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May
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
15
May
Beacon cancer patient turns late-stage diagnosis into a second chance, inspires hope through resilience
When it comes to cancer, doctors want to find it early so they can treat it early. Smaller tumors mean easier treatment for the patient and a greater chance of success. Granted, doctors can still save lives when cancer is caught at later stages, but the road is usually more...
10
May
Beacon recognized on national level for the heartfelt patient care provided by our teams
“There are 5,100 hospitals across the country, caring for more than 32 million patients. Each of these hospitals has a story.” Beacon Health System is proud to announce its selection by the American Hospital Association (AHA) as one of just two healthcare organizations in the nation to be showcased in the 2024 "Telling...
02
May
Tick Talk: Beacon expert shares how to remove a tick and monitor for signs of a health problem
Spring has sprung and so have the ticks. Tick season has arrived earlier than normal due to the unseasonably mild weather we have been having. We all need to be aware of what we can do to protect ourselves, members of our family and furry family against ticks. We asked Tami...
25
Apr
Beacon Scholar program helped Elkhart General nurse carry on a family legacy
Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech partnered together in 2022 to create the Beacon School of Nursing to address the nursing shortage in our community and support equitable economic prosperity in underrepresented minorities. This is a first-person perspective from Erica Poley, RN, a Beacon Scholar who works at in the...
19
Apr
Beacon orthopedic surgeon helps patient feel relief from chronic hip pain
It all started with a simple home improvement project. Marisa Allen Ranges’ husband was changing some floor tiles. Rushing to answer a phone call, Maria slipped and fell on the wet tile. “I didn’t think anything of it,” she said. But she developed a pain in her left hip that just wouldn’t...
17
Apr
Our Take: Beacon experts share how to talk with your children about a cancer diagnosis
We heard the news that Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, is dealing with a cancer diagnosis. She has talked about the struggle of sharing this news with her children in a caring, intentional way. Members of our Beacon Health System team regularly work with parents who are navigating this difficult...
12
Apr
Beacon Scholar feels grateful to have job waiting for her after graduation
Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech partnered together in 2022 to create the Beacon School of Nursing to address the nursing shortage in our community and support equitable economic prosperity in underrepresented minorities. This is a first-person perspective from Christy Hargraves, a Beacon Scholar who works as a Nursing Assistant...
11
Apr
Volleyball athlete who suffered ACL injury glad to be back on the court thanks to Beacon clinical team
The volleyball gene seems to run in the Van der Oord family. Suriya Van der Oord is a crackerjack volleyball athlete, taking after her parents. She has been involved with club volleyball since she was 12. Now pursuing a degree in rehab science, she is in her fourth year attending...
10
Apr