Archives for Heidi Prescott

Gold Seal-certified spine surgery at Beacon helps patient regain hand function

For Sue Thompson, feeling clumsy began causing problems in her daily life. At first, she would occasionally drop things. Then it became more troublesome. “I had lost feeling in my hands,” she said. “It felt like I was wearing a tight blood pressure cuff that never came off.” She couldn’t perform daily...

Santa visits precious NICU babies at Beacon Children’s Hospital

Santa made a special stop to visit our NICU families at Beacon Children's Hospital, continuing a cherished tradition. His gentle presence and warm smile brought holiday joy to our tiniest patients and their loved ones, creating cherished memories during their hospital stay. Watch these tender moments as Santa holds our precious...

Beacon receives 1st Source Foundation grant for mobile maternal care services to address disparities

As part of an ongoing effort to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in our region, Beacon Health System has been awarded $135,000 in a multi-year grant from 1st Source Foundation. The grant will fund a Mobile Mom Unit designed to bring critical maternal healthcare services directly to under-resourced local...

Beacon’s Memorial MedFlight partners with Air Methods to enhance air medical transport services

Beacon Health System today announced Memorial MedFlight is partnering with Air Methods, the leading provider of air medical transport services. This partnership, which will go into effect in May 2025, transitions Memorial MedFlight to an alternative delivery model service, further enhancing its mission to safely and efficiently transport critically ill...

Early detection and Beacon’s advanced technology shape breast cancer patient’s successful treatment

For Darlyn Smale, preventive health care has always been a non-negotiable, rooted in a simple but powerful philosophy: Take care of what needs to be taken care of, especially when it comes to screenings and annual exams. "I've had mammograms forever," she says. This unwavering vigilance proved vital when doctors detected cancer...

Beacon dietitians offer smart strategies to help us navigate our holiday food choices

Skipping meals before the big holiday feast might seem logical, but two Beacon nutrition experts say this common practice can actually backfire. "The feeling of restriction or that you shouldn't eat something is likely going to backfire when you've been thinking about it for the last three days," says Kate Glick,...

Local teacher finds relief from fibroids through minimally invasive treatment at Beacon

For years, Melvenea Hodges brought energy and enthusiasm to her elementary school classroom, while privately battling a health condition that drained her vitality. She struggled alone in silence until finally reaching out to her primary care provider in 2022. Month after month, her condition began to take an increasing toll on...

Early detection, expert Beacon care team, guide patient though breast cancer journey

Bonnie Laub normally stays on top of her annual mammogram schedule. But last year, a broken arm and need to find a new primary care provider delayed her. When she finally saw her new doctor, getting her mammogram was at the top of her medical "to-do" list. During her appointment, she...