Nevada Pokorney shares firsthand how she shifted from a career in business to fulfilling her dream of becoming a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital. Emphasizing the sacrifices and support from her family, her story underscores the importance of working hard to pursue your passion. Nevada...
While the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks displays, it's important to remember that fireworks can be dangerous if not handled properly. Stacie Bobeck, MSN, RN, trauma educator and outreach/injury prevention coordinator with Beacon Health System, talks about the types of fireworks-related injuries that come...
Are you worried about swimmer’s ear this summer? It’s a common malady among kids, especially when kids are spending more time in a pool to cool off from the summer heat. Here’s what you need to know about this painful ear condition. What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s...
Memorial Hospital of South Bend recently installed a walk-through threat detection screening system staffed by trained officers at the main entrance as a part of enhanced security measures. Patients, visitors and associates coming to the main entrance walk through the screening system without needing to empty...
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Q: Do you know why older adults and seniors are at greater risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illness than younger adults during extreme heat? A: As we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating...
Beacon Health System will begin construction this summer on a new $21.7 million outpatient center, strategically located on the northeast corner of Lincoln Way East and Church Street in downtown Mishawaka, across from the Mishawaka Public Library. The Beacon Mishawaka Outpatient Center will feature a two-story,...
In late April 2023, Christine Carper awoke one night in excruciating pain. As she reached for her right breast, she discovered a lump the size of a golf ball. Fear and uncertainty washed over her, and she immediately feared the worst. This wasn’t Christine's first battle...
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kaitlyn and Kyle Parker have spent the past nine months at Beacon Children’s Hospital, where their daughter, Olivia, has been treated for leukemia. This journey began with a call from their pediatrician confirming the diagnosis after they noticed...
