Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke

Why this two-time cancer survivor believes in giving back to local health care

Julie Chenoweth has a cheerful, easygoing way about her. You’d never guess how much she’s been through: breast cancer, thyroid surgery, a hip replacement, knee replacements, pancreatitis and a second breast cancer. She’s a survivor, thanks in part to the excellent care she received at Elkhart General Hospital. Julie was diagnosed with...

Avid traveler’s infected, fractured elbow repaired by Beacon’s multidisciplinary team

Gloria Wilkeson and her husband have always been explorers at heart, and they’re determined to get the most out of every trip, whether cross-country or overseas. So when Gloria tripped and fell at Dublin Airport in Ireland, she wasn’t about to let a little mishap slow her down. “My rubber shoe tips...

Early detection and expert cancer care team made the difference to this Beacon patient

What Erin Grove thought would be a routine mammogram turned out to be a life-saving decision. As a wife and mom of four boys ranging in age from 9 to 22, Erin’s days are filled with work, baseball games and family time. Even with her full schedule, she prioritized what mattered...

Beacon’s compassionate oncology team helps patient overcome breast cancer fears

When Frashiah Maina noticed swelling in her outer right breast, she went straight to her physician. The referral to the Memorial Regional Breast Care Center came quickly. As a nurse, she knew her symptom could be serious. But she had kept up with her annual mammograms and stayed current on preventive...

Beacon team helps patient rediscover joy of world travel after knee replacement

For Amy Rosen, a world traveler who once skied slalom and navigated airports with ease, the gradual loss of mobility hit hard. She started avoiding trips that involved walking through airports, watching her world shrink as her damaged left knee worsened. Her athletic past had left her with great memories, and...

Beacon Health System names Kira Carter-Robertson as new Elkhart General president

Beacon Health System announces that Kira Carter-Robertson, BS, MHA, FACHE, has been named president of Elkhart General Hospital, effective Nov. 3. Carter-Robertson brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience to her new role, with expertise that includes driving operational excellence, enhancing patient experience and leading strategic planning and organizational...

Beacon Health System launches food relief collaborative for community members

Beacon Health System today announced a food relief collaborative to address food insecurity in our region and ensure community members have access to food assistance. The initiative responds to growing challenges many families face in accessing nutritious meals, including those impacted by recent federal changes affecting support programs like SNAP...

NICU babies celebrate their first Halloween at Beacon Children’s Hospital

Our precious babies in the Beacon Children's Hospital NICU are celebrating their first Halloween in the most adorable way, dressed as everything from mighty superheroes to adorable pumpkins. These cherished moments remind us that even in the NICU, life's milestones should be celebrated. It's our way of bringing happiness and...

Beacon Community Impact team leads local safe sleep initiative for babies

Sleep-related deaths are the leading cause of death for infants over one week old who have gone home from the hospital in St. Joseph County, accounting for about 20 percent of all infant deaths in the county. In response, the St. Joseph County Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Community Action Team,...