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May
08
May
Memorial nurse describes working on the front line during the pandemic
Asa Wood, RN, Memorial Hospital of South Bend, describes the anxiety, uncertainty and sleepless nights surrounding the first days of working on the front line during the pandemic. Asa is one of many Beacon nurses who volunteered to care for COVID-19 patients. "When I first started nursing school, I never imagined...
07
May
Dr. Dale Patterson: Beacon is open and ready to serve
Dr. Dale Patterson, Memorial’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, discusses how Beacon Health System is open and ready to serve you and your loved ones. If you don’t feel well, or you have questions for your doctor, Dr. Patterson said don’t wait. Beacon has measures in place at every facility...
30
Apr
BMG nurse postpones May wedding because of COVID-19
Misty Harding, RN, Clinical Supervisor at Beacon Medical Group’s Schwartz-Wiekamp office in Mishawaka, shares how her family's life has changed due to COVID-19. "My daughter is a senior at Mishawaka High School. She is also a tennis player for MHS. Due to the coronavirus, her senior year was cut short like all of...
28
Apr
Elkhart General LPN looks after high-risk extended family during pandemic
Jenean Halsey, LPN, CTC Coordinator and AHA Instructor at Elkhart General Hospital, shares how the pandemic has affected her life. "I'm an LPN with 26 years’ experience. I have worked 24 of those years at Elkhart General Hospital. I started my time at EGH on the skilled nursing unit, before transferring...
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,...
10
Apr
Dr. Dale Patterson: Preparing for the surge (Video)
Learn how Beacon has planned for the surge of COVID-19 patients based on predictive modeling. More at: https://coronavirus.beaconhealthsystem.org/...
08
Apr
Beacon dietitian offers breakfast burrito recipe
Need a change in your morning routine? Try out this breakfast burrito recipe, as recommended by a Beacon dietitian: Easy Breakfast Burrito Serves 2 Ingredients: 3 large eggs, beaten 2 large handfuls fresh Spinach (frozen is fine too, just thaw and drain well, can use ½ to 1 whole package) ½ cup prepared black beans ½ cup...
23
Mar