's first American Cancer Society Resource Center opens on Bronson's south campus at 601 John St. Cancer Resource Center Aims to Help Ease the Burden of Cancer for Patients, Caregivers and Families.
February 05, 2009 - Bronson Neurosurgery is expanding its care into Calhoun County with the opening of an office at Battle Creek Health System. The practice is part of a collaborative effort between Bronson Methodist Hospital and Battle Creek Health System to provide neurosurgical care locally to adults and children in Calhoun County.
January 27, 2009 -
New HealthGrades study ranks Bronson among top five percent nationally -- Bronson Methodist Hospital has been recognized as a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™ by HealthGrades, the leading healthcare ratings company. This is the fourth national recognition for quality that Bronson has received from an independent ratings organization in the last six months alone, giving Bronson the most consistently high-rated quality performance of any hospital in southwest Michigan. January 12, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Zahir Rashid, M.D to its medical staff. Rashid joins the cardiac surgery team at Cardio Thoracic Surgery in Kalamazoo.
December 23, 2008 -
Bronson LakeView Hospital Occupational Health in Paw Paw has become part of Bronson ProHealth Management Services®. December 23, 2008 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Mohammed Tamim, M.D.
December 23, 2008 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Stas Tinigin, D.O.
December 09, 2008 -
Bronson Methodist Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR ACTION Registry-GWTG Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2008 - one of only 93 hospitals nationwide, and the only in southwest Michigan - to do so. December 08, 2008 - Governor's Awards for 2007 were recently presented to both Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo and Bronson LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw.
December 01, 2008 - The American College of Surgeons (ACS) recently re-verified Bronson Methodist Hospital as a Level I Trauma Center. This indicates that the ACS recognizes Bronson as providing the highest level of care for critically injured patients.
November 19, 2008 -
Thomson Reuters has announced that Bronson Methodist Hospital is one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care. October 31, 2008 - The Bronson Chest Pain Emergency Center has received the highest level of accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers: Cycle II Accreditation with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions). Bronson is one of only seven hospitals in Michigan to receive this level of accreditation.
October 31, 2008 - The Bronson Chest Pain Emergency Center has received the highest level of accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers: Cycle II Accreditation with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions). Bronson is one of only seven hospitals in Michigan to receive this level of accreditation.
October 27, 2008 -
Bronson Methodist Hospital has received funding for Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure Minigrant Project sponsored by the Michigan Department of Community Health. A Web-based program created to improve the quality of care for hospitalized heart failure patients; Bronson is the only hospital in southwest Michigan to receive the $3,500 in funding. October 24, 2008 - In Kalamazoo County, Bronson Methodist Hospital reported $83.1 million in uncompensated care and services during 2007, an increase of $21.5 million over the previous year.
October 14, 2008 - According to a new study released today by HealthGrades, the leading healthcare ratings company, Bronson Methodist Hospital ranks in the top 10 percent or better of hospitals in the nation for: orthopedic surgery (such as total knee replacement); spine surgery (such as spinal fusion); joint replacement surgery (such as hip replacement surgery); and pulmonary care (such as treating pneumonia).
October 09, 2008 - Community members helped raise $15,000 for The Children's Hospital at Bronson on October 5 by participating in Walk Across America, a 5k walk to promote healthy lifestyles for children and raise money for seriously ill and injured children.
September 29, 2008 - National Research Corporation (NRC) recently presented Bronson Methodist Hospital with the 2008/2009 Consumer Choice Award for the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek area. This is the sixth year in a row that Bronson has been the hospital chosen as providing the highest quality healthcare.
September 23, 2008 -
For a sixth consecutive year, Kalamazoo's largest employer, Bronson Healthcare Group, has been named by Working Mother magazine as one of the nation's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers." September 18, 2008 - To promote healthy lifestyles for children and raise money for seriously ill and injured children, The Children's Hospital at Bronson, in collaboration with Together for Kids and its member hospitals, is launching Walk Across America, its first national fundraising campaign.
September 04, 2008 - Bronson LakeView Family Care in Marcellus, Mich. has welcomed to its practice Gerald Bush, PA-C.
September 04, 2008 - Bronson LakeView Family Care in Paw Paw, Mich. has welcomed to its practice Autumn Hopkins, PA-C.
August 29, 2008 - Bronson Center for Sleep Disorders in Paw Paw has welcomed to its practice Bantu Chhangani, M.D.
August 29, 2008 - Bronson is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Roach to vice president, information technology, and chief information officer (CIO) for the health system.
August 29, 2008 - Bronson Healthcare Group recently announced promotions for several members of its senior leadership team: Katie Harrelson, Neil Johnson, John Jones, Mary Meitz, Michele Serbenski, and Brook Ward.
August 28, 2008 - John Hayden, Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for Bronson Healthcare Group, has been appointed by Dr. James M. Turner, Acting Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to the 2008 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
August 22, 2008 - Bronson Family Medicine in Paw Paw has welcomed to its practice Pamela J. Nelson, M.D.
August 18, 2008 - People experiencing seizures will benefit from a new way to diagnose and treat them at Bronson Methodist Hospital with the opening of southwest Michigan's first Epilepsy Monitoring Unit on August 25. The unit is designed for patients of all ages with seizures to spend several days under intensive evaluation by Bronson neuro specialists in order to diagnose and develop treatment plans.
August 11, 2008 - Thomson Reuters today released its annual study identifying hospitals that demonstrated the fastest, most consistent improvement in the nation over five consecutive years. Bronson Methodist Hospital has made this list.
July 24, 2008 - Bronson pharmacy manager Frederick Schmidt, RPh, MM, received the 2008 Pharmacist of the Year Award from the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA), Michigan's highest honor in the pharmacy profession.
June 25, 2008 - A treasured part of Kalamazoo's past is being brought back to life as Bronson Healthcare Group, the Bronson Health Foundation, and Bronson Research prepare to occupy the newly restored Upjohn Company headquarters building in downtown Kalamazoo.
June 20, 2008 - Bronson Vicksburg Hospital is expanding the hours of service for bone density screenings on its campus at 13326 N. Boulevard in Vicksburg. Bone density tests are now available in Radiology Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
June 19, 2008 -
June 19, 2008 - Seven of Bronson Medical Group's primary care practices have received the 2007 Governor's Award of Excellence for Improving Care in the Ambulatory Care Setting.
June 17, 2008 - Bronson Center for Women has been named a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in recognition of providing comprehensive breast imaging and diagnostic services exceeding required standards.
June 12, 2008 - Bronson Methodist Hospital has welcomed Heather Oestrike as a new service line administrator covering regional physician relations.
June 10, 2008 - Bronson Methodist Hospital has been recognized for providing excellent care to patients in its intensive care units (ICU) by VHA Inc., a national healthcare alliance.
June 10, 2008 - Bronson Advanced Radiology Services, located in downtown Kalamazoo, is set to open its new $6.8 million facility on June 23, 2008. Project on track to be Kalamazoo's first LEED-certified healthcare facility.
May 12, 2008 - Surgeons at Bronson first in region to perform new vascular procedure
May 12, 2008 - Surgeons at Bronson first in region to perform new vascular procedure
April 30, 2008 -
Bronson has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ for Bronson Methodist Hospital, the Bronson Medical Practices, and Bronson Home Health Care. These three entities have demonstrated compliance with national standards for healthcare quality and safety and performed better than their national counterparts. April 29, 2008 - Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is one of 35 nursing facilities to receive MPRO's, Michigan's Quality Improvement Organization (QIO), prestigious 2007 Michigan Award of Excellence for Improving Care in the Nursing Home Setting. There are more than 400 nursing facilities in Michigan.
March 31, 2008 - The Bronson Healthcare Group Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Western Michigan University President, John M. Dunn, Ed.D.
March 31, 2008 - Bronson Neurological Services has welcomed to its practice Jason Peterman, PA-C.
March 06, 2008 - Bronson Methodist Hospital is one of only 68 hospitals in the nation designated as a Stroke Center of Excellence by NeuStrategy.
February 28, 2008 - A group of Michigan health care organizations have joined forces to create greater value for their patients and communities by forming Value Health Partners.
February 22, 2008 - Jasper Clinic is increasing the number and variety of human research studies it does to test potential new medicines, devices and diagnostic tests via a newly formed partnership with Bronson Vicksburg Hospital.
February 19, 2008 - The Bronson Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Dennis DeHaan of Mall City Mechanical, and Carole C. Holmes of BL Harroun and Son.
February 05, 2008 - Bronson Methodist Hospital has recently received national recognition for quality of care and patient outcomes in cardiovascular care. The recognition comes from several third party organizations.
December 26, 2007 -
The latest robotic surgery technology is coming to Bronson Methodist Hospital in the form of the da Vinci® S HD Surgical System, the most advanced method for treating patients using minimally invasive surgery. November 09, 2007 - National Research Corporation (NRC) recently presented Bronson Methodist Hospital with the 2007/2008 Consumer Choice Award for the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek area. This is the fifth year in a row that Bronson has received this honor.
November 07, 2007 - LakeView Community Hospital is moving forward with plans to join the Bronson health system after approval yesterday by the communities in Van Buren County that make up the LakeView Hospital Authority.
October 23, 2007 - Bronson is partnering with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to provide free community foot screenings and diabetes education on Wednesday, November 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 22, 2007 - Bronson OB/GYN Associates has welcomed to its practice Jessica Puckett, D.O.
October 22, 2007 - Bronson Trauma & Emergency Surgery has welcomed to its practice F.J. David Leonard-Vidal, M.D.
October 22, 2007 - Bronson Trauma & Emergency Surgery has welcomed to its practice F.J. David Leonard-Vidal, M.D.
October 22, 2007 -
October 22, 2007 - Bronson Family Practice Portage has welcomed to its practice Jennifer Houtman, M.D.
October 22, 2007 - Bronson Maternal-Fetal Medicine has welcomed to its practice Robert Austin, M.D.
October 15, 2007 - According to the Tenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study issued today, Bronson Methodist Hospital ranks among the top five percent of hospitals in the nation for joint replacement surgeries such as total knee and total hip replacements. It is the only hospital in the area scoring this highly on a national level.
October 12, 2007 -
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, Bronson Vicksburg Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™. October 12, 2007 - For the fourth year in a row, Bronson Methodist Hospital has received a Governor's Award. This award recognizes Bronson for Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care in the Hospital Setting.
September 25, 2007 -
For a fifth consecutive year, Kalamazoo's largest employer, Bronson Healthcare Group has been named by Working Mother magazine as one of the nation's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers for 2007. July 27, 2007 - Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC) recently awarded Bronson Methodist Hospital with several 5-Star designations based on high medical staff satisfaction with the hospital and its services.
July 24, 2007 - Site work begins this week on a $6.8 million construction project of a new facility for Bronson Advanced Radiology Services (BARS) at 524 South Park St. in downtown Kalamazoo.
July 10, 2007 - Effective July 1, 2007, Bronson Hospitalist Service changed its name to Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists. There will not be any changes in services or staff.
June 29, 2007 - Bronson executives Sue Reinoehl and Michele Serbenski have been appointed to the 2007 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
June 11, 2007 -
Visitors to Bronson's downtown campus may see something different the next time they are onsite. In efforts to be environmentally friendly and to enhance security, Bronson has begun using Segway® Personal Transporters (PTs). June 06, 2007 -
Geoffrey DeTolve, M.D., director of medical informatics at Bronson, has been named by Health Imaging & IT magazine as one of their "Top 25 Innovators in Healthcare." May 24, 2007 -
Bronson Methodist Hospital has been recertified as a Primary Stroke Center and has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission. May 17, 2007 - The LakeView Community Hospital Authority Board of Directors has agreed to proceed with steps for LakeView to become a member of the Bronson family of companies.
May 07, 2007 - Six of Bronson Medical Group's primary care practices have received MPRO's (Michigan's Medicare Quality Improvement Organization) 2006 Governor's Award of Excellence for Improving Care in the Ambulatory Care Setting.
April 16, 2007 - Kalamazoo and Battle Creek's largest healthcare organizations have announced plans for all of their properties to become tobacco-free on October 1, 2007.
April 12, 2007 -
The Eastern Conference playoff-bound Detroit Pistons are hosting a basketball clinic at the Bronson Athletic Club on Saturday, April 21. Coach Steve Moreland and other staff will lead the clinic from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. March 26, 2007 - Finishing touches are underway on the North Pavilion, the first phase of a $44.6 million expansion of Bronson Methodist Hospital's campus in downtown Kalamazoo.
January 10, 2007 - Free screenings and public tours available to area residents
January 04, 2007 - In 2006, more than 3,200 babies were born at the Bronson BirthPlace, southwest Michigan's most advanced birthing center.
January 03, 2007 - Bronson Methodist Hospital now offers medical weight management and assists with the pre- and post-surgery needs of bariatric surgery patients through Bronson Medical & Surgical Weight Management.
December 29, 2006 - Bronson Methodist Hospital, in collaboration with Gift of Life Michigan, has been recognized for achieving outstanding organ donation rates by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
November 30, 2006 - Healthcare leader Frank J. Sardone, president and CEO of Bronson Healthcare Group, is the recipient of the 2006 Changemaker Award from The Center for Health Design (CHD).
October 16, 2006 - According to a comprehensive study released today by HealthGrades, the nation's leading healthcare ratings company, Bronson Methodist Hospital is rated among the top ten percent of hospitals in the nation for stroke care and vascular surgery; among the top five percent in the nation for joint replacement surgery; and is top-rated in southwest Michigan for overall cardiac care.
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