Tina Caparo spent her career designing beautiful gardens, but years of physical work took a devastating toll. Severe back pain became her constant companion, and as her discs began collapsing, she couldn't put weight on her right leg. Everything changed when Tina met Dr. Stephen Smith...
This story features a Beacon Children's Hospital patient who will be running the bases on Friday, June 6 at Home Run for Life — a partnership between Beacon Health System and the South Bend Cubs. We will be featuring the heartfelt stories of each patient...
[caption id="attachment_57490" align="alignleft" width="364"] Dr. Stephen Smith, neurosurgeon, Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery, South Bend[/caption] When Dr. Stephen Smith and Dr. Ryan Roeder speak on the national stage about their medical device development company, one of their greatest sources of satisfaction is describing how the...
Throughout May, we have been sharing the stories of our Beacon nurses on our social channels. We have been touched by their words and by your words -- the community response -- to these nurses who represent our seven hospitals and medical group. Beyond the expertise...
[caption id="attachment_57375" align="alignleft" width="234"] Jessica Evans, NP[/caption] The days are growing warmer and brighter, and there’s nothing like enjoying the fresh spring air. While there are plenty of health benefits to spending more time outdoors—such as more exercise, a boost in our mood and even clearer...
[caption id="attachment_57354" align="alignleft" width="204"] Carl Risk[/caption] Beacon Health System will appoint key leadership and integration roles upon completion of its acquisition of Ascension Southwest Michigan this summer to ensure a seamless transition from day one for consumers, physicians and team members. Carl Risk, President of Elkhart General...
[caption id="attachment_57345" align="alignleft" width="246"] Dr. Osmond Wu, neurosurgeon, Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery[/caption] The legendary Billy Joel late last week announced the cancelation of his remaining scheduled concerts due to his recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus. We asked Dr. Osmond Wu, neurosurgeon, Beacon Medical...
[caption id="attachment_57333" align="alignleft" width="464"] Mike Riggins[/caption] Mike Riggins loves to golf. But one afternoon while working on his mom’s driveway, he wondered if he’d ever play again. "Something felt kind of weird" as tools inexplicably slipped from his hand. He felt a bit unsteady but managed to...
Andrew Nemeth was teaching choir at Penn High School when dizziness struck. He dismissed feeling lightheaded for perhaps just being dehydrated. When a colleague noticed his slurred speech at lunch. After talking to the school nurse, they called 911. At just 36, Andrew never expected to...
[caption id="attachment_57301" align="alignleft" width="472"] Audrey Mather[/caption] After reaching her 80s, Audrey Mather faced a critical turning point. The congestive heart failure she "inherited" from her father had reached a stage where traditional treatments were no longer enough. Would she need risky open-heart surgery, or was there another...
