Beacon gastroenterologist explains importance of early detection of colon cancer

The death of 43-year-old actor Chadwick Boseman has put a spotlight on colon cancer, and the uptick of young people who are being diagnosed. Beacon Medical Group Gastroenterologist Binoy Ouseph explains the early signs and symptoms of colon cancer, and the importance of early detection. He also discusses age and...

Pediatricians emphasize importance of well visits, vaccinations

It’s important that parents do not delay well visits or vaccinations for their kids and adolescents during the pandemic, because missing these appointments can have an adverse affect on their health. Safety precautions remain in place at Beacon Medical Group offices as the community faces the new reality of dealing with...

ICU doctor humbled by his COVID patients’ hope to “simply to stay alive”

Dr. Luke White, Beacon Medical Group critical care and pulmonary specialist, shares his perspective of working on the front line of the pandemic. "Keep it up!" "Are you eating OK? Can I get you anything?" "It's great to see you sitting in a chair!" The things I say to my patients in the ICU...

Memorial nurse shares feelings of “mom guilt” in the time of COVID

Kristen Johnson, a Memorial oncology nurse educator, who worked in the COVID unit, offers a candid perspective about how she is struggling with "mom guilt" during the pandemic. The first time I felt fear as a mother related to Covid-19 was during our initial hospital briefing. While sitting in the Memorial...

NICU nurse, mom, talks about anxiety surrounding back-to-school

Amber Sahlhoff, a wife, mom and Beacon Children's Hospital NICU nurse, talks candidly about how she is coping during the pandemic and with the uncertainties surrounding the start of the new school year.  I woke up one morning last week crying in my sleep. In my dream, it was me who...

A note from our Chief Clinical Officer

We know Coronavirus can impact anyone. It affects not only older adults and those with underlying health conditions, but it also affects young and healthy people. Thankfully, we now know much more about the transmission of this virus and we can make better recommendations on how to contain its spread....

Against all odds: One woman’s fight against COVID-19

Tami Slaven watched her wife walk slowly into the isolation room as she lay in her hospital bed, struggling to breathe. The loud, engine-like noise from the negative pressure exhaust fan masked the noise of her gasps for air. She felt excruciating pain with every breath. Her partner of seven years, Sue...

Beacon Children’s Hospital recognized in pediatric sepsis study

Beacon Children’s Hospital has been recognized as the highest performer in a key indicator of the Children’s Hospital Association’s Improving Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes (IPSO) study.  Out of 56 participating children’s hospitals from around the nation, Beacon Children’s had the fastest time to fluid bolus for pediatric patients with severe sepsis.  Sepsis is...