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Sep
Archives for Heidi Prescott
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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
Home Run for Life: Young cancer survivor runs bases after brain surgery at Beacon Children’s
This story features a Beacon Children’s Hospital patient who ran the bases in our Home Run for Life program — a partnership between Beacon Health System and the South Bend Cubs. We featured the heartfelt stories of each patient who participated in the program throughout the summer. Penelope Taylor is like...
08
Sep
Patient overcomes devastating accident and injuries through expert care at Beacon
Three years ago, Grace Schultz was on her motorcycle, riding down a busy street. She was just running a quick errand, picking something up from her husband at work. But in a matter of seconds, everything changed. An SUV pulled out unexpectedly in front of her. Grace swerved to avoid it,...
29
Aug
After tragedy strikes: How parents can talk to their children about school violence
In the wake of the recent shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, many parents are struggling with how to talk with their children about school violence. We reached out to Sheryl Vinci, psychiatric nurse practitioner with Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health South Bend, about how to navigate this difficult...
26
Aug
Beacon patient regains independence with innovative treatment, custom 3D-printed hip joint
Sue Grattenthaler’s health problems reached a crisis point in 2023 when she found herself restricted to a wheelchair, filled with fear about an uncertain future. But the compassionate, expert care of Beacon’s Bone & Joint Specialists team has helped Sue regain both her mobility and her positive outlook on life. Life-altering...
22
Aug
Home Run for Life: One boy’s cancer journey became a mission of hope for others
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...
13
Aug
Eye on Health: Beacon nurses explain health benefits of breastfeeding
Breastmilk is a strong source of nutrition for babies, yet only about 1 in 4 infants exclusively receive it, national statistics reveal. Still, most moms-to-be hear the same question for nine months: "Do you plan to breastfeed?" Tia Kling, a registered nurse at Elkhart General Hospital and mom of three, says...
12
Aug
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation expands Beacon partnership, reinforcing dedication to highest quality regional care
Leaders from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and Beacon Health System have signed a new agreement to expand their relationship and increase access to high-quality rehabilitation services for patients in Indiana. In 2020, the two organizations started working together under a professional services agreement, and now they are deepening their connection...
11
Aug