One of the latest wellness buzzword is "fibermaxxing" — making a conscious effort to eat more fiber-rich foods. But beyond the social media hype lies a growing body of research showing that fiber is essential for a healthy gut microbiome, the community of trillions of...
The arrival of the first steel beams at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend patient tower construction site this week marks the beginning of a crucial phase in the project. Just as a skeleton provides strength and stability to the body, these steel beams will ensure...
Curious about the differences between normal aging and dementia? In our latest Medical Minute, Dr. Robert Kolbe, family medicine physician at Beacon Medical Group Bremen, discusses lifestyle changes to help prevent the onset of dementia, warning signs of when you should seek care for yourself...
Worried about your picky eater’s nutrition? Don’t stress! Our latest Medical Minute video features helpful information from Registered Dietitian Andrea Bontrager Yoder, Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Bristol Street, who offers smart strategies to make sure your child gets all the nutrients they need, even if...
Osteoporosis affects nearly one in five women over the age of 50 and one in 20 men in the same age group. This weakening of the bones can lead to severe mobility issues, especially if it leads to a broken bone in the hip or...
Downtown South Bend’s city skyline will be changing soon as Memorial Hospital reaches a significant milestone in the construction of the new patient tower. This weekend, a 17-story crane will be erected for setting the structure’s steel beams and lifting materials and equipment from the...
Worried about sun damage? Is your skin at risk? Dr. Greg Buck, family physician at Beacon Medical Group Bremen, shares information about skin changes you should watch for and easy tips to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. Need help finding a primary care provider who...
At just 22 feet tall and 11 feet wide, the mockup of the Memorial Hospital patient tower is a tiny building with a big job. First, the structure allows the hospital, construction and architecture teams to see the building’s key components at scale. “The most visual reason...
Did you know? Type 2 diabetes can often be managed with lifestyle changes. From recognizing symptoms early to exploring treatment options, Dr. Justin Grannell from Beacon Medical Group Bristol shares the information you need to stay healthy in our latest Medical Minute video. Need help finding...
Perhaps you’ve heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” For a few years now, the idea has been growing that sitting at a desk all day long is a really bad thing for your body. During the pandemic, when so many people began working from...
