Ouch! Most children will experience an ear infection – in fact, five out of six kids will get one or more ear infections by the time they turn three. That makes ear infections the top reason parents bring their child to a doctor. This time of...
Much like cherished family recipes or heirlooms, knowing your family's health history is a precious gift. Sharing your family's health history with your primary care doctor can be a crucial step in safeguarding your well-being. By understanding your family's medical background, your doctor can work with...
Couples share so much. Love and romance, of course, top the list! But they also share a home, interests, memories … and hypertension? That’s right. According to study findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, roughly half of married or partnered heterosexual couples...
In the summertime when we’re playing sports or mowing the lawn, we know to drink plenty of water. But did you know that it’s not uncommon to get dehydrated during colder times of year as well? [caption id="attachment_53974" align="alignright" width="300"] Shan Antony, MD, Memorial Family Medicine...
[caption id="attachment_53957" align="alignright" width="228"] Urban Cornett, MD, Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency[/caption] First-year Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program physician Urban Cornett, MD, sees the immediate effects of blood donation in his work throughout the hospital. “Many patients that I work with are bleeding or have a...
The new year brings a rush of enthusiasm and new goals. Getting started is relatively easy, but keeping up that momentum is a lot more challenging. Case in point: Everyone seems to know that the gym is crowded in January, but the crowd begins to...
Beacon Health System Chief of Trauma Services Dr. Scott Thomas was presented today with a Drum Major for Community Service Award during the 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Recognition Breakfast at Century Center in South Bend. “This is a great honor today,” Dr....
Memorial Hospital of South Bend has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Certification. Memorial Hospital first earned the certification in July 2019. Endovascular thrombectomy, or EVT, is a minimally invasive treatment that improves functional...
What does it mean to care with heart? A gentle touch, a smile, reassurance and kindness are all part of it. But caring with heart also means working to find answers and new information – constantly improving so that the care we provide to the...
When it comes to caring for a loved one at home, finding the right homecare service is a decision that requires careful consideration. The well-being and comfort of your family member are paramount, and to ensure the best care possible, asking the right questions is...
