09
Jun
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
08
Jun
Beacon nurses surprise hospitalized nursing student with emotional pinning ceremony
WNDU anchor Joshua Short helped us capture a special moment between two Beacon Granger Hospital nurses who went above and beyond for a nursing student who missed her pinning ceremony. Kasey Wernlund, who was hospitalized for a life-threatening illness, recently returned to Beacon Granger to surprise and thank the nurses...
02
Jun
From tears to cheers: Hip replacement patient returns to concerts, travels and so much more
Marge Skaggs knows what it feels like to live with hip pain. All from the wear and tear of life. At 63, this active Lakeville resident considered her options and decided to try cortisone injections before a complete joint replacement. All she knew is she did not want to be debilitated...
31
May
Beacon performs treatment that dramatically improves quality of life for stroke patients
A recent article published in the New York Times highlights a revolutionary stroke treatment that is creating better outcomes for patients. This treatment, which is expected to save millions of lives and improve the livelihoods of stroke victims around the world, and has been offered right here at Beacon Health...
25
May
Beacon, OSMC, celebrate opening of new Granger ambulatory surgery center
Beacon Health System and Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center celebrated the opening of The Surgery Center of Granger on Thursday with a ribbon cutting that marked the completion of the regional destination for orthopedic surgery and care. The Surgery Center of Granger reflects the vision and expertise of these leading...
11
May
Eye on Health: A stroke victim’s story of survival and recovery
Bob Freeze was unpacking bags of groceries at home one day when he suddenly fell to the floor. He knew what he wanted to say, but he couldn’t talk. Instead of words, only a noise came out of his mouth. He couldn’t move the entire left side of his body. “I...
11
May
Hospital Week design contest winner says, “I wanted everyone to feel included”
Kelsey Ratering sat down one evening and put pencil to paper. She started with a heart shape outline because “connect with heart” is part of the Beacon mission statement. Kelsey also knew she wanted every associate to feel connected to her design and the theme, “For a healthier you.” From there,...
26
Apr
High school students explore careers in medicine at Memorial Hospital’s unique summer camp
Summer camp. At Memorial Hospital. Sound interesting? High school students have the opportunity explore medicine and possible career paths in healthcare during the one-of-a-kind Mini Medical University at Memorial Hospital. Openings are still available this summer. “You meet real doctors and hospital employees who continue to not only serve the community but offer...
24
Apr
Sunburst runner keeps her promise, carries on her sister’s legacy
Dominique Armstrong started running several years ago to keep up with her kids. Over and over they would ask her to play freeze tag, insist that she join backyard soccer games and plead with her to race them. It took an incredible amount of stamina to keep up, so she decided...
19
Apr