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30 Oct
Prepare for cuteness overload as our Beacon Children's Hospital NICU babies dress up in their first Halloween costumes, from mighty superheroes to precious pumpkins. "When you are in the NICU, it seems like the world stops on the inside but keeps going on the outside. Seeing my baby in a Halloween...
22 Oct
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,...
15 Oct
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...
01 Oct
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...
27 Sep
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...
05 Sep
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...