The Goals of the South Bend Medical Mile Effort:
- To build confidence around South Bend for clinicians being recruited to this area, showcasing a strong and progressive medical community.
- To show support & confidence for the city of South Bend as a proven central location for our vital medical industry (past, present, and future).
- To strengthen the city image for future employers and new businesses considering this area.
- To build awareness of the area's medical sophistication and to encourage in-migration of patients from outlying areas.
- To find ways to showcase the comprehensiveness of care available to reduce out-migration of patients to other counties and states.
- To build pride around medical capabilities for all those employed in the medical field.
- To give evidence of our legacy in and future commitment to the City of South Bend and the strong economic impact medical services has on the community.
- To provide support to and draw attention to the vitality of downtown South Bend.