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Memorial Epworth mental health tech understands the healing power of home
A home isn’t just a house. It’s a place to nurture your family. A place to feel safe. A foundation for a stable life. Kaniece Davidovic, a mental health tech who has worked at Beacon Health for nearly 14 years, knows that. Five years ago, she had faith that she could...
18
Jul
5 things your doctor wants you to know about cancer and obesity
Healthcare providers are learning more and more about the connection between cancer and our everyday health. For example, did you know that roughly 4 to 8 percent of cancers can be directly attributed to obesity? This includes such cancers as colorectal, esophageal, kidney, liver, gallbladder, pancreatic, breast and uterine cancer. “This...
13
Jul
Beacon’s collaboration with Mayo Clinic provides reassurance to patients with complex cancer diagnoses
Peace of mind when you need it most close to home. That is what Beacon Health System’s collaboration with the Mayo Clinic gives cancer patients and their families. Beacon is one of more than 45 healthcare organizations across the globe that are members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. With this collaboration,...
30
Jun
Medical Minute: How the Canadian wildfire smoke may affect your health
If you’ve been wondering if the lingering haze from the Canadian wildfires might affect your health, you’re not alone. Dr. Jason Marker from the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program answers some common questions patients have been asking about air quality and what precautions you and your family might need...
30
Jun
Beach bag essentials for summer safety
Sandals. Check. Sunglasses. Check. Towel. Got it. If you’re heading to the beach this summer with your family, you may already have a list of the things you need to bring. But Dr. Emily Kisor of Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Bristol Street offers the recommendations below to help keep your...
28
Jun
“We can deal with this”: Couple leans on each other and Beacon Cancer Care team following Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
After almost 47 years of marriage, finishing each other’s thoughts and sentences is second nature to Bill and Mary Grimmer. Their conversation is peppered equally with tenderness, respect, humor and sometimes a little teasing. They are clearly each other’s strength, support and comfort. Over the past several years, their bond has...
26
Jun
Hershey’s chocolate features Beacon teams in “Heartwarming the World” campaign
It’s not every day you get recognized by an iconic brand with a long-standing household name for the incredible work you are doing and the way you connect with your hospital’s patients and your colleagues. Hershey’s Chocolate is now featuring Beacon Health System as one of its ‘Heartwarming the World’ stories...
22
Jun
Miracle on South Walnut Street: Timely CPR by Beacon doctor saves man who suffered cardiac arrest
It was a disappointing end to Senior Night for the South Bend Saint Joseph hockey team. After its 2-1 loss to Riley High School, Rob and Maureen Hosinski attended a reception for players and parents with their son, Teddy, and daughter, Nora, who was home from college on Christmas break. They chatted...
14
Jun