Wondering if it’s safe to visit the emergency room or hospital right now? This month, learn how Edward-Elmhurst Health is keeping their emergency rooms, hospitals and outpatient facilities clean and safe for staff, patients and visitors. You’ll also find out more about video visits – and how they can help you avoid crowded waiting rooms and receive care at a time and location that’s convenient for you.
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Yes, the Emergency Department is Open
By Dr. Michelle Meziere
Edward-Elmhurst Health is open and providing both emergent and elective surgeries and procedures.
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Upholding Safety and Quality in the Age of COVID-19
By Sherri Hill
Edward-Elmhurst Health began evaluating every piece of our business to see what needed to be modified to keep everyone safe.
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Five Reasons You Should Consider a Video Visit
By Dr. Krunal Patel
Most conditions that are addressed during office visits can also be handled through video visits.
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Six Tips to Manage Your Child’s Screen Time
The amount of screen time your child should get varies by age. Here’s what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends.
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Taking Steps to Address Childhood Obesity
When kids are obese, they have an 80 percent chance of staying obese their entire lives. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your child achieve a healthy weight.
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Five Ways to Get a Healthy Meal on the Table Faster
With a bit of planning, it’s possible to get healthy food on the table. Here are a few tips.
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Exercises for a Healthier Heart
Your heart is like any other muscle in your body – it can be strengthened with regular exercise.
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10 Tips for Eating Heart Healthy
Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to improve your heart health.
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Seven Tips to Improve Your Fitness
Whether you’re new to exercise or want to get fitter, here are some tips to help you achieve your fitness goals.
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Lunch & Learn: Prostate Cancer: What You Should Know
Prostate cancer is very treatable when found in the early stages and, according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, it is estimated that over 3 million American men are living with prostate cancer.
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Degenerative Arthritis of the Hip and Knee: Non-surgical and Surgical Solutions
If you are dealing with chronic hip or knee pain due to arthritis, there are options to alleviate pain and get you back to moving.
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Wellness House: How Mindful Journaling Can Reduce Anxiety
Join author Nancy Hill as she shares how journaling can help reduce anxiety, increase our present moment awareness, and better attend to our senses.
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