Tag Archive: #healthcare

Reach Your Step Count Without Injury

The benefits of walking are widely celebrated. Regularly getting your steps in can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, help manage your weight, improve chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol, and lower stress levels. And [read more...]

When Should Teens Transition to a Primary Care Physician?

Is your child between the ages of 18 and 21? It may be time for you to transition them from their pediatrician to a primary care physician. “Transition to adulthood is a crucial time for your teen,” says Dr. Jayasri [read more...]

Break the Sugar Habit Workshop

If you’re experiencing excess fatigue, joint pain, headaches and weight gain, high sugar intake may be to blame. Reducing your sugar intake may be the answer to helping these conditions. Join us in the Parish Center’s Neumann Room on Tuesday, [read more...]

National Healthcare Decisions Day

National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is an annual initiative held on April 16th in the United States to promote and raise awareness about the importance of advance care planning. The goal is to encourage people to think about and communicate [read more...]

What You Need to Know About Measles

An increase in measles cases across the country and the globe has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to release an health advisory urging immunization. Since January 1, the CDC has been notified of 58 confirmed measles cases [read more...]

Foot Care Should Not Hibernate Just Because It Is Winter

Pulling out the winter boots and putting away the sandals each winter does not mean you have to stop caring for your feet just because they are out of sight. “Feet are the pillars of our body,” says Dr. Kumar [read more...]

Your Guide to Breast Cancer Screening Terminology

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month                                                                                         Advocate Medical Group Physician Assistant Preena Patel, specializes in breast surgery and knows that when it comes to mammograms, breast procedures or surgery, you may have questions about the various terminology that is used. [read more...]

Flu Shots Can Protect Yourself & Your Community

While it remains important for people with comorbidities and those in high-risk groups to receive the flu vaccine people who are otherwise healthy should also make it a priority. Everyone 6 months and older should get the flu vaccine yearly, [read more...]

How to Get Relief From Common Bug Bites

Though the warm temperatures and summer rain are great for your lawn, garden and mental health, it can also hatch a new generation of mosquitos and ticks who need to eat blood to survive. Even if you take preventive measures, [read more...]

The Value of Establishing a Primary Care Doctor

Primary care physicians are your go-to partners in overall health and well-being. Not only are they a resource for preventive care, but they can also diagnose and treat various medical conditions. A study found the percentage of Americans with a [read more...]