South Bend Medical Foundation



Life Blood
Acting ahead of federal mandates, the South Bend Medical Foundation brought a new blood screening technology to the region, increasing the safety and availability of donated blood.


Cancer Chronicles
The South Bend Medical Foundation has a long history of partnering with local physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The establishment of the area's first tumor registry in 1947 is one example of the Foundation's contribution to this effort.


Spirit of Innovation
Innovation has always been a driving force behind the people and the work of the South Bend Medical Foundation. Find out how this spirit of innovation has enabled the laboratory to grow to what it is today.


Still Making History
In the 100 years since its founding, the South Bend Medical Foundation has made history on many occasions and is still making history today.


Legendary
Dr. Alfred S. Giordano was the South Bend Medical Foundation's first pathologist and its director for 30 years, and remains an inspiration to the laboratory today. This video relates just a few of his legendary accomplishments.