ROCHESTER, Minn. — Memorial Health System and Mayo Clinic announced that the health system with clinic locations in southeastern Ohio and northwestern West Virginia has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted, independent healthcare organizations, have special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise.

"This is a very exciting day for our system, patients and community," says Scott Cantley, president and CEO, Memorial Health System. "This new collaboration with Mayo Clinic helps us fulfill our mission to bring the best healthcare and highest clinical expertise to our communities so people can receive care at home. Our mission and values align with Mayo Clinic’s, and we are honored to call ourselves a part of this network."

Providers from Memorial Health System can combine their understanding of their patients’ medical needs with Mayo Clinic expertise, so patients get the care they need, close to home.

"We are pleased to welcome Memorial Health System to the Mayo Clinic Care Network," says Mark V. Larson, M.D., medical director, Mayo Clinic Care Network. "Our organizations share a common mission and core values to bring our patients the highest level and quality of care. We are committed to providing Memorial Health System with our knowledge and expertise, especially in serious, rare and complex care, to help strengthen the care they deliver to their patients."

Through Memorial Health System’s membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network, its providers have access to Mayo Clinic clinical solutions and services, including:

• AskMayoExpert: a database of concise clinical information on hundreds of medical conditions, and includes medical protocols, treatment recommendations and medical references.
• eConsults: providers may contact Mayo Clinic specialists for second opinions on specific patient cases when they believe additional input will benefit their patients.
• eBoards: live videoconferences that enable medical teams to virtually review and discuss complex cases with a team of Mayo Clinic specialists and providers from Mayo Clinic Care Network health systems.
• Healthcare consulting: access to Mayo's experience, knowledge and subspecialty expertise to achieve clinical, operational and business goals.

"This collaboration will provide our medical staff with access to the tools and services of the Mayo Clinic, enabling them to share medical knowledge and collaborate in ways that benefit our patients," says Dan Breece, D.O., vice president, Physician Services and chief medical officer, Memorial Health System. "It brings tools, resources, research and treatment recommendations to our patients, knowing they have the minds of our providers and the experts of Mayo Clinic working on their behalf. It will transform the delivery of care in our region."

Staff from Memorial Health System can use Mayo Clinic educational materials designed for patients, and access opportunities for professional development and continuous medical education.

Created in 2011, the Mayo Clinic Care Network has more than 45 member organizations across the U.S. and in Asia, India, Mexico and the Middle East.

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About Memorial Health System
Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit regional health system led by a volunteer board of community members. We are committed to providing healthcare services that meet the needs of our region, with expertise, compassion and convenient access. We offer a network of locations and specialties provided by over 3,000 valued team members, including three hospitals, outpatient service sites, provider clinics, and a virtual urgent care app, MemorialCareNow. With us, you can expect more when it comes to quality care and service with a focus on medical education and community service while being fully invested in the most advanced technologies and treatments.

About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news.

Media contacts:

• Jennifer Offenberger, Memorial Health System, 740-374-1797, joffenberger@mhsystem.org
• Kevin Punsky, Mayo Clinic Communications, newsbureau@mayo.edu

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ROCHESTER, Minn. — Johnson Memorial Health and Mayo Clinic announced Wednesday, Aug. 31, that the Indiana health system has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted, independent health care organizations, have special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise.

"We are honored to enter into this collaborative relationship with Mayo Clinic," says David Dunkle, M.D., president and CEO of Johnson Memorial Health. "Our providers will be able to consult directly with the world’s leading medical experts, enhancing the outstanding care we already provide to the people of Johnson County. Best of all, our patients will have access to Mayo Clinic’s research, diagnostic and treatment resources through their Johnson Memorial Health provider at no extra cost to them."

Physicians from Johnson Memorial Healthwill be able to combine their understanding of their patients' medical needs with Mayo Clinic expertise, so patients get exactly the care they need, close to home.

"We are excited to welcome Johnson Memorial Health to the Mayo Clinic Care Network," says Mark V. Larson, M.D., medical director of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. "With Johnson Memorial Health, we share common values, mission and commitment to consistently improve the delivery of health care to patients. Mayo Clinic looks forward to working closely with our new colleagues at Johnson Memorial Health to help provide their patients with the latest medical knowledge and expertise."

Through Johnson Memorial Health’s membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network, their physicians have access to Mayo Clinic clinical solutions and services, including:

• AskMayoExpert
  AskMayoExpert offers providers a database of concise clinical information on hundreds of medical conditions, and includes medical protocols, treatment recommendations and medical references.
  
• eConsults
  eConsults enable physicians to contact Mayo Clinic specialists for second opinions on specific patient cases when they believe additional input will benefit their patients.
  
• eBoards
  eBoards are live videoconferences that enable medical teams to virtually review and discuss complex cases with a team of Mayo Clinic specialists and doctors from Mayo Clinic Care Network health systems.

• Health Care Consulting
  Health Care Consulting provides access to Mayo's extensive experience, knowledge and subspecialty expertise to attain clinical, operational and business goals.

"I can speak for the community leaders that serve with me how exciting this collaboration is for our organization and for our community," says R. Martin Umbarger, JMH Board of Trustees chairperson. "This is a major milestone in the history of Johnson Memorial Health and I couldn’t be more proud."

Staff from Johnson Memorial Health can use Mayo Clinic educational materials designed for patients, and access opportunities for professional development and continuous medical education.

Created in 2011, the Mayo Clinic Care Network has more than 45 member organizations across the U.S., and in Asia, India, Mexico, and the Middle East.

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About Johnson Memorial Health
Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. At its heart is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin, which has served patients as the county’s only hospital since 1947.

Johnson Memorial Health provides award-winning services, including cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, maternity, orthopedic, sports medicine, pain, weight loss and wound healing care. The network also features general, orthopedic and weight loss surgery, home and occupational health care and outpatient rehabilitation services.

In addition to the main campus in Franklin, Johnson Memorial Health has expanded to include the Greenwood Primary Care Center, the Whiteland Primary Care Center, Stones Crossing Health Pavilion and the Franklin Immediate Care Center. In 2020, Johnson Memorial Health opened a $47 million outpatient services building in Franklin, the largest construction project in the history of the hospital. The new building features expanded space for lab and imaging services, as well as a new emergency department.

Johnson Memorial Health has been awarded numerous accolades, including the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Emergency Care and consecutive "A" safety grades from the Leapfrog Group.

About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news.

Media contacts:

• Jeff Dutton, Johnson Memorial Health, 317-697-7145, jdutton@johnsonmemorial.org
• Kevin Punsky, Mayo Clinic Communications, newsbureau@mayo.edu

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Monument Health and Mayo Clinic announced Jan. 17, 2020 that Monument is the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Monument Health is the first hospital in South Dakota to become a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted health care systems that have special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. Monument Health, based in Rapid City, remains independent.

Physicians from Monument Health will be able to combine their understanding of their patients' medical needs with Mayo Clinic expertise so patients get exactly the care they need close to home. There is no additional cost to patients.

"Mayo Clinic is a world-class leader in health care," says Paulette Davidson, president and CEO of Monument Health. "We are thrilled to be selected to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This reflects our focus on delivering quality, patient-centered care."

 As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Monument Health will have access to:

• AskMayoExpert
  AskMayoExert is a point-of-care tool that offers concise clinical information on hundreds of medical conditions, and includes medical protocols, treatment recommendations and medical references. The database can be used wherever health care is provided.

• eConsults
  Monument Health physicians can use eConsults to contact Mayo Clinic specialists for second opinions on specific patient cases when they believe additional input will benefit their patients.

• eBoards
  The live video conferences enable Monument Health's medical teams to review and discuss complex cases with a Mayo Clinic panel and other doctors in the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

• Health Care Consulting
  Monument Health can access Mayo's extensive experience, knowledge and subspecialty expertise to attain clinical, operational and business goals.

Staff from Monument Health also can use Mayo Clinic's patient education materials, and access opportunities for professional development and continuous medical education.

"We are pleased to welcome Monument Health to the Mayo Clinic Care Network," says Mark V. Larson, M.D., medical director, Midwest region, Mayo Clinic Care Network. "Monument is rooted in this community, and we look forward to sharing our knowledge to benefit patients through them, their trusted provider, close to home."

Created in 2011, the Mayo Clinic Care Network has more than 40 member organizations across the U.S., and in Asia, Mexico and the Middle East.

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About Monument Health
Headquartered in Rapid City, SD, Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. Today, Monument Health offers care in 33 medical specialties and serves 20 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 4,500 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is comprised of 5 hospitals, 8 specialty and surgical centers and more than 40 medical clinics and health care service centers.

About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news and An Inside Look at Mayo Clinic for more information about Mayo.

Media contacts:

• Stephany Chalberg, Monument Health Public Relations, 605-755-9086, schalberg@regionalhealth.org
• Rhoda Madson, Mayo Clinic Public Affairs, 507-284-5005, newsbureau@mayo.edu

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FINDLAY, Ohio — Blanchard Valley Health System and Mayo Clinic announced Friday, Oct. 11, that Blanchard Valley Health System has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Blanchard Valley Health System is the first Ohio-based health care facility to become a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted, independent health care systems that have special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise.

Physicians from Blanchard Valley Health System will be able to combine their understanding of their patients' medical needs with Mayo Clinic expertise so patients get exactly the care they need, close to home. There is no additional cost to patients.

"Blanchard Valley Health System is excited to become a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network," says Scott Malaney, president and CEO of Blanchard Valley Health System. "The opportunity to collaborate with Mayo Clinic and 40 plus other independent organizations from around the world working to improve the care we provide patients is compelling. The knowledge, resources and commitment that stand behind the care network is truly impressive. We are honored to join the quest for an unparalleled level of clinical quality for our patients."

"Mayo Clinic is pleased to welcome Blanchard Valley Health System to the Mayo Clinic Care Network," says Mark V. Larson, M.D., medical director, Midwest region, Mayo Clinic Care Network. "Blanchard Valley Health System has a long-standing commitment to serving the health care needs of its community. Collaboration has been part of that vision, and we look forward to working closely together."

As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Blanchard Valley Health System will have access to:

• AskMayoExpert
  AskMayoExert is a point-of-care tool that offers concise clinical information on hundreds of medical conditions, and includes medical protocols, treatment recommendations and medical references. The database can be used wherever health care is provided.

• eConsults
  eConsults enable Blanchard Valley Health System physicians to contact Mayo Clinic specialists for second opinions on specific patient cases when they believe additional input will benefit their patients.

• eBoards
  The live video conferences enable Blanchard Valley Health System's medical teams to review and discuss complex cases with a Mayo Clinic multidisciplinary panel and other doctors in the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

• Health Care Consulting
  Blanchard Valley Health System can access Mayo's extensive experience, knowledge and subspecialty expertise to attain clinical, operational and business goals.

Staff from Blanchard Valley Health System also can use Mayo Clinic's patient education materials, and access opportunities for professional development and continuous medical education.

Created in 2011, the Mayo Clinic Care Network has more than 40 member organizations across the U.S., and in Asia, Mexico and the Middle East.

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About Blanchard Valley Health System
Blanchard Valley Health System is a non-profit, integrated regional health system based in Findlay, a unique micropolitan community in Northwest Ohio. Governed by a community board of trustees representing large and small business, education, law, medicine and finance, BVHS oversees all operations. BVHS is one of the largest employers in the area with more than 2,500 associates and serves an eight-county area that includes Hancock, Allen, Putnam, Henry, Wood, Seneca, Wyandot and Hardin Counties. The Blanchard Valley Health System mission is to provide "Caring for a lifetime."

About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news and An Inside Look at Mayo Clinic for more information about Mayo.

Media contacts:

• Madison Essinger, Blanchard Valley Health System Public Relations and Marketing, 419-423-5385, messinger@bvhealthsystem.org

• Rhoda Madson, Mayo Clinic Public Affairs, 507-284-5005, newsbureau@mayo.edu

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Yes, many find gum fun to chew, but in certain instances, gum may actually be good for your gut. That's according to Dr. Mark V. Larson, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist.

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“Gum is meant to be chewed,” says Dr. Larson.

Millions of people chew gum. Some say it helps to ease hunger, relieve stress or pass the time on a long drive. And …

“… it even has some positive medical effects, such as relieving bad breath,” says Dr. Larson.

Dr. Larson says chewing gum also may be a great tool for …

“… helping people recover more quickly after surgery.”

After certain operations, some people might get constipated.

“By chewing gum, you are stimulating certain reflexes that help drive activity within the intestinal system, for example, the colon and small bowel. So after colorectal surgery, people recover faster if they chew gum early in the recovery process. We encourage that for all patients who have had colon surgery.”

It turns out gum not only freshens breath, but also it may help keep your body’s plumbing system working.

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"Folklore would suggest that if you swallow gum, it stays in the stomach a really long time – up to seven years," says Dr. Mark V. Larson, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist. “That simply is not true."

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Dr. Larson says your body treats an occasional gob of gum like any other foreign object it can’t digest.

"It will travel through uneventfully and, generally, is excreted quite rapidly," he says.

Still, Dr. Larson warns anyone – especially young kids – against routinely swallowing wads of this sticky stuff.

"They could cause a bezoar effect, which is a medical term for a collection of material, such as gum, which could cause blockage symptoms," he explains. "And, in small children, it could lead to intestinal concerns."

Bezoars can cause lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and a feeling of fullness after eating only a little food.

To be safe, when you’ve chewed through all the flavor and fun, put gum in the trash – not your tummy.

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ANSWER: The condition you describe is called a food bolus impaction and is sometimes referred to as “steakhouse syndrome.” When harder or more solid foods, such as pieces of meat or harder pieces of vegetable, aren’t chewed sufficiently and are swallowed, they can get caught in one of the two tubes that run down the neck — the windpipe (trachea) or the food pipe (esophagus). It’s of immediate concern if the food piece is blocking the trachea, as it can lead to life-threatening choking.

If the food piece is lodged farther down the esophagus, it won’t interfere with breathing or talking. The person is usually well aware that food is stuck. It’s uncomfortable and can cause chest pain that feels like a heart attack. The person can’t swallow anything, including saliva, and may need a cup or towel to contain drooling.

A food bolus impaction can become unstuck without any intervention. However, it’s also not an uncommon reason for emergency department visits. A food bolus impaction lasting more than about 12 hours raises the risk of serious problems, such as perforation of the esophagus. An endoscope may need to be carefully inserted into the throat and then the esophagus to push the food along to the stomach, or grasp and pull the food out by way of the mouth.

Food bolus impaction is more common in older adults and in men. Having dentures is a risk factor, perhaps because it’s more difficult to chew with dentures than with natural teeth or anchored implants — or because dentures aren’t worn while eating. Alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of food impaction.

Dentures can start to fit poorly, which can lead to sores or difficulty eating, and may lead a person to avoid wearing them. If this is the case with your husband, have him make an appointment to see his dentist. All dentures need periodic adjustment by a dentist — and the occasional relining or replacement — to ensure a proper fit. This should make eating with dentures more comfortable for your husband, which could lessen the frequency in which he experiences a food bolus impaction. (adapted from Mayo Clinic Health Letter) — Dr. Mark Larson, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

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FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Foundation Health Partners and Mayo Clinic announced today that the Fairbanks-based health care system is the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a network of like-minded organizations committed to serving their patients and enhancing the delivery of care through collaboration.

Foundation Health Partners is the first Mayo Clinic Care Network member in Alaska. The formal agreement promotes a close clinical relationship that focuses on sharing knowledge and expertise so that more patients can stay close to home for care, avoiding unnecessary travel and gaining additional peace of mind.

Foundation Health Partners operates Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Denali Center in Fairbanks. As a member of the care network, Foundation Health Partners providers now can use a variety of Mayo Clinic resources to enhance their care of patients, including:

• AskMayoExpert
  Review Mayo-vetted information on care guidelines, treatment recommendations and medical reference information at the point of care.
• eConsults
  Consult electronically with Mayo Clinic specialists on patient care questions.
• eBoards
  Interact with a multidisciplinary panel of Mayo specialists and other network members via live video conference to discuss the management of complex cases.
• Health Care Consulting
  Gain access to Mayo Clinic’s practical experience and subject matter expertise for learning and meeting specific organizational objectives.

Foundation Health Partners’ staff also will have access to Mayo Clinic’s extensive library of patient education materials, professional development events and programs, and archived grand rounds of presentations by Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists.

“Our relationship with Mayo Clinic Care Network is based on our commitment to provide quality medical care,” says Greg Johnson D.D.S., CEO, Foundation Health Partners. “Having Mayo’s vast resources and expertise available to us through this relationship helps ensure our patients, physicians, nurses and staff have access to the highest level of medical knowledge available.”

“Foundation Health Partners is excited to have this relationship with Mayo Clinic,” says Jeff Cook, president, Foundation Health Partners.  “The advantage of being an independent health system is that we can seek out and collaborate with the best resources – such as this arrangement with Mayo – to provide enhanced patient care in Fairbanks and for interior Alaska.”

“As a community-owned and -operated organization, Foundation Health Partners puts patient need at the center of everything it does,” says Mark V. Larson M.D., medical director, Midwest region, Mayo Clinic Care Network. “This collaboration is an example of that commitment and responsiveness to its patients and community. We are pleased to welcome Foundation Health Partners into the care network.”

Foundation Health Partners remains independent but shares Mayo Clinic’s commitment to improve the quality and delivery of health care. Launched in 2011, the Mayo Clinic Care Network has more than 40 members across the U.S., and in Mexico, Philippines, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.

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ABOUT FOUNDATION HEALTH PARTNERS
Foundation Health Partners is a nonprofit, community-owned health care system that operates Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and a long-term care facility, Denali Center. Committed to meeting the health care needs of the community, Foundation Health Partners provides compassionate care for every chapter of a life story. For more information, visit foundationhealth.org.

ABOUT MAYO CLINIC
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care to everyone who needs healing. For more information, visit mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic or newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS
Kelly Atlee, Foundation Health Partners, 907-458-5300, kelly.atlee@foundationhealth.org

Rhoda Madson, Mayo Clinic Public Affairs, 507-284-5005, newsbureau@mayo.edu

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. – May 19, 2016 – Beacon Health System and Mayo Clinic announced today that Beacon has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a network of health care providers committed to serving patients and their families through collaboration.

Beacon is the first health care organization in Indiana to join the network. The formal agreement gives Beacon access to the latest Mayo Clinic knowledge and promotes collaboration among physicians to benefit patients. Through these shared resources, more patients can get answers to complex medical questions — and peace of mind —while staying close to home.

“We believe our patients in this community get great care; however, there are times when even the best physicians and nurses need additional resources and clinical expertise,” says Kreg Gruber, chief operating officer, Beacon Health System. “This collaboration with Mayo Clinic provides our local physician and clinical providers with world-class knowledge and support. We are excited to help bring this resource to northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.”

As a member of the network, Beacon will work with Mayo to share medical knowledge in ways that will enhance patient care. Network products and services include:

• eConsults that enable Beacon physicians to connect electronically with Mayo specialists when they want additional input on a patient’s care
• AskMayoExpert database that offers medical professionals point-of-care, Mayo-vetted information on disease management, care guidelines, treatment recommendations and reference materials for medical conditions
• Health care consulting that enables Beacon to learn more about Mayo’s clinical, operational and business models, including their design and implementation
• eTumor Board conferences that enable Beacon physicians to present and discuss management of complex cancer cases with a multidisciplinary panel of Mayo specialists and other network members

  

Beacon providers also have access to Mayo’s extensive library of patient education materials, and can view archived Mayo Clinic grand rounds presentations that feature Mayo physicians and scientists.

“We are pleased to welcome Beacon Health to the Mayo Clinic Care Network,” says Mark Larson M.D., medical director, Midwest region, Mayo Clinic Care Network. “As we’ve learned more about each other over the past year, it is clear that patient-centered care is at the heart of our collaboration. We look forward to working toward our shared goal of improving the delivery of health care for patients.”

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Rhoda Madson, Mayo Clinic Public Affairs, 507-284-5005, newsbureau@mayo.edu

Heidi Prescott, Beacon Health System Media Relations, 574-647-3001, hprescott@beaconhealthsystem.org

Beacon Health was formed in 2011 by the merger of Memorial Hospital of South Bend and Elkhart General Hospital. Beacon Health is the largest locally owned and operated health care system in north central Indiana, with nearly 1,000 physicians and more than 6,000 team members and volunteers.

Beacon and other members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network remain independent, but share Mayo’s commitment to improve the quality and delivery of health care. Launched in 2011, the Mayo Clinic Care Network has more than 35 member organizations in the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico and Singapore.

About Beacon Health System
Beacon Health System, based in South Bend, Indiana, is the nonprofit parent organization of Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Services also include outpatient care, primary physician care, urgent care, home care and community outreach. Beacon Health is also a research and education organization, guiding clinical research trials and helping to train medical residents in family medicine and hospital pharmacy. For more information, visit: https://beaconhealthsystem.org/.

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About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care to everyone who needs healing. For more information, visit http://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic or https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/.

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Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 04-23-16

On Mayo Clinic Radio, Dr. Stephanie Faubion offers advice to women going through menopause. Dr. Faubion is director of the Women's Health Clinic and Office of Women's Health at Mayo Clinic. She is also medical editor of the new book titled, Mayo Clinic — The Menopause Solution: A doctor's guide to relieving hot flashes, enjoying better sex, sleeping well, controlling your weight, and being happy. Also on the program, gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Larson explains what happens when you swallow chewing gum. And, Dr. Thomas Allison and Dr. Nora Sydo discuss a new study that found that fit former smokers were healthier than people who'd never smoked and who didn't exercise.

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