Beacon Health & Fitness Three Rivers

10/02/2026

A sore shoulder after lifting may seem like something to “work through” — but ignoring pain can make it harder to recover.

Whether it happened at the gym, on the job, or during everyday activities, getting an injury evaluated early can help you understand what’s going on and what to do next.

Visit the Beacon Bone & Joint Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic for convenient orthopedic injury care.
No appointment needed.

Don’t push through pain — get checked. Click to learn more https://bit.ly/4xIe8RW

10/01/2026

A mother's world is filled with sounds she never wants to miss. The day Shayna Roodman didn't hear her baby crying, everything changed.

For years, she lived with hearing loss that continued to worsen, making it harder to connect with the people she loved most.

Today, thanks to cochlear implants, Shayna is hearing sounds she thought she had lost forever.

Most meaningful of all? Hearing her 19-year-old sing.

The difference goes beyond hearing.

"It's amazing and overwhelming," Shayna says. "My quality of life is much better."

Read how Shayna found a deeper connection with her family and the world around her: https://bit.ly/4hzW06b

10/01/2026

When a baby needs extra care, being with family matters.

Our latest WSBT Eye on Health segment highlights how Couplet Care is helping families stay connected during some of life's most challenging and meaningful moments. See how this unique approach to newborn care keeps parents involved and supports families when they need it most.

Watch the Beacon story on this month's WSBT Eye on Health: https://bit.ly/4gUYSeY

09/30/2026

Meet Owen, a Beacon Children’s Hospital patient and a Notre Dame Football Junior Irish Reporter!

As part of our partnership with Notre Dame Athletics, Owen had the chance to step into the reporter’s role and interview a Notre Dame Football student-athlete.

Moments like this give kids facing serious health challenges a chance to simply be kids — having fun, creating memories, building confidence and sharing some Irish spirit along the way.

Watch Owen’s interview, and learn more about Beacon Children’s Hospital and how you can support care for kids like Owen: https://foundation.beaconhealthsystem.org/junior-reporter/owen/?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=socialorganic&utm_campaign=nd&utm_content=patientstory

09/30/2026

The countdown is on to Halloween. We’re here to help. And at the same time, you can help our youngest patients. Present this coupon at Spirit Halloween stores in our region to save 10% on your entire order and Spirit will donate 10% of your purchase to our Child Life Specialists at Beacon Children’s Hospital.

Use this coupon at these nearby locations:
- 5865 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN
- 4024 Elkhart Road, Goshen, IN
- 1290 East Ireland Road, South Bend, IN

The coupon can also be used at these extended locations, so share with your friends and family:

- 4333 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN
- 1040 Fairplain Drive, Benton Harbor, MI
- 510 Porters Vale Blvd., Valparaiso, IN
- 3958 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- 283 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN

Prefer to shop online? Use code GIVING26 at checkout to help make hospitals less scary for kids and their families.

09/29/2026

Batter up! Watch Notre Dame take on Indiana University at Four Winds Field in South Bend on Friday, October 9.

One game. One community. All ticket proceeds supporting our kids at Beacon Children's Hospital.

Join us for this special exhibition game that benefits our great organization. First pitch is at 6:30pm and gates open at 5:30pm. Click to buy your tickets today.

ND vs. IU - Fall Classic at Four Winds Field, South Bend, IN on 10/9/2026 6:30 PM EDT

09/29/2026

Is your child a picky eater? It can feel difficult to get your child the nutrition they need when they turn up their nose at anything other than buttered noodles and chicken nuggets. But the benefits to their behavioral, intellectual and emotional development make the struggle to help children develop healthy eating habits worthwhile.

Dr. Su Choo Chang, pediatrician at Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Bristol Street, shares some practical tips to help parents entice their children to eat a variety of nutritious foods, building the foundations for a lifetime of healthy eating habits.

Link in the first comment to learn more.

09/28/2026

When you choose a cardiac rehabilitation program, quality matters.

Beacon is proud to have nationally certified cardiac rehabilitation programs at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Elkhart General, Three Rivers Health, and Beacon Allegan hospitals.

These programs are certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)—the highest national recognition a cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation program can achieve.

But what does that mean for patients?

AACVPR certification recognizes programs that meet rigorous standards for quality, safety and patient care. It’s one more way our teams demonstrate their commitment to helping patients recover, build strength and confidence, and get back to the lives they love.

If cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation is part of your recovery, ask your provider about a nationally certified Beacon program near you.

Learn more about cardiac rehab at Beacon: https://bit.ly/3TbzqIT

09/26/2026

These baked apples with cherries and almonds are a delicious way to enjoy a lighter dessert packed with seasonal flavor. Serve them after dinner or alongside your favorite autumn meal.

Full recipe details in the first comment. ⬇️

09/25/2026

Did you know? Hydrocephalus affects children of all ages, and having the right specialist makes all the difference.

At Beacon, families have access to the region’s only Board-Certified Pediatric Neurosurgeon, who not only treats hydrocephalus but also shares his experience and knowledge at national conferences on the condition.

World-class expertise. Close to home.