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Jan
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
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Jan
Defying the odds: Patient triumphs over recurring brain tumors, supported by Beacon’s care
“I’m in my ninth year of battling brain tumors,” Christopher Riley shares. With the support of his medical team, family and the strength of his faith, he continues to overcome his medical challenges, practice law, serve his community and enjoy time with loved ones. Nearly a decade ago, Christopher lost sight...
23
Jan
After farm accident, Beacon patient turns recovery journey into mission helping amputees
When we shared Laurie Hayn’s story in 2022, she had just been adjusting to life after losing her left leg and most of her left arm in a farming accident. Through expert trauma care at Beacon, determination and a resilient spirit, Laurie was back to farming within just one year. Since...
16
Jan
Eye on Health: Minimally invasive procedure frees Beacon patient from debilitating back pain
Amy Nussbaum lives a life not unlike many others. She has a job, a family, and she maintains an active lifestyle. But there came a day when the list of things she needed to do, and wanted to do, had to be put on hold. It started with pain and back...
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Jan
It’s a boy! Beacon welcomes its first baby of 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital
It's a boy! Hannah and Billy Dahmen of Edwardsburg welcomed the first baby of the New Year at our Beacon hospitals. Bennett Dahmen was born at 2:45 a.m. at Elkhart General Hospital, weighing in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces. He has two older brothers, Liam, 4, and Everett, 2. "It does feel really...
31
Dec
From age 7 diagnosis to teenage success, Beacon Children’s Hospital patient thrives after scoliosis surgery
When doctors diagnose scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, they typically see it in adolescents. But for Nayelli Wood, the journey began much earlier, at just seven years old. During what seemed like a routine check-up, both her pediatrician and her mother Marisela, a registered nurse, noticed something concerning –...
30
Dec
Beacon creates new career pipeline with seasonal nursing assistant program at Memorial Hospital
When Memorial Hospital leaders saw they were missing out on a valuable talent pool and an opportunity to nurture future healthcare professionals, they developed a new program tailored for college students pursuing a career in health care. The seasonal nursing assistant program, spearheaded by Pam Morrison, Beacon's Workforce Development Program Manager,...
30
Dec
Beacon Scholar program unites mother and daughter in nursing careers at Beacon Granger Hospital
For Holly Crume, the path to becoming a registered nurse wasn't a sprint – it was a marathon of dedication, sacrifice and determination. Her journey in health care began shortly after high school as a medical assistant, driven by a desire to help others. As she progressed through roles as an...
27
Dec
Legendary rock band Chicago visits Beacon Children’s Hospital, donates activity boxes to young patients
Legendary rock band Chicago brought more than music to Beacon Children's Hospital last month -- band members delivered superhero-sized joy to young patients ahead of two local performances, including at the University of Notre Dame. In a heartwarming gesture, the band visited with families, patients and staff, distributing Characters of Character...
26
Dec
Gold Seal-certified spine surgery at Beacon helps patient regain hand function
For Sue Thompson, feeling clumsy began causing problems in her daily life. At first, she would occasionally drop things. Then it became more troublesome. “I had lost feeling in my hands,” she said. “It felt like I was wearing a tight blood pressure cuff that never came off.” She couldn’t perform daily...Related Information