Sleep-related deaths are the leading cause of death for infants over one week old who have gone home from the hospital in St. Joseph County, accounting for about 20 percent of all infant deaths in the county. In response, the St. Joseph County Fetal Infant Mortality...
We all deal with stress, whether it’s deadlines, traffic or any number of curveballs that come along. It’s part of everyday life. But how do you know when normal stress crosses the line into something more serious, like anxiety? According to Judith Philip, MD, family medicine...
Beacon Health System has announced strategic leadership changes at three of its southwest Michigan hospitals, effective November 1, 2025. [caption id="attachment_58563" align="alignleft" width="150"] Greg Piper[/caption] As part of Beacon's commitment to community-focused care, the health system is redesigning the current administrator role and establishing local president roles...
Saturday mornings always have been Rowan Thomas's favorite, playing on the floor with his parents while they enjoy their coffee together. But just before his first birthday, Lauren and Andrew Thomas woke their son one early weekend morning to find something terrifyingly wrong. "We were expecting...
The personalized approach to breast cancer care at Beacon ensures that no one navigates its complexities alone. Dr. Katherine Goze, general surgeon with Beacon's multi-disciplinary cancer team, emphasizes that comprehensive support begins the moment a patient receives their diagnosis. "The most important thing that I can...
Today, Beacon Health System and the University of Notre Dame announced a new, multiyear research collaboration. Through this agreement, Beacon and Notre Dame will jointly develop collaborative, health-focused research projects that are of interest to both organizations, particularly in the areas of oncology and health...
[caption id="attachment_58419" align="alignleft" width="600"] Dr. Joyce Adams speaks with Kimberly Green Reeves at the Pop Up Village. (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)[/caption] New mothers often put their own health needs aside as they focus entirely on caring for their newborn and adjusting to their...
How good are you at following “doctor’s orders”? The American Medical Association says people don’t take medications as prescribed about half of the time … and that’s just one aspect of managing a health condition. Among the most common chronic (ongoing) conditions in the U.S. are...
[caption id="attachment_58384" align="alignright" width="415"] Joseph Noah[/caption] For more than 40 years, Joseph Noah has worked as a union bricklayer. It's a demanding, physical job that keeps him active year-round. When he’s not on a job site, you’ll often find him ice fishing in winter or deer...
Nearly every parent knows that dreaded moment when they receive a letter from their child’s school containing the words “head lice.” Lice might be unpleasant, but there’s no need to panic. We’ve got information and tips to help your family cope, courtesy of Sarah O’Connor,...
