Bronson LakeView Hospital Occupational Health Joins Bronson ProHealth Management Services®
December 23, 2008 - Bronson LakeView Hospital Occupational Health in Paw Paw has become part of Bronson ProHealth Management Services®.

New Physician Joins Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists
December 23, 2008 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Mohammed Tamim, M.D.

Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists Welcomes New Physician
December 23, 2008 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Stas Tinigin, D.O.

Bronson Methodist Hospital Recognized for Heart Attack Care
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.

Bronson Methodist Hospital and Bronson LakeView Hospital Receive 2007 Governor’s Awards
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.

Bronson Re-Verified as Level I Trauma Center
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.

Bronson Named a 100 Top Hospital for Heart Care
November 19, 2008 - Thomson Reuters has announced that Bronson Methodist Hospital is one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care.

CPEC Receives Highest 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.

Heart Failure Patients at Bronson to Benefit From New Program
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.

Bronson Athletic Club Best Health Club in Southwest Michigan
October 27, 2008 - The Bronson Athletic Club was recently voted No. 1 in the category for Best Health Club in the 2008 Kalamazoo Gazette Reader’s Choice Awards.

Bronson Provides $83.1 million in Uncompensated Care & Services
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.

Bronson Methodist Hospital Top-Rated for Quality
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).

400 Walkers Raise $15,000 To Support The Children’s Hospital at Bronson
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.

Bronson Named Consumers Choice for Quality
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.

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

The Children’s Hospital at Bronson Hosting 5k Walk
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.

New Provider Joins Bronson LakeView Family Care
September 04, 2008 - Bronson LakeView Family Care in Marcellus, Mich. has welcomed to its practice Gerald Bush, PA-C.

New Provider Joins Bronson LakeView Family Care in Paw Paw
September 04, 2008 - Bronson LakeView Family Care in Paw Paw, Mich. has welcomed to its practice Autumn Hopkins, PA-C.

New Physician Joins Bronson Center for Sleep Disorders
August 29, 2008 - Bronson Center for Sleep Disorders in Paw Paw has welcomed to its practice Bantu Chhangani, M.D.

Bronson Welcomes New Chief Information Officer
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.

Bronson Announces Executive Promotions
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.

Bronson Executive Appointed Examiner for 2008 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
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.

New Physician Joins Bronson Family Medicine
August 22, 2008 - Bronson Family Medicine in Paw Paw has welcomed to its practice Pamela J. Nelson, M.D.

Bronson Opening Specialized Unit to Diagnose and Treat Seizures
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.

Bronson Pharmacy Manager Named Pharmacist of the Year
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.

Bronson Completes Restoration of Former Upjohn Headquarters in Downtown Kalamazoo
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.

Bronson Expanding Availability of Bone Density Studies in Vicksburg
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.

Bronson Practices Receive the 2007 Governor’s Award of Excellence
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.

Bronson Recognized for Excellence in Breast Health Services
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.

Physician Relations Administrator Joins Bronson
June 12, 2008 - Bronson Methodist Hospital has welcomed Heather Oestrike as a new service line administrator covering regional physician relations.

Bronson Succeeds at Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections
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.

Bronson Advanced Radiology Services Opens New Eco- Friendly Building June 23
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. The project on track to be Kalamazoo’s first LEED-certified healthcare facility.

New Minimally Invasive Device Treating Aneurysms Gives Local Woman Another Shot at Life
May 12, 2008 - Michele Hulan-Chung, 43, of Kalamazoo, has always considered herself a “product of modern medicine and miracles.” An overweight woman with two kidney transplants and on steroids since a teenager, Hulan-Chung experienced another result of modern medicine at Bronson after physicians discovered a potentially deadly aneurysm in her chest area.

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 Awarded Organ Donation Medal of Honor
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).

Frank Sardone Honored With 2006 Changemaker Award
December 29, 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).