Dermpath Trends to Watch in 2021 (and Beyond)

May 4, 2021 | Pathology

When fighting skin diseases, there is a key figure who specializes in aiding physicians by providing precise diagnoses of cutaneous disorders—the dermatopathologist. Dermpaths examine tissue samples using a variety of tools and methods so that they can accurately...

Blood Donations Needed

Apr 28, 2021 | Blood Banking

SOUTH BEND, Ind—There is a nationwide blood crisis; the United States is experiencing a shortage of blood donations and the South Bend Medical Foundation is facing the same issue. Due in no small part to the coronavirus pandemic, collections are down and with recent...

An Update on South Bend Medical Foundation’s Relationship with LabCorp

Apr 14, 2021 | Insider

In late 2019, South Bend Medical Foundation sold a portion of its business to the Laboratory Corporation of America (or LabCorp). In the intervening time, we’ve become aware of a certain misunderstanding of the existing relationship between South Bend Medical...

Importance of Having a Dermpath on Staff

Mar 24, 2021 | Pathology

The doctors and physicians in the audience already know the crucial roles that dermatopathologists (Dermpaths) play in disease detection and treatment. While Dermatologists are able to recognize many skin diseases based on their appearances, behavior, and anatomic...

Five Questions with Dr. Jonathan Konopinski

Mar 10, 2021 | Insider

Dr. Jonathan Konopinski is a lifetime resident of South Bend and has worked for South Bend Medical Foundation for two years. We were excited to sit down with Dr. Konopinski and discuss the field of pathology, his background, and what he enjoys most in his current...