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Jan
10
Jun
Patient family’s donation to make visiting Beacon neurosurgery practice less scary for kids
Beacon Medical Group pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Daniel Fulkerson might need to add a second bookshelf in his offices. Dr. Fulkerson and his staff were recently amazed and appreciative when Deborah Allen and her five children, ranging in age from 3 to 11, delivered 1,472 children’s books to his practice on the...
27
May
Beacon associate shares heartwarming story of a soldier’s sacrifice on Memorial Day
Few people know that Zach Roberts was raised by his grandmother. But she is the reason Zach remembers a relative he never met, but feels like he knew, every Memorial Day. He thinks of Dillard. “Grandma was the seventh daughter of 13 brothers and sisters. Dillard was her favorite brother,” Zach says....
18
May
Elkhart General cardiovascular team earns another nod from national group
Elkhart General Hospital’s cardiovascular team has earned certification from the American College of Cardiology for its Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program. TAVR may help those with severe aortic stenosis, a condition that decreases blood flow from the heart out into the body. The minimally invasive procedure, which does not require open heart surgery, involves placing...
07
Apr
Eye on Health: New on-site clinic offers convenient care to Kem Krest employees and family
Kem Krest CEO Amish Shah recognizes the challenges of balancing your health and your career. “It's hard to leave work to go get a doctor's appointment. And sometimes it's hard to be intentional about taking care of yourself,” he says. A new clinic at Kem Krest’s Elkhart headquarters aims to make doctor...
03
Feb
World Cancer Day: Honoring our patients by telling their stories
A cancer diagnosis is one of the most nerve-wracking and overwhelming conversations any person could have. And whether you’re treating cancer through chemotherapy, surgery or another approach, it takes a resiliency, courage and strength. Over the past few years, the Beacon Cancer Care team has met so many people who embody...
06
Jan
Elkhart General dietitian shares tips for staying healthy beyond New Year’s resolutions
by Kate Glick, RD, LD Elkhart General Hospital Outpatient Clinical Dietitian It’s inevitable: A new year hits and you feel an unexplainable push to “be better.” New Year’s resolutions are everywhere you turn in January. But what about after January? How can we make our new year resolutions last us all year...
22
Nov
Memorial dietitians offer advice to keep you safe and healthy this holiday season
At long last, the holidays are here. And we’re all ready to celebrate with turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, desserts and many other delicious treats. But it’s important to keep your health and safety in mind as you navigate the holiday season. Dietitians from Memorial Hospital recently discussed their best tips to...
04
Oct
Beacon CEO Kreg Gruber: “This can’t continue without consequences”
We are 18 months into this pandemic, and healthcare providers across our region continue to be there for every person who needs their care. In spite of having a vaccine that drastically reduces death and serious illness, we continue to care for people who are very sick and those who...
23
Feb