09
Sep
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
03
Sep
Determination, support and expert care at Beacon help stroke patient return to full life
On what seemed like an ordinary morning, Harold Reed was tinkering in his garage at home. It felt a little warm that day, so he decided to relax for a few minutes. He headed over to the washbasin to clean up, and that’s when the unthinkable occurred. “Something felt odd on...
28
Aug
NICU parents grateful for the difference local support makes at Beacon Children’s Hospital
In the middle of the night, Ashley Croninger roused her husband, McCaylen, gripped by the inexplicable sense that something was terribly wrong. The couple rushed to their local hospital, hearts pounding, to learn that at just 26 weeks pregnant, Ashley's placenta had detached from her uterus. Their unborn child's life was...
23
Aug
Faith and hard work help Beacon patient triumph over trauma after head-on collision
Esther Deakins, a surgical tech at Memorial Hospital, had been accustomed to 12-hour shifts assisting with trauma surgeries. Little did she know that a terrible car accident abruptly shift her role from caregiver to patient, testing her resilience in ways she never imagined. In late October, Esther was driving on County...
20
Aug
Beacon Health System Becomes a Partner of Notre Dame Athletics
Beacon Health System and Notre Dame Global Partnerships today announced a new multi-year partnership, establishing Beacon as a partner of Notre Dame Athletics. Rooted in a shared commitment to advancing the health and well-being of our region, Beacon and Notre Dame are united in their vision to promote wellness in...
14
Aug
Eye on Health: Beacon midwives empower expectant moms through labor, delivery and birth
First-time mom Natalie Laman joined the growing number of women seeking midwifery care when she was pregnant with her daughter, Sadie, because she wanted to have control over her birth plan. “She was delivered in just the way I wanted,” Natalie said, despite the fact that she was induced three weeks...
06
Aug
Cardiac rehabilitation helps Beacon patient reclaim his life after heart failure
Last July, J.J. Rivera went to the hospital for what he feared might be pneumonia. He had been stuck in bed for two days, coughing and feeling short of breath. He could barely drag himself out of bed to get to the hospital, but he was afraid to wait too...
02
Aug
Successful heart procedure inspires Beacon patient to get symbolic first tattoo
“I walk with a different kind of confidence now. I know my heart is fine.” As a dedicated dog rescuer, Kelly Adelsperger has always been active, but a persistent shortness of breath while taking the dogs for a walk signaled an underlying issue that couldn’t be ignored. “I knew I needed some...
25
Jul
Patient’s experience with peripheral artery disease turned her into vascular health advocate
Rebecca Davis was enjoying a cruise with her husband last October when she realized something was very wrong. The couple decided to leave the ship to do some sightseeing. While walking to the port, however, she needed to pause and rest her legs several times. “We turned around at that point...
10
Jul