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Colton Hubbard is a soft-spoken teenager, a down-to-earth kid who always puts others first. He’s also a huge basketball fan, managing the Brandywine High School team that won the Division 3 state championship this year. But since he was 7, Colton has been in and out of hospitals after an MRI led to the discovery of a benign tumor that surgery was expected to cure. Unfortunately, he would be among a small minority of kids whose tumor returned. Three years after his initial surgery, scans showed multiple tumors in Colton’s brain and spreading down the length of his spinal cord. “It’s an extremely rare case,” said his mom, Mandie Hubbard, a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital. “There’s like 200 cases a year and there’s no cure for it, so treatment is kind of like a guessing game.” Colton will be running the bases running the bases tonight at Four Winds Field as part of our Home Run for Life partnership with the South Bend Cubs. Horizon Transport will match every dollar donated by fans for Beacon Children’s Hospital. Read more about Colton in this inspiring WNDU interview: https://bit.ly/3YffJQB “We’re very grateful to have Beacon Children’s Hospital 20 minutes from home, to be able to get the care he needs and still be able to go home every night,” Mandie said. “To be so close to home and the staff that have gotten to know him, gotten to know our family. It’s just great that we have that here―essentially in our back yard.” To support the care and work for incredible kids like Colton: https://bit.ly/4cesJKT

After a heart procedure, stroke or heart attack, you may need some help in getting back to your normal activities. That is where our rehabilitation team comes in. Our team helps you gain confidence as you grow stronger and get to the point where you can graduate out of therapy. Talk to your provider before you have a heart procedure to create a plan for rehabilitation that meets your needs and situation. You can learn about all our cardiovascular programs and how we care for our patients here: https://bit.ly/3Wg3fqr

Rebecca Davis was enjoying a cruise with her husband last October when she realized something was very wrong. While walking to a port to do some sightseeing, she needed to pause and rest her legs several times. Back home, she started noticing mundane tasks become more challenging. “I got to where I would go down my basement steps to the laundry room, back up the steps and then had to sit down and take a break because my legs were tired,” she said. For someone who doesn’t like to sit still, this fatigue was alarming. Rebecca had a pretty good idea of what might be wrong, because her mother had been treated for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Test results confirmed her suspicions: blockages were reducing blood flow to both her legs. Dr. Howard Wiarda, interventional cardiologist, Beacon Medical Group Interventional Radiology and Vascular Specialists, stepped in with a solution and today, Rebecca is back to living her best life. Read more here: https://bit.ly/46jsLyz

For our Elkhart General Hospital patients and visitors: The City of Elkhart will continue a paving project on South West Boulevard tomorrow, Friday, July 26, and on Monday, July 29. Expect delays, follow workers’ instructions and any detour signage during this time as traffic will be restricted to one side of South West Boulevard when traveling south between West Lexington Avenue to Arcade Avenue. Arcade Avenue will be open to the hospital’s main entrance and visitor parking lot, so consider approaching the campus from the east using either Bridge Street or East Boulevard. The Emergency Department entrance off of East Boulevard will remain open. Please allow extra time to arrive for appointments at the hospital and drive carefully around the campus.

Are you a desk jockey? It’s time to stand up for your health! Dr. Freeman Farrow, family medicine physician at Beacon Medical Group La Porte, outlines why prolonged sitting is a problem and offers tips on ways to stay active. No matter your need or age, Beacon primary care doctors are here to help. If you’re looking for a new doctor, use our provider search tool to find a physician and make an appointment online: https://bit.ly/3vg53of

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. Need help finding a primary care provider who fits your lifestyle and at a convenient location? Learn more and schedule today: https://bit.ly/3vg53of

You might be surprised how some simple lifestyle changes can help you avoid heart disease. You already know that a healthy diet is good for you and your heart. But if you get confused by all the “dos” and don’ts” about what to eat, we are here to help you make sense of it. Start a conversation with your primary care provider on how to take the first step toward good health – like cutting out trans fats, eating more fruits and vegetables, and getting more exercise. Learn more about your heart about how Beacon can help you take care of it https://bit.ly/3Wg3fqr

Did you know Beacon is the largest locally owned and operated nonprofit health care system in the region? Our 500+ providers and 7,000+ associates can be found at 145+ locations across seven counties and two states. As we build you a healthier tomorrow at our Memorial Hospital of South Bend location, with a state-of-the-art 10-story patient tower, rest assured we continue to provide the same care you have always known and trusted. Embarking on the largest project in Memorial’s 129-year history, includes modernizing not just our facility but also the way we deliver your health care. More adult acute care beds, expanded Intensive Care Unit, enhanced technologies and larger patient rooms will be here for you, as we care for your daily challenges or long-term needs. We’re here for a healthier heart, body, mind, life … you. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3VR1EWR

We are proud to be nationally recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for our commitment to providing research-based, high-quality stroke care with Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus achievement awards. Congratulations to our Beacon Heart, Vascular & Stroke Care teams for delivering outstanding care, inspiring health and connecting with heart!

Her interest in medicine began with sciences in grade school. By high school, biology was her favorite subject, came easily and she began considering a career in medicine. Then, a personal experience solidified Laura’s decision. “One summer day I was violently ill and admitted to Memorial Hospital for immediate blood transfusions and other tests. I witnessed firsthand how the nurses and doctors worked urgently to save my life,” she says, adding, “I was overwhelmed with the care I got, and thought I could do the same for someone else someday.” Laura’s sister, an internal medicine doctor, also influenced her direction. She went to Indiana University South Bend for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and then earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. “I’ve always had an interest in the cardiovascular system and how the heart works. I’m excited for a chance to learn and potentially affect my patients’ lives positively,” she says. “I take care of people during their most vulnerable times and nurse them to health.” Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gn_bYPsr