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Jul
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Jul
Eye on Health: Beacon Best Medicine improves the lives of patients living with chronic conditions
Imagine a world where chronic conditions don’t limit your ability to stay active. Beacon is helping to make this a reality with our “Best Medicine” program. For 12 years, Beacon Best Medicine has been offering tailored fitness classes for patients with various health challenges, including cancer, heart disease, arthritis and neurological...
08
Jul
Realizing a lifelong dream: One mother’s journey to becoming a nurse
Nevada Pokorney shares firsthand how she shifted from a career in business to fulfilling her dream of becoming a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital. Emphasizing the sacrifices and support from her family, her story underscores the importance of working hard to pursue your passion. Nevada attended Ivy Tech Community College...
03
Jul
The Memorial Hospital handbook: Tips for a smooth hospital arrival
Planning to come to Memorial Hospital of South Bend’s main entrance as a patient or visitor? We’re sharing a comprehensive guide that takes you from your doorstep to our lobby so you’ll know how to plan ahead and what to expect the next time you visit the hospital campus. “Hospitals are...
28
Jun
Preventing injuries — and protecting seniors — during fireworks celebrations
While the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks displays, it's important to remember that fireworks can be dangerous if not handled properly. Stacie Bobeck, MSN, RN, trauma educator and outreach/injury prevention coordinator with Beacon Health System, talks about the types of fireworks-related injuries that come into our emergency room and...
24
Jun
Safe splashing: Don’t let swimmer’s ear spoil your child’s summer fun
Are you worried about swimmer’s ear this summer? It’s a common malady among kids, especially when kids are spending more time in a pool to cool off from the summer heat. Here’s what you need to know about this painful ear condition. What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear is a bacterial infection...
20
Jun
Memorial Hospital proactively enhances screening measures at main entrance for patients, visitors, hospital teams
Memorial Hospital of South Bend recently installed a walk-through threat detection screening system staffed by trained officers at the main entrance as a part of enhanced security measures. Patients, visitors and associates coming to the main entrance walk through the screening system without needing to empty pockets or open bags. Visitors...
19
Jun
Medical Minute: Keeping babies and children protected in scorching heat wave
As extreme heat continues this week across our region, it’s critical to monitor your children -- especially babies, says Madison Parker, a nurse practitioner at Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Main Street. “Babies aren’t as adaptable to the heat change as adults. They get hot more quickly than we do,” she says....
18
Jun
Medical Minute: How older adults and seniors can stay safe during extreme heat
Q: Do you know why older adults and seniors are at greater risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illness than younger adults during extreme heat? A: As we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature, making us more vulnerable to heat-related conditions. In our latest Medical Minute,...
18
Jun