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16 Nov

Eye on Health: Key findings in Beacon research may have far-reaching implications for trauma patients

[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] [caption id="attachment_53510" align="alignright" width="480"] Lee Erdman (left), a South Bend Saint Joseph High School senior, Dr. Rajalakshmy Sundararajan, Emergency Medicine, and Dr. Scott Thomas, Emergency Medicine and Chief of Trauma Services, pose with their award-winning poster.[/caption] Award-winning and internationally...

15 Nov

High school tennis player’s life saved by fast action on the court, outstanding trauma care at Beacon

[caption id="attachment_53489" align="alignright" width="426"] Credit: Laura Ault Photography[/caption] Drew Strasser, a healthy, athletic high school senior, was at tennis practice at his high school when he collapsed, no longer breathing. Practice had been indoors that day, a small detail that may well have saved Drew’s life. That’s...

06 Nov

Great-grandmother fights cancer with care and support of the Beacon team, love of her large family

When Rebecca Rodriguez reflects on her battle against breast cancer, a particular memory stands out. She was at Elkhart General Hospital, waiting to be called back for one of her radiation therapy sessions. There was a young woman, she said, maybe in her early 20s, in the...

03 Nov

Retirement Surprise: Family, colleagues celebrate Al Hartman’s 42 years at Elkhart General

[caption id="attachment_53420" align="alignleft" width="316"] Al Hartman stands behind his mother, sisters and brother at his retirement party.[/caption] The most memorable moment of Al Hartman’s 42-plus years at Elkhart General Hospital? “Right now,” he said during his retirement party when coworkers surprised him with some very special visitors...

03 Nov

Elkhart General leads large-scale emergency drill for hospital, first responders

Beacon Health is dedicated to giving individuals the care they need, when they need it. To ensure we can fulfill that promise in the event of a mass-casualty emergency situation in our community, preparation, training and coordination with other local agencies is key. Months of planning and...

25 Oct

Patient feels grateful for Beacon Cancer Care team’s support “every step of the way”

[caption id="attachment_53271" align="alignleft" width="370"] Marian Emery[/caption] Last fall, Marian Emery underwent her routine mammogram, just as she does every year. This time, however, the radiologist identified something warranting a six-month follow-up study, as opposed to another year. Six months later, the area of concern was still there....

24 Oct

Beacon Children’s patients, families grateful for celebration, support from Spirit Halloween

[caption id="attachment_53256" align="alignleft" width="319"] Olivia Parker[/caption] It meant everything to Kaitlyn Parker, and her husband, Kyle, to watch their children last week having fun as they dressed up in Halloween costumes. And that’s because the past few months have been really hard on their entire family, watching...

16 Oct

Active grandmother motivated for joint replacement at Beacon to keep up with family

[caption id="attachment_53186" align="alignright" width="344"] Donna Gordon[/caption] With five grandchildren between the ages of four weeks old and 11 years old, Donna Gordon needed plenty of energy – and the ability to move around. Unfortunately, her right knee did not always cooperate. “I have these wonderful grandchildren, but...

13 Oct

Joint replacement surgery at Beacon gives Notre Dame football fan a new lease on life

[caption id="attachment_53168" align="alignleft" width="384"] Rick Madlem cheering on Notre Dame.[/caption] A real Notre Dame football fan, Rick Madlem and his wife were able to attend the big game against Clemson last year. The only problem was the walk to reach their seats. “The walk hurt, but I...

13 Oct

Essential Questions to Ask When Deciding on Homecare Services

When it comes to caring for a loved one at home, finding the right homecare service is a decision that requires careful consideration. The well-being and comfort of your family member are paramount, and to ensure the best care possible, asking the right questions is...