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May
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May
Love and loss: Beacon Children’s NICU mom reflects on importance of support when she lost a baby
This month, Beacon Children’s Hospital is celebrating five years of delivering expert care, close to home in its current location. So we are shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring patients, like Harper Schmitt. The following first-person perspective was written by Kristen Collett–Schmitt, on behalf of the Schmitt family, David,...
02
May
Emma’s strength through many treatments at Beacon Children’s Hospital lights up the world
This month, Beacon Children’s Hospital will celebrate five years of delivering expert care, close to home in its current location. So we are shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring patients, like Emma Nies. Story by Melinda McNamara A fifth birthday is a big deal for most kids. For Emma Nies,...
27
Apr
Sam Grewe’s treatment for cancer at Beacon Children’s Hospital has inspired him to study medicine
Next month, Beacon Children’s Hospital will celebrate five years of delivering expert care, close to home in its current location. So we are shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring patients, like Sam Grewe. Sam Grewe, of course, isn’t glad that he developed cancer at age 13 and lost his...
20
Apr
Beacon embarks on patient-centered project that will redefine care at Memorial Hospital
Renewing its commitment to serve the City of South Bend and surrounding communities for generations to come, Memorial Hospital of South Bend is launching one of the most transformative construction projects in its 129-year history. The new 10-story patient bed tower project will comprise seven new patient care floors, a renovation...
19
Apr
Now in college, preemie twins remain closer than ever, grateful for parents and Beacon
Next month, Beacon Children’s Hospital will celebrate five years of delivering expert care, close to home in its current location. So we are shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring patients, like Amanda and Erin Farmer. Spend some time talking with 19-year-old twins Amanda and Erin Farmer together and one thing...
17
Apr
Hippity hoppity: Easter bunny visits NICU babies and staff at Beacon Children’s Hospital
Hippity hoppity, Easter is here! Our NICU babies at Beacon Children's Hospital received a very special visit from the Easter Bunny. Here are some of the adorable photos our staff captured during the bunny's recent stop to help the families of some of our youngest patients capture moments and make memories. ...
14
Apr
Beacon Health receives grants for COVID-19 vaccination outreach to Hispanic, Black and Amish residents
Beacon Health has received $4.8 million in grants from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to provide education and services that are focused on increasing COVID-19 vaccinations rates among Hispanic, Black and Amish residents of Elkhart, St. Joseph, LaPorte and Marshall counties. Collaborating with Saint Joseph Health System and a...
14
Apr
Eye On Health: Beacon offers widest range of minimally invasive procedures in region
Cheryl Scheidt wasn't feeling herself last year, unable to walk even 10 steps without losing her breath. She did the right thing by calling her doctor. He led her to cardiac and thoracic surgeon Amjad Syed, MD, at Elkhart General Hospital, who diagnosed a significant leak in her mitral valve. Making...
13
Apr