For Elizabeth Dick, life looks more like Bananagrams than Scrabble these days. Scrabble is a strict game with complex rules. Bananagrams can be rearranged based on the tiles you draw next, no set squares. After having surgery for brain tumors, Elizabeth often plays word games with...
[caption id="attachment_57261" align="alignleft" width="433"] Bryan McKeon[/caption] “I guess as you get older, things start breaking down,” shares Bryan McKeon, an energetic retiree. Like many men his age, Bryan found himself wrestling with an enlarged prostate that had begun affecting his quality of life. Last autumn, Bryan reached...
[caption id="attachment_56942" align="alignright" width="365"] Dr. Jose Luis Lopez[/caption] In the wake of Pope Francis' passing, many have questions about cerebral strokes -- his cause of death as reported by the Vatican. To help understand this medical condition, we spoke with Dr. Jose Luis Lopez, Medical Director...
Catherine Pierce had all but given up on a stubborn foot wound that refused to heal after two long years of a seemingly impossible battle. After several doctors and failed treatments, she was ready to abandon hope. Then, a chance referral would lead to an...
Hippity hoppity, Easter's on its way! The Easter Bunny made a special visit to Beacon Children’s Hospital, bringing smiles and creating memories for NICU families. The bunny stopped by each patient, posing for photos that capture the excitement of their very first Easter. Years from now,...
After seven years of dreaming and intense training, Vern Gingerich’s goal of competing in the Ironman World Championship was within reach -- until a sudden setback threatened to derail his plans. What followed was a journey filled with determination, support from the Beacon care team...
[caption id="attachment_57165" align="alignleft" width="297"] Molly Pottschmidt and Kathy Hawley[/caption] A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most overwhelming experiences a person will ever face. But with Beacon Cancer Care, patients don’t have to go through it alone, thanks to our dedicated oncology nurse navigators. In this...
Beacon Health System, the locally owned and governed nonprofit healthcare leader in northern Indiana and southern Michigan, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Ascension healthcare system in southwest Michigan. The transaction is expected to close this summer, subject to standard regulatory approvals. Once the...
When Kaila Duell decided she wanted to be a mom, it didn’t happen immediately. After trying for some time, Kaila eventually conceived her daughter through a fertility treatment called IUI, or intrauterine insemination. She felt both excited and nervous about her first pregnancy. “Going into the pregnancy...
A diehard basketball fan and dedicated player, Gabe Burgin has a deep love for the game -- a passion he inherited from his mom, uncles, and grandfather, all of whom played the sport. Gabe's high school career was full of potential, but it took an...
