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May
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May
Sunburst Races: What you need to know if you’re running, walking, volunteering or live nearby
Maybe you've been training for months, building up your stamina and endurance and are hoping for a personal best. Maybe you will be helping out on the course, handing out water or handing out medals to finishers. Or maybe your favorite part about Saturday will be cheering on the runners. Sunburst...
24
May
Our Take: Beacon pediatrician offers advice to parents, caregivers navigating formula shortage
In the News (AP): Pandemic-related supply chain problems, combined with regulators temporarily shutting down a Sturgis, Mich., production facility over contamination concerns, have caused a national infant formula shortage that has sent many parents and caregivers scrambling. But there was some cause for optimism Sunday when a U.S. military plane delivered...
20
May
Beacon Health System will host Public Forum on June 3
Event Details Public Forum hosted by Beacon Health System Friday, June 3 | 8 am Free – Registration required Location: Beacon Central Office, 3245 Health Drive, Granger IN 46530 About This Event Beacon Health System is committed to delivering outstanding care, inspiring health and connecting with heart. Beacon will hold a public forum to provide the opportunity...
20
May
Eye on Health: Beacon experts stress that ‘time is brain’ during Stroke Awareness Month
When it felt like he had slept on it wrong one morning, Dr. Thomas Fischbach initially dismissed the odd sensation in his hand and considered lying back down for a bit. But as an interventional radiologist at Memorial Hospital, Dr. Fischbach realized that he might be having a stroke caused by...
18
May
Elkhart General cardiovascular team earns another nod from national group
Elkhart General Hospital’s cardiovascular team has earned certification from the American College of Cardiology for its Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program. TAVR may help those with severe aortic stenosis, a condition that decreases blood flow from the heart out into the body. The minimally invasive procedure, which does not require open heart surgery, involves placing...
12
May
Beacon’s compounding pharmacy fills uncommon prescriptions with personalized care
Beacon Home Care Pharmacy isn’t your typical pharmacy. In fact, by definition, it’s the exact opposite of typical. Located at 3355 Douglas Road in South Bend, it’s a compounding pharmacy, meaning that its staff prepares medications that are not available at retail or commercial pharmacies. “We’re kind of like the problem solvers,”...
11
May
Love and loss: Beacon Children’s NICU mom reflects on importance of support when she lost a baby
This month, Beacon Children’s Hospital is celebrating five years of delivering expert care, close to home in its current location. So we are shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring patients, like Harper Schmitt. The following first-person perspective was written by Kristen Collett–Schmitt, on behalf of the Schmitt family, David,...
02
May
Emma’s strength through many treatments at Beacon Children’s Hospital lights up the world
This month, Beacon Children’s Hospital will celebrate five years of delivering expert care, close to home in its current location. So we are shining a spotlight on some of our inspiring patients, like Emma Nies. Story by Melinda McNamara A fifth birthday is a big deal for most kids. For Emma Nies,...
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Apr