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Jan
16
Jan
Eye on Health: Minimally invasive procedure frees Beacon patient from debilitating back pain
Amy Nussbaum lives a life not unlike many others. She has a job, a family, and she maintains an active lifestyle. But there came a day when the list of things she needed to do, and wanted to do, had to be put on hold. It started with pain and back...
07
Jan
Medical Minute: Cervical Health Awareness Month with Dr. Erika Dearing
In our latest Medical Minute video, Dr. Erika Dearing, obstetrician and gynecologist at Beacon Three Rivers Health Family, Internal Medicine and Women’s Services, emphasizes the importance of regular screenings and the HPV vaccine. Cervical cancer is highly treatable when detected early, and the HPV vaccine is over 99% effective in...
01
Jan
Conquer colds: Expert tips for boosting your immune system this winter
Every year when the weather turns cold, our thoughts turn to warm blankets, hot cocoa … and winter illnesses. Too many of us end up with a cold, flu or infection after temperatures drop. Fortunately, there are ways to help your body fend off winter viruses and infections. Family Nurse Practitioner...
01
Jan
New year, new goals, new you
After weeks of rich foods and an abundance of sweet treats, how are you feeling? Once the holiday season has passed, many people are ready to put their health and fitness goals front and center when it comes to new year’s resolutions. That’s why health clubs are so crowded in January....
01
Jan
It’s a boy! Beacon welcomes its first baby of 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital
It's a boy! Hannah and Billy Dahmen of Edwardsburg welcomed the first baby of the New Year at our Beacon hospitals. Bennett Dahmen was born at 2:45 a.m. at Elkhart General Hospital, weighing in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces. He has two older brothers, Liam, 4, and Everett, 2. "It does feel really...
31
Dec
From age 7 diagnosis to teenage success, Beacon Children’s Hospital patient thrives after scoliosis surgery
When doctors diagnose scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, they typically see it in adolescents. But for Nayelli Wood, the journey began much earlier, at just seven years old. During what seemed like a routine check-up, both her pediatrician and her mother Marisela, a registered nurse, noticed something concerning –...
30
Dec
Beacon creates new career pipeline with seasonal nursing assistant program at Memorial Hospital
When Memorial Hospital leaders saw they were missing out on a valuable talent pool and an opportunity to nurture future healthcare professionals, they developed a new program tailored for college students pursuing a career in health care. The seasonal nursing assistant program, spearheaded by Pam Morrison, Beacon's Workforce Development Program Manager,...
30
Dec
Beacon Scholar program unites mother and daughter in nursing careers at Beacon Granger Hospital
For Holly Crume, the path to becoming a registered nurse wasn't a sprint – it was a marathon of dedication, sacrifice and determination. Her journey in health care began shortly after high school as a medical assistant, driven by a desire to help others. As she progressed through roles as an...
27
Dec
Legendary rock band Chicago visits Beacon Children’s Hospital, donates activity boxes to young patients
Legendary rock band Chicago brought more than music to Beacon Children's Hospital last month -- band members delivered superhero-sized joy to young patients ahead of two local performances, including at the University of Notre Dame. In a heartwarming gesture, the band visited with families, patients and staff, distributing Characters of Character...Related Information