Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke

What to know about basal cell carcinoma, President Biden’s skin cancer, and importance of early detection

IN THE NEWS: President Joe Biden recently had a small skin lesion removed from his chest during a comprehensive health assessment. A biopsy confirmed the lesion was basal cell carcinoma. “It is well-established that President Biden did spend a good deal of time in the sun in his youth,” White...

Beacon associates share stories, perspectives, about their heroes during Black History Month

When we asked Venita Massey to tell us about her hero for Black History Month, the long-time registered nurse at Three Rivers Health did not turn to history books. She only had to look inside her heart. “My hero is unknown to everyone except those who loved her – my...

Beacon leaders take part in ND Elevate, a pilot program for women in leadership

Following a year-long Beacon fellowship, Huda Syed began a new role as the health system’s accountable care organization (ACO) manager. She jumped at the chance to take part in a University of Notre Dame pilot program for women in leadership since she’s admittedly still early in her career. Syed attended ND...

Athletic trainers reflect on NFL spotlight: “We train and prepare for events like this”

By now most of us recognize the name Damar Hamlin. We know the Buffalo Bills player suffered a cardiac event last month during a game televised on Monday Night Football. For those of us watching, we collectively held our breath as we watched the swift response by the medical team...

Beacon Medical Group welcomes River Oaks OB/GYN in Elkhart

Beacon Medical Group is pleased to announce that River Oaks OB/GYN in Elkhart will be joining the medical group in February. Together, our healthcare organizations will strengthen their collective expertise in maintaining high-quality obstetrics, newborn and newborn ICU care in our communities. For the past 28 years, River Oaks OB/GYN has provided high-quality services in...

Restaurant Weeks warms hearts with great food and grateful Beacon Children’s patient families

The whirlwind of being admitted to Memorial Hospital’s special care obstetrics unit for sudden preeclampsia and heading into surgery soon after to deliver her baby at only 28 weeks gestation scared first-time mom Sarah Foster. “I felt terrified knowing our baby would be born so tiny and underdeveloped,” Sarah says. “It...

Beacon Health & Fitness Granger named MXM Location of Excellence

Beacon Health & Fitness Granger has received the 2022 Annual MXM Location of Excellence Award. This recognition is a testament to the fitness center’s ability to gather and act on member feedback and be a leader in providing exceptional member experiences. “This award is such a great affirmation for all of the...

Beacon cardiologist: Emergency response, training, are critical for commotio cordis sports injury

Many of us stopped and held our breath Monday night when we saw the Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin collapse on the field after a tackle during a televised game. Experts speculate Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest from a condition most of us have never heard of: commotio cordis. There are risks when you...

Beacon hospitals deliver first babies in St. Joseph, Elkhart counties for second consecutive year

It’s not unusual for the Memorial Hospital childbirth team to deliver five babies in a few hours on an average day. But on New Year’s Day? That’s something very special. “It happens more than you would think, but not on New Year’s. It feels like a long adrenaline rush to have so...

Patterson named new Beacon Medical Group President

Beacon Health System today announced that Dale A. Patterson, MD, MS, FAAFP, has been named President of Beacon Medical Group. Dr. Patterson, who has served in various clinical leadership roles with the healthcare organization for the past 15 years, will assume the role in January 2023. Dr. Patterson is currently Vice...