By Susan J. WhiteNorthShore University HealthSystem Fun in the sun for many of us means ramping up fitness routines or getting back in shape after … Read more ›
Health and fitness
From the community
Make Safety a Priority as Temperatures Begin to Rise
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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Healthy Lung Expo Educates Patients and Professional About Lung Health
On Friday, May 18th, the American Lung Association in Greater Chicago hosted their Healthy Lung Expo at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont. Over 350 … Read more ›
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Cancer Survivors Needed
From the moment you hear the words “You have cancer,” you become a survivor. No matter your age, your race, your diagnosis date, your type … 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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Nurse Wins Prestigious Award for Evidence Based Research
Zenny Deguzman, BSN, of Glenview is a Nurse Clinician III in Advocate Lutheran General Hospital’s Preoperative Care Unit. She has won a Magnet Award for … Read more ›
From the community
Making Sense of Memory Loss
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Health Care Forum program on Thursday, June 7, features Dan Kuhn from Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care. Dan has … Read more ›
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Understanding Risk Factors and Recognizing Stroke Symptoms May Save Lives
Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the number one cause of … Read more ›
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Hysterical Society Sponsors Group Laughter Classes Outdoors
Laugh with us this Summer in two Park Ridge Parks. Lynda Tourloukis, CEO of the Park Ridge Hysterical Society, is sponsoring outdoor laughing classes which … Read more ›
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Robotic Surgery Aids Gynecologic Oncology Treatment
By Susan J. WhiteNorthShore University HealthSystem The explosive growth of robotic surgery has brought dramatic improvement to the area of gynecologic oncology treatment, according to … Read more ›
