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Oct
15
Oct
How caring for your gut boosts your health overall
One of the latest wellness buzzword is "fibermaxxing" — making a conscious effort to eat more fiber-rich foods. But beyond the social media hype lies a growing body of research showing that fiber is essential for a healthy gut microbiome, the community of trillions of microorganisms that helps regulate immunity,...
09
Oct
Eye on Health: Breast cancer survivor describes life-saving power of annual mammograms
Twenty years ago, Monica Santa's life changed forever with a phone call. "I think about it every year when it comes along," she recounts, her voice filled with emotion. She’s describing the moment she learned she had breast cancer. WSBT delves into Monica's unexpected diagnosis and the critical role of annual mammograms...
03
Oct
Beacon Community Impact van gets a fresh look as it delivers health care to the community
A makeover of the Beacon Community Impact van, which delivers health services directly to those who need them most, has created a vibrant and easily recognizable mobile healthcare unit. This vehicle not only serves as a means for delivering care but also acts as a symbol of hope and support...
01
Oct
Memorial patient tower milestone moment: Steel beams arrive on-site
The arrival of the first steel beams at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend patient tower construction site this week marks the beginning of a crucial phase in the project. Just as a skeleton provides strength and stability to the body, these steel beams will ensure the tower stands strong and...
27
Sep
Medical Minute: Is it normal aging or dementia?
Curious about the differences between normal aging and dementia? In our latest Medical Minute, Dr. Robert Kolbe, family medicine physician at Beacon Medical Group Bremen, discusses lifestyle changes to help prevent the onset of dementia, warning signs of when you should seek care for yourself or a loved one and...
11
Sep
Eye on Health: Beacon athletic trainer recognized for assisting football fan at Elkhart High School game
Beacon certified athletic trainer Erin Foreman was working the sidelines of an Elkhart High School junior varsity football game this summer, tending to student-athletes when she saw some commotion in the stands. With the temperature rising quite quickly on this very warm Saturday morning, a fan from the visiting team...
09
Sep
Local outdoorsman returns to active life after hip surgery at Beacon Bone & Joint Specialists
Just over two years ago, Mark Zalas had just finished riding his tractor when he swung his right leg over the seat and felt a tearing sensation in his hip. With a local sporting goods store as the family business, Mark is familiar with athletic injuries and initially dismissed the...
03
Sep
Determination, support and expert care at Beacon help stroke patient return to full life
On what seemed like an ordinary morning, Harold Reed was tinkering in his garage at home. It felt a little warm that day, so he decided to relax for a few minutes. He headed over to the washbasin to clean up, and that’s when the unthinkable occurred. “Something felt odd on...
28
Aug