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A Fun, Active and Healthy Summer

Get ready for your healthiest summer yet! This month, learn about common summer illnesses and injuries – and steps you can take to treat and prevent them. You’ll also discover fun outdoor workouts to try this season and get tips for being careful about working up a sweat on those hot summer days.

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Eight Ways to Enjoy an Outdoor Workout This Summer

By Carol Teteak, MS

After a long Chicago winter, most of us look forward to getting outside to enjoy some time in the sun.

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How to Avoid Common Summer Illnesses and Injuries

By Dr. Daniel Jimenez

Summer illnesses and injures are anything but fun in the sun. The good news is that many of these things can be avoided when proper precautions are taken.

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Seven Tips to Beat the Summer Heat

By Diana Dimas

At the first sign of summer, most Chicagoans can’t wait to shed their winter layers and spend time outside.

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Featured Podcast

Childhood obesity challenge: What parents can do today – Ep. 71

In Episode 71, Dr. G and his guest, Jenny Hasler, MD, IBCLC, discuss how to help children achieve a healthy weight, including how parents can address their child’s health without judgement or shame.

Heart & Vascular Care

Get the scoop on heart and vascular conditions. Learn about symptoms, treatment options and steps you can take to prevent these conditions.

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Cancer Care

Get the info you need about different types of cancer as well as treatment options and finding the one that’s right for your situation.

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Orthopedics

Get to know common orthopedic conditions and treatment options including top-of-the-line joint replacement procedures for knees, hips and shoulders.

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Featured Articles

10 Ways to Jump Start Weight Loss

Did you gain the “quarantine 15”? If so, you are not alone. A recent survey found that nearly 71 million Americans gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a country where obesity is on the ...

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Eight Simple Tips to Boost Your Mental Health

Today, more people than ever are suffering with a mental health condition.

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Eating Disorders: Watch for These Signs

When people think of eating disorders, they most often think of anorexia or bulimia. But there are actually several types.

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Fitness

How to Avoid Common Summer Illnesses and Injuries

Summer illnesses and injures are anything but fun in the sun. The good news is that many of these things can be avoided when proper precautions are taken.

Read More

Seven Tips to Beat the Summer Heat

At the first sign of summer, most Chicagoans can’t wait to shed their winter layers and spend time outside.

Read More

Eight Ways to Enjoy an Outdoor Workout This Summer

After a long Chicago winter, most of us look forward to getting outside to enjoy some time in the sun.

Watch Now
Events and Classes

CPR/First Aid (Anytime)

Our Education and Training department is open, classes are running and we are implementing all the safety recommendations as advised by the CDC, IDPH, and our Infection Control Dept into our classes. You ...

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Jumpstart Your Health Informational Session (May 11)

If you’re ready to commit to living a healthier, more active life, please join us (virtually) to learn about our Jumpstart Your Health program.

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If you are one of the 3-5 million Americans who can, you likely have a condition known as pulsatile tinnitus. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, some that are innocuous and some ...

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Let’s move toward something better, together.

It’s official. NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and Edward-Elmhurst Health have come together to transform healthcare and set the standard for community-connected, expert care close to home.

We’re moving Forward Together

By Healthy Driven Chicago

Click below to find out what this merger means for you, what the new, merged, health system looks like, and what you can expect moving forward.

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