[caption id="attachment_53168" align="alignleft" width="384"] Rick Madlem cheering on Notre Dame.[/caption] A real Notre Dame football fan, Rick Madlem and his wife were able to attend the big game against Clemson last year. The only problem was the walk to reach their seats. “The walk hurt, but I...
When it comes to caring for a loved one at home, finding the right homecare service is a decision that requires careful consideration. The well-being and comfort of your family member are paramount, and to ensure the best care possible, asking the right questions is...
Lori Denman is a wife, mother, grandmother and a breast cancer survivor. She knew both her grandmothers had developed breast cancer in their 80s and tragically passed away. So when the 60-year-old learned of her diagnosis, she was caught off guard. And she immediately regretted the decision...
[caption id="attachment_53118" align="alignright" width="414"] Jordan Tighe competing in the Under 25 National Championship.[/caption] Clocking into her nursing shift at Beacon is actually very similar to the way Jordan Tighe steps onto the platform during a weightlifting competition. “You never know what the outcome of the day will...
Recent studies have shown how many children increased their screen time during the pandemic for entertainment and education, but they have not reduced the number of hours they spend in front of computers, tablets and phones. This concerns pediatricians like Dr. Linda Evans, Three Rivers Health,...
Our community is seeing a slight increase in the number of COVID cases, and our Beacon hospitals are seeing a slight uptick in the number of patients with COVID, said Dr. Dale Patterson, President, Beacon Medical Group. “I want to reassure everyone that this is nowhere...
[caption id="attachment_53068" align="alignleft" width="328"] John Palmer[/caption] John Palmer has a neighbor who recently died of prostate cancer. And a friend who died of prostate cancer last year. And yet another friend who was diagnosed with prostate cancer and is currently fighting for his life. Palmer, too, was...
Beacon Health System has been named to the prestigious 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Employers by State. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the top employers in the state of Indiana,” said Beacon Health System CEO Kreg Gruber. “I am grateful to our...
[caption id="attachment_53010" align="alignleft" width="411"] Kailee and her mom, Alexis, before Kailee’s cancer diagnosis.[/caption] Support often goes unnoticed until the moment it’s needed most. For Kailee Michalski, that moment arrived unexpectedly in late February, on a day filled with birthday cake and laughter. Her fifth birthday. And the...
Like most survivors of sudden cardiac arrest, Mike Brown does not remember what happened when he lost consciousness last October at a University of Notre Dame football game in South Bend. [caption id="attachment_52960" align="alignright" width="421"] Mike Brown and his daughter, Christa Brubaker, stop for a quick...
