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Mar
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Mar
Confidence and trust in Beacon carried patient through breast cancer journey
Being diagnosed with cancer will scare anyone. But because Kathy Wolfe and her husband had experienced Beacon's quality of care before, she walked into treatment with something many patients don't always have right away: confidence in her care team. Something was off Kathy, an artist and retired legal secretary now in her...
18
Mar
Eye on Health: Patient faced breast cancer with Beacon care team by her side
When Suzie Gonzalez felt something hard in her breast, she ignored it at first. When she noticed it was getting bigger, she decided to get it checked out. The LaGrange resident was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at 48, with no family history of breast cancer and no roadmap for what...
06
Mar
Local world-class endurance coach claims HYROX victory
Beacon Health & Fitness Granger member Greg Mueller didn’t go to Phoenix in late January expecting to win. He went to run a smart race, push himself and maybe snag the HYROX “flag” he and his wife, Lisa, joked about before the start. Instead, he crossed the line in 1:08:30,...
05
Mar
After decades of hiding hearing loss, Beacon patient wants others to consider cochlear implants
Thomas Nate kept his hearing loss mostly to himself. He managed. He adapted. He hid it. But at 84, he was tired of pretending everything was fine. And he finally did something about it. Tom had worn hearing aids since age 38, and about a decade ago, a Florida audiologist first mentioned...
04
Mar
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2026
During Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the power of connection, mentorship and the everyday moments that shape who we become. The stories shared by women across Beacon remind us that leadership isn’t defined only by titles or accomplishments — it’s reflected in the relationships that support us, the women who...
23
Feb
Talking with your provider about fatigue
Feeling tired once in a while is normal. But when tiredness becomes constant, it can affect your mood, focus and daily routine. Many people assume they should just deal with it, but ongoing fatigue can be a sign that something else is going on. Primary care providers see fatigue often,...
20
Feb
Beacon team helps patient reclaim his life after rare paralyzing diagnosis
It was late September, and Jeff Davis was fighting a cold, coughing constantly and sleeping poorly. When he woke one morning after a bad night, he couldn’t move his arms, nor feel his feet on the ground. Something was very wrong. His wife rushed him to the emergency room at Memorial...
18
Feb
Patient finds relief at Beacon after a decade of searching for answers
When Kailey Lester was a freshman in high school, she never imagined how drastically her life was about to change. During winter break, she suddenly began vomiting and felt sharp, unrelenting pain deep in her lower abdomen and pelvic area. She hoped it was temporary. She prayed it would pass. It...
17
Feb