Eye on Health
August 03, 2026
Behind the scenes of Memorial Hospital’s new patient tower
Each day, Memorial Hospital’s new patient tower is coming closer to reality. A recent hard hat tour led by Brian Spencer, Vice President of Faci
August 03, 2026
Romie Granger fought to survive in the NICU, then returned to the Memorial team that saved him
Before Romello “Romie” Granger stocked shelves, prepared food and washed dishes at Memorial Hospital, he was one of its tiniest patients. Born prematu
July 31, 2026
Beacon infection prevention expert shares what you need to know now about the parasite outbreak
It’s not a word that rolls off the tongue, but cyclosporiasis remains in headlines in Michigan, Indiana and many other states. Cases continue to
July 24, 2026
Eye on Health: Cardiac team performs valve surgeries during mission trip to Kenya
Caring for patients starts close to home, but the impact of that care can reach around the world. In this month’s Eye on Health from WSBT, we meet the
July 21, 2026
Back-to-school health: A pediatrician’s guide to starting the school year strong
As summer winds down, families often find themselves juggling school supply lists, sports registrations and busy calendars. It’s an exciting tim
July 20, 2026
Retired nurse breathes easier after minimally invasive heart valve repair at Beacon Kalamazoo
Pat Zerfas had learned to live with a heart that wasn’t working quite right. She figured that was just how it would be. The 87-year-old retired
July 17, 2026
Medical Minute: How smoke from the Canadian wildfires may affect your health
If you’re spending time outside today and it feels like your allergies are flaring up, that’s likely the smoke drifting into our region fr
July 16, 2026
Our Take: Beacon Kalamazoo surgeon explains risks, causes of aortic dissection
The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has put a spotlight on aortic dissection, a condition that can strike with little to no warning, even
July 15, 2026
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