For Immediate Release

Contact: 
Tom VanNevel 
Public Relations Manager 
574-335-4566, office
574-404-1048, cell
Thomas.VanNevel@sjrmc.com

MISHAWAKA, Ind. (January 13, 2025) — Saint Joseph Health System is pleased to announce the acquisition of Legacy Vein Clinic, a leading vascular health and treatment provider. This strategic move reflects Saint Joseph Health System’s commitment to expanding its comprehensive health care offerings and enhancing patient access to specialized vascular care.

Legacy Vein Clinic, known for advanced treatment for venous disorders, will continue to operate at its current location. This acquisition allows the clinic to leverage the resources and expertise of Saint Joseph Health System’s large care network, ultimately improving patient outcomes and access to innovative treatments.
“Our mission is to provide top-notch health care services to our community. The addition of Legacy Vein Clinic aligns perfectly with that mission,” said Chris Karam, president of Saint Joseph Health System. “We are excited to bring their specialized expertise in vein care to our patients to offer even greater access to comprehensive, high-quality care.”

The Legacy Vein Clinic team will continue to deliver personalized care and advanced treatment options for patients with vascular conditions. This integration will enhance collaboration among providers and streamline patient referrals, ensuring a seamless experience for those seeking care.
“We are thrilled to join the Saint Joseph Health System family,” said Peter Miller, MD, of Legacy Vein Clinic. “By combining our deep expertise in vein health with the resources of Saint Joseph Health System, we can offer more robust support and treatment options to our patients.”
Around the country, there is an increasing emphasis on comprehensive vein care, and this acquisition places Saint Joseph Health System at the forefront of this important health care service. Patients can expect not only continuity of care but also the potential for new treatment options as best practices and innovations are shared across the network.

For more information about Saint Joseph Health System and the services offered at Legacy Vein Clinic, please visit legacyclinic.com.

About Saint Joseph Health System

Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in North Central Indiana that offers acute-based hospital care and post-acute services including: community wellness, home care, physician clinics, outpatient services, independent and assisted senior living, memory care and affordable senior apartments. SJHS includes: Mishawaka Medical Center; Plymouth Medical Center; Outpatient services of the Elm Road Medical Campus; Health Insurance Services; Saint Joseph Medical Group; VNA Home Care; the Senior Living Communities at St. Paul's, Holy Cross and Trinity Tower; and Saint Joseph PACE. SJHS serves more than 200,000 members of the Michiana community annually. SJHS is a Regional Health Ministry of Trinity Health in Livonia, Michigan.

About Trinity Health 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 127,000 colleagues and more than 38,300 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 93 hospitals, 107 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 142 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2024, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.3 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.  

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