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 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...
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...
For many of us, it's the busiest time of the year. But holiday pressures and the colder temperatures aren't the only things that can slow us down. Beacon Medical Group Main Street physicians are seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses, with children being particularly affected. Dr....
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...
[caption id="attachment_56355" align="alignleft" width="315"] Anouk Shelton[/caption] 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...
[caption id="attachment_56320" align="alignright" width="423"] Melvenea Hodges[/caption] 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...
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...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide, but doctors say - if caught early - it can be cured. At Beacon, lung cancer screenings are allowing doctors to detect lung cancer before symptoms appear. Early detection is key, said Dr. Diego Heredia, Beacon...
Loud monitors. Harsh lighting. Blinking machines, crying babies and cramped spaces filled with anxious families. Renowned Beacon Children's Hospital neonatologist Dr. Bob White envisioned a more nurturing NICU environment that could better serve premature babies and support their loved ones. For decades, Dr. White and members...
