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Jul
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
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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
Medical Minute: Keeping babies and children protected in scorching heat wave
As extreme heat continues this week across our region, it’s critical to monitor your children -- especially babies, says Madison Parker, a nurse practitioner at Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Main Street. “Babies aren’t as adaptable to the heat change as adults. They get hot more quickly than we do,” she says....
18
Jun
Medical Minute: How older adults and seniors can stay safe during extreme heat
Q: Do you know why older adults and seniors are at greater risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illness than younger adults during extreme heat? A: As we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature, making us more vulnerable to heat-related conditions. In our latest Medical Minute,...
18
Jun
Beacon announces construction of Mishawaka Outpatient Center
Beacon Health System will begin construction this summer on a new $21.7 million outpatient center, strategically located on the northeast corner of Lincoln Way East and Church Street in downtown Mishawaka, across from the Mishawaka Public Library. The Beacon Mishawaka Outpatient Center will feature a two-story, 25,500-square-foot facility, designed to provide...
14
Jun
Grateful patient praises exceptional Beacon Cancer Care team: “They saved my life”
In late April 2023, Christine Carper awoke one night in excruciating pain. As she reached for her right breast, she discovered a lump the size of a golf ball. Fear and uncertainty washed over her, and she immediately feared the worst. This wasn’t Christine's first battle with cancer; seven years prior,...
12
Jun
Eye on Health: Beacon Cancer Care patient grateful for personalized treatment, support
Cancer treatments have evolved tremendously within the past decade, whether it be through artificial intelligence or robotic technology, and Beacon Cancer Care continues to adapt and offer patients personalized care, treatment plans and emotional support for patients like Linda Bradford. Two years ago, Linda received a life-changing cancer diagnosis. While she hadn’t...
07
Jun
Olivia’s journey of hope and healing while fighting leukemia at Beacon Children’s
Kaitlyn and Kyle Parker have spent the past nine months at Beacon Children’s Hospital, where their daughter, Olivia, has been treated for leukemia. This journey began with a call from their pediatrician confirming the diagnosis after they noticed unaccounted for bruises on Olivia’s legs. “I think I had a slight panic...
05
Jun