Saturday mornings always have been Rowan Thomas's favorite, playing on the floor with his parents while they enjoy their coffee together. But just before his first birthday, Lauren and Andrew Thomas woke their son one early weekend morning to find something terrifyingly wrong. "We were expecting...
The personalized approach to breast cancer care at Beacon ensures that no one navigates its complexities alone. Dr. Katherine Goze, general surgeon with Beacon's multi-disciplinary cancer team, emphasizes that comprehensive support begins the moment a patient receives their diagnosis. "The most important thing that I can...
Today, Beacon Health System and the University of Notre Dame announced a new, multiyear research collaboration. Through this agreement, Beacon and Notre Dame will jointly develop collaborative, health-focused research projects that are of interest to both organizations, particularly in the areas of oncology and health...
University of Notre Dame anthropology professor Lee Gettler has spent years studying how men's bodies adapt during major life transitions like becoming a father. His research has examined hormonal changes in new dads and how these biological shifts support their roles as caregivers and partners....
[caption id="attachment_58419" align="alignleft" width="600"] Dr. Joyce Adams speaks with Kimberly Green Reeves at the Pop Up Village. (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)[/caption] New mothers often put their own health needs aside as they focus entirely on caring for their newborn and adjusting to their...
How good are you at following “doctor’s orders”? The American Medical Association says people don’t take medications as prescribed about half of the time … and that’s just one aspect of managing a health condition. Among the most common chronic (ongoing) conditions in the U.S. are...
[caption id="attachment_58384" align="alignright" width="415"] Joseph Noah[/caption] For more than 40 years, Joseph Noah has worked as a union bricklayer. It's a demanding, physical job that keeps him active year-round. When he’s not on a job site, you’ll often find him ice fishing in winter or deer...
Nearly every parent knows that dreaded moment when they receive a letter from their child’s school containing the words “head lice.” Lice might be unpleasant, but there’s no need to panic. We’ve got information and tips to help your family cope, courtesy of Sarah O’Connor,...
[caption id="attachment_58357" align="alignleft" width="429"] Vickie Kolodziej[/caption] Vickie Kolodziej enjoyed a life full of family time and all the little things that made her happy. A former production manager from Mishawaka, she shared her retirement with Denny, her partner of 24 years, three playful dogs, a collection...
Andrea Martinez will never forget walking into Mayra Adame's room at Elkhart General Hospital, car seat in hand, ready to meet the newest addition to her family. "Oh my, what a cutie. She's so tiny," Andrea remembers thinking as she approached the newborn in her mother's...
