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Nov
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Nov
Medical Minute: Staying healthy during respiratory illness season
In this Medical Minute video below, Dr. Jason Marker, associate director at the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program, breaks down what you need to know to stay safe and healthy heading into respiratory illness season. He explains how the flu, RSV and COVID-19 might make you feel, prevention strategies,...
09
Nov
Eye on Health: Preventing and managing diabetes
An estimated 11% of Americans are currently living with diabetes, according to the CDC. A diabetes diagnosis often leaves patients feeling overwhelmed and fearful of how to live with this chronic condition, according to Beacon Medical Group Main Street family medicine physician Dr. Johnny Gerardot. “When people hear about diabetes, they get...
09
Nov
Beacon cardiology team surprises 100-year-old TAVR patient with birthday cake
Four years ago during a consultation, Regina Gizzi admitted she did not know how long she had to live. “She told me she wanted to live to be 100, and that would not have been possible if we did not treat her,” said Dr. M. Shakil Aslam, Beacon Medical Group interventional...
31
Oct
Happy Halloween from Beacon Children’s NICU babies
Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Beacon Children's Hospital dressed up for their first Halloween. It's our way of helping to make the holiday special for patients and their families. We hope seeing our youngest patients in costume will make you smile! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCuN7TgArY...
27
Oct
National Youth Sports Week spurs concussion conversation with Beacon Sports Medicine pros
Beacon Director of Sports Medicine Fellowship Dr. Linda Mansfield and Washington High School Athletic Trainer Kendra Weber, MS, LAT, ATC, share their experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating concussions in youth athletes as part of National Youth Sports Week October 24–29. Q: For which sports do you see the most...
18
Oct
Beacon breaks ground on new Memorial Hospital patient tower
SOUTH BEND – Beacon Health System leaders today broke ground on the new 10-story patient care tower on the campus of Memorial Hospital of South Bend. This transformational, once-in-a-generation project is designed to enrich the patient, family and visitor experience while meeting the growing healthcare needs of residents in our...
15
Oct
Hispanic | Latino associates share culture, stories and traditions with others at Beacon
For Hispanic | Latino Heritage Month, we asked members of Juntos Adelante (Forward Together) about their participation in the Beacon Associate Resource Group, a Beacon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative. Olga Carrillo Supervisor, Central Pre-Registration Why prompted you to join Juntos Adelante? "I joined Juntos Adelante because I wanted to network with fellow Beacon...
14
Oct
Beacon hosts conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion with state, local leaders
Written by R.J. Pales Beacon Medial Relations Specialist Diversity in the workplace is a journey, not just a destination. State leaders acknowledge that while many businesses are on that journey, progress still needs to be made toward creating corporate cultures that look and feel more inclusive of all associates. Beacon Health System hosted...
13
Oct