Beacon Health Foundation

Planning vacations, summer sports or outdoor adventures? It’s not just about what you pack in the suitcase or snack bag — but making sure your health is in top shape, too! Before you go, check in with your Beacon Primary Care provider to make sure you’re feeling your best for all the fun ahead.

Don’t let preventable issues slow you down this summer — your adventure starts with good health. Schedule your appointment today. https://bit.ly/4kRN1gD

Summer fun can come with a few surprises — and we’re here for all of them. From itchy bug bites and mystery rashes to playground scrapes and minor cuts, our urgent care team treats all the little things that can turn a fun day into a stressful one.
No appointments needed — just walk in and get back to your summer. Find your nearest location or save your spot online https://bit.ly/3HNDsRy

Did you know sports medicine providers are not just for athletes? If you overdid it in a fitness class, a weekend bike outing or a pickleball match you should know that we treat:
• Anyone suffering from acute traumas or pain that won’t go away
• Recreational athletes and exercisers
• Club sport participants
• School athletes

Schedule with a Beacon Bone & Joint provider today: https://bit.ly/3DXEg51

Tina Caparo spent her career designing beautiful gardens, but years of physical work took a devastating toll. Severe back pain became her constant companion, and as her discs began collapsing, she couldn't put weight on her right leg.

Everything changed when Tina met Dr. Stephen Smith at Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery. Dr. Smith knew advanced imaging technology would allow him to see exactly what was happening in her spine and plan the best surgical approach. Only that technology was in Chicago.

Beacon recently became the first hospital in northern Indiana to bring the technology to our community. The EOS Imaging System uses 85% less radiation than traditional X-rays while delivering incredibly detailed 2D and 3D images powered by AI.

Tina now walks confidently and pain-free down hospital hallways. She has another imaging appointment on her calendar, but this time no travel is required. "Dr. Smith has given me my life back,” she says.

Hear more in our WSBT Eye on Health segment: https://bit.ly/43UGKdd

Is your child just standing weird, or could it be scoliosis? It’s hard to tell. Here are the signs to look for, along with clues that it might be more than typical pre-teen pos-
ture. If you think your child might have signs of scoliosis, tell their provider. The sooner you identify and treat it, the less it will affect your child’s life.
Many kids with scoliosis don’t need surgery. But if a procedure is what’s best, you can count on Beacon to offer the latest minimally invasive techniques. That means smaller cuts, less pain, and quicker recovery — so your kid can get back to being a kid. Learn more about scoliosis at https://bit.ly/3FQreXK

We get it — it’s easy to put off that doctor’s appointment one more year. But preventive care has so much to offer, from peace of mind to literally saving lives. So here’s everything you’re missing out on if you skip your annual preventive care visit.

Don’t wait for symptoms, or don’t wait any longer to bring them up. Schedule that appointment. Your future self will thank you. https://bit.ly/3ZBs8yj

A passion for helping others shaped the career path of Lucinda Kil Gillis, PMHNP. “While in college I purposely took a job in a nursing home while deciding on my career to gain some background, and found I loved caring for others,” she says.

In her work as a nurse, Lucinda practiced in the NICU and also taught at Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. While working on her graduate studies and staying active in nursing, she completed her doctorate degree in law with the goal of combining the two areas to focus on healthcare law and other needs of clients that intersected legal-medical needs.

Learn more at https://beacon.health/3DpzuwG

As the days heat up, skip the coffee shop line and make your own refreshing pick-me-up at home. This Iced Latte is easy to make, lower in sugar, and just what you need for those sunny mornings.

Bonus: You can customize it with your favorite milk or non-dairy alternative!
Get the full recipe here https://beacon.health/4iYBPyb

Watch Malachi round the bases and touch home plate in WNDU's Friday night coverage of Home Run for Life, a partnership between Beacon Health System and the South Bend Cubs.

Tonight is also Cancer Awareness Night at Four Winds Field, where fans bid on the chance to place the name of a cancer survivor or someone who lost their battle to cancer on the special white-and-purple jerseys Cubs players will be wearing.

The winning bidders will join their player on the field during the National Anthem.

6-year-old boy battling cerebral palsy hits ‘Home Run for Life’ at South Bend Cubs game For 12 years, the South Bend Cubs and Beacon Children’s Hospital have partnered to bring fans such as Malachi a fun, heartwarming celebration through Home Run for Life.

Happy ! At Beacon Health System, celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging isn't just for June – it's how we connect with heart in everything we do, every single day.

We're committed to providing compassionate care for all members of our community and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.

When Dr. Stephen Smith and Dr. Ryan Roeder speak on the national stage about their medical device development company, one of their greatest sources of satisfaction is describing how the technology came from South Bend, and how Dr. Smith performed the first spinal fusion surgery with their novel implant at Beacon Health System.

Their product, named a Best New Spine Technology of 2023 by "Orthopedics This Week," has improved outcomes for more than 600 patients.

"To be some small part of that going forward is also part of my own hope, my own mission. It's the mission of Beacon, it's the mission of engineers at Notre Dame, it's a mission of, I think, humanity," says Dr. Smith, a neurosurgeon at Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery South Bend. "So, it's really cool to be part of that."

It's a story we first told in 2023, and now, the University of Notre Dame is also sharing their journey. Read more at https://bit.ly/3HpXotT