Articles by "Kathleen Troher"

Kathleen Troher
Kathleen Troher

Kathleen Troher, health enews contributor, is manager of public affairs and marketing at Advocate Good Sheperd Hospital in Barrington. She has more than 20 years of journalism experience, with her primary focus in the newspaper and magazine industry. Kathleen graduated from Columbia College in Chicago, earning her degree in journalism with an emphasis on science writing and broadcasting. She loves to travel with her husband, Ross. They share their home with a sweet Samoyed named Maggie.

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Cardiac rehab key to recovery after heart surgery  Featured
Cardiac rehab key to recovery after heart surgery
A 12-week program gets one woman on the path to improved physical and emotional health after bypass surgery.
Lowering systolic blood pressure could save lives 
Lowering systolic blood pressure could save lives
Researchers found that when the top number is less than 120 there is a lower rate of cardiovascular disease.
Walgreens to sell heroin overdose antidote without prescription 
Walgreens to sell heroin overdose antidote without prescription
The largest drug retailing chain has launched a two-fold effort to combat drug abuse. Get the details.
Managing sleep apnea could benefit heart failure patients 
Managing sleep apnea could benefit heart failure patients
Diagnosing and treating this condition could help to decrease hospital readmissions for this heart issue.
A common knee fracture found in athletic adolescent boys  Featured
A common knee fracture found in athletic adolescent boys
Read the story of how a surgery helped a Libertyville teen get back to top shape in no time.
Get the facts on cruise ship illnesses 
Get the facts on cruise ship illnesses
Before you say bon voyage, learn how to avoid sea sickness.
Beware of hypothermia, frostbite 
Beware of hypothermia, frostbite
As the temperature plummets, health experts suggest tips for protecting yourself in the bitter cold weather.