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Jan
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Dec
Lung cancer survivor grateful for care, radiation treatment option, from her oncologist and Beacon team
With every cancer diagnosis comes many questions, including what treatment options the patient has. Surgery was the only option for Lori Isack when she was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020. But when her cancer returned earlier this year, Lori learned about an alternative. That alternative was a highly focused radiation...
16
Nov
Eye on Health: Key findings in Beacon research may have far-reaching implications for trauma patients
Award-winning and internationally recognized trauma center research led by Beacon Health System physicians has produced findings that could reduce the amount of time trauma patients spend in the hospital. Data collected from an 18-month-long study reveals promising news for trauma patients if they are treated with whole blood. Their length of stay...
12
Oct
Eye on Health: Skipping regular checkup is breast cancer survivor’s biggest regret
Lori Denman is a wife, mother, grandmother and a breast cancer survivor. She knew both her grandmothers had developed breast cancer in their 80s and tragically passed away. So when the 60-year-old learned of her diagnosis, she was caught off guard. And she immediately regretted the decision she had made to skip...
13
Sep
Eye on Health: Beacon cardiologists, TAVR procedure, help patient regain strength, independence
Diana Miller, who just turned 80 years old, enjoys art, music and time with her family. She has faced medical challenges, including blindness and most recently, difficulty breathing. “I was gasping for air when I walked to the mailbox,” Miller recalls. Decades ago, her aortic stenosis, or calcification of the aortic valve,...
09
Aug
Eye on Health: First-time mom is grateful for breastfeeding support from Beacon team
Like all new moms, Monica Maya faced an important decision when it came to feeding her baby. But she explains how the decision between breastfeeding and bottle feeding was an easy one to make. Maya would be returning to work, so she wanted to do everything she could to bond with...
13
Jul
Beacon’s collaboration with Mayo Clinic provides reassurance to patients with complex cancer diagnoses
Peace of mind when you need it most close to home. That is what Beacon Health System’s collaboration with the Mayo Clinic gives cancer patients and their families. Beacon is one of more than 45 healthcare organizations across the globe that are members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. With this collaboration,...
14
Jun
Eye on Health: Beacon nurse navigators assist orthopedic patients along their care journey
Navigating the timeline of an orthopedic surgery can feel intimidating during what is already a stressful time for many patients. That’s why the Beacon Bone & Joint Specialists team is thankful for its nurse navigators to guide patients along their care journey. Nurse navigators help patients get the care they need...
11
May
Eye on Health: A stroke victim’s story of survival and recovery
Bob Freeze was unpacking bags of groceries at home one day when he suddenly fell to the floor. He knew what he wanted to say, but he couldn’t talk. Instead of words, only a noise came out of his mouth. He couldn’t move the entire left side of his body. “I...
12
Apr