Articles for Tag: "Advocate Lutheran General Hospital"

Pediatric surgeon and U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan: ‘Parents are parents everywhere’ 
Pediatric surgeon and U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan: ‘Parents are parents everywhere’
Dr. Kristina Sinacori Walick, pediatric surgeon for Advocate Children’s Hospital, is a U.S. Army Veteran. This Veterans Day, Dr. Walick shares how her time serving at a medical base overseas taught her how to not only be a more creative surgeon – but also more grateful for her life as an American citizen.
How new robotic technology helped Lutheran General patient with brain aneurysm 
How new robotic technology helped Lutheran General patient with brain aneurysm
New robotic technology at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital has helped boost the chances that it won’t happen again.
PTSD can increase the risk of this 
PTSD can increase the risk of this
Recovered COVID-19 patients are likely to experience stress along the way.
Finding relief from varicose veins 
Finding relief from varicose veins
Did you know that the underlying cause of varicose veins can be treated with a simple outpatient procedure? Find out if you should be screened.
How genetic testing for cancer can impact your survival  Featured
How genetic testing for cancer can impact your survival
Learn why getting a hereditary cancer risk assessment is more convenient than ever.
Breaking down barriers: How Lutheran General’s culture and community liaison supports patients 
Breaking down barriers: How Lutheran General’s culture and community liaison supports patients
Understanding health care can be difficult. It’s even more challenging with a language or cultural barrier.
Are you sleeping too much? 
Are you sleeping too much?
A new study raises a troubling link between lots of sleep and a dangerous condition.