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May
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May
An unwelcome visitor from the past: Understanding shingles
Did you ever get chicken pox as a child? If so, you’re unfortunately a candidate for shingles. Shingles is a reactivation of chicken pox virus, and it’s quite common, affecting about one in three adults at some point in their life. We spoke with Lisa Felsman, MD, family medicine physician...
25
Apr
Beacon Scholar program helped Elkhart General nurse carry on a family legacy
Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech partnered together in 2022 to create the Beacon School of Nursing to address the nursing shortage in our community and support equitable economic prosperity in underrepresented minorities. This is a first-person perspective from Erica Poley, RN, a Beacon Scholar who works at in the...
24
Apr
Tips for safe spring cleaning
It’s time for spring cleaning! There’s just something about warmer weather and more sunshine that gives many people the itch to really clean house. But before you get started, make sure you’re prepared to clean as safely as possible. After all, ladders can tip, chemicals in the air can be...
19
Apr
Beacon orthopedic surgeon helps patient feel relief from chronic hip pain
It all started with a simple home improvement project. Marisa Allen Ranges’ husband was changing some floor tiles. Rushing to answer a phone call, Maria slipped and fell on the wet tile. “I didn’t think anything of it,” she said. But she developed a pain in her left hip that just wouldn’t...
17
Apr
Our Take: Beacon experts share how to talk with your children about a cancer diagnosis
We heard the news that Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, is dealing with a cancer diagnosis. She has talked about the struggle of sharing this news with her children in a caring, intentional way. Members of our Beacon Health System team regularly work with parents who are navigating this difficult...
12
Apr
Beacon Scholar feels grateful to have job waiting for her after graduation
Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech partnered together in 2022 to create the Beacon School of Nursing to address the nursing shortage in our community and support equitable economic prosperity in underrepresented minorities. This is a first-person perspective from Christy Hargraves, a Beacon Scholar who works as a Nursing Assistant...
11
Apr
Breaking the habit: Practical steps for a smoke-free future
Are you looking for more energy? More money in your pocket? How about a lower risk of heart disease and cancer? If you smoke cigarettes, stopping can do all this for you and more. It might not be easy, but it’s a valuable investment in your current — and future...
11
Apr
Volleyball athlete who suffered ACL injury glad to be back on the court thanks to Beacon clinical team
The volleyball gene seems to run in the Van der Oord family. Suriya Van der Oord is a crackerjack volleyball athlete, taking after her parents. She has been involved with club volleyball since she was 12. Now pursuing a degree in rehab science, she is in her fourth year attending...
10
Apr