ABOUT THE FACILITY

Saint Joseph Medical Group is the employed arm of Saint Joseph Health System. The Network includes over 40 practice sites with over 100 primary care and specialist physicians in St. Joseph, Marshall, and Elkhart Counties.

Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) has been present in Michiana for over 100 years. SJHS is a non-profit, full-service health care system with two hospitals and dozens of specialty and primary care offices. Located in North Central Indiana, SJHS is a regional health care network comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital in Mishawaka, a 58-bed acute care hospital in Plymouth and 40 provider practices with over 100 primary care providers and specialists in St. Joseph, Marshall and Elkhart counties. Saint Joseph Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States. Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

South Bend & Mishawaka, Indiana – located about 80 miles east of Chicago, South Bend & Mishawaka are the two largest cities in North Central Indiana, a region with a population of more than 240,000. Comfortably nestled along the meandering banks of the St. Joseph River, South Bend & Mishawaka are beautiful communities with plenty of history, tradition, and a wealth of cultural, recreational, sporting and entertainment opportunities.

St. Joseph County offers a family-friendly environment and convenient living, with easy regional access to its parks, bike and pedestrian walkways, regional beaches, lakes, and many cultural activities. The South Bend International Airport makes traveling convenient and the South Shore Line train makes daily runs to Chicago for less than the cost of parking. Indianapolis is a three-hour drive south on US-31 and the sand dunes and shores of Lake Michigan are less than an hour's drive away.

Known for the legendary University of Notre Dame, the region boasts several colleges and universities, along with multiple reputable public and private school systems. In addition to plenty of sports and recreation, South Bend & Mishawaka offer a variety of activities and attractions, including museums, wineries and a lively restaurant and night-life scene. In South Bend and Mishawaka, you can experience the benefits of living in a larger city combined with small town warmth and charm.

Both cities enjoy four full seasons of beautiful springs, comfortable summers, colorful autumns and invigorating winters, making it an ideal place to live if you prefer reasonable weather all-year round.

For more information on South Bend & Mishawaka, visit www.exploresouthbend.org.