Memorial Hospital's new patient tower was designed with input from the caregivers who will work there. As it opens, Beacon is hiring nurses, therapists, clinical specialists and support associates, with career growth, mentorship and education benefits for every stage of their careers....
You know you're supposed to get regular health screenings, but which ones and when? Search online and you'll find plenty of different answers. One website says to start a screening at 40. Another says 45. Your friend tells you they didn't need one until 50. So, how...
Social media has made “high cortisol” one of the most talked about explanations for weight gain, fatigue and difficulty losing weight. While stress hormones can absolutely affect overall health, the reality is often more complex. “Many patients come in worried that cortisol is the sole reason...
When 46-year-old Ryan Hunt went into cardiac arrest, a series of small miracles, from his daughter finding him to Memorial Hospital being minutes away, gave him a fighting chance. Learn how rapid CPR, expert heart care and teamwork saved his life....
Soaring 10 stories into the South Bend skyline, the new Memorial Hospital Patient Tower is hard to miss. But you might be wondering: What’s happening inside? The second floor of the tower is nearing completion, and that means an important milestone is coming up soon: moving...
Most people know they feel better after a good night's sleep. They have more energy, think more clearly and are generally in a better mood. What many people don't realize is just how closely sleep and mental health are connected. Sleep affects nearly every system in the...
Beacon Health Foundation and Camp Eberhart Alumni Association have announced a new partnership that will provide more children with access to the life-changing experience of YMCA Camp Eberhart in Three Rivers, Michigan, while also supporting campers’ health and safety. The Foundation is the fundraising support for...
Ashley Schmidt, a busy mom of four who boards horses and helps run a family farm, struggled with worsening back pain from a herniated disc. A minimally invasive microdiscectomy at Memorial Hospital relieved her pain and got her back to the life she loves....
Foot drop, a condition that makes it hard to lift the front of the foot, may be linked to rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications. In this WSBT Eye on Health segment, Beacon neurosurgeon Dr. Kashif Shaikh and NP Heidi Schelstraete explain what to watch...
Severe hip pain kept Lisa Levin from hiking with friends and keeping up with her kids. After Dr. Ryan O'Rourke uncovered hidden hip dysplasia and performed a complex hip replacement, she's back to hiking, rock climbing and martial arts....
