Elizabeth Long, Author at Beacon Health System

Archives for Elizabeth Long

05 May

Trampoline injury no match for young patient and Beacon Bone & Joint Specialists

Emmy McCuddy is the kind of rambunctious little girl who wants to keep up with the bigger kids in her neighborhood — always ready for an adventure. When Emmy was 3, she was jumping on a trampoline with neighbor kids when she landed awkwardly on her right leg. Her mother,...

07 Apr

Our Take: New heart study underscores the need for screening and prevention in younger adults

A new study published by the American Heart Association reveals a troubling rise in deaths among younger adults hospitalized with a first heart attack. The study looks at patterns in severe heart attacks among adults under 55 and highlights the importance of paying closer attention to heart health well before...

24 Mar

Beacon Kalamazoo among nation’s best hospitals for patient safety

Beacon Kalamazoo has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. This award puts the organization in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. Beacon Kalamazoo is one of only eight hospitals in Michigan to receive...