Recognizing Stroke Warning Signs Saves LivesAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds and every 3.5 minutes a person dies of stroke.
Better Gut HealthAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, digestive diseases are the driving factor for more than 37 million visits to a doctor’s office each year.
Learn Your Family’s History of Heart DiseaseHeart disease is broad and includes many conditions, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.
Learn Family History of Heart DiseaseKeep in mind that you may need to ask the questions a few different ways to make sure the person you are asking understands the information you are looking for and that you understand their responses.
Tips to Stay Healthy and Stress-Free During the Holidays‘Tis the season to be jolly! For many, the holiday season is time for cheer and celebrating with loved ones. But it can also be a time of extra stress, pressure and items on the to-do list.
Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators Benefit PatientsGetting a breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Patients often have questions about their diagnosis, what it means and when they should schedule appointments to get going with treatment. There is a lot of uncertainty and wondering, what is next?
Breast Cancer Nurse NavigatorsPatients are typically introduced to us after getting results from a biopsy. Nurse navigators take care of everything: scheduling appointments, providing education and support and answering questions.
How Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators Benefit PatientsEvery week, Edward-Elmhurst breast cancer nurse navigators have a multidisciplinary conference with surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and other providers to go through every patient’s chart.
Eight Tips to Prevent Sports InjuriesWhether you are a professional athlete or weekend warrior, getting sidelined from a favorite activity is the worst.
