24
Oct
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
16
Oct
Active grandmother motivated for joint replacement at Beacon to keep up with family
With five grandchildren between the ages of four weeks old and 11 years old, Donna Gordon needed plenty of energy – and the ability to move around. Unfortunately, her right knee did not always cooperate. “I have these wonderful grandchildren, but I couldn’t play as much as they or I would...
13
Oct
Joint replacement surgery at Beacon gives Notre Dame football fan a new lease on life
A real Notre Dame football fan, Rick Madlem and his wife were able to attend the big game against Clemson last year. The only problem was the walk to reach their seats. “The walk hurt, but I did it,” he said. It was yet one more thing that was becoming a little...
12
Oct
Eye on Health: Skipping regular checkup is breast cancer survivor’s biggest regret
Lori Denman is a wife, mother, grandmother and a breast cancer survivor. She knew both her grandmothers had developed breast cancer in their 80s and tragically passed away. So when the 60-year-old learned of her diagnosis, she was caught off guard. And she immediately regretted the decision she had made to skip...
10
Oct
Beacon nurse shows strength, confidence and resilience at work and in national competitions
Clocking into her nursing shift at Beacon is actually very similar to the way Jordan Tighe steps onto the platform during a weightlifting competition. “You never know what the outcome of the day will be,” the Memorial Hospital RN said. “But I always put my best foot forward.” This is quite clear...
09
Oct
Beacon pediatrician shares importance of limiting screen time, creating healthy habits
Recent studies have shown how many children increased their screen time during the pandemic for entertainment and education, but they have not reduced the number of hours they spend in front of computers, tablets and phones. This concerns pediatricians like Dr. Linda Evans, Three Rivers Health, because too much time screen...
05
Oct
Medical Minute: What you should know about the slight uptick in COVID cases in our community
Our community is seeing a slight increase in the number of COVID cases, and our Beacon hospitals are seeing a slight uptick in the number of patients with COVID, said Dr. Dale Patterson, President, Beacon Medical Group. “I want to reassure everyone that this is nowhere near the level that we...
29
Sep
Beacon patient overcomes prostate cancer after minimally invasive treatment option
John Palmer has a neighbor who recently died of prostate cancer. And a friend who died of prostate cancer last year. And yet another friend who was diagnosed with prostate cancer and is currently fighting for his life. Palmer, too, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Back in 2020, the results of a...
28
Sep
Beacon Health System named to prestigious 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers
Beacon Health System has been named to the prestigious 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Employers by State. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the top employers in the state of Indiana,” said Beacon Health System CEO Kreg Gruber. “I am grateful to our associates for their significant contributions...
27
Sep