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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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
Parents: Be mindful of loud toys, says Beacon ear, nose and throat specialist
Those new, noisy gifts for kids and teens could be more than annoying — the toys could also bring a risk for hearing loss. “Noisy gifts are a problem for both children and parents,” said Dr. Erin Kevern, a Beacon Medical Group otolaryngologist. “Gifts are becoming louder each year in order to...
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Dec
Eye on Health: New way to treat sleep apnea
Sleep apnea prevents millions of Americans from getting a restful night’s sleep, but it can be cured. Just ask Philip Mattair. “I did my six-month checkup at the sleep clinic and came out with flying colors,” said Mattair. “Not one snore.” Mattair had reached his limit after his continuous positive airway pressure...
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Dec
Memorial Hospital cardiovascular team celebrates TAVR achievement
Congratulations to Memorial Hospital’s cardiovascular team for earning certification from the American College of Cardiology for its Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program. TAVR may help those with severe aortic stenosis, a condition that decreases blood flow from the heart out into the body. The minimally invasive procedure, which does not require open heart surgery, involves...Related Information