Articles by "Johnna Kelly"

Johnna Kelly
Johnna Kelly

Johnna Kelly, healthe news contributor, is a manager of public affairs and marketing at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. She is a former newspaper reporter and spent nearly 10 years as a public relations professional working for state and county government. During her time as a communications staffer for the Illinois General Assembly, she was integral in drafting and passing legislation creating Andrea's Law, the nation's first murderer registry. In her spare time, she volunteers at a local homeless shelter, enjoys traveling, photography and watching the Chicago Bulls.

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From the heart: Nurse knits newborn hats to educate families about heart disease 
From the heart: Nurse knits newborn hats to educate families about heart disease
See what inspired an Advocate Nurse to knit hats for the American Heart Association campaign.
Eating egg whites? Here’s why “healthier” may be holding your muscles back  Featured
Eating egg whites? Here’s why “healthier” may be holding your muscles back
A new study might make you reconsider parts of your diet.
Is it a cold or allergies? 
Is it a cold or allergies?
Learn how to tell the difference, and then, how to find relief.
How one physician is giving back to the Dominican Republic 
How one physician is giving back to the Dominican Republic
Dr. Jay Dutton operated on 30 patients during a medical mission trip in November.
Follow these 4 tips to prevent winter skin  Featured
Follow these 4 tips to prevent winter skin
Dry? Cracked? Itchy? Don’t let the weather wreak havoc on you.
6 tips to survive Thanksgiving with your family  Featured
6 tips to survive Thanksgiving with your family
Check out these tips to make it through the day in one piece.
Check out these 5 ways to prevent mindless eating  Featured
Check out these 5 ways to prevent mindless eating
Munching when you aren’t hungry takes a negative toll on your body.