The holidays often come with a whirlwind of activities: shopping, gatherings and endless to-do lists. It’s easy to overlook your own well-being. The best gift you can give yourself this season is caring for your mind and spirit — it’s what makes everything else brighter....
Julie Chenoweth has a cheerful, easygoing way about her. You’d never guess how much she’s been through: breast cancer, thyroid surgery, a hip replacement, knee replacements, pancreatitis and a second breast cancer. She’s a survivor, thanks in part to the excellent care she received at Elkhart...
Gloria Wilkeson and her husband have always been explorers at heart, and they’re determined to get the most out of every trip, whether cross-country or overseas. So when Gloria tripped and fell at Dublin Airport in Ireland, she wasn’t about to let a little mishap slow...
What Erin Grove thought would be a routine mammogram turned out to be a life-saving decision. As a wife and mom of four boys ranging in age from 9 to 22, Erin’s days are filled with work, baseball games and family time. Even with her full...
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness but it can also bring stress, packed schedules and high expectations. Amid the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to forget the importance of caring for yourself. Family medicine Nurse Practitioner Cara Johnson from Beacon Medical...
When Frashiah Maina noticed swelling in her outer right breast, she went straight to her physician. The referral to the Memorial Regional Breast Care Center came quickly. As a nurse, she knew her symptom could be serious. But she had kept up with her annual mammograms...
Irregular periods. Unwanted hair growth. Acne. Weight changes. These symptoms aren’t just frustrating, they could be signs of PCOS. This condition affects your hormones and can lead to fertility challenges, diabetes risk and even anxiety or depression. Beacon Medical Group Goshen Center for Family Practice nurse practitioner...
For Amy Rosen, a world traveler who once skied slalom and navigated airports with ease, the gradual loss of mobility hit hard. She started avoiding trips that involved walking through airports, watching her world shrink as her damaged left knee worsened. Her athletic past had left...
Is testosterone replacement therapy just a trend or a real solution for men’s health? In our latest Medical Minute episode, Dr. Zach DuBois of Beacon Medical Group Goshen Center for Family Practice shares what he’s seeing in the clinic: More men are asking about TRT. Why...
Struggling to stick to your health goals? Grace Hammer, family nurse practitioner at Beacon Medical Group La Porte, shares practical tips for creating realistic goals that fit your life in our latest Medical Minute. Find a Beacon primary care provider for you or your family today...
