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Nov
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
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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...
08
Nov
Fighting for NICU babies and their families: Beacon Children’s Hospital shines in national spotlight
Loud monitors. Harsh lighting. Blinking machines. Crying babies. Crowded rooms. Dr. Bob White, a practicing neonatologist at Beacon Children's Hospital, knew there could be a better way to care for premature babies. For 40 years, Dr. White partnered with the University of Notre Dame to spearhead research and create recommendations for...
06
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...
30
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...
30
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...
09
Oct
Eye on Health: Breast cancer survivor describes life-saving power of annual mammograms
Twenty years ago, Monica Santa's life changed forever with a phone call. "I think about it every year when it comes along," she recounts, her voice filled with emotion. She’s describing the moment she learned she had breast cancer. WSBT delves into Monica's unexpected diagnosis and the critical role of annual mammograms...
03
Oct
Beacon Community Impact van gets a fresh look as it delivers health care to the community
A makeover of the Beacon Community Impact van, which delivers health services directly to those who need them most, has created a vibrant and easily recognizable mobile healthcare unit. This vehicle not only serves as a means for delivering care but also acts as a symbol of hope and support...
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Sep