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Feb
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Feb
Our Take: Beacon physician discusses symptoms of and treatment options for enlarged prostate
Prostate enlargement has been a widely discussed health topic since the recent announcement that King Charles III received the diagnosis and was treated for the condition. We reached out to Dr. Gregory Buck, a family physician at Beacon Medical Group Bremen, to explain signs and symptoms. While King Charles had...
31
Jan
From struggle to celebration: Beacon helps a mother triumph over spasticity to dance at son’s wedding
Just about any mother would dream of dancing with her son on his wedding day. But for years, Jill Kovatch had difficulty with her balance and energy while walking, let alone dancing. So while she was incredibly excited about her eldest son’s upcoming wedding, she expected that her health issues would...
26
Jan
When dry air gets the best of you: Staying hydrated for health in the winter months
In the summertime when we’re playing sports or mowing the lawn, we know to drink plenty of water. But did you know that it’s not uncommon to get dehydrated during colder times of year as well? “In the summer months, we often know we are getting dehydrated because we have the...
24
Jan
How donating blood helps saves lives
First-year Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program physician Urban Cornett, MD, sees the immediate effects of blood donation in his work throughout the hospital. “Many patients that I work with are bleeding or have a low red blood count,” Dr. Cornett said. “I also see the symptoms of this, including fatigue...
23
Jan
Don’t throw in the towel! Six tips for sticking to your exercise program
The new year brings a rush of enthusiasm and new goals. Getting started is relatively easy, but keeping up that momentum is a lot more challenging. Case in point: Everyone seems to know that the gym is crowded in January, but the crowd begins to thin out as early as...
22
Jan
Did you slip on the ice? Beacon clinicians explain when to seek care for ice-related falls, how to stay safe
The best way to protect yourself and stay out of the emergency room or urgent care center from a painful fall on the ice? Take it slow if you are walking outside, our Beacon clinicians recommend, and assume there could be ice beneath your feet. But even then, accidents happen. Our Beacon...
18
Jan
Physical therapy patient finds relief after learning the brain’s role in chronic pain
Twelve years ago, Elizabeth Gangloff had surgery to remove part of her colon, and she had endured pain every day after that. But just weeks ago, she began to see relief for the first time, thanks to an innovative approach that addresses biological, psychological and social or “biopsychosocial” factors that...
17
Jan
Christmas Miracle: I-94 crash victim shares special message with community upon discharge from Memorial Hospital
People around the world have been following the inspiring story of Matt Reum, the Mishawaka man who survived six days trapped in his wrecked truck Christmas week beneath an I-94 bridge in Portage, Ind. Following his harrowing rescue, Matt was flown to Memorial Hospital of South Bend, where he has...
15
Jan