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Feb
Running on empty: LaPorte couple’s unforgettable journey to deliver Leap Day baby at Memorial Hospital
Hannah Dooley has always been bad about putting gas in her car. So while it did not come as a complete surprise early Thursday morning to find their tank on empty, the timing could not have been worse. Hannah was having contractions in the passenger seat as her husband, Ryan, tried...
29
Feb
Minimally invasive Watchman procedure gives Beacon patient peace of mind and protects her health
Pat Timmons and her husband, Mel, will be married 54 years this June. In the early years they were together, the couple travelled by motorcycle all over the United States and Canada. After living out west for 15 years or so, they returned to Michiana. Today, they enjoy gardening, yard work, cooking,...
28
Feb
The ABCs of ear infections: What parents need to know during earache season
Ouch! Most children will experience an ear infection – in fact, five out of six kids will get one or more ear infections by the time they turn three. That makes ear infections the top reason parents bring their child to a doctor. This time of year, when respiratory illnesses are...
23
Feb
Medical Minute: Staying safe and healthy as flu cases rise locally
Flu season is not over yet. Cases are on the rise in our region and across the state. High flu activity is also being reported in Michigan. “Low vaccination rates, weather conditions, with cold weather being more favorable for the spread of the virus, and breaches in prevention measures can...
21
Feb
Beacon patient grateful to caregivers for saving her life after heart attack
It has been nearly five years since Sandy Miller awoke on a late June morning and knew something didn’t feel right. She just wasn’t sure what it was. She was experiencing some sharp pains that shot from her back to the front of her chest. Sandy started going about her day,...
15
Feb
Two battles, one victory: Beacon heart and lung patient’s story of survival and resilience
Rick Phillips felt pretty good the day he went to Memorial Hospital’s emergency department. It was fortunate that he had been checking his blood pressure at home, or he would never have known that his top number had risen to over 210 – and he was having a heart attack. Rick’s...
15
Feb
Eye on Health: How TAVR procedure at Beacon is saving lives in our community
Susan Behling and Jerry Weaver are grateful for a procedure being performed here in our community, a procedure that doctors call game-changer when it comes to the heart. For this brother and sister, TAVR changed their lives. “I don’t think either one of us would be here right now if we...
14
Feb
Family trees and health histories: What’s important to share with your doctor?
Much like cherished family recipes or heirlooms, knowing your family's health history is a precious gift. Sharing your family's health history with your primary care doctor can be a crucial step in safeguarding your well-being. By understanding your family's medical background, your doctor can work with you on early detection and...
09
Feb