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Apr
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Apr
Beacon neurosurgeon’s swift action restored a Michigan man’s quality of life
For months, Ed McKeough had been living with a nagging soreness in his legs, the kind that felt like he had simply overdone a workout. But the pain didn't go away. It got worse. By the time he and his wife, Sue, arrived in Florida for what was supposed to be a...
17
Apr
Medical Minute: Stress and men’s health
The symptoms of stress can show up in unexpected ways. In men, they may appear as irritability, anger, poor sleep, lack of focus or low motivation — signs that are often dismissed or brushed off. In our latest Medical Minute video, Beacon Kalamazoo Family & Internal Medicine physician Dr. Yousef Khozmi...
16
Apr
Eye on Health: Beacon orthopedic team helps EMT return to serving her community
For EMT Katie Ohda, living in pain wasn't an option. Katie's shoulder problems began when she was a high school freshman and a dedicated softball player. She waited nearly five years before seeking help. By then, the labrum in her shoulder was completely torn. A prior surgery hadn't worked, and she...
14
Apr
Memorial Hospital first in Indiana to send every newborn home with books
Memorial Hospital of South Bend is launching Books from Birth this week, becoming the first hospital in Indiana — and the latest across a select group of hospitals nationwide — to send every newborn home with a starter library of new board books. The program is made possible through a...
14
Apr
How one Beacon patient’s story emphasizes the power of prevention
For 73-year-old Cornelius Lottie, staying on top of his health is simply just a part of life: Annual checkups. Routine bloodwork. Paying attention. It was that consistency that made all the difference. When a routine screening showed his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels ticking upward, his care team kept a close watch. When those numbers spiked,...
10
Apr
Medical Minute: What’s behind your sneezes and sniffles?
Colds and allergies can feel very similar, but they’re not the same. In this Medical Minute, Beacon Kalamazoo family medicine physician Dr. Yousef Khozmi breaks down what to watch for, how long symptoms typically last and when it’s a good idea to talk to your primary care provider. Beacon’s primary care providers...
09
Apr
Beacon announces Sarah Paturalski as President of Beacon Dowagiac, names additional leaders
Beacon Health System has named Sarah Paturalski, MBA, MSN, RN, as President of Beacon Dowagiac. With more than 15 years of healthcare leadership experience rooted in nursing, Paturalski brings a proven record of operational excellence, workforce development and patient care innovation to the role. Paturalski has served as Vice President of...
07
Apr
Our Take: New heart study underscores the need for screening and prevention in younger adults
A new study published by the American Heart Association reveals a troubling rise in deaths among younger adults hospitalized with a first heart attack. The study looks at patterns in severe heart attacks among adults under 55 and highlights the importance of paying closer attention to heart health well before...
06
Apr