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Beacon’s Memorial MedFlight partners with Air Methods to enhance air medical transport services
Beacon Health System today announced Memorial MedFlight is partnering with Air Methods, the leading provider of air medical transport services. This partnership, which will go into effect in May 2025, transitions Memorial MedFlight to an alternative delivery model service, further enhancing its mission to safely and efficiently transport critically ill...
12
Dec
Medical Minute: Winter wellness tips
Do the colder months have you feeling the urge to hibernate? Think again! Activity helps keep you strong, healthy and better able to manage sleep and stress, something we all need a little more of this time of year, according to Kristyn Beaver, family medicine nurse practitioner at E. Blair...
11
Dec
Eye on Health: What Beacon doctors want you to know about rising respiratory cases
For many of us, it's the busiest time of the year. But holiday pressures and the colder temperatures aren't the only things that can slow us down. Beacon Medical Group Main Street physicians are seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses, with children being particularly affected. Dr. Kathleen George, family medicine and...
10
Dec
Medical Minute: Back pain basics with Dr. Alyssa Erskine
Struggling with back pain? Dr. Alyssa Erskine from Beacon Three Rivers Health shares valuable insights on causes and treatments. From muscle strains to poor posture, she offers advice on managing and preventing back pain effectively. Learn more — including when to seek medical help — in our latest Medical Minute video. Take the...
04
Dec
How a healthy smile affects your whole body
In the world of medical care, teeth have historically been considered separately from the rest of your body. You don’t find dentists working at your local hospital, for example. And insurance plans generally cover medical care or dental care, but not both in the same policy. Intuitively, it all seems a...
02
Dec
Medical Minute with Rachel Knafel, DNP: Tips for maintaining your health during the holidays
Starting to feel overwhelmed by holiday indulgences? Beacon Medical Group Goshen family medicine nurse practitioner Rachel Knafel, DNP, shares simple tips to maintain your health and well-being. Learn how to balance treats, stay active and prioritize sleep. Check out her advice in our latest Medical Minute video — también en...
27
Nov
Early detection and Beacon’s advanced technology shape breast cancer patient’s successful treatment
For Darlyn Smale, preventive health care has always been a non-negotiable, rooted in a simple but powerful philosophy: Take care of what needs to be taken care of, especially when it comes to screenings and annual exams. "I've had mammograms forever," she says. This unwavering vigilance proved vital when doctors detected cancer...
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Nov
Beacon dietitians offer smart strategies to help us navigate our holiday food choices
Skipping meals before the big holiday feast might seem logical, but two Beacon nutrition experts say this common practice can actually backfire. "The feeling of restriction or that you shouldn't eat something is likely going to backfire when you've been thinking about it for the last three days," says Kate Glick,...
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Nov