Perhaps you’ve heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” For a few years now, the idea has been growing that sitting at a desk all day long is a really bad thing for your body. During the pandemic, when so many people began working from...
In our latest Medical Minute video, Dr. Emily Kisor, pediatrician at Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Bristol Street, shares essential tips to keep your kids safe in the water. You’ll learn practical tips on pool rules, flotation devices, emergency preparedness and much more. Need help finding a...
Imagine a world where chronic conditions don’t limit your ability to stay active. Beacon is helping to make this a reality with our “Best Medicine” program. For 12 years, Beacon Best Medicine has been offering tailored fitness classes for patients with various health challenges, including cancer,...
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...
As extreme heat continues this week across our region, it’s critical to monitor your children -- especially babies, says Madison Parker, a nurse practitioner at Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Main Street. “Babies aren’t as adaptable to the heat change as adults. They get hot more quickly...
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 temperature, making us more vulnerable to heat-related...
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,...
