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Apr
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
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Apr
Our Take: Reset your health and wellness this spring with tips from a Beacon physician
We asked Dr. Megan Boyk, Health Services Management Fellow, Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, for her perspective on ways to reset your health and wellness this spring. Spring is a great time to start working on being more active. As the weather gets nicer, it’s very easy to go for...
12
Apr
Eye on Health: When to visit MedPoint Urgent Care or head straight to the Emergency Room
It’s important to understand when it is appropriate to visit urgent care or head straight for the emergency room before you’re sick or injured and need medical assistance. Just ask Stefanie Scott. The Mishawaka mom and pediatric home nurse has visited both MedPoint and the emergency rooms at Beacon Granger Hospital...
20
Mar
Eye on Health: “This is a common cancer, but it’s preventable,” says Beacon gastroenterologist
Charlie Sallee recently decided to get a colonoscopy. He’s young – only 46 years old. But because he only knows the medical history of one side of his family, his doctor advised him to get screened. “Let’s be thorough, let’s just be safe.” Sallee agreed. During this screening, Dr. Zuhair Yaseen of...
15
Mar
Elkhart General Hospital main entrance is temporarily relocated
UPDATE: April 10, 2023 The main entrance to Elkhart General Hospital is now reopened. Patients and visitors may resume using the main entrance drive for drop off and pick up as well as enter from the visitors’ parking garage. The Decio Pavilion entrance “D” remains open for patients and visitors who need to...
09
Mar
What to know about basal cell carcinoma, President Biden’s skin cancer, and importance of early detection
IN THE NEWS: President Joe Biden recently had a small skin lesion removed from his chest during a comprehensive health assessment. A biopsy confirmed the lesion was basal cell carcinoma. “It is well-established that President Biden did spend a good deal of time in the sun in his youth,” White...
24
Feb
Beacon associates share stories, perspectives, about their heroes during Black History Month
When we asked Venita Massey to tell us about her hero for Black History Month, the long-time registered nurse at Three Rivers Health did not turn to history books. She only had to look inside her heart. “My hero is unknown to everyone except those who loved her – my...
15
Feb
Beacon leaders take part in ND Elevate, a pilot program for women in leadership
Following a year-long Beacon fellowship, Huda Syed began a new role as the health system’s accountable care organization (ACO) manager. She jumped at the chance to take part in a University of Notre Dame pilot program for women in leadership since she’s admittedly still early in her career. Syed attended ND...
12
Feb
Athletic trainers reflect on NFL spotlight: “We train and prepare for events like this”
By now most of us recognize the name Damar Hamlin. We know the Buffalo Bills player suffered a cardiac event last month during a game televised on Monday Night Football. For those of us watching, we collectively held our breath as we watched the swift response by the medical team...
25
Jan
Beacon Medical Group welcomes River Oaks OB/GYN in Elkhart
Beacon Medical Group is pleased to announce that River Oaks OB/GYN in Elkhart will be joining the medical group in February. Together, our healthcare organizations will strengthen their collective expertise in maintaining high-quality obstetrics, newborn and newborn ICU care in our communities. For the past 28 years, River Oaks OB/GYN has provided high-quality services in...Related Information