20
May
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,...
27
Apr
Sam Grewe’s treatment for cancer at Beacon Children’s Hospital has inspired him to study medicine
Next 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 Sam Grewe. Sam Grewe, of course, isn’t glad that he developed cancer at age 13 and lost his...
20
Apr
Beacon embarks on patient-centered project that will redefine care at Memorial Hospital
Renewing its commitment to serve the City of South Bend and surrounding communities for generations to come, Memorial Hospital of South Bend is launching one of the most transformative construction projects in its 129-year history. The new 10-story patient bed tower project will comprise seven new patient care floors, a renovation...
19
Apr
Now in college, preemie twins remain closer than ever, grateful for parents and Beacon
Next 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 Amanda and Erin Farmer. Spend some time talking with 19-year-old twins Amanda and Erin Farmer together and one thing...
17
Apr