Bonnie Laub normally stays on top of her annual mammogram schedule. But last year, a broken arm and need to find a new primary care provider delayed her. When she finally saw her new doctor, getting her mammogram was at the top of her medical...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide, but doctors say - if caught early - it can be cured. At Beacon, lung cancer screenings are allowing doctors to detect lung cancer before symptoms appear. Early detection is key, said Dr. Diego Heredia, Beacon...
Loud monitors. Harsh lighting. Blinking machines, crying babies and cramped spaces filled with anxious families. Renowned Beacon Children's Hospital neonatologist Dr. Bob White envisioned a more nurturing NICU environment that could better serve premature babies and support their loved ones. For decades, Dr. White and members...
"Each year, approximately 2 billion people around the world receive this diagnosis. And I'm one of them." These words from James Van Der Beek resonated across social media as the 47-year-old actor, beloved for his roles in 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues,' recently shared his colorectal...
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – CHA Accountable Care Organization (ACO), LLC, operated by Beacon Health System, improved care for over 11,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Indiana and southwest Michigan in 2023, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. As part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program,...
[caption id="attachment_56136" align="alignleft" width="451"] Kristen Scott and her dog, Sulley, who helped her through the healing process.[/caption] As a mammographer at Elkhart General Hospital's Breast Care Center, Kristen Scott has helped countless women through their breast cancer screenings. She never imagined she would walk the same...
Prepare for cuteness overload as our Beacon Children's Hospital NICU babies dress up in their first Halloween costumes, from mighty superheroes to precious pumpkins. "When you are in the NICU, it seems like the world stops on the inside but keeps going on the outside. Seeing...
Feeling under the weather? With cold and flu season upon us, you might not feel up to visiting the doctor’s office. A telehealth visit with your primary care provider might be good option. In our latest Medical Minute, Dr. Deborah Pavey, family medicine physician at...
One of the latest wellness buzzword is "fibermaxxing" — making a conscious effort to eat more fiber-rich foods. But beyond the social media hype lies a growing body of research showing that fiber is essential for a healthy gut microbiome, the community of trillions of...
Twenty years ago, Monica Santa's life changed forever with a phone call. "I think about it every year when it comes along," she recounts, her voice filled with emotion. She’s describing the moment she learned she had breast cancer. WSBT delves into Monica's unexpected diagnosis and the...
