14
Dec
02
Oct
Let’s All Stay Vigilant: A letter from our Beacon CEO
Dear Beacon Team, We’ve all been in this together for the past seven months, since our first confirmed case of COVID-19 back in March. We’ve worked together to mitigate the spread of the virus in our hospitals, clinics and offices. And together, our efforts have resulted in very low exposure to and...
08
Sep
Beacon Granger Hospital introduces new online ER Check-In
Beacon Granger Hospital is proud to introduce our new online ER Check-In process. The ER Check-In is a quick, confidential way to let Beacon Granger Hospital know that you are on your way with a non-life threatening emergency. If your condition is life threatening or time-sensitive, please call 911 or go...
14
Aug
Beacon psychiatrist offers suggestions to curb “doomscrolling”
Over the past six months in quarantine and isolation, a new term has gained popularity: doomscrolling. Maybe you’ve doomscrolled while sitting on the couch or trying to fall asleep or even while in line at the grocery store. Switching from a Facebook feed full of arguments to a Twitter timeline full...
13
Aug
Mayo Clinic Care Network eConsults improve care for Beacon patients
As part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Beacon Health System providers are able to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists through eConsults — electronic consultations that provides a second opinion at no additional charge to the patient. Dr. Thomas Reid recently requested an eConsult when a patient came to his office...
15
Jul
Sunburst Races canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 Sunburst Races, scheduled to take place August 8 in South Bend, have been canceled out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of participants and the community during the continued COVID-19 pandemic. “While we realize how disappointing this is to everyone involved in Sunburst Races, the...
05
Jun
Michiana man cancer-free for five years thanks to Beacon Cancer Care
When Cliff Johnson meets his third great-grandchild later this year, he’ll do so as a cancer survivor. “They haven’t told us if it’s a boy or a girl yet,” says Sharon Johnson, Cliff’s wife. Ten years ago, Cliff’s family took him to the ER when he started bleeding unexpectedly. Physicians diagnosed him...
18
Apr
Beacon Dietitian offers Mediterranean salad recipe from American Heart Association
Looking for something easy and nutritious to make for dinner? Try this Mediterranean Tuna Salad! If you don’t have the spinach, don’t worry! Just make the tuna salad and wrap it up in a tortilla instead of bread to limit calories and carbs! Out of tuna? Sub in diced or shredded...
18
Apr
Beacon Dietitian offers bean pizza recipe
Looking for a way to use up some of the beans in your pantry? Try this simple, resourceful recipe that will fill you up while keeping you healthy, as recommended by a Beacon dietitian. Bean “Pizzas” Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 can beans (white beans, black beans, refried, any type will do) About 1 cup vegetables,...
08
Apr