[caption id="attachment_61494" align="alignleft" width="409"] Lee and Jane Herschberger with their son, Aleks.[/caption] When Lee and Jane Herschberger welcomed their son, Aleks, into the world, their journey into parenthood started differently than they expected. Aleks was born prematurely and spent his first month in the Neonatal Intensive Care...
A child arriving at the hospital often faces uncertainty, anxiety and unfamiliar surroundings. For children with autism and other neurodivergent characteristics, those challenges can be even greater. Thanks to a grant from The Toy Foundation, Beacon Children's Hospital is enhancing the care experience for these patients...
This week, associates, physicians, leaders and board members gathered for a ribbon cutting and tours to celebrate Memorial Hospital’s new Intensive Care Unit, marking a significant milestone in the patient tower project and our ongoing investment in the health of our community. Designed to support the...
Pope Leo XIV's recent lung cancer diagnosis has prompted questions about symptoms, risk factors and the importance of early detection. To help us better understand the disease, Beacon pulmonologist Muhammad Saeed, MD, explains what lung adenocarcinoma is, who may be at risk and how screening...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Many people don’t know they have it until the cancer has spread, making it harder to treat. In this month's Eye on Health segment, pulmonologist Muhammad Saeed, MD, and Nurse Practitioner Theresa...
Atrial fibrillation may not be life-threatening on its own, but the common heart rhythm disorder can significantly increase the risk of stroke if left untreated. “Afib is an irregular and often fast heart rhythm,” said Venkata (Annie) Narla, MD, electrophysiologist with Beacon Medical Group Advanced Cardiology...
American Heart Association honors Beacon hospitals for commitment to high-quality, evidence-based cardiovascular care When 39-year-old Dylan Friar suffered a stroke, he received life-saving treatment at Memorial Hospital of South Bend that restored blood flow to his brain and helped prevent more severe damage. Julie Kramer came...
On May 8, 2025, Taylor Harbin was driving through Allegan County on her way to meet two of her best friends from college for dinner. It wasn't a special occasion. They were simply looking forward to spending time together. Then, in an instant, everything changed. Taylor's SUV...
[caption id="attachment_61285" align="alignleft" width="300"] Shayna Roodman[/caption] The day Shayna Roodman didn’t hear her baby crying, she knew things had to change. For most of her life, Shayna had trouble hearing. Still, she got by. It wasn’t until her mid-20s that she realized something was definitely wrong. Then,...
Memorial Hospital's new Intensive Care Unit opens in late October. Meet the nurses, physicians, therapists, pharmacists, dietitians and unit assistants who will bring it to life, and learn how their teamwork supports patients and families during their most difficult moments....
