Articles by "Katie Dahlstrom"

Katie Dahlstrom
Katie Dahlstrom

Katie Dahlstrom, health enews contributor, is a public affairs coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. A storyteller at her core, she is a former newspaper reporter and spent nearly five years working as a public relations professional for Chicago’s commuter rail agency, Metra. Outside of work, she enjoys birding, photography and spending time with her husband and dog.

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Are shoes carrying germs into your home?  Featured
Are shoes carrying germs into your home?
These unwanted substances may be on the bottom of your shoes.
Allergy-proof your spring: How to limit pollen exposure 
Allergy-proof your spring: How to limit pollen exposure
Unmanaged symptoms can significantly affect your day-to-day life.
More than a quarter of adolescents have this condition 
More than a quarter of adolescents have this condition
The 5-2-1-0 rule can help.
Don’t delay a colonoscopy after abnormal results on this test 
Don’t delay a colonoscopy after abnormal results on this test
It’s what you do with the results that matters.
Count to five for a healthier lifestyle 
Count to five for a healthier lifestyle
This simple rule could help prevent diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Are you using this critical car seat safety feature? 
Are you using this critical car seat safety feature?
It often goes unused yet can protect your child from serious injury.
FDA approves RSV shot for all infants 
FDA approves RSV shot for all infants
While not a vaccine, it may help prevent babies and toddlers from hospitalization.