05
Aug
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
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
Active patient finds relief through minimally-invasive hip replacement surgery at Beacon
Tammy Stockman has always loved being active. From hiking and kayaking to tending her lawn and garden, she’s kept a fast pace in life — until she couldn’t. In December 2023, sudden hip pain made even the most basic of tasks difficult. “I’ve always been pretty healthy, and this just hit...
09
Jul
Eye on Health: Beacon Bone & Joint Specialists focus on hip preservation over replacement for young patient
Ava Dillon loved to dance, competing in pom and jazz at Marian High School, but two years ago her health took an unexpected turn. What started as mild hip pain gradually worsened until she was limping and couldn't walk far without sitting down. Despite seeing several physicians, nobody could figure...
01
Jul
Beacon Health System completes acquisition of Ascension Southwest Michigan
Beacon Health System today announced the completion of its acquisition of Ascension Southwest Michigan. This significant milestone expands the reach of our locally owned and governed nonprofit health system and strengthens our ability to serve communities across northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Beacon now operates four additional hospitals, 35 outpatient clinics...
26
Jun