Across the U.S., some people with mental illness wait months in jail for court-ordered competency evaluations, with little to no mental health care. One Indiana man's case reveals how delays prolong suffering — and expose a system unequipped to help.

Dr. Keyna Martinez, Medical Director, Beacon Medical Group Bremen

Dr. Jeffrey Eifler, Podiatrist with Beacon Medical Group on Cleveland Road in South Bend discusses foot health for Foot Health Awareness Month.

Berrien County Health Department raising awareness about the negative impacts of underage drinking and providing resources to parents and caregivers to lead prevention conversations.

Medicare pays hospital-owned facilities more for the same service than it pays independent facilities. A proposal with broad support aims to end that practice, which can save money for patients. But rural hospitals say this can push them to cut services or close their doors.

People with lower incomes, those who have disabilities, or live in rural areas were more likely to get their primary care from nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Dr. Kashif Shaikh is a neurosurgeon with Beacon Medical Group at North Central Neurosurgery in South Bend

Dr. Freeman Farrow practices family medicine at Beacon Medical Group La Porte

There is a donated kidney shortage in the U.S. It’s leaving more than 100,000 people on a years-long waitlist. And despite that, thousands of deceased donor kidneys last year were discarded. A new Indiana-based organization is trying to revive those discarded kidneys to serve more patients.

People bet an estimated 2.72 billion dollars last year on March Madness. Health experts say there is a risk that some people may develop a problem.