Impact Stories
Sr. Maura Brannick Health Center Celebrates 40 Years of Care
The book True to Her Vows – The Story of Sister Maura Brannick, C.S.C. opens with a dedication page reading, “These pages are dedicated to the coun...
April 3, 2026
Shields Scholarship Supports the Next Generation of Nurses
IUSB nursing student Chloe Rucker joined SJHS staff on an informational tour of the various departments in the Mishawaka Medical Center. Chloe is the most re...
April 3, 2026
150 ION Robotic Bronchoscopies Performed in Past Year
The SJHS bronchoscopy team recently performed the 150th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy since the technology was introduced in Spring of 2025.
...March 31, 2026
Donor Support Funds the Latest Robotic Joint-Replacement Technology
In December, Saint Joseph Health System became the first hospital in the region to introduce the new Mako 4 technology for robotic-assisted joint-replacement...
March 31, 2026
Grateful Patients Pay It Forward
In fundraising, we refer to them as “grateful patients,” but Eldon Miller said it best when he explained he simply tries to make his late wife proud by d...
October 16, 2025
Foundation Funds Technology Upgrade for Plymouth Campus
Made possible by your support, the Foundation of SJHS has funded a technology upgrade for the Saint Joseph Health System Plymouth Campus. ...
October 16, 2025
Donor Support of NICU Funds High-Tech Isolettes
When a baby is born before 28 weeks, often weighing less than 2 pounds, they require highly specialized medical care. These babies face critical challen...
October 16, 2025
In the news: NICU Families Reunite at Saint Joseph Health System
On Sunday, September 14, Saint Joseph Health System hosted a heartwarming NICU reunion at the Education Center in Mishawaka, bringing together former NICU fa...
October 17, 2025
Comcast donates $10,000 to support technology upgrades at Mishawaka Medical Center
The Foundation of Saint Joseph Health System is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from Comcast, aimed at enhancing the technology and entertainme...
October 23, 2025
Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy
Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy is a cutting-edge, minimally-invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat lung conditions, including lung cancer. By utilizing...
Foundation Funds Equipment for Safe Patient Movement and Handling Program
Saint Joseph Health System is excited to continue our journey toward improving patient mobility in the hospital by utilizing safe patient movement equipment ...
April 23, 2025
Shields Scholarship Program Provides Growth Opportunities for New Nurses and Current Colleagues at SJHS
The Kathryn L. and William S. Shields Endowment for the Education of Professionals in the Health Care Field was established with the Community Foundation of ...
April 23, 2025
Local family supports parents in grief with gift of Cuddle Cots
Joy turned to grief in August of 2020 as Patrick and Claire Slebonick’s first child, Sloane Lisbeth Slebonick, was stillborn. They processed the tragedy wi...
October 14, 2024