Private Practice Perspective
As large health systems dominate the landscape, two physicians in private practice share their thoughts on the pros and cons of today’s approaches to healthcare Patients have reasonable goals for their healthcare: sufficient time with their doctor, a skilled and respectful staff, ease when it comes to processing insurance claims and scheduling appointments. In this special […]
Hearing-Balance Link
Most people don’t connect their hearing ability with falling. But what you hear — and don’t hear — directly affects your balance. Research shows that even a small decrease in hearing triples your risk of falling, and the worse your hearing gets, the more likely you are to fall. So how are the two connected, […]
How Surgeons Can Show Respect for a Patient’s Tattoos
At the Center for Reproductive Care, our mission is to provide you the best opportunity to create the family you dreamed of. Each patient is different and we do our best – using advanced science – to understand the unique circumstances of each patient and develop an individualized treatment plan suited to a patient’s needs.
Op-Ed: Independent Medical Groups Need Negotiation Preparation
Chicago Health is committed to publishing a diversity of opinions. The opinions expressed in this op-ed article are the author’s own. The healthcare landscape these days is vastly different than in years past, with physician shortages across numerous specialties making recruiting and retaining partners more important than ever. Complicating the landscape, private equity companies are buying […]
Managing Pain in Orthopedics
People tend to seek orthopedic care for one root reason: They’re experiencing pain. Whether from an acute sports injury or after enduring years of joint aches and stiffness, orthopedic specialists see people looking for relief. But when should you seek care? How do you figure out the cause of your pain? And what options do […]
Expert Perspective: Fertility and You
If you want to start a family but experience obstacles in your reproductive health, a lot can feel beyond your control. Emotions run high — from sadness to fear, anger to frustration. Here, Michelle Catenacci, MD, obstetrician, gynecologist, and fertility specialist with Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago, shares her view of what people can control […]
Get “Pinched”, in Private: New Company Serves Two Growing Needs
Ever looked in the mirror and thought you wouldn’t mind looking more well-rested, or refreshed? Maybe you’d like to eliminate those “elevens,” the lines between your eyebrows, or minimize the look of crow’s feet. Or maybe after endless hours on Zoom calls, you’re ready for a facial “tune-up.” If so, you’re not alone — the […]
The Most Advanced Orthopedic Care Unit in Chicago Opens at Weiss Memorial Hospital
It’s a historic milestone for Uptown and the surrounding communities. A new wing at Weiss Memorial Hospital is now home to the latest advances in medical technologies and Chicagoland’s renowned experts in orthopedics. The Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Memorial Hospital has opened its doors for patients seeking joint replacements, spine care, and sports […]
Advancements in Orthopedic Surgery
Whether stemming from a disease or an injury, many of us have orthopedic conditions that affect our joints, bones, and ligaments. Fortunately, recent advances in orthopedic care are making a difference for many Chicagoans. Orthopedic surgeons are innovators, constantly adopting new technologies — whether robotic-assisted surgery or 3D motion-analysis technology — to refine their approach, giving […]
Advancing Anesthesia Excellence Through Strong, Stable Leadership
Anesthesia programs today face countless challenges inside and outside the operating room. From the unforeseen trials of the Covid-19 pandemic to effective collaboration with surgical teams and everything between, it takes a strong anesthesia team to ensure a facility’s success. Leading TeamHealth’s partnership with Advocate Sherman Hospital, Fritz-Jose E. Chandler, MD, knows the value of […]
Building Strong Anesthesia Teams, Delivering Exceptional Patient Care
Covid-19 has forever changed how clinicians deliver quality care. As the healthcare landscape continues to shift, one thing is certain: Clinicians across the country have risen to this seemingly insurmountable challenge and continue to provide life-saving care in the face of incredible adversity. Anesthesia clinicians are no exception. Adapting anesthesia when it mattered most “The […]
Respite Care Offers Double the Good Feelings
Tired caregivers may not always know where to turn when it comes to supporting a beloved older family member. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. The program allows you a couple weeks (or more) of relief if you find yourself in need of a little you time. Knowing that care is available for […]
Driving Rehabilitation Strategies for People with Low Visual Acuity
Grabbing your car keys to run a quick errand is something many people take for granted. That’s why losing the ability to drive can have such a profound impact on your sense of self and independence. The aging process brings changes in visual acuity and mental agility that can impact the ability to drive safely. […]
Looking for a Powerful Low-Vision Device? Turn to Your Smartphone
Have you ever found yourself in a dark restaurant, unable to read the menu? Maybe you forgot your glasses. Maybe it’s too dark. Now what? You could ask your companions to read the menu out loud, order something you think the restaurant has, or pull out a trusty low-vision aid: your smartphone. Smartphones are accessibility […]
Simple and Effective Strategies for Coping with Vision Loss
Close your eyes. Now go get a soda out of the refrigerator. Are you sure you have the right thing? Maybe you wanted diet and grabbed regular. How do you know without being able to see what you are choosing? Now close your eyes and make dinner, do a load of laundry, or walk to […]
Why Covid-19 Affects Kids’ Mental Health — and How You Can Help
While adults have been the hardest hit by Covid-19 infections, children of all ages remain vulnerable to the pandemic’s many social consequences. In Illinois, the recent uptick in newly diagnosed cases has families buckling down for a long winter without outdoor activities and traditional holiday gatherings, leaving children particularly at risk to the adverse effects […]
Op-Ed: On Thanksgiving, Let’s Cherish the Holiday, and Each Other, at a Distance
It’s nine months into the pandemic, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, we must stay vigilant to enjoy this treasured holiday. Covid-19 cases have reached record highs in Illinois, and in some states, hospitals are already stretched to their capacity. The news about current case numbers and hospitalizations is — quite frankly — just a […]
A Caregiver’s Role: Running to a Crisis
In the middle of April, a few weeks into Illinois’ stay-at-home order, we finally got the call we were anxiously anticipating. A local assisted living facility asked if Right at Home could provide one-on-one care for a woman with dementia who tested positive for COVID-19. Previously, when others asked if we would take care of […]
Behind the Scenes
How NorthShore Protects Non-COVID-19 Patients Before COVID-19, surgeons at NorthShore University HealthSystem’s four legacy hospitals conducted between 150 and 180 surgical procedures on a typical weekday. Now, they’re doing far fewer. “We know there are people avoiding the healthcare system right now. People are ignoring aches, pains, and other abnormalities because they may be afraid,” […]
Instead of Battling Knee Pain, Defeat It
From the first evaluation through rehabilitation, NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute is enhancing the patient experience and improving outcomes with highly specialized surgeons, physicians, nurses and therapists all under one roof.
Artificial Alternative
Cervical disc arthroplasty a better option than spinal fusion for many patients By Bob Bong Above photo: Dr. Mark Mikhael and his patient, Ann Sciortino. Cervical disc arthroplasty is a relatively new surgical procedure in which degenerated or herniated discs in the cervical spine (the neck) are replaced with artificial devices. The procedure is used to […]
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Living with a terminal cancer that is seldom understood Chicagoan Shannon Collins was in for a shock. At age 26, she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, a surprising diagnosis for one so young, even though breast cancer runs in her family. Taking an all-out approach, Collins tackled the cancer with aggressive chemo and a […]
