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Dec
From age 7 diagnosis to teenage success, Beacon Children’s Hospital patient thrives after scoliosis surgery
When doctors diagnose scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, they typically see it in adolescents. But for Nayelli Wood, the journey began much earlier, at just seven years old. During what seemed like a routine check-up, both her pediatrician and her mother Marisela, a registered nurse, noticed something concerning –...
30
Dec
Beacon creates new career pipeline with seasonal nursing assistant program at Memorial Hospital
When Memorial Hospital leaders saw they were missing out on a valuable talent pool and an opportunity to nurture future healthcare professionals, they developed a new program tailored for college students pursuing a career in health care. The seasonal nursing assistant program, spearheaded by Pam Morrison, Beacon's Workforce Development Program Manager,...
30
Dec
Beacon Scholar program unites mother and daughter in nursing careers at Beacon Granger Hospital
For Holly Crume, the path to becoming a registered nurse wasn't a sprint – it was a marathon of dedication, sacrifice and determination. Her journey in health care began shortly after high school as a medical assistant, driven by a desire to help others. As she progressed through roles as an...
27
Dec
Legendary rock band Chicago visits Beacon Children’s Hospital, donates activity boxes to young patients
Legendary rock band Chicago brought more than music to Beacon Children's Hospital last month -- band members delivered superhero-sized joy to young patients ahead of two local performances, including at the University of Notre Dame. In a heartwarming gesture, the band visited with families, patients and staff, distributing Characters of Character...
26
Dec
Gold Seal-certified spine surgery at Beacon helps patient regain hand function
For Sue Thompson, feeling clumsy began causing problems in her daily life. At first, she would occasionally drop things. Then it became more troublesome. “I had lost feeling in my hands,” she said. “It felt like I was wearing a tight blood pressure cuff that never came off.” She couldn’t perform daily...
24
Dec
Santa visits precious NICU babies at Beacon Children’s Hospital
Santa made a special stop to visit our NICU families at Beacon Children's Hospital, continuing a cherished tradition. His gentle presence and warm smile brought holiday joy to our tiniest patients and their loved ones, creating cherished memories during their hospital stay. Watch these tender moments as Santa holds our precious...
18
Dec
Beacon receives 1st Source Foundation grant for mobile maternal care services to address disparities
As part of an ongoing effort to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in our region, Beacon Health System has been awarded $135,000 in a multi-year grant from 1st Source Foundation. The grant will fund a Mobile Mom Unit designed to bring critical maternal healthcare services directly to under-resourced local...
16
Dec
Beacon’s Memorial MedFlight partners with Air Methods to enhance air medical transport services
Beacon Health System today announced Memorial MedFlight is partnering with Air Methods, the leading provider of air medical transport services. This partnership, which will go into effect in May 2025, transitions Memorial MedFlight to an alternative delivery model service, further enhancing its mission to safely and efficiently transport critically ill...
12
Dec
Medical Minute: Winter wellness tips
Do the colder months have you feeling the urge to hibernate? Think again! Activity helps keep you strong, healthy and better able to manage sleep and stress, something we all need a little more of this time of year, according to Kristyn Beaver, family medicine nurse practitioner at E. Blair...Related Information