Even experienced moms need lifesaving support. As a mother of four, Cassie Rolf knows each pregnancy and delivery are unique. But after giving birth to her daughter Lucie in March 2024, she saw a familiar pattern: While her blood pressure was usually normal, it often spiked...
Ankles are complex joints, so a bad break is a serious matter. But for Michelle Flora, a broken ankle went from serious to debilitating—until she found the right doctor at Beacon Health System more than a year and a half after her original injury. It was the...
This story features a Beacon Children's Hospital patient who ran the bases in our Home Run for Life program — a partnership between Beacon Health System and the South Bend Cubs. We will be featuring the heartfelt stories of each patient who is participating in...
[caption id="attachment_57529" align="alignleft" width="370"] Dolan Maraouche[/caption] When Dolan Maraouche was told during a routine colonoscopy that he had an irregular heart rhythm, he was skeptical. After all, he had never noticed any symptoms. He even joked with his gastroenterologist, saying, "Stick to what you know!" Still, Dolan followed...
Tina Caparo spent her career designing beautiful gardens, but years of physical work took a devastating toll. Severe back pain became her constant companion, and as her discs began collapsing, she couldn't put weight on her right leg. Everything changed when Tina met Dr. Stephen Smith...
This story features a Beacon Children's Hospital patient who will be running the bases on Friday, June 6 at Home Run for Life — a partnership between Beacon Health System and the South Bend Cubs. We will be featuring the heartfelt stories of each patient...
[caption id="attachment_57490" align="alignleft" width="364"] Dr. Stephen Smith, neurosurgeon, Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery, South Bend[/caption] When Dr. Stephen Smith and Dr. Ryan Roeder speak on the national stage about their medical device development company, one of their greatest sources of satisfaction is describing how the...
Throughout May, we have been sharing the stories of our Beacon nurses on our social channels. We have been touched by their words and by your words -- the community response -- to these nurses who represent our seven hospitals and medical group. Beyond the expertise...
[caption id="attachment_57375" align="alignleft" width="234"] Jessica Evans, NP[/caption] The days are growing warmer and brighter, and there’s nothing like enjoying the fresh spring air. While there are plenty of health benefits to spending more time outdoors—such as more exercise, a boost in our mood and even clearer...
[caption id="attachment_57354" align="alignleft" width="204"] Carl Risk[/caption] Beacon Health System will appoint key leadership and integration roles upon completion of its acquisition of Ascension Southwest Michigan this summer to ensure a seamless transition from day one for consumers, physicians and team members. Carl Risk, President of Elkhart General...
