[caption id="attachment_61285" align="alignleft" width="300"] Shayna Roodman[/caption] The day Shayna Roodman didn’t hear her baby crying, she knew things had to change. For most of her life, Shayna had trouble hearing. Still, she got by. It wasn’t until her mid-20s that she realized something was definitely wrong. Then,...
Memorial Hospital's new Intensive Care Unit opens in late October. Meet the nurses, physicians, therapists, pharmacists, dietitians and unit assistants who will bring it to life, and learn how their teamwork supports patients and families during their most difficult moments....
Beacon Children's Hospital and Elkhart General Hospital help parents and newborns stay together during a NICU stay. In this WSBT Eye on Health segment, Dr. Robert White and NNP Amber Wallace explain how Couplet Care and single-family rooms support babies and families....
At 79, world-record powerlifter Jon Smoker thought severe hip pain might end his career. After an anterior hip replacement at Beacon Bone & Joint Specialists, he's back in the gym and training to chase four new world records when he turns 80....
Memorial Hospital's new patient tower was designed with input from the caregivers who will work there. As it opens, Beacon is hiring nurses, therapists, clinical specialists and support associates, with career growth, mentorship and education benefits for every stage of their careers....
You know you're supposed to get regular health screenings, but which ones and when? Search online and you'll find plenty of different answers. One website says to start a screening at 40. Another says 45. Your friend tells you they didn't need one until 50. So, how...
Social media has made “high cortisol” one of the most talked about explanations for weight gain, fatigue and difficulty losing weight. While stress hormones can absolutely affect overall health, the reality is often more complex. “Many patients come in worried that cortisol is the sole reason...
When 46-year-old Ryan Hunt went into cardiac arrest, a series of small miracles, from his daughter finding him to Memorial Hospital being minutes away, gave him a fighting chance. Learn how rapid CPR, expert heart care and teamwork saved his life....
Soaring 10 stories into the South Bend skyline, the new Memorial Hospital Patient Tower is hard to miss. But you might be wondering: What’s happening inside? The second floor of the tower is nearing completion, and that means an important milestone is coming up soon: moving...
Most people know they feel better after a good night's sleep. They have more energy, think more clearly and are generally in a better mood. What many people don't realize is just how closely sleep and mental health are connected. Sleep affects nearly every system in the...
