As part of an effort to improve the maternal and infant health outcomes in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties, Beacon Health System has been awarded $100,000 from the nonprofit managed care entity CareSource. The grant from the CareSource Foundation will support a multi-disciplinary approach to...
Larry Koepfle and his wife, Mary Ellen, have been happily married for many years. They’re both retired and dote on their grandchildren. And several times a week, they go for a run together in their South Bend neighborhood. “Just being together is an enjoyment. That’s why...
The heat this week is very concerning when it comes to student-athletes playing sports. Just ask our Beacon athletic trainers, who have been working on heat- and humidity-related recommendations and adjustments for each sport with their respective school administrators. “If someone is not acclimatized to this type...
For the love of the game and as an investment in his future health, Indiana University South Bend basketball center Dejon Barney is taking his health very seriously after multiple knee injuries – with the firm support of a team of Beacon Health System athletic...
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Bites and stings are two of the more common reasons for patient visits to their Beacon family doctors during the summertime. The warm weather makes a great environment for insects, ticks and spiders, and spending time outdoors brings a greater chance of coming into contact with...
During the summer months, it’s not unusual to experience a skin rash that can put a damper on your outdoor fun. Rashes are even more common during extreme heat. “During spring and summer months, many patients present to their medical providers after the patients develop rashes....
Like all new moms, Monica Maya faced an important decision when it came to feeding her baby. But she explains how the decision between breastfeeding and bottle feeding was an easy one to make. Maya would be returning to work, so she wanted to do everything...
Certified athletic trainer Erin Foreman spoke to ESPN this week about the importance of having athletic trainers on the sidelines for high school student-athletes playing in this summer’s record heat. As sports practices get underway, ESPN looked at player safety and protection during extreme temperatures. “I’m glad...
[caption id="attachment_52586" align="alignright" width="278"] Nicole Jagers, CNA[/caption] Nicole Jagers has known for years she wanted to work in healthcare. But it was just last summer when an experience at Elkhart General Hospital confirmed this is exactly where she needs to be. It was toward the end of...
Heat and humidity. We’re feeling it already. There’s a heat advisory in effect today, and when you factor in the humidity, it’s going to be challenging to stay cool the rest of this week. So we asked a doctor for some advice. In our new Medical Minute,...
