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Dec
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
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Dec
Beacon receives 1st Source Foundation grant for mobile maternal care services to address disparities
As part of an ongoing effort to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in our region, Beacon Health System has been awarded $135,000 in a multi-year grant from 1st Source Foundation. The grant will fund a Mobile Mom Unit designed to bring critical maternal healthcare services directly to under-resourced local...
16
Dec
Beacon’s Memorial MedFlight partners with Air Methods to enhance air medical transport services
Beacon Health System today announced Memorial MedFlight is partnering with Air Methods, the leading provider of air medical transport services. This partnership, which will go into effect in May 2025, transitions Memorial MedFlight to an alternative delivery model service, further enhancing its mission to safely and efficiently transport critically ill...
11
Dec
Eye on Health: What Beacon doctors want you to know about rising respiratory cases
For many of us, it's the busiest time of the year. But holiday pressures and the colder temperatures aren't the only things that can slow us down. Beacon Medical Group Main Street physicians are seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses, with children being particularly affected. Dr. Kathleen George, family medicine and...
27
Nov
Early detection and Beacon’s advanced technology shape breast cancer patient’s successful treatment
For Darlyn Smale, preventive health care has always been a non-negotiable, rooted in a simple but powerful philosophy: Take care of what needs to be taken care of, especially when it comes to screenings and annual exams. "I've had mammograms forever," she says. This unwavering vigilance proved vital when doctors detected cancer...
27
Nov
Beacon dietitians offer smart strategies to help us navigate our holiday food choices
Skipping meals before the big holiday feast might seem logical, but two Beacon nutrition experts say this common practice can actually backfire. "The feeling of restriction or that you shouldn't eat something is likely going to backfire when you've been thinking about it for the last three days," says Kate Glick,...
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Nov
Local teacher finds relief from fibroids through minimally invasive treatment at Beacon
For years, Melvenea Hodges brought energy and enthusiasm to her elementary school classroom, while privately battling a health condition that drained her vitality. She struggled alone in silence until finally reaching out to her primary care provider in 2022. Month after month, her condition began to take an increasing toll on...
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Nov
Early detection, expert Beacon care team, guide patient though breast cancer journey
Bonnie Laub normally stays on top of her annual mammogram schedule. But last year, a broken arm and need to find a new primary care provider delayed her. When she finally saw her new doctor, getting her mammogram was at the top of her medical "to-do" list. During her appointment, she...
13
Nov
Eye on Health: Beacon doctors emphasize importance of life-saving lung cancer screenings
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide, but doctors say - if caught early - it can be cured. At Beacon, lung cancer screenings are allowing doctors to detect lung cancer before symptoms appear. Early detection is key, said Dr. Diego Heredia, Beacon Medical Group pulmonologist. "Part of the...
08
Nov
Fighting for NICU babies and their families: Beacon Children’s Hospital shines in national spotlight
Story first published November 8, 2024. Updated January 16, 2025. Loud monitors. Harsh lighting. Blinking machines, crying babies and cramped spaces filled with anxious families. Renowned neonatologist Dr. Bob White envisioned a more nuturing NICU environment that could better serve premature babies and support their loved ones. For decades, Dr. White and...Related Information