Samuel McGrath, MD - Beacon Medical Group Oncology South Bend

Hourly parking fees are collected for Memorial campus garages. Exit kiosks use credit cards only; walk-up cash or card payment kiosks available on the third floor in the hospital's elevator E lobby by the Childbirth Unit entrance as well as the third floor in the Centennial Medical Plaza in the elevator lobby. Cash or credit is accepted at the payment stations. Drivers pay for tickets before returning to their vehicles and then insert the paid ticket into the machine at the exit gate of the parking garage. We offer a 50% discount for patients; please have your ticket validated before leaving. Parking Rates: 0–1 hour: $4.00 1–3 hours $6.00 3–6 hours $8.00 6–8 hours $10.00 8–24 hours $12.00 No Ticket - $12.00

About Nicole Rogers Growing up, Nicole Rogers, PA, loved science classes. “When I took anatomy in high school, I knew immediately that I wanted a job that merged science with healthcare,” she says. Nicole graduated from Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan, with her Bachelor of Science in psychology. Her Master of Science in Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies was earned at Western Michigan University- Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nicole’s career has taken her to Michigan and Kansas where she has worked as a surgical technologist, collaborating with team members in operating rooms and assisting in surgeries with instruments and supplies. “I was trained to practice medicine. As a medical provider I am able to take medical histories, conduct physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and treat all patients,” she says. “As a PA I work alongside other healthcare professionals to help improve access to care.” Her decision to pursue this specialty came from an interest in women’s health and surgery. “I worked as a surgical tech for seven years before PA school,” Nicole says. “I was interested in a specialty that allowed me to combine both of these skill sets.” After the birth of her nephew, Nicole was impressed with the care provided her sister at Beacon. “I also knew immediately after interviewing with the GYN/ONC team that I wanted to work here. Everyone was extremely kind, humble, and intelligent,” she says. “Interactions were genuine and compassionate, and I could see the difference they were making in these patients lives. I am very excited to be a part of that.” When Nicole provides care to a patient, she feels it is important to look at the whole picture of their health in order to provide the best care. She wants her patients to know how important their wellbeing is to her. “I strive to provide the best education for my patients and let them know that they are in charge of their body and their health,” Nicole says, adding, “I want my patients to feel seen and heard and I hope they leave knowing they were provided with the best care.” In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents. They have been so supportive and provided so much guidance over the years. I am very thankful to have them. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I worked as a waitress and loved it. I love fast-paced environments and getting to talk to so many different people. It also helped me learn to prioritize and multitask. What is your favorite food? Movie? Nachos, hands down. I love all the Harry Potter movies and Avatar. What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? My best subjects were always reading/writing and the worst subject was math. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? I would love to have one more dinner with my Grandpa Jerry. He died when I was a teenager, but we were very close. He taught me to read and was my biggest supporter. I would love to be able to talk with him more now that I am an adult. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Family, animals, Michigan State football/basketball What are your hobbies, interests? I love to sew. I make scrub caps and have an Etsy shop where I sell them to people all over the country. I also enjoy exercising, cooking and being outdoors with my dog! Do you have pets? I have a golden retriever named Breslin. I also have two cats, Hazel and Cora. They are all the sweetest companions and I adore them all. What is something most people don’t know about you? I have lived in seven states and have never broken a bone

About Dr. Wierman Meredith K. Wierman, D.O., grew up in a family of medical providers. Her mother and grandmother were nurses and her father a physician. When she was a child, her family moved to Rwanda where her parents ran a small hospital and they lived on the hospital grounds. Later, her father had a pretty large private practice in a small town. “I think I knew at an early age that I wanted a career in medicine after watching my father take care of so many people in my small town,” she says. Her father’s practice was just part of their life. “We grew up with patients calling our house and dropping by the house to get “looked at” or to get advice,” she says. “I would go with my father after church on Sunday to do “house calls” and check on certain patients; I still remember those days very well.” Her interest in microbiology led her to become an internist who specializes in infectious diseases. She did her internal medicine training in Detroit where she recalls they saw a lot of patients with very complex and interesting infections and infectious diseases. “I have always been interested in microbiology,” she says. “It has always been fascinating to me that with all of our advances in medicine and science, that we still have these microscopic organisms that are a major threat in the human body.” With advanced technology, X-rays and laboratory work readily available, Dr. Wierman says she still thinks listening to a patient or their family is the most important thing in medicine. “I want my patients to know that my first goal is to listen to them and really try to hear what they are telling me,” she says. “Listening is so much more important than the provider talking.” In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents; they are very hard workers and have always taught me to stand up for what is right. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Probably mucking out horse stalls. What is your favorite food? Movie? Food: BBQ shrimp from Mr. B’s in New Orleans Movie: Secretariat What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best subject: biology Worst: accounting; still bad at it. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My best friend who passed away 12 years ago. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I have always ridden horses. I grew up on a farm, competing and riding horses most of my life. I have a horse now and my daughters also ride. I like to travel. What is something most people don’t know about you? I love New Orleans and my family visits several times a year.