03
Nov
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 preparation went into a mass...
25
Oct
Patient feels grateful for Beacon Cancer Care team’s support “every step of the way”
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. A biopsy confirmed that Marian had early-stage breast cancer. She did...
24
Oct
Beacon Children’s patients, families grateful for celebration, support from Spirit Halloween
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 11-month-old Olivia go through chemotherapy and other treatment for acute...
16
Oct
Active grandmother motivated for joint replacement at Beacon to keep up with family
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 I couldn’t play as much as they or I would...
13
Oct
Joint replacement surgery at Beacon gives Notre Dame football fan a new lease on life
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 did it,” he said. It was yet one more thing that was becoming a little...
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 essential. The caring team at Three...
12
Oct
Eye on Health: Skipping regular checkup is breast cancer survivor’s biggest regret
Lori Denman is a wife, mother, grandmother and a breast cancer survivor. She knew both her grandmothers had developed breast cancer in their 80s and tragically passed away. So when the 60-year-old learned of her diagnosis, she was caught off guard. And she immediately regretted the decision she had made to skip...
10
Oct
Beacon nurse shows strength, confidence and resilience at work and in national competitions
Clocking into her nursing shift at Beacon is actually very similar to the way Jordan Tighe steps onto the platform during a weightlifting competition. “You never know what the outcome of the day will be,” the Memorial Hospital RN said. “But I always put my best foot forward.” This is quite clear...
09
Oct