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Local teacher finds relief from fibroids through minimally invasive treatment at Beacon
For years, Melvenea Hodges brought energy and enthusiasm to her elementary school classroom, while privately battling a health condition that drained her vitality. She struggled alone in silence until finally reaching out to her primary care provider in 2022. Month after month, her condition began to take an increasing toll on...
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Nov
Early detection, expert Beacon care team, guide patient though breast cancer journey
Bonnie Laub normally stays on top of her annual mammogram schedule. But last year, a broken arm and need to find a new primary care provider delayed her. When she finally saw her new doctor, getting her mammogram was at the top of her medical "to-do" list. During her appointment, she...
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Nov
Eye on Health: Beacon doctors emphasize importance of life-saving lung cancer screenings
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide, but doctors say - if caught early - it can be cured. At Beacon, lung cancer screenings are allowing doctors to detect lung cancer before symptoms appear. Early detection is key, said Dr. Diego Heredia, Beacon Medical Group pulmonologist. "Part of the...
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Nov
Fighting for NICU babies and their families: Beacon Children’s Hospital shines in national spotlight
Story first published November 8, 2024. Updated January 16, 2025. Loud monitors. Harsh lighting. Blinking machines, crying babies and cramped spaces filled with anxious families. Renowned neonatologist Dr. Bob White envisioned a more nuturing NICU environment that could better serve premature babies and support their loved ones. For decades, Dr. White and...
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Nov
Medical Minute: The advice and key facts younger adults should know about colonoscopies
"Each year, approximately 2 billion people around the world receive this diagnosis. And I'm one of them." These words from James Van Der Beek resonated across social media as the 47-year-old actor, beloved for his roles in 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues,' recently shared his colorectal cancer diagnosis. Colon cancer often begins...
04
Nov
CHA ACO, LLC improves care for Medicare patients, saves Medicare $4.7 million
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – CHA Accountable Care Organization (ACO), LLC, operated by Beacon Health System, improved care for over 11,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Indiana and southwest Michigan in 2023, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. As part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program, accountable care organizations that meet...
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Oct
From caregiver to patient: A mammographer’s cancer journey deepens patient connection
As a mammographer at Elkhart General Hospital's Breast Care Center, Kristen Scott has helped countless women through their breast cancer screenings. She never imagined she would walk the same path as these patients. “I believe God put me at the Elkhart Breast Care Center at the right time,” she said. “Because...
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Oct
Little superheroes make Halloween debut in Beacon Children’s Hospital NICU
Prepare for cuteness overload as our Beacon Children's Hospital NICU babies dress up in their first Halloween costumes, from mighty superheroes to precious pumpkins. "When you are in the NICU, it seems like the world stops on the inside but keeps going on the outside. Seeing my baby in a Halloween...
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Oct
Medical Minute: Telehealth visits and what to expect from your doctor
Feeling under the weather? With cold and flu season upon us, you might not feel up to visiting the doctor’s office. A telehealth visit with your primary care provider might be good option. In our latest Medical Minute, Dr. Deborah Pavey, family medicine physician at Beacon Medical Group La Porte,...Related Information