High school students explore careers in medicine at Memorial Hospital’s unique summer camp

Summer camp. At Memorial Hospital. Sound interesting? High school students have the opportunity explore medicine and possible career paths in healthcare during the one-of-a-kind Mini Medical University at Memorial Hospital. Openings are still available this summer. “You meet real doctors and hospital employees who continue to not only serve the community but offer...

Sunburst runner keeps her promise, carries on her sister’s legacy

Dominique Armstrong started running several years ago to keep up with her kids. Over and over they would ask her to play freeze tag, insist that she join backyard soccer games and plead with her to race them. It took an incredible amount of stamina to keep up, so she decided...

Community Hospital of Bremen offers tours of private birth suites for expectant moms

The private birth suites at Community Hospital of Bremen allow our new moms to receive labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care in the same room from the time she arrives to when it’s time to go home. This contrasts with traditional maternity care when expectant moms might be transferred from...

MyBeacon helps you keep on track with your health

Your health is important and your time is, too. MyBeacon is an online tool for managing your health when it’s convenient for you and staying in touch with your Beacon healthcare team. “We want you to have easy access to your latest health records — this helps our care teams connect...

Routine cancer screenings may be lifesavers

A new survey by the Prevent Cancer Foundation reveals that 65% of Americans age 21 and older report they are not up to date on one or more of routine cancer screenings. This news worries physicians like Dr. Jennifer Alderink of Beacon Medical Group La Porte — and for good...

Leaders share insights, wisdom for Women’s History Month

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting leaders throughout Beacon, women who help shape the organization and who share their knowledge, expertise and compassion with others in their service to our community. Learn more about these inspiring leaders each week in this special series. Susan King, President, Beacon Health Foundation, describes Kimberly...

What to know about basal cell carcinoma, President Biden’s skin cancer, and importance of early detection

IN THE NEWS: President Joe Biden recently had a small skin lesion removed from his chest during a comprehensive health assessment. A biopsy confirmed the lesion was basal cell carcinoma. “It is well-established that President Biden did spend a good deal of time in the sun in his youth,” White...