Exploring Hospice Care: Addressing Common Questions

Hospice care plays a crucial role in providing comfort, support and dignity to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families during their final stages of life. But unless you have known a loved one, family member or friend who has received hospice care, you might have questions and concerns. “Beginning your...

Beach bag essentials for summer safety

Sandals. Check. Sunglasses. Check. Towel. Got it. If you’re heading to the beach this summer with your family, you may already have a list of the things you need to bring. But Dr. Emily Kisor of Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Bristol Street offers the recommendations below to help keep your...

“We can deal with this”: Couple leans on each other and Beacon Cancer Care team following Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

After almost 47  years of marriage, finishing each other’s thoughts and sentences is second nature to Bill and Mary Grimmer. Their conversation is peppered equally with tenderness, respect, humor and sometimes a little teasing. They are clearly each other’s strength, support and comfort. Over the past several years, their bond has...

Nurse navigators: Key players on orthopedic surgery patient’s team

Considering having a hip or knee replacement surgery? You might be feeling overwhelmed and have a lot of questions. Our orthopedic nurse navigators at Elkhart General and Memorial hospitals can answer your questions and help ease your concerns before and after your surgery. The only thing you’ll need to focus...

Four things to know about sports physicals for kids

We’re nearing the end of the school year, and a sports physical for your young student-athlete might be the furthest thing from your mind. They can seem like a formality, but sports physicals help ensure your child’s readiness for a safe season of school or camp sports. Beacon Director of Sports...

MyBeacon helps you keep on track with your health

Your health is important and your time is, too. MyBeacon is an online tool for managing your health when it’s convenient for you and staying in touch with your Beacon healthcare team. “We want you to have easy access to your latest health records — this helps our care teams connect...

Routine cancer screenings may be lifesavers

A new survey by the Prevent Cancer Foundation reveals that 65% of Americans age 21 and older report they are not up to date on one or more of routine cancer screenings. This news worries physicians like Dr. Jennifer Alderink of Beacon Medical Group La Porte — and for good...

Leaders share insights, wisdom for Women’s History Month

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting leaders throughout Beacon, women who help shape the organization and who share their knowledge, expertise and compassion with others in their service to our community. Learn more about these inspiring leaders each week in this special series. Susan King, President, Beacon Health Foundation, describes Kimberly...