26
Jun
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
22
Jun
Miracle on South Walnut Street: Timely CPR by Beacon doctor saves man who suffered cardiac arrest
It was a disappointing end to Senior Night for the South Bend Saint Joseph hockey team. After its 2-1 loss to Riley High School, Rob and Maureen Hosinski attended a reception for players and parents with their son, Teddy, and daughter, Nora, who was home from college on Christmas break. They chatted...
14
Jun
Eye on Health: Beacon nurse navigators assist orthopedic patients along their care journey
Navigating the timeline of an orthopedic surgery can feel intimidating during what is already a stressful time for many patients. That’s why the Beacon Bone & Joint Specialists team is thankful for its nurse navigators to guide patients along their care journey. Nurse navigators help patients get the care they need...
09
Jun
Beacon and Niles High School partner to “ignite excitement” in nursing and healthcare
Niles High School students who are part of the Career Technical Education, or CTE program, have the unique opportunity to learn about nursing and healthcare from our clinicians and caregivers right inside our Beacon Health System hospitals. “The benefit to the student is exposure and really digging in and seeing healthcare...
08
Jun
Beacon nurses surprise hospitalized nursing student with emotional pinning ceremony
WNDU anchor Joshua Short helped us capture a special moment between two Beacon Granger Hospital nurses who went above and beyond for a nursing student who missed her pinning ceremony. Kasey Wernlund, who was hospitalized for a life-threatening illness, recently returned to Beacon Granger to surprise and thank the nurses...
02
Jun
From tears to cheers: Hip replacement patient returns to concerts, travels and so much more
Marge Skaggs knows what it feels like to live with hip pain. All from the wear and tear of life. At 63, this active Lakeville resident considered her options and decided to try cortisone injections before a complete joint replacement. All she knew is she did not want to be debilitated...
31
May
Beacon performs treatment that dramatically improves quality of life for stroke patients
A recent article published in the New York Times highlights a revolutionary stroke treatment that is creating better outcomes for patients. This treatment, which is expected to save millions of lives and improve the livelihoods of stroke victims around the world, and has been offered right here at Beacon Health...
25
May
Beacon, OSMC, celebrate opening of new Granger ambulatory surgery center
Beacon Health System and Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center celebrated the opening of The Surgery Center of Granger on Thursday with a ribbon cutting that marked the completion of the regional destination for orthopedic surgery and care. The Surgery Center of Granger reflects the vision and expertise of these leading...
11
May
Eye on Health: A stroke victim’s story of survival and recovery
Bob Freeze was unpacking bags of groceries at home one day when he suddenly fell to the floor. He knew what he wanted to say, but he couldn’t talk. Instead of words, only a noise came out of his mouth. He couldn’t move the entire left side of his body. “I...
11
May