25
May
11
May
Eye on Health: A stroke victim’s story of survival and recovery
Bob Freeze was unpacking bags of groceries at home one day when he suddenly fell to the floor. He knew what he wanted to say, but he couldn’t talk. Instead of words, only a noise came out of his mouth. He couldn’t move the entire left side of his body. “I...
11
May
Hospital Week design contest winner says, “I wanted everyone to feel included”
Kelsey Ratering sat down one evening and put pencil to paper. She started with a heart shape outline because “connect with heart” is part of the Beacon mission statement. Kelsey also knew she wanted every associate to feel connected to her design and the theme, “For a healthier you.” From there,...
01
May
Four things to know about sports physicals for kids
We’re nearing the end of the school year, and a sports physical for your young student-athlete might be the furthest thing from your mind. They can seem like a formality, but sports physicals help ensure your child’s readiness for a safe season of school or camp sports. Beacon Director of Sports...
26
Apr
High school students explore careers in medicine at Memorial Hospital’s unique summer camp
Summer camp. At Memorial Hospital. Sound interesting? High school students have the opportunity explore medicine and possible career paths in healthcare during the one-of-a-kind Mini Medical University at Memorial Hospital. Openings are still available this summer. “You meet real doctors and hospital employees who continue to not only serve the community but offer...
24
Apr
Sunburst runner keeps her promise, carries on her sister’s legacy
Dominique Armstrong started running several years ago to keep up with her kids. Over and over they would ask her to play freeze tag, insist that she join backyard soccer games and plead with her to race them. It took an incredible amount of stamina to keep up, so she decided...
19
Apr
Community Hospital of Bremen offers tours of private birth suites for expectant moms
The private birth suites at Community Hospital of Bremen allow our new moms to receive labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care in the same room from the time she arrives to when it’s time to go home. This contrasts with traditional maternity care when expectant moms might be transferred from...
14
Apr
Our Take: Reset your health and wellness this spring with tips from a Beacon physician
We asked Dr. Megan Boyk, Health Services Management Fellow, Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, for her perspective on ways to reset your health and wellness this spring. Spring is a great time to start working on being more active. As the weather gets nicer, it’s very easy to go for...
12
Apr
Eye on Health: When to visit MedPoint Urgent Care or head straight to the Emergency Room
It’s important to understand when it is appropriate to visit urgent care or head straight for the emergency room before you’re sick or injured and need medical assistance. Just ask Stefanie Scott. The Mishawaka mom and pediatric home nurse has visited both MedPoint and the emergency rooms at Beacon Granger Hospital...
28
Mar