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 Brings Robotic-Assisted Surgery to Kalamazoo
December 26, 2007 - The latest robotic surgery technology is coming to Bronson Methodist Hospital in the form of the da Vinci® S HD Surgical System, the most advanced method for treating patients using minimally invasive surgery.

National Consumer Survey Names Bronson Best Area Hospital
November 09, 2007 - National Research Corporation (NRC) recently presented Bronson Methodist Hospital with the 2007/2008 Consumer Choice Award for the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek area. This is the fifth year in a row that Bronson has received this honor.

Local Voters Approve LakeView Joining Bronson Health System
November 07, 2007 - LakeView Community Hospital is moving forward with plans to join the Bronson health system after approval yesterday by the communities in Van Buren County that make up the LakeView Hospital Authority.

New Physician Joins Bronson OB/GYN Associates
October 22, 2007 - Bronson OB/GYN Associates has welcomed to its practice Jessica Puckett, D.O.

New Physician Joins Bronson Maternal-Fetal Medicine
October 22, 2007 - Bronson Maternal-Fetal Medicine has welcomed to its practice Robert Austin, M.D.

Quality at Bronson Methodist Hospital Highly Rated According to New Study
October 15, 2007 - According to the Tenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study issued today, Bronson Methodist Hospital ranks among the top five percent of hospitals in the nation for joint replacement surgeries such as total knee and total hip replacements. It is the only hospital in the area scoring this highly on a national level.

Bronson Vicksburg Hospital Awarded Accreditation From The Joint Commission
October 12, 2007 - By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, Bronson Vicksburg Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™.

Bronson Methodist Hospital Receives 2006 Governor’s Award
October 12, 2007 - For the fourth year in a row, Bronson Methodist Hospital has received a Governor’s Award. This award recognizes Bronson for Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care in the Hospital Setting.

Five Straight Years – Bronson is One of the Nation’s Best Places for Working Moms
September 25, 2007 - For a fifth 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” for 2007.

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).