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Don’t keep it to yourself: Questions your provider can help answer
Many patients walk into their primary care appointment with questions they intend to ask, only to leave without bringing them up. Sometimes it's because they're embarrassed. Sometimes they're worried their concern isn't important enough. Other times, they're simply unsure how to start the conversation. The reality is that primary care providers have...
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Jun
Beacon pediatric neurologist solves mystery, helps local teen recover from rare condition
An easygoing teen who enjoys video games and a variety of sports, 17-year-old Donavan "DJ" Martin seems too young for back problems. So when he felt pain several months ago, he and his family thought it was probably from wrestling. “It started as a stabbing pain that progressed into feeling like...
22
Jun
Sturgis 93-year-old leaves decades of blood thinners behind at Beacon Kalamazoo Heart Institute
At 93 years old, Tom Parisot is still doing things many people half his age don’t attempt — including hopping on his motorcycle for the occasional ride. Independent, energetic and forward‑looking, Tom credits his outlook on life to staying active and not letting health concerns define him. But for more than...
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Jun
Health issues providers often catch during routine visits
Many people may skip annual checkups because they feel healthy or assume there is no reason to see a doctor unless something feels wrong. But routine primary care visits often uncover health concerns long before symptoms become obvious. “We frequently identify conditions during routine visits that patients had no idea were developing,” said Austin Hickok, PA-C,...
19
Jun
Beacon Health System stands with the Sturgis community
The news that Sturgis Hospital will close today is difficult for everyone who has depended on it — the patients who received care there, the families who trusted it in their hardest moments and the dedicated caregivers who served this community for generations. Our hearts are with all of them. Sturgis...
17
Jun
Beacon genetic testing delivered the diagnosis a family had sought for 27 years
Genevieve Nikolai shines with an irresistible sweetness that makes people remember her wherever she goes. She’s a joyful force who may have a big speech delay but still finds her voice, especially when it comes to her love of Mickey Mouse (Mickey, never Minnie). She fills her world with stickers,...
17
Jun
Beacon Health System names first Chief of Oncology; advances Notre Dame research collaboration
Beacon Health System today announced that Dr. Anas Al-Janadi has been named as its first Chief of Oncology and Associate Director for Clinical and Community Research at the University of Notre Dame. This new position reflects Beacon’s continued commitment to advancing cancer care across northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. His appointment...
16
Jun
Urgent care or the emergency department? How to make the right call during camping season
When something unexpected happens during a camping trip whether it’s a fall, a burn or a child who suddenly isn’t feeling well, one of the first questions families ask is where to go for care. Should you head to urgent care, or go straight to the emergency department? “Knowing where to go ahead of time can make these situations...
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Jun