Breastmilk is a strong source of nutrition for babies, yet only about 1 in 4 infants exclusively receive it, national statistics reveal. Still, most moms-to-be hear the same question for nine months: "Do you plan to breastfeed?" Tia Kling, a registered nurse at Elkhart General Hospital...
Leaders from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and Beacon Health System have signed a new agreement to expand their relationship and increase access to high-quality rehabilitation services for patients in Indiana. In 2020, the two organizations started working together under a professional services agreement, and now...
[caption id="attachment_58083" align="alignleft" width="410"] Bob McGrew[/caption] For years, knee pain couldn't stop retiree Bob McGrew from his favorite activities of walking and playing golf. But the pain in one knee kept worsening, eventually affecting both knees and his back. His simple pleasures became a daily struggle...
It was supposed to be a festive evening. In December 2024, Diane Krill had just arrived at a holiday event for the Beacon Health Foundation board when she felt a sharp pain in her chest. She was fortunate to be surrounded by medical professionals who...
Kevin Troupe was just 16 when he was diagnosed with hypertension. For the next 15 years, he cycled through blood pressure medications, struggling to find relief. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking procedure being performed at Beacon, Kevin is experiencing the possibility of reducing his dependence...
What seemed like an early-morning sinus headache turned into a life-threatening emergency for Denise Beilman -- one that came without any warning signs. [caption id="attachment_58034" align="alignright" width="318"] Denise Beilman[/caption] One Tuesday in late October 2023, Denise woke up earlier than usual with a headache. She took some...
One of the hazards of the summer months, especially for families who enjoy spending time outdoors, is the hated tick. These little bloodsuckers find a cozy spot and latch onto our bodies, feeding for as long as three days before they drop off. During that time,...
[caption id="attachment_58010" align="alignleft" width="409"] Yolanda Claire[/caption] When Yolanda Claire had her annual mammogram in 2023, she was relaxed and unconcerned. Even when the Elkhart General Breast Care Center asked her back for a biopsy, she didn't worry much. So the diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer hit...
We are celebrating another successful summer of our Mini Medical University program, an immersive, hands-on initiative that brought 41 students from 10 local high schools into South Bend's Memorial Hospital. Guided by volunteer staff, including Mini Med alumni, students rotated through clinical departments including our NICU,...
[caption id="attachment_57964" align="alignleft" width="384"] Janet Miller surrounded by her lap robes for cancer patients.[/caption] The handmade prayer shawl arrives at just the right moment, when fear feels overwhelming and comfort seems far away. For more than 500 breast cancer patients, that comfort has come from the...
