Foot drop, a condition that makes it hard to lift the front of the foot, may be linked to rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications. In this WSBT Eye on Health segment, Beacon neurosurgeon Dr. Kashif Shaikh and NP Heidi Schelstraete explain what to watch...
Severe hip pain kept Lisa Levin from hiking with friends and keeping up with her kids. After Dr. Ryan O'Rourke uncovered hidden hip dysplasia and performed a complex hip replacement, she's back to hiking, rock climbing and martial arts....
Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend have been named to Newsweek's list of America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2026, recognizing the hospitals for exceptional care of mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. The annual ranking, developed by Newsweek and Statista,...
August 18, 2026 — Three Rivers Health today announced plans to build a new 27,000-square-foot medical office building on its campus, creating a centralized location for key outpatient services and marking a major step forward in the hospital's recovery following the severe storm that damaged...
Twenty-six Beacon nurses share the moments that shaped their careers, from NICU nurses caring for the tiniest babies to hospice nurses honoring final wishes. Meet the caregivers across our hospitals and clinics who connect with heart every day....
School is back in session or just around the corner across Michiana and getting your kids ready starts with more than a new backpack and school supplies. Dr. Jason Marker, Clinic Director at Beacon Medical Group E. Blair Warner Family Medicine Center in South Bend,...
Todd Wright doesn't remember most of what happened on that January morning in 2025, but he knows it should have killed him. Driving along a familiar stretch of road just outside of Battle Creek, Michigan, he lost control of his vehicle on black ice, left the...
Children are always watching. They notice how parents respond to stress, how they talk about food, whether they prioritize sleep and how often they reach for a screen. While parents often focus on teaching healthy habits through reminders and rules, experts say one of the...
For many families, sports physicals are their first introduction to PAWS, but they're only one part of the care available throughout the year. Whether your child needs preventive care, treatment for an illness, help managing a chronic condition or behavioral health support, PAWS Community Adolescent Health Center provides comprehensive services designed specifically for...
One of the biggest misconceptions about PAWS is that it's only for high school students. In reality, PAWS serves adolescents and young adults ages 10 through 21, making quality healthcare more accessible for families throughout the Three Rivers community. Services are available regardless of a family's ability to pay, and all insurance...
