30
Oct
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
09
Oct
Eye on Health: Breast cancer survivor describes life-saving power of annual mammograms
Twenty years ago, Monica Santa's life changed forever with a phone call. "I think about it every year when it comes along," she recounts, her voice filled with emotion. She’s describing the moment she learned she had breast cancer. WSBT delves into Monica's unexpected diagnosis and the critical role of annual mammograms...
03
Oct
Beacon Community Impact van gets a fresh look as it delivers health care to the community
A makeover of the Beacon Community Impact van, which delivers health services directly to those who need them most, has created a vibrant and easily recognizable mobile healthcare unit. This vehicle not only serves as a means for delivering care but also acts as a symbol of hope and support...
11
Sep
Eye on Health: Beacon athletic trainer recognized for assisting football fan at Elkhart High School game
Beacon certified athletic trainer Erin Foreman was working the sidelines of an Elkhart High School junior varsity football game this summer, tending to student-athletes when she saw some commotion in the stands. With the temperature rising quite quickly on this very warm Saturday morning, a fan from the visiting team...
09
Sep
Local outdoorsman returns to active life after hip surgery at Beacon Bone & Joint Specialists
Just over two years ago, Mark Zalas had just finished riding his tractor when he swung his right leg over the seat and felt a tearing sensation in his hip. With a local sporting goods store as the family business, Mark is familiar with athletic injuries and initially dismissed the...
03
Sep
Determination, support and expert care at Beacon help stroke patient return to full life
On what seemed like an ordinary morning, Harold Reed was tinkering in his garage at home. It felt a little warm that day, so he decided to relax for a few minutes. He headed over to the washbasin to clean up, and that’s when the unthinkable occurred. “Something felt odd on...
28
Aug
NICU parents grateful for the difference local support makes at Beacon Children’s Hospital
In the middle of the night, Ashley Croninger roused her husband, McCaylen, gripped by the inexplicable sense that something was terribly wrong. The couple rushed to their local hospital, hearts pounding, to learn that at just 26 weeks pregnant, Ashley's placenta had detached from her uterus. Their unborn child's life was...
23
Aug
Faith and hard work help Beacon patient triumph over trauma after head-on collision
Esther Deakins, a surgical tech at Memorial Hospital, had been accustomed to 12-hour shifts assisting with trauma surgeries. Little did she know that a terrible car accident abruptly shift her role from caregiver to patient, testing her resilience in ways she never imagined. In late October, Esther was driving on County...
20
Aug
Beacon Health System Becomes a Partner of Notre Dame Athletics
Beacon Health System and Notre Dame Global Partnerships today announced a new multi-year partnership, establishing Beacon as a partner of Notre Dame Athletics. Rooted in a shared commitment to advancing the health and well-being of our region, Beacon and Notre Dame are united in their vision to promote wellness in...
14
Aug