20
Aug
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
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
Eye on Health: Beacon Best Medicine improves the lives of patients living with chronic conditions
Imagine a world where chronic conditions don’t limit your ability to stay active. Beacon is helping to make this a reality with our “Best Medicine” program. For 12 years, Beacon Best Medicine has been offering tailored fitness classes for patients with various health challenges, including cancer, heart disease, arthritis and neurological...
08
Jul
Realizing a lifelong dream: One mother’s journey to becoming a nurse
Nevada Pokorney shares firsthand how she shifted from a career in business to fulfilling her dream of becoming a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital. Emphasizing the sacrifices and support from her family, her story underscores the importance of working hard to pursue your passion. Nevada attended Ivy Tech Community College...
28
Jun
Preventing injuries — and protecting seniors — during fireworks celebrations
While the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks displays, it's important to remember that fireworks can be dangerous if not handled properly. Stacie Bobeck, MSN, RN, trauma educator and outreach/injury prevention coordinator with Beacon Health System, talks about the types of fireworks-related injuries that come into our emergency room and...
20
Jun
Memorial Hospital proactively enhances screening measures at main entrance for patients, visitors, hospital teams
Memorial Hospital of South Bend recently installed a walk-through threat detection screening system staffed by trained officers at the main entrance as a part of enhanced security measures. Patients, visitors and associates coming to the main entrance walk through the screening system without needing to empty pockets or open bags. Visitors...
19
Jun