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Is it the flu, a cold, RSV or COVID? How to tell the difference
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise and community transmission is high across our region. Hospitals usually don’t see this much flu until late January or early February, and other respiratory illnesses like RSV remain a concern. Each illness is different. But with overlapping symptoms, it can be challenging to know...
29
Dec
The Lewis family: A story of inner strength
Siblings Marvin, Naudia and Kendra Lewis were all born with sickle cell anemia, an inherited blood disorder for which there is no cure. Blood cells become rigid and sticky, which can slow or block blood flow. By age eight, Marvin had a stroke and by age 13 he had three...
29
Dec
Wade’s story: There’s nothing he can’t do
Everything was normal when Wade was born, but the night before he was to go home, he had a seizure. At two weeks old, he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, which causes a buildup of excess spinal fluid in the brain and he was experiencing bleeding on both sides of his...
29
Dec
Luis’ story: A bit of a miracle for this strong and happy boy
When Luis was nine years old, he started vomiting in the night and was very dizzy. He had no balance when he walked, his mom shares. Then they got the bad news that he had a cancerous tumor. “It was the worst day of my life,” she says. Luis, one...
29
Dec
Elias’ story: A miracle child filled with joy
From the moment he was born prematurely – weighing a mere one pound, 11 ounces – Elias’ family has experienced unforgettable moments at Beacon Children’s Hospital, including getting married in the NICU at their son’s bedside. Elias had not grown at the rate he should have, due to intrauterine growth...
29
Dec
Charlie’s story: Brain tumor surgery doesn’t keep four-year-old down
Charlie loves babies and talks about being a baby doctor. When she was just three years old, she began having headaches. About a year later, she had a CT scan, which revealed a huge tumor on the brain stem. Just two days after the scan, Pediatric Neurosurgeon Daniel Fulkerson, did...
22
Dec
Weather-related closings at Beacon Health System
Weather-related closings at Beacon Health System are listed on our website. Click on the red Weather Alerts & Closings bar at the top of the page or visit the Alerts page for more information. ...
21
Dec
Family honors son through annual gift donations for patients at Beacon Children’s Hospital
Tyler Allman’s natural ability for sports was interrupted after he received a Batten Disease diagnosis as a child. Batten Disease is a rare, fatal disorder that has no cure. The disease progressed as Tyler aged. He lost his vision, suffered from seizures and became confined to a wheelchair during the last...
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Dec