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Feb
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Jan
Beacon’s online tools make managing your family’s health care easier
Parenting young children means embracing the beautiful chaos — and sometimes it takes a Herculean effort just to get them out the door. “It feels like Navy SEAL training to get them all ready and out of the house sometimes,” says Melissa Cook, mom to a six- and eight-year-old. Everyone must be...
24
Jan
Defying the odds: Patient triumphs over recurring brain tumors, supported by Beacon’s care
“I’m in my ninth year of battling brain tumors,” Christopher Riley shares. With the support of his medical team, family and the strength of his faith, he continues to overcome his medical challenges, practice law, serve his community and enjoy time with loved ones. Nearly a decade ago, Christopher lost sight...
23
Jan
After farm accident, Beacon patient turns recovery journey into mission helping amputees
When we shared Laurie Hayn’s story in 2022, she had just been adjusting to life after losing her left leg and most of her left arm in a farming accident. Through expert trauma care at Beacon, determination and a resilient spirit, Laurie was back to farming within just one year. Since...
16
Jan
Eye on Health: Minimally invasive procedure frees Beacon patient from debilitating back pain
Amy Nussbaum lives a life not unlike many others. She has a job, a family, and she maintains an active lifestyle. But there came a day when the list of things she needed to do, and wanted to do, had to be put on hold. It started with pain and back...
07
Jan
Medical Minute: Cervical Health Awareness Month with Dr. Erika Dearing
In our latest Medical Minute video, Dr. Erika Dearing, obstetrician and gynecologist at Beacon Three Rivers Health Family, Internal Medicine and Women’s Services, emphasizes the importance of regular screenings and the HPV vaccine. Cervical cancer is highly treatable when detected early, and the HPV vaccine is over 99% effective in...
01
Jan
Conquer colds: Expert tips for boosting your immune system this winter
Every year when the weather turns cold, our thoughts turn to warm blankets, hot cocoa … and winter illnesses. Too many of us end up with a cold, flu or infection after temperatures drop. Fortunately, there are ways to help your body fend off winter viruses and infections. Family Nurse Practitioner...
01
Jan
New year, new goals, new you
After weeks of rich foods and an abundance of sweet treats, how are you feeling? Once the holiday season has passed, many people are ready to put their health and fitness goals front and center when it comes to new year’s resolutions. That’s why health clubs are so crowded in January....
01
Jan
It’s a boy! Beacon welcomes its first baby of 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital
It's a boy! Hannah and Billy Dahmen of Edwardsburg welcomed the first baby of the New Year at our Beacon hospitals. Bennett Dahmen was born at 2:45 a.m. at Elkhart General Hospital, weighing in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces. He has two older brothers, Liam, 4, and Everett, 2. "It does feel really...
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Dec