Beacon cancer patient turns late-stage diagnosis into a second chance, inspires hope through resilience

When it comes to cancer, doctors want to find it early so they can treat it early. Smaller tumors mean easier treatment for the patient and a greater chance of success. Granted, doctors can still save lives when cancer is caught at later stages, but the road is usually more...

Sun safety: How to avoid sizzling this summer

Sunshine is good for the body, but unfortunately, you can get too much of a good thing. Too much sun on unprotected skin is a recipe for a sunburn. A sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that’s caused by the UV rays in sunlight. Tanning lamps and beds can also...

Beacon recognized on national level for the heartfelt patient care provided by our teams

“There are 5,100 hospitals across the country, caring for more than 32 million patients. Each of these hospitals has a story.” Beacon Health System is proud to announce its selection by the American Hospital Association (AHA) as one of just two healthcare organizations in the nation to be showcased in the 2024 "Telling...

Tick Talk: Beacon expert shares how to remove a tick and monitor for signs of a health problem

Spring has sprung and so have the ticks. Tick season has arrived earlier than normal due to the unseasonably mild weather we have been having. We all need to be aware of what we can do to protect ourselves, members of our family and furry family against ticks. We asked Tami...

An unwelcome visitor from the past: Understanding shingles

Did you ever get chicken pox as a child? If so, you’re unfortunately a candidate for shingles. Shingles is a reactivation of chicken pox virus, and it’s quite common, affecting about one in three adults at some point in their life. We spoke with Lisa Felsman, MD, family medicine physician...

Beacon Scholar program helped Elkhart General nurse carry on a family legacy

Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech partnered together in 2022 to create the Beacon School of Nursing to address the nursing shortage in our community and support equitable economic prosperity in underrepresented minorities. This is a first-person perspective from Erica Poley, RN, a Beacon Scholar who works at in the...

Tips for safe spring cleaning

It’s time for spring cleaning! There’s just something about warmer weather and more sunshine that gives many people the itch to really clean house. But before you get started, make sure you’re prepared to clean as safely as possible. After all, ladders can tip, chemicals in the air can be...

Beacon orthopedic surgeon helps patient feel relief from chronic hip pain

It all started with a simple home improvement project. Marisa Allen Ranges’ husband was changing some floor tiles. Rushing to answer a phone call, Maria slipped and fell on the wet tile. “I didn’t think anything of it,” she said. But she developed a pain in her left hip that just wouldn’t...

Our Take: Beacon experts share how to talk with your children about a cancer diagnosis

We heard the news that Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, is dealing with a cancer diagnosis. She has talked about the struggle of sharing this news with her children in a caring, intentional way. Members of our Beacon Health System team regularly work with parents who are navigating this difficult...