Jason Manshum
Public & Media Relations Specialist
Phone: (269) 341-8747
Cell: (269) 217-8716

New Minimally Invasive Device Treating Aneurysms Gives Local Woman Another Shot at Life
May 12, 2008 - Surgeons at Bronson first in region to perform new vascular procedure

The Joint Commission Recognizes Bronson’s Commitment to Quality and Safety
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.

Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Receives 2007 Michigan Award of Excellence
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.

Western Michigan University President Joins Bronson Board of Directors
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.

New Provider Joins Bronson Neurological Services
March 31, 2008 - Bronson Neurological Services has welcomed to its practice Jason Peterman, PA-C.

Bronson Again Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care
March 06, 2008 - Bronson Methodist Hospital is one of only 68 hospitals in the nation designated as a Stroke Center of Excellence by NeuStrategy.

Eight Michigan Health Care Organizations Form Value-Driven Coalition
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.

Bronson Vicksburg Hospital Partners with Jasper Clinic
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.

Bronson Health Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members
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.

Bronson Recognized for Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
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.

Bronson Brings Robotic-Assisted Surgery to Kalamazoo
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.

National Consumer Survey Names Bronson Best Area Hospital
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.

Local Voters Approve LakeView Joining Bronson Health System
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.

New Physician Joins Bronson OB/GYN Associates
October 22, 2007 - Bronson OB/GYN Associates has welcomed to its practice Jessica Puckett, D.O.

New Physician Joins Bronson Trauma & Emergency Surgery
October 22, 2007 - Bronson Trauma & Emergency Surgery has welcomed to its practice F.J. David Leonard-Vidal, M.D.

New Physician Joins Bronson Family Practice Portage
October 22, 2007 - Bronson Family Practice Portage has welcomed to its practice Jennifer Houtman, M.D.

New Physician Joins Bronson Maternal-Fetal Medicine
October 22, 2007 - Bronson Maternal-Fetal Medicine has welcomed to its practice Robert Austin, M.D.

Quality at Bronson Methodist Hospital Highly Rated According to New Study
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.

Bronson Vicksburg Hospital Awarded Accreditation From The Joint Commission
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™.

Bronson Methodist Hospital Receives 2006 Governor’s Award
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.

Five Straight Years – Bronson is One of the Nation’s Best Places for Working Moms
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.

Physicians Give Bronson High Ratings
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.

Bronson Advanced Radiology Services To Break Ground on New Facility
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.

Bronson Hospitalist Service Renamed Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists
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.

Bronson Executives Appointed Examiners for 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
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.

Bronson Security Patrols Campus in a New Way
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).

Bronson Physician Recognized by Health Imaging & IT Magazine
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.”

Bronson Recertified as a Primary Stroke Center
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.

LakeView Announces Plans to Join Bronson Health System
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.

Most Popular Baby Names 2006
January 04, 2007 - In 2006, more than 3,200 babies were born at the Bronson BirthPlace, southwest Michigan’s most advanced birthing center.