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Nov
Early detection and Beacon’s advanced technology shape breast cancer patient’s successful treatment
For Darlyn Smale, preventive health care has always been a non-negotiable, rooted in a simple but powerful philosophy: Take care of what needs to be taken care of, especially when it comes to screenings and annual exams. "I've had mammograms forever," she says. This unwavering vigilance proved vital when doctors detected cancer...
27
Nov
Beacon dietitians offer smart strategies to help us navigate our holiday food choices
Skipping meals before the big holiday feast might seem logical, but two Beacon nutrition experts say this common practice can actually backfire. "The feeling of restriction or that you shouldn't eat something is likely going to backfire when you've been thinking about it for the last three days," says Kate Glick,...
21
Nov
Local teacher finds relief from fibroids through minimally invasive treatment at Beacon
For years, Melvenea Hodges brought energy and enthusiasm to her elementary school classroom, while privately battling a health condition that drained her vitality. She struggled alone in silence until finally reaching out to her primary care provider in 2022. Month after month, her condition began to take an increasing toll on...
20
Nov
Early detection, expert Beacon care team, guide patient though breast cancer journey
Bonnie Laub normally stays on top of her annual mammogram schedule. But last year, a broken arm and need to find a new primary care provider delayed her. When she finally saw her new doctor, getting her mammogram was at the top of her medical "to-do" list. During her appointment, she...
13
Nov
Eye on Health: Beacon doctors emphasize importance of life-saving lung cancer screenings
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide, but doctors say - if caught early - it can be cured. At Beacon, lung cancer screenings are allowing doctors to detect lung cancer before symptoms appear. Early detection is key, said Dr. Diego Heredia, Beacon Medical Group pulmonologist. "Part of the...
08
Nov
Fighting for NICU babies and their families: Beacon Children’s Hospital shines in national spotlight
Loud monitors. Harsh lighting. Blinking machines. Crying babies. Crowded rooms. Dr. Bob White, a practicing neonatologist at Beacon Children's Hospital, knew there could be a better way to care for premature babies. For 40 years, Dr. White partnered with the University of Notre Dame to spearhead research and create recommendations for...
06
Nov
Medical Minute: The advice and key facts younger adults should know about colonoscopies
"Each year, approximately 2 billion people around the world receive this diagnosis. And I'm one of them." These words from James Van Der Beek resonated across social media as the 47-year-old actor, beloved for his roles in 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues,' recently shared his colorectal cancer diagnosis. Colon cancer often begins...
04
Nov
CHA ACO, LLC improves care for Medicare patients, saves Medicare $4.7 million
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – CHA Accountable Care Organization (ACO), LLC, operated by Beacon Health System, improved care for over 11,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Indiana and southwest Michigan in 2023, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. As part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program, accountable care organizations that meet...
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Oct