14
Aug
08
Aug
Soaring skyward – Memorial Hospital patient tower crane takes center stage
Downtown South Bend’s city skyline will be changing soon as Memorial Hospital reaches a significant milestone in the construction of the new patient tower. This weekend, a 17-story crane will be erected for setting the structure’s steel beams and lifting materials and equipment from the staging area on the north...
06
Aug
Cardiac rehabilitation helps Beacon patient reclaim his life after heart failure
Last July, J.J. Rivera went to the hospital for what he feared might be pneumonia. He had been stuck in bed for two days, coughing and feeling short of breath. He could barely drag himself out of bed to get to the hospital, but he was afraid to wait too...
02
Aug
Successful heart procedure inspires Beacon patient to get symbolic first tattoo
“I walk with a different kind of confidence now. I know my heart is fine.” As a dedicated dog rescuer, Kelly Adelsperger has always been active, but a persistent shortness of breath while taking the dogs for a walk signaled an underlying issue that couldn’t be ignored. “I knew I needed some...
01
Aug
Medical Minute: Sun damage — is your skin at risk?
Worried about sun damage? Is your skin at risk? Dr. Greg Buck, family physician at Beacon Medical Group Bremen, shares information about skin changes you should watch for and easy tips to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. Need help finding a primary care provider who fits your lifestyle and at...
30
Jul
Memorial Hospital Patient Tower Update: The mockup tower
At just 22 feet tall and 11 feet wide, the mockup of the Memorial Hospital patient tower is a tiny building with a big job. First, the structure allows the hospital, construction and architecture teams to see the building’s key components at scale. “The most visual reason for the mockup is to...
25
Jul
Patient’s experience with peripheral artery disease turned her into vascular health advocate
Rebecca Davis was enjoying a cruise with her husband last October when she realized something was very wrong. The couple decided to leave the ship to do some sightseeing. While walking to the port, however, she needed to pause and rest her legs several times. “We turned around at that point...
19
Jul
Medical Minute: Understanding type 2 diabetes with Dr. Justin Grannell
Did you know? Type 2 diabetes can often be managed with lifestyle changes. From recognizing symptoms early to exploring treatment options, Dr. Justin Grannell from Beacon Medical Group Bristol shares the information you need to stay healthy in our latest Medical Minute video. Need help finding a primary care provider who...
18
Jul
The hard truth about sitting
Perhaps you’ve heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” For a few years now, the idea has been growing that sitting at a desk all day long is a really bad thing for your body. During the pandemic, when so many people began working from home, the idea gained even...
18
Jul