Mark B. Atkinson, MD Appointed to Bronson Board of Directors
July 29, 2010 - The Bronson Healthcare Group Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Mark B. Atkinson, M.D. to the Bronson board of directors. Dr. Atkinson is vice chief of staff at Bronson Methodist Hospital and one of five physician representatives on the board.  He will serve on the quality oversight committee.

Bronson Echocardiography Lab Re-Accredited
July 29, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital was recently granted re-accreditation for its adult and pediatric Echocardiography (Echo) Lab by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL), marking the fifth straight ICAEL accreditation for the hospital.

Bronson Neurosurgery Welcomes Alice Mwanda
July 28, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Alice Mwanda, NP, to Bronson Neurology. She joins the Bronson Neurology team of Hisanori Hasegawa, M.D., Dennis Jewett, M.D., Dean Kindler, M.D., Kelly Ybema, M.D., Anita Buitenwerf, NP, Karen Freshwater, PA-C, and Lori Tatay, PA-C.

Pamela Mbang Joins Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists
July 26, 2010 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Pamela A. Mbang, M.D.  Physicians at Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists manage the care of patients while they are in the hospital.

Mountain Climber Bo Parfet Climbs for Kids
July 15, 2010 - On Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., mountain climber Bo Parfet is stepping up at the Bronson Athletic Club to raise funds for three local charities: the Bronson Health Foundation, the Kalamazoo Nature Center and Specialized Language Development Center. He chose these charities due to their focus on helping kids overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.

Physician Expands Hours of Service at Bronson Maternal-Fetal Medicine
July 08, 2010 - David Ding, M.D., Ph.D. is expanding his hours of service to become a full-time provider at Bronson Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Kalamazoo. Ding has been serving patients at the practice on a part-time basis since 2008. 

Bronson Expands Cardiac Program
July 05, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Alphonse DeLucia, III, M.D. and Michael P. Halpin, M.D. to Bronson Cardiothoracic Surgery — a new practice that treats all aspects of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery.  By opening Bronson Cardiothoracic Surgery, the cardiac program at Bronson is expanding.

Bronson Athletic Club Hosts FitFest 2010
June 30, 2010 - The Bronson Athletic Club, located at 6789 Elm Valley Drive in Kalamazoo, will host FitFest 2010 on Friday, July 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (trade show from 12 noon – 6:30 p.m.) and on Saturday, July 17 from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (trade show from 4 – 6 p.m.).

Bronson Neurosurgery Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner
June 28, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Suzanne M. Clyne, NP, to Bronson Neurosurgery. She joins the Bronson Neurosurgery team of Alain Fabi, M.D., Daryl Warder, M.D., PhD, Gregory Wiggins, M.D., Vie Saylor, PA-C, and Jacqueline Winnell, PA-C.

New Study Ranks Bronson in Nation's Top 5% for Emergency Medical Care
June 23, 2010 - HealthGrades, a leading independent healthcare ratings organization, announced today that Bronson Methodist Hospital is one of just 255 hospitals in the nation, and the only one in southwest Michigan, ranked in the nation's top 5% for emergency medical care.

Camp Discovery Helps to Make the Impossible Possible for Children with Epilepsy
June 09, 2010 - From June 27 through July 1, more than 70 children with epilepsy will travel to Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center to attend Camp Discovery, the only camp of its kind in Michigan.

1200 Pounds Lost During Bronson Athletic Club Weight Loss Challenge
June 04, 2010 - Inspired by the popular television fitness reality show “The Biggest Loser,” the Bronson Athletic Club is launching its fourth in-depth, 12-week Weight Loss Challenge on June 12. The challenge consists of an introductory seminar, 12 group-training sessions with a certified personal trainer, a nutritional seminar featuring renowned author and trainer Chris Johnson, the On Target Living Nutrition book, and weekly nutrition recommendations and workout plans. The Weight Loss Challenge can help people with a variety of goals including losing weight, running a mile without stopping, decreasing cholesterol levels or simply feeling better.

New Physician Assistant Joins Bronson Internal Medicine Associates
May 27, 2010 - Bronson Internal Medicine Associates has welcomed to its practice Melissa Moran, PA-C.

Bronson Celebrates National Nursing Home Week
May 03, 2010 - Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (BNRC) is celebrating National Nursing Home Week May 9 - 15, 2010 by hosting a reception on Friday, May 14, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. State Representative from District 80 in Lawton, Tonya Schuitmaker, will be at the event. All community members are invited to attend.

Pfizer Inc. Grant Awarded to Bronson Health Foundation Will Support Anticoagulation Services
April 22, 2010 - Better testing and improved interaction between patients and staff at Bronson Methodist Hospital's Anticoagulation Clinic are the goals of a partnership between Pfizer Inc. and the Bronson Health Foundation.

An Effective Way for Smokers to Overcome their Tobacco Addiction
April 21, 2010 - Michigan's law banning smoking in all indoor workplaces including restaurants, bowling alleys and bars goes into effect May 1, 2010. If you are ready to quit smoking, Bronson Methodist Hospital can help.

Bronson Expands Neurological Services Team
April 19, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Paula Kilmer, M.D. to Bronson Neurological Services. She will work with the team of Bronson Neurology and Bronson Neurosurgery to expand options for patients.

Bronson Installs Area's First High Definition Low Radiation CT Scan Imaging System
April 07, 2010 - Beginning today, patients at Bronson Methodist Hospital will have access to Kalamazoo's first high definition, low radiation CT scan imaging system from GE Healthcare. The new CT scanner uses breakthrough technology that cuts radiation exposure by up to 50 percent and has higher resolution images than previous systems. Using this new technology, radiologists at Bronson will be able to see internal structures in the human body as small as a grain of sand in a single rotation.

Bronson Methodist Hospital Named One of the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals
March 29, 2010 - Patients in southwest Michigan now have a new indicator that the health care services they receive at Bronson are among the very best in the country. Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals(r): National Benchmarks study released today identifies Bronson Methodist Hospital as one of the United States' 100 Top Hospitals based on its overall organizational performance.

New Provider Joins Bronson ProHealth Management Services
March 04, 2010 - Bronson ProHealth Management Services has welcomed Daniel Barber, PA, as a new provider.

William D. Johnston Appointed to Bronson Board of Directors
February 15, 2010 - The Bronson Healthcare Group Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of William D. Johnston, president, director and CEO of the Greenleaf Companies, to the Bronson board of directors.

Bronson Chief Information Officer Awarded CHCIO Certification
February 15, 2010 - Donna Roach, vice president of information technology and chief information officer (CIO) for Bronson Healthcare Group, was recently awarded certification as a Certified Healthcare CIO.

Bronson LakeView Renovates Emergency Department and Cafeteria
January 27, 2010 - Bronson LakeView Hospital kicked off two significant construction projects in the emergency department and cafeteria.

Bronson Quality Ranked Among Top Five Percent in Nation for Second Year in a Row
January 26, 2010 - Bronson Methodist Hospital has been recognized as a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™ in an independent study released today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization.

Bronson and Borgess to partner with Michigan Blood for blood supplies
November 19, 2009 - Borgess, Bronson and their affiliated hospitals will begin partnering with Michigan Blood for blood supply services, effective in December at Borgess and in January at Bronson.

New Physician Assistant Joins Bronson LakeView Behavioral Health
November 12, 2009 - Bronson LakeView Behavioral Health, Bronson LakeView Psychiatry and Bronson LakeView Memory Clinic has welcomed to their practices Paul Costanzo, PA-C.

New Physician Assistant Joins Alliance Cardiovascular
November 10, 2009 - Alliance Cardiovascular has welcomed to their practices Erin Grabowski, PA-C.

New Nurse Practitioner Joins Bronson Rapid Response
November 06, 2009 - Bronson Rapid Response has welcomed to their practice, Dennis Powless, NP.

Bronson Advanced Radiology Services Building Is First LEED-Certified Healthcare Facility in Kalamazoo
October 19, 2009 - Bronson Advanced Radiology Services (BARS) building at 524 South Park Street in Kalamazoo has become the first LEED(r)-certified healthcare facility in Kalamazoo County and the first LEED-certified radiology building in Michigan.

New Physician Assistant Joins Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists
October 16, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Jeff Daniels, P.A.

Barbara James Appointed Chair of Bronson Board of Directors
October 14, 2009 - The Bronson Healthcare Group Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara James, managing member of the Kalamazoo accounting firm of James & Springgate, PLC, to a 5-year term as board chair. She succeeds Randall Eberts, Ph.D, executive director of the W.E. Upjohn Institute, whose service continues as vice chair.

Dr. Elias Joins Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics
September 21, 2009 - Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics has welcomed to its practice, Julie Elias, M.D.

Bronson Neurology Welcomes New Provider
September 21, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Karen Freshwater, PA-C to Bronson Neurology. Freshwater joins the Bronson Neurology team of Hisanori Hasegawa, M.D., Dennis Jewett, M.D., Dean Kindler, M.D., Kelly Ybema, M.D., Anita Buitenwerf, NP, and Lori Tatay, PA-C.

New Nurse Practitioner Joins Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists
September 21, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Sarah Simpson, NP, MSN.

Bronson Earns National Recognition for Nursing Excellence
September 17, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital has been designated a Magnet® Hospital for Nursing Excellence.

Bronson Expands Neurosurgery Team
August 20, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Jacqueline Winnell, PA-C to Bronson Neurosurgery. Winnell joins the neurosurgery team of Alain Fabi, M.D., Bratislav Velimirovic, M.D., Ph.D. Daryl Warder, M.D., Ph.D., Gregory Wiggins, M.D., Jason Peterman, PA-C, Vie Saylor, PA-C and Emily Yonker, PA-C with Bronson Neurosurgery.

Dr. Alcaraz Joins Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists
August 17, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Karen C. Alcaraz, M.D.

New Physician Joins The Children's Hospital at Bronson
August 11, 2009 - Bronson Pediatric Referral Service has welcomed Christopher Goodwin, M.D. as a pediatric hospitalist.

New Physician Assistant Joins Bronson
August 11, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Marti Linn, PA-C to the Cardio Thoracic Surgery practice. She will work with Zahir Rashid, M.D. on cardiovascular services at Bronson including prevention and education, early detection, minimally invasive procedures, surgical interventions and personalized rehabilitation programs.

New Physician Joins Bronson Internal Medicine Oshtemo
August 03, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Oshtemo has welcomed to its practice, Sara Beth Custodio, M.D.

Bronson Trauma and Emergency Surgery Welcomes New Physician
July 29, 2009 - Bronson Trauma & Emergency Surgery has welcomed to its team, Jon C. Walsh, MD, MPH, FACS.

Bronson Honored for Commitment to Quality
July 20, 2009 - Three U.S. hospitals were recognized today for their leadership and innovation in quality, safety and commitment to patient care. The 2009 American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize(r) was awarded to Bronson Methodist Hospital.

New Physician Joins Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics
July 17, 2009 - Bronson Rambling Road pediatrics has welcomed to its practice, Kelli Dodson, D.O.

New Physician Joins Bronson Pediatric Gastroenterology
July 13, 2009 - Bronson Pediatric Gastroenterology welcomes to its practice, Orhan Atay, M.D.

VBEMS Holds Open House at New Location in Mattawan
July 08, 2009 - Van Buren Emergency Medical Services (VBEMS) is celebrating the grand opening of an additional station in Van Buren County on Sun., July 19.

Bronson Methodist Hospital Recognized for Stroke Care
July 07, 2009 - The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recently recognized Bronson with a Get With The Guidelinessm (GWTG) Silver Performance Award for consistently following treatment guidelines to improve quality of care for stroke patients.

Dr. Sharma Joins Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists
July 02, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice Manish Sharma, M.D.

Bronson Expands Neurosurgery Team
June 03, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Gregory Wiggins, M.D. to its medical staff. Wiggins joins the neurosurgery team of Alain Fabi, M.D., Bratislav Velimirovic, M.D., Ph.D., Daryl Warder, M.D., Ph.D., Jason Peterman, PA-C, Vie Saylor, PA-C and Emily Yonker, PA-C with Bronson Neurosurgery.

New Physician Joins Bronson Family Medicine Downtown
June 03, 2009 - Bronson Family Medicine Downtown has welcomed to its practice, Marti Peters-Sparling, M.D. Peters-Sparling is a board certified family medicine physician with special interests in women's health, low risk pregnancies, colposcopy and joint injections.

National Health & Safety Expert Joins Bronson Board of Directors
April 13, 2009 - Bronson Healthcare Group welcomes William C. Richardson, Ph.D., to its board of directors. Richardson is a nationally recognized expert in health policy and management and an active proponent of safe practices in healthcare.

Bronson Internal Medicine Downtown Welcomes New Physician
April 06, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Downtown has welcomed to its practice Katie Grossman, M.D.

Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists Welcomes Dr. Rathburn
March 05, 2009 - Bronson Internal Medicine Hospital Specialists has welcomed to its practice, Penny Rathburn, D.O.

Bronson Expands Neurosurgery Team
February 10, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Alain Fabi, M.D to its medical staff. Fabi joins the neurosurgery team of Bratislav Velimirovic, M.D., Ph.D.; and Daryl Warder, M.D., Ph.D. with Bronson Neurological Services.

New Cardiac Surgeon Joins Bronson
January 12, 2009 - Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Zahir Rashid, M.D to its medical staff. Rashid joins the cardiac surgery team at Cardio Thoracic Surgery in Kalamazoo.

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.

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).