Articles by "Lisa Parro"

Lisa Parro
Lisa Parro

Lisa Parro, health enews contributor, is a content manager for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. A former journalist, Lisa has been in health care public relations since 2008 and has a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She and her family live in Chicago’s western suburbs.

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Weight-loss surgery has benefits beyond the number on a scale  Featured
Weight-loss surgery has benefits beyond the number on a scale
A new study shows many people were feeling this benefit five years after their procedures.
Is now the right time to get a mammogram? 
Is now the right time to get a mammogram?
Measures have been put in place to make it safe to go in.
Este grupo étnico se ha visto afectado de manera desproporcionada por el COVID-19 durante el embarazo. 
Este grupo étnico se ha visto afectado de manera desproporcionada por el COVID-19 durante el embarazo.
Descubra por qué los expertos recomiendan que las mujeres embarazadas se vacunen.
This ethnic group’s been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 during pregnancy 
This ethnic group’s been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 during pregnancy
Learn why experts recommend expectant mothers get vaccinated.
What to expect when you’re expecting a mammogram during the pandemic 
What to expect when you’re expecting a mammogram during the pandemic
A doctor answers three key questions.
From homeless to helping those in need 
From homeless to helping those in need
One housekeeper pays it forward.
Health care heroes: ‘Reminds me why I became a nurse’ 
Health care heroes: ‘Reminds me why I became a nurse’
A couple recovering from a long COVID battle are grateful for their care team.