06
Feb
Archives for Heidi Prescott-Wieneke
31
Jan
From struggle to celebration: Beacon helps a mother triumph over spasticity to dance at son’s wedding
Just about any mother would dream of dancing with her son on his wedding day. But for years, Jill Kovatch had difficulty with her balance and energy while walking, let alone dancing. So while she was incredibly excited about her eldest son’s upcoming wedding, she expected that her health issues would...
22
Jan
Did you slip on the ice? Beacon clinicians explain when to seek care for ice-related falls, how to stay safe
The best way to protect yourself and stay out of the emergency room or urgent care center from a painful fall on the ice? Take it slow if you are walking outside, our Beacon clinicians recommend, and assume there could be ice beneath your feet. But even then, accidents happen. Our Beacon...
18
Jan
Physical therapy patient finds relief after learning the brain’s role in chronic pain
Twelve years ago, Elizabeth Gangloff had surgery to remove part of her colon, and she had endured pain every day after that. But just weeks ago, she began to see relief for the first time, thanks to an innovative approach that addresses biological, psychological and social or “biopsychosocial” factors that...
17
Jan
Christmas Miracle: I-94 crash victim shares special message with community upon discharge from Memorial Hospital
People around the world have been following the inspiring story of Matt Reum, the Mishawaka man who survived six days trapped in his wrecked truck Christmas week beneath an I-94 bridge in Portage, Ind. Following his harrowing rescue, Matt was flown to Memorial Hospital of South Bend, where he has...
12
Jan
Medical Minute: Understanding, treating and preventing frostbite in dangerously cold weather
Bone-chilling temperatures are headed for our region, which increases the chances of frostbite if we are outside for too long. Young children and infants, as well as older adults and seniors, should be especially careful when heading outdoors. Frostbite leads to a loss of feeling and color in the areas it...
12
Jan
Patient given new hope, relief for chronic back pain from Beacon outpatient physical therapy team
Stefain Holmes had nearly given up hope of getting relief from the back pain that had plagued her since 1996, when her car was violently struck by a drunk driver. She sought care many times, but doctors told her they couldn’t find a physical reason for her lingering pain. Meanwhile, it...
10
Jan
Eye on Health: How to set achievable health and fitness goals to keep year round
Beacon Health & Fitness is seeing an influx in the number of new members this month. But how do you make sure your health and fitness journey doesn’t come to a screeching halt in the weeks and months ahead? In our new WSBT Eye on Health story, Katie Budzius and Lacie...
01
Jan
Memorial Hospital, Elkhart General welcome our first Beacon babies of 2024
“It is a huge blessing and feels like my whole world has been completed with her.” That’s how Kayla Enyeart describes becoming not only a first-time mom at 6:29 a.m. today, but also delivering the first baby of 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. Addison Diane Milonopoulos weighs 8 pounds, 1 ounce and...
29
Dec