Beacon family doctors offer advice for summer insect bites and stings

Bites and stings are two of the more common reasons for patient visits to their Beacon family doctors during the summertime. The warm weather makes a great environment for insects, ticks and spiders, and spending time outdoors brings a greater chance of coming into contact with them. Although it’s certainly possible to...

Skin feeling itchy? Here’s when to see a doctor so your rash doesn’t spoil your summer fun

During the summer months, it’s not unusual to experience a skin rash that can put a damper on your outdoor fun. Rashes are even more common during extreme heat. “During spring and summer months, many patients present to their medical providers after the patients develop rashes. Often, these rashes are due...

ESPN interviews Beacon certified athletic trainer about high school student-athlete safety in record heat

Certified athletic trainer Erin Foreman spoke to ESPN this week about the importance of having athletic trainers on the sidelines for high school student-athletes playing in this summer’s record heat. As sports practices get underway, ESPN looked at player safety and protection during extreme temperatures. “I’m glad they reached out to the...

Certified nursing assistant describes career-affirming encounter with Elkhart General patient

Nicole Jagers has known for years she wanted to work in healthcare. But it was just last summer when an experience at Elkhart General Hospital confirmed this is exactly where she needs to be. It was toward the end of one of her shifts at a certified nursing assistant in the...

Granger mom offers honest account of how cancer consumed her life and how she defeated it

Jessica Murphy of Granger was 41 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in February 2019. The Beacon patient, wife and mom wrote an open and honest account about “living cancer” and how she changed after radiation, chemo and surviving the disease. This is an edited...

Memorial Epworth mental health tech understands the healing power of home

A home isn’t just a house. It’s a place to nurture your family. A place to feel safe. A foundation for a stable life. Kaniece Davidovic, a mental health tech who has worked at Beacon Health for nearly 14 years, knows that. Five years ago, she had faith that she could...

5 things your doctor wants you to know about cancer and obesity

Healthcare providers are learning more and more about the connection between cancer and our everyday health. For example, did you know that roughly 4­ to 8 percent of cancers can be directly attributed to obesity? This includes such cancers as colorectal, esophageal, kidney, liver, gallbladder, pancreatic, breast and uterine cancer. “This...