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SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Memorial Hospital of South Bend has become the first hospital in northern Indiana to implement the EOS® Imaging System, introducing a new standard of care for pediatric and adult spine and orthopedic patients.
EOS® Edge technology combines low-dose radiation with advanced AI software to deliver highly accurate...
For 60 years after recovering from rheumatic fever, Vikki Jurgonski needed careful heart monitoring. She knew that eventually, she would need heart surgery. “It’s just a weight on your mind all the time."
But thanks to Dr. Troy Weirick, interventional cardiologist, Beacon Medical Group Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists RiverPointe, and the minimally...
It started with a small sore on Terry Wolfinger's little toe — a small annoyance that refused to go away. “I didn’t think much of it at first,” Terry says. “But then it got worse.”
Pain in his foot put a cramp in Terry and his wife's plans to enjoy their...
Why is it that every time you see a healthcare provider, they take your blood pressure? It’s due to a very good reason: high blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading cause of death the U.S., but it’s highly treatable.
Johnny Gerardot, MD, a family medicine physician with Beacon Medical Group Main...
Antibiotics truly revolutionized the field of medicine when penicillin, the first antibiotic, was discovered back in 1928. Nearly a century later, we still rely heavily on antibiotics to treat a variety of illnesses, and it’s estimated that they save millions of lives worldwide every year.
However, we’re seeing a growing threat...
Would you recognize the signs of a heart attack if they happened to you? Because women may experience the signs of a heart attack differently, they may not know what to look for – and that means women run the risk of losing precious time before seeking treatment.
For Heart Month...
Life changes when you can breathe again. An avid walker for years, Al Cover noticed his energy slipping away until an ultrasound revealed a serious heart condition.
Al was diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis - a condition where calcium buildup on heart valves can become deadly within two years if left...
Starting today, visitor restrictions are now in place at our Beacon hospitals due to the high transmission levels of respiratory illness in our community. What this means:
Hospital visitors must be age 18 or older.
No more than two visitors per patient at a time.
With high levels of respiratory illnesses...
Jerry Roberts had high standards when he was looking for a neurosurgeon—as anyone should.
He wanted someone who would make decisions together. Someone who would listen to what mattered to him. Someone who could guide him through the pain of spine surgery recovery without feeling like he was risking his 25-year...
Are your kids getting enough sleep? Adequate rest is essential for everyone, as it affects learning, physical health and mental health. In addition, getting enough sleep supports the immune system and the body’s ability to heal.
It’s known that children need more sleep than adults. We spoke with Linda Evans, MD,...