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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery: Oh, How Breast Cancer Treatment has Changed

Silver Cross offers free lecture on revolutionary Oncoplastic surgery and current developments in surgery for breast cancer

Silver Cross Hospital is now performing another revolutionary procedure - oncoplastic breast surgery, which combines the latest plastic surgery techniques with breast surgical oncology. Increased understanding of breast cancer has led to a period of rapid advancement in treatment options, and surgical options are being broadened, refined and improved. A sponsored article by Silver Cross Hospital. Dr. Patricia Clark, general surgeon, will present a free program on Oncoplastic Surgery & Update of Current Developments in Surgery for Breast Cancer on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. The purpose of this program is to provide support and information on new …

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Alleviating Ankle Pain and Arthritis at Silver Cross Hospital

Dr. Robyn Vargo hosts free Total Ankle Replacement talk May 7.

Ankle arthritis can be caused by a prior injury, wear and tear, deformity or acute inflammatory conditions such as Rheumatoid arthritis or infection.  When an ankle is injured, it is susceptible to many debilitating conditions such as increased inflammation in the joint and arthritis. Infections of the ankle joint can cause damage to the cartilage cells, restricting the ability to regenerate and eventually causing permanent damage to the joint.  Genetic pre-disposition to arthritis is not well understood but affects some individuals uniquely, causing their joints to wear out faster than others. A sponsored article by Silver Cross Hospital. Pain associated with ankle arthritis is one of the most frequent reasons patients seek medical …

Monday, April 29, 2013

Facts About Fibroids: Gynecologist Hosts Free Program at Silver Cross on May 1

Not all women with fibroids experience symptoms such as pain and heavy menstrual bleeding. But those who do have symptoms often find fibroids hard to live with.

Uterine fibroids are muscular tumors that grow in a woman’s uterus.  They are common and are almost always benign (not cancerous). Fibroids can grow as a single tumor, or there can be many of them in the uterus. They can be as small as an apple seed or as big as a grapefruit. “The cause of uterine fibroids is unknown, said Dr. Amy Abouzied, gynecologist on staff at the new Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.  “However, their growth has been linked to the normal stimulates. As long as a woman with fibroids is menstruating, a fibroid will probably continue to grow, usually slowly.” A sponsored article by Silver Cross Hospital. Not all women with fibroids experience symptoms such as pain and heavy menstrual bleeding.  But those who do have …

Monday, April 22, 2013

Silver Cross Receives Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association, The Joint Commission’s Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalition’s “Recommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centers.”

The Joint Commission, in conjunction with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, recently recognized Silver Cross Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organization’s dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients. A sponsored article by Silver Cross Hospital. “In achieving Joint Commission advanced certification, Silver Cross Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patients,” says Jean Range, M.S., R.N., C.P.H.Q. executive director, Disease- Specific Care Certification, The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and …

Monday, April 15, 2013

Bartender Takes Own Advice to Fight Breast Cancer Diagnosis

New Lenox Resident Benefits from innovative prone breast radiation therapy offered at the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross.

Even after 56-year-old Kathy Vrba received the news that a pea-sized cancerous lump was found in her left breast after her annual mammogram, she decided to take the positive advice she has offered to so many of her patrons during her 28 years as a bartender. “Once I heard the alarming news that I had breast cancer, initially I was so scared, but then instantly I thought no, I’m going to follow my own advice that I have given to so many of my customers and just stay optimistic,” said New Lenox resident Kathy Vrba. A sponsored article by Silver Cross Hospital. After Kathy skipped her annual mammogram one year, her gynecologist told her during her annual exam that she really must get one. So Kathy went to the Silver Cross Center for Women’s …

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Silver Cross

RIC at Silver Cross Hospital offer Free Screenings in April

Carpal tunnel syndrome can make life miserable. The compression of a nerve in the wrist can make a movement painful, creating numbness and pain up the arm and into the shoulder.  Even sleep becomes impossible because of the constant pain. “Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist,” says Barbara Shoemaker, occupational therapist with The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) at Silver Cross Hospital.   “The median nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and fingers as well as impulses to some small muscles in the hand that allow the fingers and thumb to move. The carpal tunnel, which is a narrow, rigid passageway …

Monday, April 1, 2013

Advisory Board Gives Van to Silver Cross Hospital

For 52 years the Advisory Board has raised funds for Silver Cross Hospital by operating a resale shop called the Encore Shop.

The Advisory Board recently gave Silver Cross Hospital a new van to serve as a courtesy vehicle to transport patients and their guests from the parking lots to the Hospital entrances. For 52 years the Advisory Board has raised funds for Silver Cross Hospital by operating a resale shop called the Encore Shop. The Encore Shop is located in the Hershman Building, 1301 Copperfield Ave., Joliet—on the former Silver Cross Hospital campus.  A sponsored article by Silver Cross Hospital. The newly expanded store is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month from at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  If you’re looking to donate gently used seasonal decorations, adult and children’s clothing, household items, or books the Silver Cross …

Monday, March 25, 2013

Silver Cross Hospital, Walgreens & Joliet Noon Lions Club to Offer Free Diabetes Screenings March 26

The Silver Cross Diabetes Center is one of the area’s first American Diabetes Association’s recognized quality comprehensive diabetes management programs.

In recognition of the American Diabetes Association’s American Diabetes Alert, the Silver Cross Diabetes Center in partnership with the Joliet Noon Lions Club will offer free screenings to detect diabetes on Tuesday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in outside Silver CrossHospital’s Season’s Dining Room, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Participants will be offered a Diabetes Risk Assessment and Blood Glucose Test as well as Walgreens will provide a free blood pressure screening. No fasting is required.  The American Diabetes Alert is an annual nationwide campaign to raise awareness that diabetes is a complex, serious and increasingly common disease affecting more than 26million children and adults in the United States. There are an …

Monday, March 18, 2013

Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Life-Saving Choice for Women

During the month of March, Silver Cross Hospital is offering free colon cancer screening kits.

Many consider it a man’s disease. Yet half of those diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year are women. And about half of those women will die from it.  This cancer is highly curable if caught at an early stage. Even better, certain preventative measures can reduce risk from the disease in the first place. “Ninety percent of colorectal cancer cases can be cured when found and treated at an early stage, so regular screenings are important,” said Riten Sheth, M.D., gastroenterologist on staff at Silver Cross Hospital. Risk Increases with Age The majority of colon cancer cases begin as small benign growths—called polyps—that can become cancerous over time. Polyps may appear in either the colon or the rectum, both of which are part of the …

Monday, March 11, 2013

Is Snoring Hurting Your Health?

Silver Cross Hospital offers free lecture on Snoring: Nuisance or Serious Health Problem

Do you find yourself tossing and turning during the night only to wake up exhausted? Does your partner complain of your endlessly loud snoring? People who suffer every night from snoring may not realize the serious implications snoring can have on their health including a risk of cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. Dr. Phillip Leung, Medical Director of the Silver Cross Sleep Disorders Center, will present a free program on Snoring: Nuisance or Serious Health Problem?,on Tuesday, March 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Dr. Leung will discuss snoring and its relationship to various illnesses and diseases. Learn how to distinguish if your snoring…

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