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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...
Did you know? Type 2 diabetes can often be managed with lifestyle changes. From recognizing symptoms early to exploring treatment options, Dr. Justin Grannell from Beacon Medical Group Bristol shares the information you need to stay healthy in our latest Medical Minute video.
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Perhaps you’ve heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” For a few years now, the idea has been growing that sitting at a desk all day long is a really bad thing for your body. During the pandemic, when so many people began working from home, the idea gained even...
In our latest Medical Minute video, Dr. Emily Kisor, pediatrician at Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Bristol Street, shares essential tips to keep your kids safe in the water. You’ll learn practical tips on pool rules, flotation devices, emergency preparedness and much more.
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Planning to come to Memorial Hospital of South Bend’s main entrance as a patient or visitor? We’re sharing a comprehensive guide that takes you from your doorstep to our lobby so you’ll know how to plan ahead and what to expect the next time you visit the hospital campus.
“Hospitals are...