Impact Stories



Eldon and Michelle Miller
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

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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

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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

Dr. Ansari & Twins
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

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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
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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