Don’t put off the essential care you need because of COVID-19. We continue to safely schedule office appointments, surgeries and procedures so you can get the care you need now. Call your Bronson practice or a Bronson Care Advisor at (269) 341-7788 to schedule an office appointment or video visit with your provider.

Bereavement

Losing a loved one can be hard. When you’re going through a difficult time after experiencing loss, turn to the compassionate team at Bronson for support with the physical, emotional or mental response that comes with losing someone you care about.

Coping with pregnancy and infant loss

Sometimes the best way to cope is by sharing. That is why we have Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group monthly meetings. These meetings are for those coping with the loss of a baby through miscarriage; if the child passes away in the womb, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and newborn or early infancy death.

We have many community partners that donate to our bereavement program at Bronson Methodist Hospital. These donations are just one part that makes a difference in your grief and recovery journey with us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bo959Ei_y4

Blankets of Love

Learn about Blankets of Love and how items like a blanket could make a difference in someone else's life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg9piDfZPVM

Brianna Lee Foundation

Learn about the Brianna Lee Foundation and how items like a stuffed teddy bear could make a difference in someone else's life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9zlxeZ4rMU

Friends in Art

Learn about Friends in Art and how items like a memory box could make a difference in someone else's life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c5MJZ5Ufek

Josiah's Song

Learn about Josiah's Song and how this organization provides hats, diapers and other items for stillborn babies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiHYyyOKkgs

Mira Bears

Learn about Mira Bears and how items like a stuffed teddy bear could make a difference in someone else's life.

To find out more about these community partners:

Blankets of Love – facebook.com/carolinesblankets
Brianna Lee Foundation – facebook.com/briannaleefoundation
Friends in Art – hastingscountry.com/friendsinartkalamazoo
Josiah's Song – facebook.com/josiahssong
Mira Bears – facebook.com/mirabears

Convenient bereavement services to help you cope

Call our confidential bereavement line at (269) 341-6639 or send an email to bereavement@bronsonhg.org.
Attend our monthly Share: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.

There is a bereavement library available for patients and families that would like additional support and materials. These materials are conveniently located within the hospital so that you don’t have to travel far for the information that you need.

Local support to help you during your time of grief and loss

Area Counselors Specializing in Grief/Loss and Trauma (PDF)
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
Wings of Hope Hospice in the Allegan County area

Community partners making a difference at Bronson Methodist Hospital

When dealing with the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to travel far to get the support you need.

If you are interested in bereavement support outside of Bronson’s service area, the following options are available to you:

Hospice Foundation of America – Receive additional support and care at Hospice Foundation of America with end-of-life care and grief support.

No matter where you’re in life, it is important to know the best ways to take care of yourself whether it is physical, emotional, mental or spiritual.

Bereavement hand holding