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Jan
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Jan
Struggling to keep your health and fitness resolutions? Here’s how to get back on track
January is the month when most people give up on their health and fitness resolutions. But Sarah Strefling, director of Beacon Health & Fitness in Granger and Three Rivers, does not want you to quit. She wants to show you how you can turn your frustrations into success. Here's where you...
14
Jan
Eye on Health: “Best Medicine” class offers supervised workouts for cardiac recovery
January brings a fresh wave of gym-goers pursuing New Year’s resolutions to Beacon Health & Fitness. But for heart attack survivor Bill Thistlethwaite, it’s about protecting his health. After never belonging to a gym in his life, Bill now relies on Beacon’s “Best Medicine Heart Healthy” program, where the team monitors...
14
Jan
Keeping kids healthy when germs are spreading
Our region is seeing a high level of respiratory illness risk, including an increase in flu positivity test rates. What does this mean for families? It means illnesses like the flu are spreading more widely in the community, and children are especially at risk. “Kids are more likely to be exposed in schools, daycares and indoor...
05
Jan
Beacon Granger Hospital expands footprint with new outpatient services
After about a year of construction, Beacon Health System has completed a 15,000-square-foot, two-story expansion at Beacon Granger Hospital, adding an outpatient center to meet the growing needs of patients. The $11.9 million investment supported the addition of rheumatology and infusion services, laboratory services and outpatient therapy, including physical, occupational and...
01
Jan
Meet Beacon Health System’s first baby of 2026
Beacon Health System welcomed its first baby of 2026 when Chozen arrived at 7:35 a.m. on New Year's Day at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Megan Dawe and Stephen Malone of South Bend welcomed their healthy baby boy after 12 hours of labor. He weighs 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measures 21¾...
23
Dec
NICU babies celebrate their first Christmas at Beacon Children’s Hospital
Santa made a special stop at Beacon Children’s Hospital this season, bringing joy and holiday magic to our tiniest patients and their families. His gentle visit created meaningful memories during what can be an especially emotional time. Watch this heartwarming video of our NICU babies celebrating their very first holiday...
23
Dec
Beacon Bone & Joint team gives patient second chance after severe injury
It was back in July 2018 when Sue Gruett lost her footing on a stepstool and broke her leg, quite badly. For a fall from a stepstool, the injuries were severe. One doctor told her it was as if she hit a wall at 70 miles per hour. “Long story short,...
15
Dec
Beacon team’s quick action saves colleague’s life after heart attack scare
Jeanine Smith has spent much of her career caring for others as an associate at Beacon Health System, most recently working alongside orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ryan O’Rourke as a certified medical assistant at Beacon Medical Group Bone and Joint Specialists in South Bend. Active and healthy with no family history of...
15
Dec