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Aug
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
11
Aug
Retiree reclaims active lifestyle with outpatient knee replacement surgery at Beacon
For years, knee pain couldn't stop retiree Bob McGrew from his favorite activities of walking and playing golf. But the pain in one knee kept worsening, eventually affecting both knees and his back. His simple pleasures became a daily struggle -- a struggle he finally won, thanks to a Beacon...
05
Aug
Heart Matters: World-class second opinion from Mayo Clinic confirms excellent care for Beacon heart patient
It was supposed to be a festive evening. In December 2024, Diane Krill had just arrived at a holiday event for the Beacon Health Foundation board when she felt a sharp pain in her chest. She was fortunate to be surrounded by medical professionals who could help. A physician at the...
05
Aug
Heart Matters: First-in-state procedure at Beacon helps patient control blood pressure
Kevin Troupe was just 16 when he was diagnosed with hypertension. For the next 15 years, he cycled through blood pressure medications, struggling to find relief. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking procedure being performed at Beacon, Kevin is experiencing the possibility of reducing his dependence on medication. Kevin's case, however, was...
05
Aug
Heart Matters: Quick action from Beacon specialists saves patient from life-threatening brain aneurysm
What seemed like an early-morning sinus headache turned into a life-threatening emergency for Denise Beilman -- one that came without any warning signs. One Tuesday in late October 2023, Denise woke up earlier than usual with a headache. She took some sinus medicine, but it didn’t touch the pain. By 7...
01
Aug
Patient overcomes complex breast cancer diagnosis with confidence from Beacon collaboration with Mayo Clinic
When Yolanda Claire had her annual mammogram in 2023, she was relaxed and unconcerned. Even when the Elkhart General Breast Care Center asked her back for a biopsy, she didn't worry much. So the diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer hit her like a jolt. Fortunately, Yolanda felt fully supported by her...
24
Jul
High school students explore healthcare careers at Mini Medical University summer program
We are celebrating another successful summer of our Mini Medical University program, an immersive, hands-on initiative that brought 41 students from 10 local high schools into South Bend's Memorial Hospital. Guided by volunteer staff, including Mini Med alumni, students rotated through clinical departments including our NICU, Radiology, Music Therapy, MedFlight Operations,...
22
Jul
92-year-old volunteer’s love wraps around 500 breast cancer patients – and counting
The handmade prayer shawl arrives at just the right moment, when fear feels overwhelming and comfort seems far away. For more than 500 breast cancer patients, that comfort has come from the loving hands of 92-year-old Janet Miller. Janet learned about this calling while attending an Indiana bluegrass festival, where a...
18
Jul
Home Run for Life: Surprise base run at South Bend Cubs celebrates young patient’s incredible recovery
This story features a Beacon Children’s Hospital patient who will be running the bases in our Home Run for Life program — a partnership between Beacon Health System and the South Bend Cubs. We will be featuring the heartfelt stories of each patient who is participating in this program throughout...
16
Jul