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First-hand stories for a real-life take on depression
Without question, the very best articles that have been featured on Well Community Chicago are the ones that tell real stories.
POSTED May 4, 2012 - 3:12pm | Comments (0)
Cancer support and care is closer than you think
This week, the Chicago Tribune published
POSTED April 17, 2012 - 2:30pm | Comments (0)
Affordable care and local hospitals are at risk
Funding for local safety-net ho
POSTED April 10, 2012 - 11:25am | Comments (0)
Got questions about diet and nutrition? We should chat.
Well Community’s first-ever web chats with a dietitian we
POSTED April 3, 2012 - 11:46am | Comments (0)
No quick fixes for type 2 diabetes
The media is buzzing about bariatric surgery as a
POSTED March 30, 2012 - 3:22pm | Comments (0)
What question would you ask a rockstar dietitian? TAKE 2!
A few weeks ago, our team was geared up to present readers with our first-ever live Facebook web chat with a registered dietitian. Unfortunately...
POSTED March 26, 2012 - 11:55am | Comments (0)
Your bones have been through an awful lot
And it’s time you paid attention to them. Your future health and quality of life may depend on it. Next week, look for Well Community’s 5-part series...
POSTED March 12, 2012 - 4:07pm | Comments (0)
Straight talk about pelvic health
Throughout pregnancy, childbirth, parenthood and beyond, women are encouraged to soak in every amazing moment.
POSTED February 15, 2012 - 4:01pm | Comments (1)
How to survive your first week without processed foods
The Well Community team has made it throu
POSTED January 31, 2012 - 11:07am | Comments (0)
7 rules for a successful food challenge
Wow! It seems the Well Community staff was not alone in wanting to take on the 28-day unprocessed food challenge.
POSTED January 24, 2012 - 1:40pm | Comments (3)
Think you can eat only unprocessed foods for 28 days?
Healthy eating is a frequent topic of conversation among Well Community’s staff.
POSTED January 17, 2012 - 5:29pm | Comments (5)
Lessons on resolutions from my “standing desk”
Standing desks gained popularity last year,
POSTED January 4, 2012 - 4:05pm | Comments (0)
2011: Well Community’s top 10 stories
Happy New Year from all of us on the Well Community team!
POSTED January 2, 2012 - 1:54pm | Comments (0)
Remembering Danny and making a difference
Two years ago this week, on December 12, the Edgebrook neighborhood
POSTED December 14, 2011 - 10:43am | Comments (3)
ABC 7 features North side spine procedure
Well Community has featured Dr.
POSTED December 8, 2011 - 1:53pm | Comments (0)
Holiday cold and flu front
Like last year and the year prior, I have once again spent the week following Thanksgiving battling a nasty head cold.
POSTED November 29, 2011 - 4:19pm | Comments (0)
To cook gluten-free? Or leave that to the party guests?
Recently, my husband and I had a small group of family and friends over for dinner.
POSTED November 16, 2011 - 2:02pm | Comments (3)
Humbled by your stories
I sometimes take my job as a writer in a health care se
POSTED November 2, 2011 - 2:49pm | Comments (0)
Nearly two years after the quake, Haiti still matters
Yesterday, on her second full day of medical relief w
POSTED October 20, 2011 - 2:41pm | Comments (0)
Flu shots are a pain in the arm
Heading to get your annual flu shot?  Get tips on ways
POSTED October 19, 2011 - 12:47pm | Comments (1)
An apple a day…
Mmm. What will it be today?
POSTED October 11, 2011 - 10:37am | Comments (2)
How many foods can Ginny eat now?
When Genevieve “Ginny” Toussaint of Ravenswood turned 1 last Nov
POSTED October 6, 2011 - 1:25pm | Comments (0)
As if we needed another reason to drink coffee
Sure, many of us immediately feel better, less cranky and more alert after our m
POSTED September 27, 2011 - 9:52am | Comments (0)
Want a sexy back as you age? Then straighten up
When it comes to good posture, we’ve all heard that we should keep our shoulders back and our backs straight.
POSTED September 14, 2011 - 2:30pm | Comments (2)
A summer of recipes in review
Summer may be coming to a close, and the chilly la
POSTED September 7, 2011 - 10:40am | Comments (0)
Pregnancy support, via text
This morning, the Chicago Tribune ran an article about a new service offered through the Illinois Maternal and Child
POSTED August 31, 2011 - 1:30pm | Comments (0)
Back to School, Back to School — for me too
Last summer around this time, I interviewed Dr.
POSTED August 26, 2011 - 7:46am | Comments (0)
Local doc chimes in on national surgical mesh debate
Pelvic organ prolapse.
POSTED August 19, 2011 - 10:05am | Comments (0)
CMS report: Many hospitals still overuse CT technology
POSTED August 12, 2011 - 12:52pm | Comments (0)
OB v. Nurse-midwife: veteran moms choose the latter
When it comes to childbirth, most women agree that
POSTED August 4, 2011 - 8:45am | Comments (3)
Fearing an “inevitable” injury
Writing the Well Community feature article, “
POSTED July 21, 2011 - 1:45pm | Comments (0)
Staying healthy in the heat
The temperature is not the only thing rising during this summer’s heat wave; the number of people visiting Chicago hospitals is also going up.
POSTED July 21, 2011 - 8:50am | Comments (0)
Is the sun a friend or foe?
In health care, prevention advice is often pretty straightforward: Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, stay hydrated.
POSTED July 15, 2011 - 2:29pm | Comments (0)
Get me a French fry substitute, stat!
No one expects to hear that French fries are good for us.
POSTED July 1, 2011 - 1:20pm | Comments (1)
Patients deserve praise for sharing stories
As most any newspaper editor will tell you, stori
POSTED June 22, 2011 - 1:05pm | Comments (0)
Are pre-workout warm-ups really necessary?
A new study on the effectiveness of pre-workout warm-ups has many athletes — and the Well Community staff — wondering: Are warm-ups really necessary?
POSTED June 17, 2011 - 3:00pm | Comments (0)
Victory Gardens: back in vogue after 70 years
“Victory Garden” is a term that has recently been poppi
POSTED June 10, 2011 - 1:39pm | Comments (2)
Farewell food pyramid, hello picnic plate
On June 2, the U.S.
POSTED June 3, 2011 - 3:41pm | Comments (0)
Is stretching and exercising in the morning bad for your back?
Every so often, an article will surface warning peop
POSTED May 24, 2011 - 3:48pm | Comments (0)
Stroke victims on the North side getting treatment faster
The signs and symptoms of stroke often appear quickly and unexpectedly, and it’s important to receive care as fast as possible — even a few minutes...
POSTED May 18, 2011 - 3:26pm | Comments (0)
What does "low-fat" salad dressing mean, anyway?
The Well Community team came across this Chicago Tribune report
POSTED May 12, 2011 - 2:01pm | Comments (1)
Well Community wellness challenge check-in
Last week, Well Community staff members challenged themselves and each other to observe a week of wellness.
POSTED April 26, 2011 - 5:39pm | Comments (0)
Historic Chicago mansion rehab could mean new local wines
Last year, Well Community reported on a variety of local wine resources in the city, as well as the wine trails, vineyards and wineries throughout...
POSTED April 21, 2011 - 3:35pm | Comments (0)
Hypnosis is no parlor trick
When you hear the word “hypnosis,” what comes to mind? If you think of a performer swinging a pocket watch back and forth before your sleepy eyes —...
POSTED April 19, 2011 - 4:07pm | Comments (0)
Hope for summer veggies springs eternal
Although Illinois farms and gardens are still weeks away from yielding fresh produce, Chicagoans who are interested in locally grown food are...
POSTED April 14, 2011 - 3:57pm | Comments (1)
Same old back pain? It's time for a new approach
A recent report in the Chicago Tribune, “
POSTED April 6, 2011 - 10:24am | Comments (0)
What’s up with the construction at California and Foster?
Swedish Covenant Hospital has big plans for the northeast corner o
POSTED April 1, 2011 - 9:11am | Comments (1)
Ravenswood businesses hit the big time
Some of Well Community’s favorite businesses in Ravenswood and Linc
POSTED March 21, 2011 - 3:14pm | Comments (2)
5 breastfeeding tips for new moms
Well Community recently reported on learning to breastfe
POSTED March 18, 2011 - 9:40am | Comments (0)
Tune in for a live webcast on new babies and sleep patterns
UPDATE: The Chicago Tribune's live web chat on baby, sleep patterns and tips for parents was a great success.
POSTED March 14, 2011 - 10:25am | Comments (0)
Generation gap at the Gym
Earlier this week, our staff was happy to see Galter LifeCenter mentioned in
POSTED March 9, 2011 - 5:02pm | Comments (0)
Birthing au naturale at the hospital
Natural childbirth may be painful, but it is also emp
POSTED March 7, 2011 - 2:14pm | Comments (0)
Playing games and doing mental push-ups
Well Community staff came across this story in the Chicago Tribune
POSTED March 2, 2011 - 12:59pm | Comments (0)
Lincolnwood students in the National Geographic spotlight
UPDATE: The students at Rutledge Hall appeared on WCIU to talk about their video and the contest.
POSTED February 28, 2011 - 11:12am | Comments (0)
Kids and complementary meds
If your child has a cough, what do you give them to help them feel better?
POSTED February 17, 2011 - 11:33am | Comments (0)
Ladies: Heart Health month is for you!
As we mentioned earlier this week, Well Community is committed to Hear
POSTED February 15, 2011 - 5:23pm | Comments (0)
Tune in today for a live webcast on winter illnesses
Check out a live webchat on family winter illnesses today (Tuesday, February 15) at noon.
POSTED February 15, 2011 - 11:50am | Comments (0)
Today is all about hearts
In honor of Heart Health Month and Valentine’s Day, Well Community is focusing on heart health on many different levels. On the sappy side…
POSTED February 14, 2011 - 11:59am | Comments (0)
Swedish Covenant Hospital's staff braves the blizzard to serve patients
Once the wind died down on Thursday and Chicagoans began to dig themselves out of their homes,
POSTED February 7, 2011 - 2:30pm | Comments (0)
Lincoln Square's Galter LifeCenter is Illinois' first certified Medical Fitness Facility
UPDATE: To watch a video of all the fun stuff happening at Galter LifeCenter to celebrate their MFA certification, visit the Galter LifeCenter...
POSTED January 21, 2011 - 11:49am | Comments (3)
Tune in for a live webcast on youth sports injuries
UPDATE: The full text of the web cast is now details on the liv
POSTED January 18, 2011 - 5:14pm | Comments (0)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a hot debate in health care
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a hot debate in health care
POSTED January 7, 2011 - 4:36pm | Comments (0)
A year of health news in review
From widespread cases of whooping cough and vitamin D deficiency to studies on sodium intake, aspirin safety and yoga for cancer treatment, 2010 was...
POSTED December 28, 2010 - 1:09pm | Comments (0)
Albany Park in the Chicago Magazine spotlight
Nan Cibula-Jenkins, 58, and her husband, John Jenkins, 66, of Albany Park have lots of recommendations and reasons they love their neighborhood...
POSTED December 22, 2010 - 9:06am | Comments (1)
Saying goodbye to holiday weight gain
It happens every holiday season. We enjoy the company of family, friends and colleagues, and of course, all that delicious holiday comfort food.
POSTED December 15, 2010 - 4:45pm | Comments (0)
Debate over non-nurse-midwives heats up
In Illinois it is illegal for Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs), who do not have nursing degrees, to assist in homebirths.
POSTED December 2, 2010 - 12:43pm | Comments (1)
Lincolnwood ambulances now equipped with latest heart testing technology
In recent weeks community groups, backed by the American Heart Association, have called on the City of Chicago and surrounding towns to acquire and/...
POSTED November 29, 2010 - 12:13pm | Comments (1)
Watch a LifeTime documentary on conquering incontinence
On Saturday, Nov. 20, The LifeTime cable network aired a documentary on the ways women can overcome pelvic health conditions.
POSTED November 23, 2010 - 11:43am | Comments (0)
Do online ratings for docs tell the full story?
As more and more people turn to review sites like Yelp.com for information on local restaurants and businesses, many w
POSTED November 17, 2010 - 5:10pm | Comments (0)
Does breastfeeding really mean less sleep for new moms?
Despite the increasing presence of lactation consultants in hospitals’ post-partum units and a growing trend favoring breastfeeding over formula,...
POSTED November 9, 2010 - 4:39pm | Comments (0)
Back surgery sometimes back fires
Every year, an estimated 600,000 Americans opt for back operations.
POSTED October 15, 2010 - 3:32pm | Comments (0)
Skipping mouth-to-mouth is best CPR practice for lay people
CPR without mouth-to-mouth breathing — called compression-only CPR — is the best practice for non-clinical people assisting someone in need of...
POSTED October 8, 2010 - 7:29am | Comments (1)
A good laugh really is the best medicine
When was the last time you had a good laugh? Not just a polite chuckle at a cocktail party joke or an offhand remark by a coworker, but a good, belly...
POSTED September 8, 2010 - 10:36am | Comments (0)
Well Community cheers on our favorite Top Chef
After much anticipation, Stephanie Izard, North sider and winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Season 4 in 2008, has made good once again as her new Wicker...
POSTED August 30, 2010 - 1:49pm | Comments (0)
Acupuncture found to help relieve back pain
Acupuncture has been used to treat pain for more than 5,000 years, and is still a mystery in many respects.
POSTED August 20, 2010 - 8:45am | Comments (0)
Addressing the radiation exposure question
Diagnostic tests such as CT scans have the power to help physicians diagnose a variety of health conditions. But they also pose a health risk in the...
POSTED June 27, 2010 - 2:59am | Comments (0)
Think you can eat only unprocessed foods for 28 days?
Healthy eating is a frequent topic of conversation among Well Community’s staff.
POSTED January 17, 2012 - 5:29pm |
Comments(5)
Lincoln Square's Galter LifeCenter is Illinois' first certified Medical Fitness Facility
UPDATE: To watch a video of all the fun stuff happening at Galter LifeCenter to celebrate their MFA certification, visit the Galter LifeCenter...
POSTED January 21, 2011 - 11:49am |
Comments(3)
OB v. Nurse-midwife: veteran moms choose the latter
When it comes to childbirth, most women agree that
POSTED August 4, 2011 - 8:45am |
Comments(3)
To cook gluten-free? Or leave that to the party guests?
Recently, my husband and I had a small group of family and friends over for dinner.
POSTED November 16, 2011 - 2:02pm |
Comments(3)
Remembering Danny and making a difference
Two years ago this week, on December 12, the Edgebrook neighborhood
POSTED December 14, 2011 - 10:43am |
Comments(3)
7 rules for a successful food challenge
Wow! It seems the Well Community staff was not alone in wanting to take on the 28-day unprocessed food challenge.
POSTED January 24, 2012 - 1:40pm |
Comments(3)
Ravenswood businesses hit the big time
Some of Well Community’s favorite businesses in Ravenswood and Linc
POSTED March 21, 2011 - 3:14pm |
Comments(2)
Victory Gardens: back in vogue after 70 years
“Victory Garden” is a term that has recently been poppi
POSTED June 10, 2011 - 1:39pm |
Comments(2)
Want a sexy back as you age? Then straighten up
When it comes to good posture, we’ve all heard that we should keep our shoulders back and our backs straight.
POSTED September 14, 2011 - 2:30pm |
Comments(2)
An apple a day…
Mmm. What will it be today?
POSTED October 11, 2011 - 10:37am |
Comments(2)
Skipping mouth-to-mouth is best CPR practice for lay people
CPR without mouth-to-mouth breathing — called compression-only CPR — is the best practice for non-clinical people assisting someone in need of...
POSTED October 8, 2010 - 7:29am |
Comments(1)
Lincolnwood ambulances now equipped with latest heart testing technology
In recent weeks community groups, backed by the American Heart Association, have called on the City of Chicago and surrounding towns to acquire and/...
POSTED November 29, 2010 - 12:13pm |
Comments(1)
Debate over non-nurse-midwives heats up
In Illinois it is illegal for Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs), who do not have nursing degrees, to assist in homebirths.
POSTED December 2, 2010 - 12:43pm |
Comments(1)
Albany Park in the Chicago Magazine spotlight
Nan Cibula-Jenkins, 58, and her husband, John Jenkins, 66, of Albany Park have lots of recommendations and reasons they love their neighborhood...
POSTED December 22, 2010 - 9:06am |
Comments(1)
What’s up with the construction at California and Foster?
Swedish Covenant Hospital has big plans for the northeast corner o
POSTED April 1, 2011 - 9:11am |
Comments(1)
Hope for summer veggies springs eternal
Although Illinois farms and gardens are still weeks away from yielding fresh produce, Chicagoans who are interested in locally grown food are...
POSTED April 14, 2011 - 3:57pm |
Comments(1)
What does "low-fat" salad dressing mean, anyway?
The Well Community team came across this Chicago Tribune report
POSTED May 12, 2011 - 2:01pm |
Comments(1)
Get me a French fry substitute, stat!
No one expects to hear that French fries are good for us.
POSTED July 1, 2011 - 1:20pm |
Comments(1)
Flu shots are a pain in the arm
Heading to get your annual flu shot?  Get tips on ways
POSTED October 19, 2011 - 12:47pm |
Comments(1)
Straight talk about pelvic health
Throughout pregnancy, childbirth, parenthood and beyond, women are encouraged to soak in every amazing moment.
POSTED February 15, 2012 - 4:01pm |
Comments(1)
Addressing the radiation exposure question
Diagnostic tests such as CT scans have the power to help physicians diagnose a variety of health conditions. But they also pose a health risk in the...
POSTED June 27, 2010 - 2:59am |
Comments(0)
Acupuncture found to help relieve back pain
Acupuncture has been used to treat pain for more than 5,000 years, and is still a mystery in many respects.
POSTED August 20, 2010 - 8:45am |
Comments(0)
Well Community cheers on our favorite Top Chef
After much anticipation, Stephanie Izard, North sider and winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Season 4 in 2008, has made good once again as her new Wicker...
POSTED August 30, 2010 - 1:49pm |
Comments(0)
A good laugh really is the best medicine
When was the last time you had a good laugh? Not just a polite chuckle at a cocktail party joke or an offhand remark by a coworker, but a good, belly...
POSTED September 8, 2010 - 10:36am |
Comments(0)
Back surgery sometimes back fires
Every year, an estimated 600,000 Americans opt for back operations.
POSTED October 15, 2010 - 3:32pm |
Comments(0)
Does breastfeeding really mean less sleep for new moms?
Despite the increasing presence of lactation consultants in hospitals’ post-partum units and a growing trend favoring breastfeeding over formula,...
POSTED November 9, 2010 - 4:39pm |
Comments(0)
Do online ratings for docs tell the full story?
As more and more people turn to review sites like Yelp.com for information on local restaurants and businesses, many w
POSTED November 17, 2010 - 5:10pm |
Comments(0)
Watch a LifeTime documentary on conquering incontinence
On Saturday, Nov. 20, The LifeTime cable network aired a documentary on the ways women can overcome pelvic health conditions.
POSTED November 23, 2010 - 11:43am |
Comments(0)
Tune in for a live webcast on youth sports injuries
UPDATE: The full text of the web cast is now details on the liv
POSTED January 18, 2011 - 5:14pm |
Comments(0)
Saying goodbye to holiday weight gain
It happens every holiday season. We enjoy the company of family, friends and colleagues, and of course, all that delicious holiday comfort food.
POSTED December 15, 2010 - 4:45pm |
Comments(0)
A year of health news in review
From widespread cases of whooping cough and vitamin D deficiency to studies on sodium intake, aspirin safety and yoga for cancer treatment, 2010 was...
POSTED December 28, 2010 - 1:09pm |
Comments(0)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a hot debate in health care
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a hot debate in health care
POSTED January 7, 2011 - 4:36pm |
Comments(0)
Swedish Covenant Hospital's staff braves the blizzard to serve patients
Once the wind died down on Thursday and Chicagoans began to dig themselves out of their homes,
POSTED February 7, 2011 - 2:30pm |
Comments(0)
Today is all about hearts
In honor of Heart Health Month and Valentine’s Day, Well Community is focusing on heart health on many different levels. On the sappy side…
POSTED February 14, 2011 - 11:59am |
Comments(0)
Tune in today for a live webcast on winter illnesses
Check out a live webchat on family winter illnesses today (Tuesday, February 15) at noon.
POSTED February 15, 2011 - 11:50am |
Comments(0)
Ladies: Heart Health month is for you!
As we mentioned earlier this week, Well Community is committed to Hear
POSTED February 15, 2011 - 5:23pm |
Comments(0)
Kids and complementary meds
If your child has a cough, what do you give them to help them feel better?
POSTED February 17, 2011 - 11:33am |
Comments(0)
Lincolnwood students in the National Geographic spotlight
UPDATE: The students at Rutledge Hall appeared on WCIU to talk about their video and the contest.
POSTED February 28, 2011 - 11:12am |
Comments(0)
Playing games and doing mental push-ups
Well Community staff came across this story in the Chicago Tribune
POSTED March 2, 2011 - 12:59pm |
Comments(0)
Birthing au naturale at the hospital
Natural childbirth may be painful, but it is also emp
POSTED March 7, 2011 - 2:14pm |
Comments(0)
Generation gap at the Gym
Earlier this week, our staff was happy to see Galter LifeCenter mentioned in
POSTED March 9, 2011 - 5:02pm |
Comments(0)
Tune in for a live webcast on new babies and sleep patterns
UPDATE: The Chicago Tribune's live web chat on baby, sleep patterns and tips for parents was a great success.
POSTED March 14, 2011 - 10:25am |
Comments(0)
5 breastfeeding tips for new moms
Well Community recently reported on learning to breastfe
POSTED March 18, 2011 - 9:40am |
Comments(0)
Same old back pain? It's time for a new approach
A recent report in the Chicago Tribune, “
POSTED April 6, 2011 - 10:24am |
Comments(0)
Hypnosis is no parlor trick
When you hear the word “hypnosis,” what comes to mind? If you think of a performer swinging a pocket watch back and forth before your sleepy eyes —...
POSTED April 19, 2011 - 4:07pm |
Comments(0)
Historic Chicago mansion rehab could mean new local wines
Last year, Well Community reported on a variety of local wine resources in the city, as well as the wine trails, vineyards and wineries throughout...
POSTED April 21, 2011 - 3:35pm |
Comments(0)
Well Community wellness challenge check-in
Last week, Well Community staff members challenged themselves and each other to observe a week of wellness.
POSTED April 26, 2011 - 5:39pm |
Comments(0)
Stroke victims on the North side getting treatment faster
The signs and symptoms of stroke often appear quickly and unexpectedly, and it’s important to receive care as fast as possible — even a few minutes...
POSTED May 18, 2011 - 3:26pm |
Comments(0)
Is stretching and exercising in the morning bad for your back?
Every so often, an article will surface warning peop
POSTED May 24, 2011 - 3:48pm |
Comments(0)
Farewell food pyramid, hello picnic plate
On June 2, the U.S.
POSTED June 3, 2011 - 3:41pm |
Comments(0)
Are pre-workout warm-ups really necessary?
A new study on the effectiveness of pre-workout warm-ups has many athletes — and the Well Community staff — wondering: Are warm-ups really necessary?
POSTED June 17, 2011 - 3:00pm |
Comments(0)
Patients deserve praise for sharing stories
As most any newspaper editor will tell you, stori
POSTED June 22, 2011 - 1:05pm |
Comments(0)
Is the sun a friend or foe?
In health care, prevention advice is often pretty straightforward: Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, stay hydrated.
POSTED July 15, 2011 - 2:29pm |
Comments(0)
Staying healthy in the heat
The temperature is not the only thing rising during this summer’s heat wave; the number of people visiting Chicago hospitals is also going up.
POSTED July 21, 2011 - 8:50am |
Comments(0)
Fearing an “inevitable” injury
Writing the Well Community feature article, “
POSTED July 21, 2011 - 1:45pm |
Comments(0)
CMS report: Many hospitals still overuse CT technology
POSTED August 12, 2011 - 12:52pm |
Comments(0)
Local doc chimes in on national surgical mesh debate
Pelvic organ prolapse.
POSTED August 19, 2011 - 10:05am |
Comments(0)
Back to School, Back to School — for me too
Last summer around this time, I interviewed Dr.
POSTED August 26, 2011 - 7:46am |
Comments(0)
Pregnancy support, via text
This morning, the Chicago Tribune ran an article about a new service offered through the Illinois Maternal and Child
POSTED August 31, 2011 - 1:30pm |
Comments(0)
A summer of recipes in review
Summer may be coming to a close, and the chilly la
POSTED September 7, 2011 - 10:40am |
Comments(0)
As if we needed another reason to drink coffee
Sure, many of us immediately feel better, less cranky and more alert after our m
POSTED September 27, 2011 - 9:52am |
Comments(0)
How many foods can Ginny eat now?
When Genevieve “Ginny” Toussaint of Ravenswood turned 1 last Nov
POSTED October 6, 2011 - 1:25pm |
Comments(0)
Nearly two years after the quake, Haiti still matters
Yesterday, on her second full day of medical relief w
POSTED October 20, 2011 - 2:41pm |
Comments(0)
Humbled by your stories
I sometimes take my job as a writer in a health care se
POSTED November 2, 2011 - 2:49pm |
Comments(0)
Holiday cold and flu front
Like last year and the year prior, I have once again spent the week following Thanksgiving battling a nasty head cold.
POSTED November 29, 2011 - 4:19pm |
Comments(0)
ABC 7 features North side spine procedure
Well Community has featured Dr.
POSTED December 8, 2011 - 1:53pm |
Comments(0)
2011: Well Community’s top 10 stories
Happy New Year from all of us on the Well Community team!
POSTED January 2, 2012 - 1:54pm |
Comments(0)
Lessons on resolutions from my “standing desk”
Standing desks gained popularity last year,
POSTED January 4, 2012 - 4:05pm |
Comments(0)
How to survive your first week without processed foods
The Well Community team has made it throu
POSTED January 31, 2012 - 11:07am |
Comments(0)
Your bones have been through an awful lot
And it’s time you paid attention to them. Your future health and quality of life may depend on it. Next week, look for Well Community’s 5-part series...
POSTED March 12, 2012 - 4:07pm |
Comments(0)
What question would you ask a rockstar dietitian? TAKE 2!
A few weeks ago, our team was geared up to present readers with our first-ever live Facebook web chat with a registered dietitian. Unfortunately...
POSTED March 26, 2012 - 11:55am |
Comments(0)
No quick fixes for type 2 diabetes
The media is buzzing about bariatric surgery as a
POSTED March 30, 2012 - 3:22pm |
Comments(0)
Got questions about diet and nutrition? We should chat.
Well Community’s first-ever web chats with a dietitian we
POSTED April 3, 2012 - 11:46am |
Comments(0)
Affordable care and local hospitals are at risk
Funding for local safety-net ho
POSTED April 10, 2012 - 11:25am |
Comments(0)
Cancer support and care is closer than you think
This week, the Chicago Tribune published
POSTED April 17, 2012 - 2:30pm |
Comments(0)
First-hand stories for a real-life take on depression
Without question, the very best articles that have been featured on Well Community Chicago are the ones that tell real stories.
POSTED May 4, 2012 - 3:12pm |
Comments(0)
Addressing the radiation exposure question
Diagnostic tests such as CT scans have the power to help physicians diagnose a variety of health conditions. But they also pose a health risk in the...
POSTED June 27, 2010 - 2:59am |
Comments(0)
Acupuncture found to help relieve back pain
Acupuncture has been used to treat pain for more than 5,000 years, and is still a mystery in many respects.
POSTED August 20, 2010 - 8:45am |
Comments(0)
Well Community cheers on our favorite Top Chef
After much anticipation, Stephanie Izard, North sider and winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Season 4 in 2008, has made good once again as her new Wicker...
POSTED August 30, 2010 - 1:49pm |
Comments(0)
A good laugh really is the best medicine
When was the last time you had a good laugh? Not just a polite chuckle at a cocktail party joke or an offhand remark by a coworker, but a good, belly...
POSTED September 8, 2010 - 10:36am |
Comments(0)
Back surgery sometimes back fires
Every year, an estimated 600,000 Americans opt for back operations.
POSTED October 15, 2010 - 3:32pm |
Comments(0)
Does breastfeeding really mean less sleep for new moms?
Despite the increasing presence of lactation consultants in hospitals’ post-partum units and a growing trend favoring breastfeeding over formula,...
POSTED November 9, 2010 - 4:39pm |
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Do online ratings for docs tell the full story?
As more and more people turn to review sites like Yelp.com for information on local restaurants and businesses, many w
POSTED November 17, 2010 - 5:10pm |
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Watch a LifeTime documentary on conquering incontinence
On Saturday, Nov. 20, The LifeTime cable network aired a documentary on the ways women can overcome pelvic health conditions.
POSTED November 23, 2010 - 11:43am |
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Tune in for a live webcast on youth sports injuries
UPDATE: The full text of the web cast is now details on the liv
POSTED January 18, 2011 - 5:14pm |
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Saying goodbye to holiday weight gain
It happens every holiday season. We enjoy the company of family, friends and colleagues, and of course, all that delicious holiday comfort food.
POSTED December 15, 2010 - 4:45pm |
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A year of health news in review
From widespread cases of whooping cough and vitamin D deficiency to studies on sodium intake, aspirin safety and yoga for cancer treatment, 2010 was...
POSTED December 28, 2010 - 1:09pm |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a hot debate in health care
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a hot debate in health care
POSTED January 7, 2011 - 4:36pm |
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Swedish Covenant Hospital's staff braves the blizzard to serve patients
Once the wind died down on Thursday and Chicagoans began to dig themselves out of their homes,
POSTED February 7, 2011 - 2:30pm |
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Today is all about hearts
In honor of Heart Health Month and Valentine’s Day, Well Community is focusing on heart health on many different levels. On the sappy side…
POSTED February 14, 2011 - 11:59am |
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Tune in today for a live webcast on winter illnesses
Check out a live webchat on family winter illnesses today (Tuesday, February 15) at noon.
POSTED February 15, 2011 - 11:50am |
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Ladies: Heart Health month is for you!
As we mentioned earlier this week, Well Community is committed to Hear
POSTED February 15, 2011 - 5:23pm |
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Kids and complementary meds
If your child has a cough, what do you give them to help them feel better?
POSTED February 17, 2011 - 11:33am |
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Lincolnwood students in the National Geographic spotlight
UPDATE: The students at Rutledge Hall appeared on WCIU to talk about their video and the contest.
POSTED February 28, 2011 - 11:12am |
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Playing games and doing mental push-ups
Well Community staff came across this story in the Chicago Tribune
POSTED March 2, 2011 - 12:59pm |
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Birthing au naturale at the hospital
Natural childbirth may be painful, but it is also emp
POSTED March 7, 2011 - 2:14pm |
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Generation gap at the Gym
Earlier this week, our staff was happy to see Galter LifeCenter mentioned in
POSTED March 9, 2011 - 5:02pm |
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Tune in for a live webcast on new babies and sleep patterns
UPDATE: The Chicago Tribune's live web chat on baby, sleep patterns and tips for parents was a great success.
POSTED March 14, 2011 - 10:25am |
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5 breastfeeding tips for new moms
Well Community recently reported on learning to breastfe
POSTED March 18, 2011 - 9:40am |
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Same old back pain? It's time for a new approach
A recent report in the Chicago Tribune, “
POSTED April 6, 2011 - 10:24am |
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Hypnosis is no parlor trick
When you hear the word “hypnosis,” what comes to mind? If you think of a performer swinging a pocket watch back and forth before your sleepy eyes —...
POSTED April 19, 2011 - 4:07pm |
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Historic Chicago mansion rehab could mean new local wines
Last year, Well Community reported on a variety of local wine resources in the city, as well as the wine trails, vineyards and wineries throughout...
POSTED April 21, 2011 - 3:35pm |
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Well Community wellness challenge check-in
Last week, Well Community staff members challenged themselves and each other to observe a week of wellness.
POSTED April 26, 2011 - 5:39pm |
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Stroke victims on the North side getting treatment faster
The signs and symptoms of stroke often appear quickly and unexpectedly, and it’s important to receive care as fast as possible — even a few minutes...
POSTED May 18, 2011 - 3:26pm |
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Is stretching and exercising in the morning bad for your back?
Every so often, an article will surface warning peop
POSTED May 24, 2011 - 3:48pm |
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Farewell food pyramid, hello picnic plate
On June 2, the U.S.
POSTED June 3, 2011 - 3:41pm |
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Are pre-workout warm-ups really necessary?
A new study on the effectiveness of pre-workout warm-ups has many athletes — and the Well Community staff — wondering: Are warm-ups really necessary?
POSTED June 17, 2011 - 3:00pm |
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Patients deserve praise for sharing stories
As most any newspaper editor will tell you, stori
POSTED June 22, 2011 - 1:05pm |
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Is the sun a friend or foe?
In health care, prevention advice is often pretty straightforward: Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, stay hydrated.
POSTED July 15, 2011 - 2:29pm |
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Staying healthy in the heat
The temperature is not the only thing rising during this summer’s heat wave; the number of people visiting Chicago hospitals is also going up.
POSTED July 21, 2011 - 8:50am |
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Fearing an “inevitable” injury
Writing the Well Community feature article, “
POSTED July 21, 2011 - 1:45pm |
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CMS report: Many hospitals still overuse CT technology
POSTED August 12, 2011 - 12:52pm |
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Local doc chimes in on national surgical mesh debate
Pelvic organ prolapse.
POSTED August 19, 2011 - 10:05am |
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Back to School, Back to School — for me too
Last summer around this time, I interviewed Dr.
POSTED August 26, 2011 - 7:46am |
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Pregnancy support, via text
This morning, the Chicago Tribune ran an article about a new service offered through the Illinois Maternal and Child
POSTED August 31, 2011 - 1:30pm |
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A summer of recipes in review
Summer may be coming to a close, and the chilly la
POSTED September 7, 2011 - 10:40am |
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As if we needed another reason to drink coffee
Sure, many of us immediately feel better, less cranky and more alert after our m
POSTED September 27, 2011 - 9:52am |
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How many foods can Ginny eat now?
When Genevieve “Ginny” Toussaint of Ravenswood turned 1 last Nov
POSTED October 6, 2011 - 1:25pm |
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Nearly two years after the quake, Haiti still matters
Yesterday, on her second full day of medical relief w
POSTED October 20, 2011 - 2:41pm |
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Humbled by your stories
I sometimes take my job as a writer in a health care se
POSTED November 2, 2011 - 2:49pm |
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Holiday cold and flu front
Like last year and the year prior, I have once again spent the week following Thanksgiving battling a nasty head cold.
POSTED November 29, 2011 - 4:19pm |
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ABC 7 features North side spine procedure
Well Community has featured Dr.
POSTED December 8, 2011 - 1:53pm |
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2011: Well Community’s top 10 stories
Happy New Year from all of us on the Well Community team!
POSTED January 2, 2012 - 1:54pm |
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Lessons on resolutions from my “standing desk”
Standing desks gained popularity last year,
POSTED January 4, 2012 - 4:05pm |
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How to survive your first week without processed foods
The Well Community team has made it throu
POSTED January 31, 2012 - 11:07am |
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Your bones have been through an awful lot
And it’s time you paid attention to them. Your future health and quality of life may depend on it. Next week, look for Well Community’s 5-part series...
POSTED March 12, 2012 - 4:07pm |
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What question would you ask a rockstar dietitian? TAKE 2!
A few weeks ago, our team was geared up to present readers with our first-ever live Facebook web chat with a registered dietitian. Unfortunately...
POSTED March 26, 2012 - 11:55am |
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No quick fixes for type 2 diabetes
The media is buzzing about bariatric surgery as a
POSTED March 30, 2012 - 3:22pm |
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Got questions about diet and nutrition? We should chat.
Well Community’s first-ever web chats with a dietitian we
POSTED April 3, 2012 - 11:46am |
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Affordable care and local hospitals are at risk
Funding for local safety-net ho
POSTED April 10, 2012 - 11:25am |
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Cancer support and care is closer than you think
This week, the Chicago Tribune published
POSTED April 17, 2012 - 2:30pm |
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First-hand stories for a real-life take on depression
Without question, the very best articles that have been featured on Well Community Chicago are the ones that tell real stories.
POSTED May 4, 2012 - 3:12pm |
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