When Luis Alberto Valle Melgar learned he had prostate cancer in June 2025, his world shifted instantly. The diagnosis alone was overwhelming but it quickly became more complex. The cancer had already spread to his bones and lungs. Not long after, he received a second, separate diagnosis: melanoma on his heel. Two distinct cancers. One life-changing journey.
When a simple invitation turns into something meaningful, it often reveals the power of connection. That is exactly what happened when Goshen Center for Cancer Care partnered with Bowen Health’s Transitional Living Harbours program to grow the Kindness Rock Garden. What began as an outreach effort quickly became a shared experience rooted in compassion, creativity and hope.
At Goshen Health, exceptional care is the result of teams coming together with a shared purpose. That spirit of collaboration recently helped expand access to specialized bladder cancer treatment at the Goshen Center for Cancer Care, allowing more patients to receive advanced care close to home.
For many people, the most stressful part of a colonoscopy isn’t the procedure itself; it’s the preparation.
New nutrition guidance is helping people rediscover the benefits of real, whole foods and making it easier to build healthier, more nourishing meals.
Diabetes doesn’t just affect blood sugar, it impacts your entire cardiovascular system. People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop heart and vascular disease than those without it. High blood sugar can damage blood vessels and nerves that control your heart, increasing the risk of serious conditions like coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease and heart failure. However, there are steps that you can take to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
At Goshen Physicians Pediatrics, the days are often filled with laughter, playful energy and the joy of watching children grow. But every so often, a moment arises that calls for something deeper — a quiet kind of heroism rooted in compassion, empathy and unwavering care.
A cancer diagnosis brings more than just physical challenges—it deeply affects emotional and mental well-being for both patients and their loved ones. At the Goshen Center for Cancer Care, we understand that healing involves the whole person. That’s why we prioritize compassionate, comprehensive care that supports not just the body, but the mind and spirit as well.
Good nutrition plays a vital role in supporting your body, boosting energy and managing side effects during cancer treatment. While seasonal changes—like summer’s warmth and fresh produce—can offer unique opportunities, the core principles of healthy eating remain consistent throughout the year.
Goshen Health is proud to announce a major milestone in lung cancer care: the completion of 100 procedures using the Galaxy System™—a revolutionary robotic technology that enables earlier, more accurate, and less invasive lung cancer detection.
We’re proud to share that Goshen Heart & Vascular Center has once again been recognized among the nation’s top-performing hospitals for heart attack care. For the 14th consecutive year, we’ve received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award – and this year, it’s an honor awarded to only 323 hospitals nationwide.
Let’s face it. Most of us don’t think much about how we sit while at our desks. We settle into our chairs, open our laptops and dive into the day’s tasks. But over time, that casual posture can lead to some very real pain. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), musculoskeletal disorders account for over 30 percent of all workplace injuries and illnesses, many of which are linked to poor ergonomics and prolonged sitting.