The Most Common Early Signs of Melanoma
Summer is here, which means the days are longer and there is more time to enjoy the sun. But with these long days and more time in the sun, it’s always wise to keep your health in mind; and we’re talking about more than sunburn. Skin cancer is the most...
The Importance of Blood Donations
Every day, tens of thousands of people need donated blood and blood products to keep them healthy or even stay alive. Every year in the US alone, 21 million blood components are transfused: blood is needed every two seconds. For some, that would be enough to schedule...
South Bend Medical Foundation Invests in New Technology
As this region’s trusted source for comprehensive anatomic pathology services, it is essential that we evolve to continue delivering exceptional services to area hospitals, surgery centers, and physicians. We are excited to announce that we have made a...
World Blood Donor Day: How You Can Make a Difference
Since June 14, 2005, World Blood Donor Day has aimed to raise global awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products for national health systems. This June 14, we encourage our community to donate blood in order to save lives, improve the health and the...
South Bend Medical Foundation Elects New Board Members
Annually, the South Bend Medical Foundation elects new board officers. We recently elected a new chair and vice-chair. We are very excited to introduce you to new board officers: Dr. Robin Zon, Chair Dr. Robin Zon is a medical oncologist at Michiana...
Five Questions with Dr. Nita Gerig
Dr. Nita Gerig, a Mishawaka native, has been a pathologist for South Bend Medical Foundation since 1996. We were excited to sit down with Dr. Gerig to discuss the field of pathology, her career, and what she enjoys most working for South Bend Medical Foundation....