14
Oct
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
08
Oct
When vision went black, Beacon’s quick action, expert care gave patient his life back
For more than 40 years, Joseph Noah has worked as a union bricklayer. It's a demanding, physical job that keeps him active year-round. When he’s not on a job site, you’ll often find him ice fishing in winter or deer hunting in the fall. As a devoted husband and father...
30
Sep
Mishawaka woman returns to active, pain-free life after minimally invasive treatments for peripheral artery disease
Vickie Kolodziej enjoyed a life full of family time and all the little things that made her happy. A former production manager from Mishawaka, she shared her retirement with Denny, her partner of 24 years, three playful dogs, a collection of reptiles, turtles, fish and tending to her thriving indoor...
30
Sep
Baby named after the Beacon community health worker who believed in her mom
Andrea Martinez will never forget walking into Mayra Adame's room at Elkhart General Hospital, car seat in hand, ready to meet the newest addition to her family. "Oh my, what a cutie. She's so tiny," Andrea remembers thinking as she approached the newborn in her mother's arms in late February. At...
25
Sep
Racing against time: Elkhart heart team performs emergency surgery and saves patient’s life
Irv Kloska and his wife had just been seated for dinner, awaiting friends at Cappy’s in Elkhart on a Wednesday evening in late July. They made small talk as they waited for their friends to arrive before ordering. When their friends entered and walked up to the table, Irv, 84, was...
16
Sep
Patient finds world-class heart care for complex surgery close to home at Elkhart General
Several months ago, Pat McCain could barely walk to her mailbox without gasping for breath. Now, she logs 6,500 steps in a single day, thanks to discovering that world-class heart care was waiting right in her hometown. After years of having a heart murmur monitored, Pat's condition had reached a critical point....
12
Sep
Beacon Health & Fitness Granger harnesses solar power as part of system’s environmental commitment
Six hundred and forty solar panels began quietly generating clean energy on Friday atop Beacon Health & Fitness Granger, marking a significant step into renewable energy for the health system. The rooftop installation represents Beacon's commitment to environmental sustainability. The five sets of solar panels will generate enough clean energy to...
11
Sep
Elkhart firefighter honors 9/11 heroes with memorial climb at Beacon Health & Fitness
Nick Hintz, chief of skills and proficiencies at the Elkhart Fire Department, climbed 128 flights of stairs early this morning at Beacon Health & Fitness Granger. This marks the 11th year the club member has completed this memorial climb in full firefighter gear to honor those who lost their lives...
10
Sep
Eye on Health: Beacon Sports Medicine specialists and patient team up on pickleball prevention tips
Derek Klute's day on the pickleball court ended in an instant. "It was my turn to receive serve, so as the serve comes I step up, and just as I do, my right Achilles ruptures and I'm laying on the ground," Derek recalls. His story is becoming increasingly common as pickleball...
08
Sep