Alison Haffner, NP - Beacon Medical Group Oncology South Bend

About Haley Haley Bywaters knew at an early age that she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Her inspiration came from her mother who was a nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit. “I watched how thankful parents were for everything she did to help their baby,” Haley says. Haley’s sister is also a nurse in a NICU. Haley chose to be an oncology nurse practitioner because she felt she could make an impact on patients’ lives. She provides treatment, symptom management and surveillance to help patients through their cancer journey. “Oncology patients are going through some of the hardest times in their life,” she says. “I want to help make their experience the best that it can be.” A strong desire to do what’s best for patients has guided Haley throughout her clinical career. She has provided patient care at Memorial Hospital since her clinical internship in 2017. Her approach is always to serve with compassion and be an advocate for patients. “I treat patients the way I would want my family treated,” she says. “I want patients to be able to decide how they want to treat their disease.” Like her mother, Haley is a lifelong learner. “I will forever be doing ‘homework,’” she says. “As a medical professional, it is our responsibility to know the best treatment options for our patients. Although I won’t be in school, I will continue to learn new things throughout my career.” Haley also learns from patients by listening to patients as they navigate through treatment. “Although patients may have the same diagnosis, they experience it differently and tolerate it in different ways,” she says. Patients also have taught Haley to enjoy life as much as possible because you never know what life can bring you. In Her Own Words Who is or was the most influential person/role model in your life? My mother was my most influential person because she taught me to be the best person that I can be. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? A cook at Mancino’s/Pitt Stop in Granger. I remember smelling like fried food every time I left work. What is your favorite food? Movie? My favorite food is sushi or pizza. My favorite movie is ever changing. What are you passionate about? My friends and family. I would not be where I am today without them, and they are my rock.

Beacon Medical Group Midwifery Centered Care is one of the areas leading midwifery programs, featuring four, highly trained, certified nursing midwives. A midwife is a trained health care professional who provides personalized care, education and support to women during pregnancy and childbirth.Our team guides patients on this life-changing journey through pregnancy, labor and delivery. We are at your side to provide obstetric guidance and personal support to ensure a healthy and safe pregnancy.You will have the opportunity to deliver your baby in one of Memorial Hospital's spacious birthing suites equipped with whirlpool tubs, birthing balls and aromatherapy. And should you need specialized care for you or your baby, Memorial has a Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit and the region's only dedicated Special Care Obstetrics.Midwives also offer womens health services such as annual well-woman exams, Pap smear screenings, sexually transmitted infection screenings and treatment, basic gynecological care, family planning and menopause care, among others.Our midwives have more than 40 years of combined experience, including midwives who are bicultural and bilingual.