Health

From the Fall 2011 Senior Circle publication Stroke – a brain attack – is America’s third leading cause of death and a top cause of serious disability. Yet quick treatment can mean survival and recovery, according to Maria Stamp, MD, with...

NorthShore Health Centers is once again offering women's health screenings during their Women's Health Week, October 10th through the 14th. The screenings include: Breast Exam Pap Test Cholesterol Profile Free Mammogram certificates will be available...

Dr. Frank Weilnhammer has joined NorthShore Health Centers on a full-time basis to provide Urgent Care for NorthShore patients. NorthShore's Urgent Care hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm and on Saturday, 8:00 am to noon. Dr....

From the 2011 Fall Senior Circle publication Q: I’m so embarrassed. Sometimes I have to go and can hardly make it to the bathroom without peeing my pants. What can I do? A: “I see many patients with this same complaint,” said Namir Shaba, DO,...

From the 2011 Fall Senior Circle publication According to the American Hospital Association, we will see a sharp increase in the number of knee replacement surgeries as Baby Boomers age and enjoy their later years. So to learn more about the types of...

From the Summer 2011 Healthy Woman publication A shocking 10.8 percent of American women have diabetes, increasing their risk factors for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and more. But before they’re diagnosed with diabetes, many...

From the Summer 2011 Healthy Woman publication A shocking 10.8 percent of American women have diabetes, increasing their risk factors for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and more. But before they’re diagnosed with diabetes, many...

People write me every day and they put themselves down!!! I don’t like it. How does someone expect to develop high self esteem if they repeat negative phrases about themselves and their abilities? This has to stop…FIRST in our Self Esteem 101...

Don’t be afraid to set an example to your co-workers, friends, spouses or children by just being yourself rather than trying to be perfect. In the larger picture, everything does not have to be perfect in order to be effective. We have all lost our...

NorthShore Health Centers Pharmacies have extended their hours to better serve the community. The pharmacies are now open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. NorthShore offers two convenient pharamcy locations:...