Shelly S. Harkins, M.D., has joined Beacon Health System as Chief Medical Officer. In her role, Dr. Harkins will work with the executive leadership team and medical leaders at Elkhart General Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Memorial Children’s Hospital, Beacon Medical Group and Beacon Health Ventures, which includes Beacon Home Care.

Dr. Harkins was previously Chief Medical Officer at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. She also served as Regional Medical Director of TIP Hospice, also in Belleville.