05
Sep
03
Sep
Determination, support and expert care at Beacon help stroke patient return to full life
On what seemed like an ordinary morning, Harold Reed was tinkering in his garage at home. It felt a little warm that day, so he decided to relax for a few minutes. He headed over to the washbasin to clean up, and that’s when the unthinkable occurred. “Something felt odd on...
28
Aug
NICU parents grateful for the difference local support makes at Beacon Children’s Hospital
In the middle of the night, Ashley Croninger roused her husband, McCaylen, gripped by the inexplicable sense that something was terribly wrong. The couple rushed to their local hospital, hearts pounding, to learn that at just 26 weeks pregnant, Ashley's placenta had detached from her uterus. Their unborn child's life was...
23
Aug
Faith and hard work help Beacon patient triumph over trauma after head-on collision
Esther Deakins, a surgical tech at Memorial Hospital, had been accustomed to 12-hour shifts assisting with trauma surgeries. Little did she know that a terrible car accident abruptly shift her role from caregiver to patient, testing her resilience in ways she never imagined. In late October, Esther was driving on County...
20
Aug
Beacon Health System Becomes a Partner of Notre Dame Athletics
Beacon Health System and Notre Dame Global Partnerships today announced a new multi-year partnership, establishing Beacon as a partner of Notre Dame Athletics. Rooted in a shared commitment to advancing the health and well-being of our region, Beacon and Notre Dame are united in their vision to promote wellness in...
18
Aug
Medical Minute: Expert tips for improving nutrition for picky eaters
Worried about your picky eater’s nutrition? Don’t stress! Our latest Medical Minute video features helpful information from Registered Dietitian Andrea Bontrager Yoder, Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Bristol Street, who offers smart strategies to make sure your child gets all the nutrients they need, even if they’re a bit choosy. Need help...
18
Aug
Preventing and managing osteoporosis: Insights from a family physician
Osteoporosis affects nearly one in five women over the age of 50 and one in 20 men in the same age group. This weakening of the bones can lead to severe mobility issues, especially if it leads to a broken bone in the hip or spine. What causes bones to weaken?...
14
Aug
Eye on Health: Beacon midwives empower expectant moms through labor, delivery and birth
First-time mom Natalie Laman joined the growing number of women seeking midwifery care when she was pregnant with her daughter, Sadie, because she wanted to have control over her birth plan. “She was delivered in just the way I wanted,” Natalie said, despite the fact that she was induced three weeks...
08
Aug
Soaring skyward – Memorial Hospital patient tower crane takes center stage
Downtown South Bend’s city skyline will be changing soon as Memorial Hospital reaches a significant milestone in the construction of the new patient tower. This weekend, a 17-story crane will be erected for setting the structure’s steel beams and lifting materials and equipment from the staging area on the north...
06
Aug