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Family honors son through annual gift donations for patients at Beacon Children’s Hospital

Tyler Allman’s natural ability for sports was interrupted after he received a Batten Disease diagnosis as a child. Batten Disease is a rare, fatal disorder that has no cure. The disease progressed as Tyler aged. He lost his vision, suffered from seizures and became confined to a wheelchair during the last...

Parents: Be mindful of loud toys, says Beacon ear, nose and throat specialist

Those new, noisy gifts for kids and teens could be more than annoying — the toys could also bring a risk for hearing loss. “Noisy gifts are a problem for both children and parents,” said Dr. Erin Kevern, a Beacon Medical Group otolaryngologist. “Gifts are becoming louder each year in order to...

Beacon Children’s Hospital receives creative, inspiring gift from Penn High School senior

Rileigh Zickafoose found herself in a pickle. While taking inventory of the teaching tools she has available to help young patients understand the care they are receiving, the new Child Life Specialist realized she didn’t have anything to explain what it’s like to get an MRI. While MRIs are painless imaging...

Our Take: Beacon gastroenterologist explains colon cancer screenings

In the news: Last week, film and television star Kirstie Alley passed away after a brief battle with colon cancer, joining a long list of celebrities who have succumbed to the disease such as film and television actor Chadwick Boseman and NFL football coach Vince Lombardi. Colon cancer is deadly...

Health for the holidays begins with prevention

It appears the “new normal” of trying to avoid respiratory illness will continue into the new year as COVID-19, influenza, RSV and strep throat attempt to take the happy out of our holidays. “We spent the last two and a half years learning a lot about how germs spread and about...

Beacon Health System receives COVID-19 vaccination outreach grant extension

Beacon Health System has been granted an extension to continue COVID-19 vaccination outreach activities that began under a $4.8 million grant last spring from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. This grant extension will allow Beacon and its community partners to continue to provide valuable education and services focused on...

Beacon and The Milk Bank bring breast milk distribution center to Michiana

The national baby formula shortage is still a pressing concern for many new and expectant mothers. Fortunately, Beacon Health System has implemented a new program to help alleviate the problem and provide nutrition to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Beacon and the non-profit The Milk Bank launched...

Beacon Health & Fitness Granger receives national Medical Fitness award

Beacon Health & Fitness Granger has been named the 2022 Medical Fitness Association Certified Facility of the Year. This prestigious award is presented annually to a certified medical fitness facility that serves as an industry benchmark by developing programs, achieving results and adhering to the highest standards. “Being one of just...