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...
This story features a Beacon Children’s Hospital patient who will be running the bases in our Home Run for Life program — a partnership between Beacon Health System and the South Bend Cubs. We will be featuring the heartfelt stories of each patient who is...
As women approach their midlife years, they’re faced with a new and significant change to their bodies: menopause. Often misunderstood, menopause — and its precursor, perimenopause — brings different health risks and concerns for women to manage. Family medicine Nurse Practitioner Shelby Patterson, Beacon Medical Group...
[caption id="attachment_57896" align="alignright" width="463"] Tammy Stockman[/caption] Tammy Stockman has always loved being active. From hiking and kayaking to tending her lawn and garden, she’s kept a fast pace in life — until she couldn’t. In December 2023, sudden hip pain made even the most basic of tasks...
Ava Dillon loved to dance, competing in pom and jazz at Marian High School, but two years ago her health took an unexpected turn. What started as mild hip pain gradually worsened until she was limping and couldn't walk far without sitting down. Despite seeing...
