When the Fishers were watching their 10 year-old grandson play baseball and the unthinkable happened, in Mrs. Fisher's words: "My husband turned to me and said, "I am having a heart attack," and fell over. The Fishers headed to Baptist Beaumont Hospital where medical breakthroughs are saving lives. Using the Arctic Sun-a new, ...

As a Stroke Certified Hospital, Norma knew that Baptist Beaumont Hospital has a higher level of care for stroke patients. "It is critical to get treatment right away, and I did. I urge anyone who experiences any symptoms of stroke to get medical help immediately, and get it at Baptist Beaumont Hospital".

Sue had HDR (high Dose Rate Brachytherapy) treatments at Baptist Cancer Center. This innovative therapy enables us to provide the same amount of effective radiation during a much shorter duration of time. A treatment time of 6 to 8 weeks is decreased to one week and spares healthy tissue. HDR is a proven benefit for certain ...

When Reese took a tumble and landed on his arm, it was time to head back to Baptist ER. With his favorite lizard in hand, x-rays were taken of Reese's arm and the lizard's leg. With mended bones all is well at home.

Valentine's Day could have been a heart breaker for the Dubois family, when a severe stomach virus sent their four-year-old to the hospital. Baptist saved the holiday for us stated mom Wendi: "Bailey was able to make valentines in the Children's Unit and do all kinds of arts and crafts. He had so much fun!".

Four months into her pregnancy, high blood pressure problems resulted in the early delivery of Baby Quinton who weighed in at 2 pounds, 7 ounces. Baby Quinton spent almost three months in Baptist Beaumont Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Today, Quinton is a healthy 2 1/2 year old.

Lisa has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system. Recently, the physical therapists at Baptist Beaumont introduced her to a new device, the WalkAide System, which helps restore muscle function. "This has meant the world to me," noted Lisa, "and I see the same excitement in my ...

Sarcoidosis, a disease that inflames tissue of the body, often the lungs, robbed Shilo. “I am a musician,” explains Shilo, “and I no longer had the wind to sing or play my jazz clarinet. I had to retire as a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service. I suffered from severe balance problems and eventually lost 80 pounds.” Baptist ...