27
May
22
May
Beacon’s advanced stroke care prevented devastating brain damage for patient
Mike Riggins loves to golf. But one afternoon while working on his mom’s driveway, he wondered if he’d ever play again. "Something felt kind of weird" as tools inexplicably slipped from his hand. He felt a bit unsteady but managed to get home. On the way, his right hand wouldn’t cooperate....
14
May
Eye on Health: PHM teacher’s story proves stroke knows no age limits
Andrew Nemeth was teaching choir at Penn High School when dizziness struck. He dismissed feeling lightheaded for perhaps just being dehydrated. When a colleague noticed his slurred speech at lunch. After talking to the school nurse, they called 911. At just 36, Andrew never expected to experience a stroke, but the...
12
May
Minimally invasive heart procedures restore Beacon patient’s energy, active lifestyle
After reaching her 80s, Audrey Mather faced a critical turning point. The congestive heart failure she "inherited" from her father had reached a stage where traditional treatments were no longer enough. Would she need risky open-heart surgery, or was there another way? Dr. Adil Wani and his exceptional team with Beacon's...
12
May
Beacon patient is grateful for neurosurgeon who performed life-changing brain tumor surgery
For Elizabeth Dick, life looks more like Bananagrams than Scrabble these days. Scrabble is a strict game with complex rules. Bananagrams can be rearranged based on the tiles you draw next, no set squares. After having surgery for brain tumors, Elizabeth often plays word games with family as part of her...
05
May
Beacon specialists restore patient’s quality of life with minimally-invasive prostate treatment
“I guess as you get older, things start breaking down,” shares Bryan McKeon, an energetic retiree. Like many men his age, Bryan found himself wrestling with an enlarged prostate that had begun affecting his quality of life. Last autumn, Bryan reached his tipping point. “This is becoming a nuisance,” he thought, after...
28
Apr
Essential screenings every woman needs
It’s common knowledge that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But the next best thing to preventing illness is catching it early, when it’s easier to treat. This is why your providers want you to get a variety of health screenings in your adult life. But what...
24
Apr
Our Take: Beacon neurologist explains cerebral stroke after death of Pope Francis
In the wake of Pope Francis' passing, many have questions about cerebral strokes -- his cause of death as reported by the Vatican. To help understand this medical condition, we spoke with Dr. Jose Luis Lopez, Medical Director of Beacon Health System's Stroke Program. Dr. Lopez explains what cerebral strokes...
23
Apr
Beacon specialist creates path to healing for patient with long-standing foot pain
Catherine Pierce had all but given up on a stubborn foot wound that refused to heal after two long years of a seemingly impossible battle. After several doctors and failed treatments, she was ready to abandon hope. Then, a chance referral would lead to an unexpected solution and long-awaited relief...
18
Apr