CHICAGO-With Memorial Day unofficially marking the start of summer, the season’s beautiful weather will draw many Chicagoans outside to parks, beaches, and patios. While summer … Read more ›
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Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital opens new clinic for liver disease patients
Lake Forest, IL – The Northwestern Hepatobiliary Clinic at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital opened in May. The new clinic follows the example of the liver … Read more ›
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Health Department Observes National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
The week preceding Memorial Day has been designated as National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week. This year, the observance will take place May 21-27. In … Read more ›
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Lake Forest Residents named to leadership roles at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital recently named several physicians from the community of Lake Forest to leadership roles on the hospital’s medical staff team. Kim Sobinsky, … Read more ›
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American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers
Illinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. … Read more ›
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Newly Discovered Link Between Dementia and Hearing Loss
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Center onAging have released new research documentinga link between hearing loss and dementia. JoinLinda Remensnyder, Au.D., Doctor of Audiologyand … Read more ›
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Study: People Raised in Rural Environments Less Likely to Develop Allergies
A newly published study conducted at the University of Helsinki confirms that people who grow up in rural environments are less likely to develop autoimmune … Read more ›
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Chicago White Sox Medical Team Addresses Dangers of Over Practice for Young Athletes During Free May 10 Webinar
Hinsdale/Western Springs Physicians and Chicago White Sox Assistant Athletic Trainer Discuss Rise in Injuries and Prevention Strategies for Overhead Athletes CHICAGO, IL, May 3, 2012 … Read more ›
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Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital earns accreditation from American College of Radiology and American Society for Radiation Oncology
Lake Forest, Ill. – Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital has been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), … Read more ›
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Maybe laughter is the best cure of all
THE NURSE IS IN By Chris Hammerlund This being National Humor Month, it’s a pretty good month to remember one of your Illinois neighbors, Hunter … Read more ›
