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Oct
16
Oct
Eye on Health: How Beacon’s comprehensive breast cancer care improves patient outcomes
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 tell a patient when they...
16
Oct
Beacon Health System, Notre Dame announce new, multiyear research collaboration
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 data. Within these projects, Notre...
14
Oct
Beacon collaborates with Notre Dame researcher to improve maternal health outcomes
New mothers often put their own health needs aside as they focus entirely on caring for their newborn and adjusting to their expanding family. They often feel overwhelmed and may not advocate for themselves. That's why Beacon Health System has partnered with University of Notre Dame researcher Joyce Adams to implement...
09
Oct
Managing chronic conditions
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 cancer, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease...
08
Oct
When vision went black, Beacon’s quick action, expert care gave patient his life back
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 hunting in the fall. As a devoted husband and father...
30
Sep
Head Lice in Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know
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, MD, Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics...
30
Sep
Mishawaka woman returns to active, pain-free life after minimally invasive treatments for peripheral artery disease
Vickie Kolodziej enjoyed a life full of family time and all the little things that made her happy. A former production manager from Mishawaka, she shared her retirement with Denny, her partner of 24 years, three playful dogs, a collection of reptiles, turtles, fish and tending to her thriving indoor...
30
Sep
Baby named after the Beacon community health worker who believed in her mom
Andrea Martinez will never forget walking into Mayra Adame's room at Elkhart General Hospital, car seat in hand, ready to meet the newest addition to her family. "Oh my, what a cutie. She's so tiny," Andrea remembers thinking as she approached the newborn in her mother's arms in late February. At...
22
Sep