MOST RECENT NEWS ARTICLES

BELOIT, WI. (March 27, 2020) – Telehealth is now available for Beloit Health System providers. As part of Beloit Health Systems response and preparation to Covid-19, this technology ensures ongoing access to care, while supporting important social distancing measures set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Providers will be able to use everyday health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies to effectively communicate with telehealth patients.

BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM: NEW VISITOR RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

NO VISITORS ALLOWED

BELOIT, WI. (March 20, 2020) – In an abundance of caution and until further notice, Beloit Health System has activated the next level of visitor restrictions to protect the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community.

BELOIT, WI. (March 20, 2020) – A patient, tested by Beloit Health System, was positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  The patient was tested in the Health System’s freestanding Testing Center designed to limit exposure to staff and other patients.  The patient is currently in isolation at home and is recovering.

BELOIT, WI. (March 12, 2020) – Beloit Health System (BHS) has been taking action to ensure the safety of patients, staff and the public. All efforts are being made to keep BHS patients, employees, and the community as healthy as possible at this time. “We are taking all measures to best inform and protect the health of patients, team members, and the public. This is not a time to panic, but a time to take necessary precautions,” commented Tim McKevett, BHS President and CEO.  

BELOIT, WI. (March 6, 2020) –  Beloit Health System is hosting a community education talk on Coronavirus (Covid-19): What it is and How to Prepare for it, featuring BHS Infectious Disease Specialist, Vijaya Somaraju, M.D.

BELOIT, WI. (March 2, 2020) –  Beloit Health System is pleased to welcome two leap year babies, an infant boy, and an infant girl, also known as a “leaplings.” A leap year is a year in which an extra day is added to the calendar, synchronizing it with the seasons.  

BELOIT, WI. (February 13, 2020) — Beloit Memorial Hospital and NorthPointe Health and Wellness campuses are proud to offer Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in Women’s Health. In utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, Genius exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers and are also decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing.

Beloit, Wisconsin (February 4, 2020) – Beloit Health System (BHS) President and CEO, Tim McKevett, was recognized at the Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc. Annual Meeting by receiving the President’s Award. Beloit Health System remains a proud supporter of the Clubs, who serve youth ages 6-18, by providing enriching after school programs year-round in support of their success. BHS involvement includes supporting health initiatives, engaging educational and career programs, and the One to One Mentoring Program for at-risk youth.

BELOIT, IL. (January 31, 2020) — On Wednesday, February 5, at 1:30pm in the Beloit Memorial Auditorium, 25 Beloit Health System employees will be honored for their exemplary service to patients, family members and coworkers.

BELOIT, WI. (January 17, 2020) — Two levels of Sign Language ASL classes will be offered at Beloit Health System starting on February 3, 4, 5 and 6^th.