Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Adds The South Bend Clinic to Its Medicare Advantage Provider Network
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14 September, 2018
News & Events
Pediatric Food Allergy: A Rapidly Changing World
SAVE THE DATE! Our own Christina Barnes, M.D. from The South Bend Clinic Main Campus/Allergy department will be presenting, “Pediatric Food allergy: A Rapidly Changing World” on September 20, 2018 from 12:10-1:10 pm at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend Auditorium. Lunch is provided and......
10 September, 2018
You’re Invited to a Fall Cosmetic Dermatology Event!
Holly Hake Harris, M.D. The South Bend Clinic Thursday October 11, 2018 6-7 PM @211 North Eddy Street South Bend, IN Please RSVP to Michele @ 574-204-6347 Discounts, Prizes/Samples Product Knowledge Demonstrations!...
29 August, 2018
Watchman implant may reduce risk of atrial fibrillation-related stroke
Your heart may flip flop, miss a beat, and you may get lightheaded and weak. If that’s the case, you may be suffering from a common but sometimes deadly problem called atrial fibrillation. Right now there are about 7 million people in the United States......
31 July, 2018
‘The Yuck Factor’: fighting C. diff with a fecal transplant
“The Yuck Factor” may not be the most appetizing story to share, but it’s extremely important to know about. A superbug known as Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, kills thousand in hospitals and nursing homes nationwide. It’s highly contagious and 40 to 60 percent of......
31 July, 2018
FDA demands market remove dangerous baby teething product
Federal health officials are warning parents about the dangers of teething remedies which they say can lead to serious health consequences and sometimes death. Now the FDA is asking manufacturers to stop selling certain products intended for babies and toddlers. “Could be problematic because of......
29 May, 2018
Chronic pain sufferers say they are having trouble getting medicine due to opioid epidemic
As the opioid epidemic gets worse, doctors are more hesitant than ever to prescribe pain meds to patients. People who rely on those drugs to manage their chronic pain are finding it harder to find doctors to treat them. “I walk with a limp now,”......
22 May, 2018
Sleep Tips & Tricks: How important is it and how much do you really need?
Everyone knows that exercising and eating right is good for your health but so is getting a good night’s sleep! It can be challenging for many kids and families to make sleep a priority while trying to fit in all the after school activities, dinner......
04 April, 2018
South Bend Clinic awarded Summit Award for Excellence in Care
SOUTH BEND — The South Bend Clinic has a new honor. Managed Health Services presented it with the annual Summit Award for Excellence in Care. It’s one of two statewide awards this year. MHS recognizes Indiana healthcare providers who exemplify exceptional performance. It says the clinic’s......
30 November, 2017
Managed Health Services (MHS) Honors South Bend Clinic with Annual Summit Award for Excellence in Care
Managed Health Services (MHS) Honors South Bend Clinic with Annual Summit Award for Excellence in Care Clinic serving families in South Bend region for more than 100 years Pictured from left to right: Dr. Robert Baker, Chief Medical Director MHS, Paul Meyer, CEO of The......
28 November, 2017
Study: Women less likely to get CPR from a bystander. But why?
SOUTH BEND — A new study suggests women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander. Researchers believe people might be hesitant touch a woman’s chest. According to the study, only 39-percent of women suffering cardiac arrest in a public place were......
16 November, 2017
Special Delivery: Narcotics-free childbirth
Childbirth without narcotics, painkillers or opioids? If you’re a mom who’s been through it, you may be in disbelief. But a doctor at the South Bend Clinic in Granger has been offering it to his pregnant moms for the last five years. Fourteen-month-old Oaklee Powell......
16 November, 2017
An Interview with Christine Ramirez, M.D.
Get to know our new pediatrician, Dr. Christine Ramirez. She is passionate about teaching kids the life-long skills they need to stay healthy and is also bilingual. Take a look....
08 November, 2017
Indiana doctors recommending HPV vaccine for teens
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — In Indiana, there were more than 400 cervical cancer related deaths in four years. This is prompting doctors and lawmakers across the state to encourage families to consider the Human Papillomavirus vaccine which prevents the disease. Right now, many Hoosier teens......
18 October, 2017
Local doctor says you can fight opioid epidemic by cleaning out your medicine cabinet
A local pain management doctor is speaking out about opiods. She wants people to be aware of what they are doing with their old, or unused medications. Kathryn Park, a pain management doctor at the South Bend Clinic, says people should get rid of that......
11 October, 2017
The South Bend Clinic Supports Girls on the Run Michiana Through a Three-Year partnership
MEDIA RELEASE The South Bend Clinic Supports Girls on the Run Michiana Through A Three-Year Partnership The South Bend Clinic has committed to supporting Girls on the Run Michiana, a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd through 5th grade, as both a......
21 September, 2017
South Bend Mayor Buttigieg proposes paid parental leave
SOUTH BEND — South Bend’s mayor wants parents to have more time with their babies. That’s why he’s proposing an addition to the city’s 2018 budget that would include a parental leave policy. Parents would still get paid if they decide to take advantage of the......
15 September, 2017
Doctors performing high blood pressure checks for children
SOUTH BEND — You may notice changes at your child’s next checkup. Doctors are now screening our little ones for a long term medical condition that mostly affects older people. The changes reflect new guidelines by the American Academy of Pediatrics. They are calling on pediatricians......
30 August, 2017
Pediatricians see increase in mental health issues linked to cyber bullying
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Local pediatricians are reporting a disturbing trend among kids and teens in our area. Now, more than ever, they’re seeing kids coming to them with symptoms related to bullying. Doctors say the increase in bullying is directly correlated to social media. Social......
24 August, 2017
10-month-old hospitalized after eating THC gummy bear; police investigating
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) – Police are looking into who is to blame for allowing a baby to get its hands on a gummy bear laced with THC. MGN This, after an Elkhart mom brought her baby to the hospital on Friday Detectives are still working the......
08 August, 2017
St. Joseph County slaying shows tough balance doctors face with opioid prescriptions
A few times each year, as the opioid addiction crisis has accelerated, a handful of doctors across Indiana have made headlines after police raided their offices and arrested them on charges of recklessly writing prescriptions for powerful pain medicine. This week, authorities said, a local......
02 August, 2017
Doctors warn about tick uptick
Doctors in our area say they’ve seen cases of Lyme disease this year and Indiana health officials have warned about Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and the Heartland virus — all diseases spread by ticks. That’s why officials are reminding you to do tick checks on......
12 July, 2017
Sleep-related infant deaths on the rise in St. Joseph County
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — The number of sleep-related infant deaths in St. Joseph County is increasing. Now, doctors and community organizations are speaking out about safe-sleep practices. This year, there have already been five sudden unexplained infant deaths in St. Joseph County. While doctors can’t be......
10 July, 2017
Dr. Hendrica Sisk Retires From 33 Plus Years of Pediatric Medicine
“She always walks in the room with a smile on her face.” “She remembers certain details about every one of her patients.” “She really cares.” “She doesn’t sugar coat things, and especially when a patient becomes a teenager. Moms really like that.” Those are sentiments......
26 June, 2017