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28 Jun
While the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks displays, it's important to remember that fireworks can be dangerous if not handled properly. Stacie Bobeck, MSN, RN, trauma educator and outreach/injury prevention coordinator with Beacon Health System, talks about the types of fireworks-related injuries that come into our emergency room and...
24 Jun
Are you worried about swimmer’s ear this summer? It’s a common malady among kids, especially when kids are spending more time in a pool to cool off from the summer heat. Here’s what you need to know about this painful ear condition. What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear is a bacterial infection...
19 Jun
As extreme heat continues this week across our region, it’s critical to monitor your children -- especially babies, says Madison Parker, a nurse practitioner at Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Main Street. “Babies aren’t as adaptable to the heat change as adults. They get hot more quickly than we do,” she says....
18 Jun
Q: Do you know why older adults and seniors are at greater risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illness than younger adults during extreme heat? A: As we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature, making us more vulnerable to heat-related conditions. In our latest Medical Minute,...
18 Jun
Beacon Health System will begin construction this summer on a new $21.7 million outpatient center, strategically located on the northeast corner of Lincoln Way East and Church Street in downtown Mishawaka, across from the Mishawaka Public Library. The Beacon Mishawaka Outpatient Center will feature a two-story, 25,500-square-foot facility, designed to provide...
12 Jun
Cancer treatments have evolved tremendously within the past decade, whether it be through artificial intelligence or robotic technology, and Beacon Cancer Care continues to adapt and offer patients personalized care, treatment plans and emotional support for patients like Linda Bradford. Two years ago, Linda received a life-changing cancer diagnosis. While she hadn’t...
06 Jun
A well-prepared fish entrée is delicious. But is it good for you? There are tens of thousands of species of fish out there, although you’ll only find a handful of them in your standard grocery store. Which fish are actually good for you, and how much fish should we be eating,...