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Feeling under the weather? With cold and flu season upon us, you might not feel up to visiting the doctor’s office. A telehealth visit with your primary care provider might be good option. In our latest Medical Minute, Dr. Deborah Pavey, family medicine physician at Beacon Medical Group La Porte,...
Did you know that your gut is the largest immune organ in your body? AND the largest hormone-producing organ? Most of all, it’s home to an entire ecosystem of 39 trillion microorganisms (mostly bacteria) that hugely impact our health. This ecosystem is called the gut microbiome.
“Research on the topic is...
The arrival of the first steel beams at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend patient tower construction site this week marks the beginning of a crucial phase in the project.
Just as a skeleton provides strength and stability to the body, these steel beams will ensure the tower stands strong and...
Curious about the differences between normal aging and dementia? In our latest Medical Minute, Dr. Robert Kolbe, family medicine physician at Beacon Medical Group Bremen, discusses lifestyle changes to help prevent the onset of dementia, warning signs of when you should seek care for yourself or a loved one and...
Are energy drinks harmless fun for children, or should parents be worried?
While plenty of market research shows the popularity of energy drinks among adults, especially younger adults, information about children’s and preteens’ consumption of energy drinks is harder to find. However, at least one study suggests that adolescents are drinking...
Worried about your picky eater’s nutrition? Don’t stress! Our latest Medical Minute video features helpful information from Registered Dietitian Andrea Bontrager Yoder, Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Bristol Street, who offers smart strategies to make sure your child gets all the nutrients they need, even if they’re a bit choosy.
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Osteoporosis affects nearly one in five women over the age of 50 and one in 20 men in the same age group. This weakening of the bones can lead to severe mobility issues, especially if it leads to a broken bone in the hip or spine.
What causes bones to weaken?...
Downtown South Bend’s city skyline will be changing soon as Memorial Hospital reaches a significant milestone in the construction of the new patient tower. This weekend, a 17-story crane will be erected for setting the structure’s steel beams and lifting materials and equipment from the staging area on the north...
Worried about sun damage? Is your skin at risk? Dr. Greg Buck, family physician at Beacon Medical Group Bremen, shares information about skin changes you should watch for and easy tips to protect yourself from harmful UV rays.
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At just 22 feet tall and 11 feet wide, the mockup of the Memorial Hospital patient tower is a tiny building with a big job.
First, the structure allows the hospital, construction and architecture teams to see the building’s key components at scale.
“The most visual reason for the mockup is to...