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Priority Health Needs

Beacon Health System is committed to embracing the diversity of our community and strengthening the relationships within our community to help make Elkhart County, Marshall County, & St. Joseph County a healthy place to live!

Beacon Health System is committed to helping our community become one of the healthiest in the nation. Creating a healthier community means helping people stay well by:

  • Educating on important topics
  • Providing the means to adopt healthier lifestyle choices
  • Removing barriers to ensure access to adequate health care
Access to community-based support services can help individuals navigate healthcare systems, connect with needed resources, and address barriers to health. Research shows that coordinated support can improve health outcomes and overall well-being.

Recognizing the importance of timely communication and coordinated care, Beacon Community Impact has placed an emphasis on strengthening collaboration and information sharing among healthcare providers through four focus areas:

Beacon Community Impact is committed to improving healthcare access by strengthening community partnerships, increasing access to providers, and enhancing healthcare navigation services. These efforts aim to reduce barriers to care, expand service availability, and improve health outcomes for underserved populations throughout the region.

We recognize that building trust is essential to improving health outcomes and ensuring community members feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their healthcare experience.

This priority takes a holistic approach to improving health by focusing on the areas of housing, safety, behavioral health, and food insecurity.

Outcomes

Every three years, Beacon Community Impact completes a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to understand the greatest needs of the communities in Beacon Health’s service area. The 2025 CHNA report details these qualitative and quantitative findings from the community.

Download the 2025 Community Benefit Report