In The News
Feb 2012
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2/18/2012
Chicago area sees hospital building boom
Chicago TribuneThere are new hospitals in Elmhurst, New Lenox and Elgin; plans to add capacity at Edward Hospital in Naperville; and expansions under way at NorthShore University HealthSystem's Glenbrook and Skokie hospitals. Others, including Northwestern Memorial ...
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2/17/2012
Women Can Cut Risks for Heart Disease
TribLocalEileen Kelly, MD, a NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) cardiologist specializing in preventive cardiology and women's health, is a tireless advocate working to raise awareness and encourage women to take steps toward a heart-healthy ...
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2/10/2012
Hunting Down Healthcare-Associated Infections with Data Analysis
Information Management (blog)His work at NorthShore University HealthSystem in the Chicagoland area centers on creating cost effective, real-time infection prevention strategies by tapping into the health system's own custom-made data warehouse. “Back in 2005, we were one of the ...
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2/10/2012
Knee Replacements Double in 10 Years, Study Says
ABC News (blog)And patients who are younger and active can put significant force on that,” said Dr. Jason Koh, vice chairman of orthopedic surgery at the North Shore University Health System in Chicago. “But in terms of the value that you get from the surgery in ...
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2/10/2012
More Than 4 Million Americans Have New Knee
U.S. News & World ReportOne leading orthopedic surgeon, Dr. William J. Robb III, chairman of the department of orthopaedic surgery at NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Ill., said the findings were useful in that they provided more details about the number of ...
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2/10/2012
People on the Move
Lake County News SunLead physician: Neurologist Dr. Felise Zollman brings more than 20 years experience treating patients with brain injuries and neurological disorders to her new position as the physician lead for memory disorders at NorthShore University HealthSystem, ...
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2/3/2012
Fluttering Heart Nothing to Ignore
TribLocalHowever, some people experience palpitations, or an awareness of an abnormal heart rhythm, which can be caused by arrhythmia, says NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Associate Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology Jose Nazari, MD...
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2/2/2012
Massaging away the pain gains validation
nwitimes.comOrthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. David F. Beigler of Northshore University Healthsystem said he is not surprised by the findings of the study. "As for massage, the theory is that it improves blood flow within the muscles," Beigler ...
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2/2/2012
Experts torn on Penguins captain Crosby's injury
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review"It is not typical for a prolonged post-concussion syndrome case to have a neck injury as the cause," said Dr. Julian Bailes, chair of the NorthShore University HealthSystem department of neurology in Chicago...
Jan 2012
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1/30/2012
For diabetes patients, oases in the food desert
Chicago TribuneA community health initiative started by NorthShore University HealthSystem, in collaboration with the Lake County Health Department and its Community Health Center, Be Well-Lake County provides diabetes care and education for medically underserved ...