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Beacon launches new Specialty Pharmacy Services for patients with chronic and complex conditions

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Beacon Health System today announced the launch of Beacon Specialty Pharmacy Services, a comprehensive program designed to support patients managing chronic and complex conditions. Through this new service, specialty pharmacists and pharmacy liaisons will collaborate closely with care teams to provide personalized, high-touch support. Patients will receive...

Memorial Hospital first in region to implement advanced imaging technology for spine and orthopedic patients

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Memorial Hospital of South Bend has become the first hospital in northern Indiana to implement the EOS® Imaging System, introducing a new standard of care for pediatric and adult spine and orthopedic patients. EOS® Edge technology combines low-dose radiation with advanced AI software to deliver highly accurate...

Patient grateful to Beacon team for healing her heart through TAVR procedure

For 60 years after recovering from rheumatic fever, Vikki Jurgonski needed careful heart monitoring. She knew that eventually, she would need heart surgery. “It’s just a weight on your mind all the time." But thanks to Dr. Troy Weirick, interventional cardiologist, Beacon Medical Group Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists RiverPointe, and the minimally...

When a sore won’t heal: Multi-specialty approach at Beacon saved patient’s leg

It started with a small sore on Terry Wolfinger's little toe — a small annoyance that refused to go away. “I didn’t think much of it at first,” Terry says. “But then it got worse.” Pain in his foot put a cramp in Terry and his wife's plans to enjoy their...

Visitor restrictions now in place at all Beacon Health System hospitals

Starting today, visitor restrictions are now in place at our Beacon hospitals due to the high transmission levels of respiratory illness in our community. What this means: Hospital visitors must be age 18 or older. No more than two visitors per patient at a time. With high levels of respiratory illnesses...

Patient and Beacon neurosurgery team partner for life-changing surgery

Jerry Roberts had high standards when he was looking for a neurosurgeon—as anyone should. He wanted someone who would make decisions together. Someone who would listen to what mattered to him. Someone who could guide him through the pain of spine surgery recovery without feeling like he was risking his 25-year...

Beacon’s online tools make managing your family’s health care easier

Parenting young children means embracing the beautiful chaos — and sometimes it takes a Herculean effort just to get them out the door. “It feels like Navy SEAL training to get them all ready and out of the house sometimes,” says Melissa Cook, mom to a six- and eight-year-old. Everyone must be...

Defying the odds: Patient triumphs over recurring brain tumors, supported by Beacon’s care

“I’m in my ninth year of battling brain tumors,” Christopher Riley shares. With the support of his medical team, family and the strength of his faith, he continues to overcome his medical challenges, practice law, serve his community and enjoy time with loved ones. Nearly a decade ago, Christopher lost sight...