Weiss in the News

• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D., discusses injury recovery secrets from behind the scenes at the Joffrey Ballet, on Healthbeat, ABC News at 10 pm

  Apr 16, 2013
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• Cardiology medical director Amjad Sheikh, M.D., discusses the importance of early detection as Weiss celebrates American Heart Month with events aimed at raising awareness about heart disease, seen on DNAInfo.com

  Feb 12, 2013
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• Dr. Anthony Tedeschi became the CEO at Weiss Memorial Hospital on Dec. 17, as seen on Crain's Chicago Business

  Jan 15, 2013
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Names Tony Tedeschi, M.D., New Chief Executive Officer, as seen in Chicago Hospital News

  Jan 01, 2013
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• Preston Wolin, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and director of sports medicine at the Chicago Center for Orthopedics, describes subchondroplasty knee surgery on ABC 7 News at 10 pm

  Dec 24, 2012
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• Purnendu Gupta, M.D., medical director of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, shares technology advances for 2013 on BeckersSpineReview.com

  Dec 06, 2012
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• Watch Preston Wolin, M.D., Director of Sports Medicine at Weiss talk about PRP, a new way to help injured athletes recover without surgery

  Oct 17, 2012 Weiss orthopedic surgeon Preston Wolin, M.D. discusses PRP—platelet rich plasma—an innovative new way to repair athletes’ elbows without surgery.
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• Weiss urologist Vishal Bhalani, M.D., discusses risks of prostate cancer on CBS Channel 2

  Sep 20, 2012 During a recent health interview on CBS, Weiss Memorial Hospital urologist Vishal Bhalani, M.D., discussed the risks, signs and treatment options for prostate cancer, as well as the importance of early detection.
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• Watch dedicated Weiss volunteer and centenarian, Etta Schiller, on CBS Channel 2, Someone You Should Know

  Sep 17, 2012 Etta Schiller has been volunteering at Weiss Memorial Hospital for more than 40 years. She turned 100 years old in August and is still going strong.
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• Learn More About Weiss’ Rooftop Urban Farm as seen on WGN’s Around Town

  Jul 10, 2012 Weiss’ rooftop farm provides food for the hospital’s Uptown farmers market which runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Watch a television segment.
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• Learn More about Weiss’ Rooftop Urban Farm and Uptown Farmers Market as seen on WLS ABC Channel 7

  Jun 21, 2012 Weiss’ rooftop farm provides food for the hospital’s Uptown farmers market which runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Watch a television segment.
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• Weiss physician Suzanne Pham, M.D., discusses common health risks to avoid on Yahoo!

  May 29, 2012 Specifically Weiss physician Suzanne Pham, M.D., advises staying away from PVC shower curtains and microwaving in plastic. She provides alternative suggestions that avoid the serious side-effects from chemicals.
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• Read about Dan Bernstein’s ACL surgery and recovery with help from Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Preston Wolin, M.D., as seen on CBS 2 Chicago

  May 13, 2012 Dan Bernstein, co-host from the Boers and Bernstein Show on the Score, 670AM, describes in detail his journey of ACL injury and recovery with help from Weiss orthopedic surgeon Preston Wolin, M.D.
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• Read about how the Rooftop Garden at Weiss is reaching out to the Uptown Community as seen on ChicagoTalks.org

  May 12, 2012 As Weiss’ farmers market in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood enters its third year, organizers hope to expand its reach into the community and educate local students about the importance of nutrition.
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• Read about Weiss’ one-of-a-kind Rooftop Garden and Farmers Market as seen in Chicagoland Gardening

  May 01, 2012 Weiss’ rooftop garden and farmers market began in 2010 and has elicited strong community involvement with 38 volunteers to date. Weiss is the only hospital in the city to undertake a community project of this kind. For its two-year effort, Weiss received the 2011 Governor’s Home Town Award.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon and medical director for the Joffrey Ballet discusses what recreational athletes can learn from dance professionals, as seen on Make It Better: North Shore

  Apr 25, 2012 Recreational athletes should follow the same training principles as professional dancers. Athletes can prevent injuries by maintaining flexibility and overall strength while concentrating on proper technique.
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• Read more about one patient’s experience with plastic surgery after extreme weight loss, as seen in the Chicago Journal

  Apr 04, 2012 After significant weight loss, Cheryl Pocus had some excess skin that needed to be surgically removed. Weiss plastic surgeon Lawrence Zachary, M.D., helped her achieve her goal to look as good as she feels.
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• Read more about Weiss orthopedic surgeon John Cherf, M.D., as seen in Becker’s Hospital Review

  Apr 02, 2012 Dr. John Cherf of Vanguard Chicago Center for Orthopedics has more than 20 years of clinical experience in orthopedics and sports medicine.
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• Read about Purnendu Gupta, M.D., a top orthopedic surgeon at the Chicago Spine Center at Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital, as seen in Becker’s Spine Review

  Mar 27, 2012 Dr. Purnendu Gupta treats many different types of cervical and spinal conditions and is involved in the latest research and clinical trials. In addition to being the medical director at the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, Dr. Gupta serves as the director of the Spine Center at the University of Chicago, where he also is an associate professor of surgery.
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• Read about Purnendu Gupta, M.D., medical director of the Chicago Spine Center at Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital, as seen in Becker’s ASC Review

  Mar 14, 2012 Dr. Purnendu Gupta treats many different types of cervical and spinal conditions and is involved in the latest research and clinical trials. In addition to being the medical director at the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, Dr. Gupta serves as the director of the Spine Center at the University of Chicago, where he also is an associate professor of surgery.
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• Read about Purnendu Gupta, M.D., medical director of the Chicago Spine Center at Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Mar 07, 2012 Dr. Purnendu Gupta treats many different types of cervical and spinal conditions and is involved in the latest research and clinical trials. In addition to being the medical director at the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, Dr. Gupta serves as the director of the Spine Center at the University of Chicago, where he also is an associate professor of surgery.
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• Read about orthopedic surgeon Sarkis Bedikian, D.O., of Vanguard Chicago Center for Orthopedics, as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Mar 01, 2012 Dr. Sarkis Bedikian specializes in adult hip and knee reconstruction, and is the latest orthopedic surgeon to join Vanguard Chicago Center for Orthopedics.
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• Read about Suzanne Pham, M.D., internal medicine specialist and pediatrician at Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital, as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Mar 01, 2012 Dr. Suzanne Pham focuses on care for the entire family, women’s health and adolescent medicine at Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Weiss CEO Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., comments on the state of healthcare reform, as seen in Becker’s Hospital Review

  Feb 13, 2012 Weiss CEO, Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., shares his view on the future of the U.S. healthcare system.
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• Learn more about Weiss’ new CEO, Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., in Crain’s Chicago Business

  Feb 13, 2012 Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., Weiss’ new CEO is featured in Crain’s Chicago Business.
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• Read what new Weiss CEO, Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., has in store for the hospital in a Q&A seen in Becker’s Hospital Review

  Feb 10, 2012 Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., Weiss’ new CEO, shares his plans for improving the hospital both financially and clinically.
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• Weiss spine surgeon, Purnendu Gupta, M.D., comments on private practice versus hospital employment for spine surgeons, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management

  Feb 08, 2012 Purnendu Gupta, medical director of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, is one of seven spine surgeons to discuss their choice to enter into private practice or hospital employment.
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• Read about Weiss’ new chief nursing officer, Stella Hatcliffe, RN, as seen on Nurse.com

  Feb 06, 2012 Stella Hatcliffe, RN, BSN, MSc, CPHQ, was promoted to Chief Nursing Officer at Weiss.
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• Read about Weiss’ new chief nursing officer and C.O.O., as seen in the Inside-Booster

  Feb 01, 2012 Weiss names new chief nursing officer and C.O.O. Read more about Stella Hatcliffe, RN, and Erik Frederick.
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• Weiss spine surgeon, Purnendu Gupta, M.D., comments on the reimbursement environment for spine surgery, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management

  Feb 01, 2012 Purnendu Gupta, M.D., Medical Director of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, is one of six spine surgeons to discuss reimbursement for spine procedures.
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• Learn more about Erik Frederick, M.H.A., the new COO at Weiss Memorial Hospital, as seen in the Chicago Tribune

  Jan 30, 2012 Erik Frederick, M.H.A., has been named chief operating officer at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Weiss spine surgeon, Purnendu Gupta, M.D., discusses the top seven concerns for spine surgeons in 2012, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Jan 25, 2012 Purnendu Gupta, M.D., medical director of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, discusses the top issues spine surgeons and their practices will face in 2012.
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• Learn more about Stella Hatcliffe, RN, BSN, MSc, CPHQ, new Chief Nursing Officer at Weiss, as seen in Advance for Nurses

  Jan 25, 2012 A proven healthcare leader, Stella Hatcliffe, MSc, BSN, RN, CPHQ, has been named chief nursing officer at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Weiss spine surgeon, Purnendu Gupta, M.D., discusses the use of robotic technology for spine surgeons, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Jan 25, 2012 Purnendu Gupta, M.D., medical director of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, discusses the potential for robotic technology in the OR.
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• Learn more about Stella Hatcliffe, RN, BSN, MSc, CPHQ, new Chief Nursing Officer at Weiss, as seen in the Chicago Tribune

  Jan 24, 2012 Stella Hatcliffe, RN, BSN, MSc, CPHQ, has been promoted to chief nursing officer at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., discusses the top three clinical concerns for orthopedic surgeons in 2012, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Jan 23, 2012 Henry Finn, M.D., Medical Director, Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, addresses the top concerns for orthopedic surgeons during 2012.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., discusses the biggest concerns for orthopedics in 2012, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Jan 17, 2012 Henry Finn, M.D., Medical Director, Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, is one of four doctors to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities for orthopedic surgeons to face in 2012.
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• Learn more about Erik Frederick, M.H.A., the new COO at Weiss Memorial Hospital, as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Jan 17, 2012 Erik Frederick, M.H.A., an experienced hospital operations leader with a military background has been named chief operating officer at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., comments on the impact of the economy on a growing number of patients’ decisions to put off surgery, as seen in the Chicago Tribune

  Jan 04, 2012 For the first time in his 31 years as an orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., Medical Director, Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, says the economy and fear of losing jobs are factors in patients’ decisions about surgery.
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• Weiss CCO Orthopedic Surgeon offers his advice on the future of knee replacements, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Jan 01, 2012 Henry Finn, M.D., Medical Director, Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, offers his view on the future of partial knee replacements.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., has been chosen as a Top Doctor by his peers, as seen in Chicago magazine

  Jan 01, 2012 Henry Finn, M.D., Medical Director, Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, has been chosen by his peers as a top orthopedic surgeon for hip and knee replacements, arthritis surgery and bone cancer.
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• Weiss plastic surgeon, Lawrence Zachary, M.D., has been chosen as a Top Doctor by his peers, as seen in Chicago magazine

  Jan 01, 2012 Lawrence Zachary, M.D., Medical Director, University of Chicago Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Weiss, has been chosen by his peers as a top orthopedic surgeon for breast reconstruction, cosmetic breast surgery, body contouring after weight loss, and hand surgery.
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• Weiss’ ER earns “Top Improver” award for improved patient satisfaction in its ER as seen in the News-Star

  Dec 21, 2011 The Emergency Department at Weiss Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a 2011 “Top Improver” in Patient Satisfaction by Press Ganey Associates Inc., the healthcare industry’s leading performance improvement firm.
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• Read more about Weiss Memorial Hospital’s new CEO and his big plans for the hospital, as seen in Crain's Chicago Business: Spotlight

  Dec 05, 2011 Crain's Chicago Business shines the spotlight on new Weiss CEO, Jeff Steinberg, M.D., and his goals for making Weiss the hospital of choice on Chicago's lakefront.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Craig Westin, M.D., helps Joffrey Ballet dancers stay healthy and perform at their best, as seen in Chicago Tribune Health

  Nov 27, 2011 Hundreds of hours of rehearsal and 20 performances of the Nutcracker take a toll on Joffrey Ballet dancers. Weiss orthopedic surgeon and Joffrey Medical Director, Craig Westin, M.D., knows keeping then healthy is paramount.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Craig Westin, M.D., helps Joffrey Ballet dancers stay healthy and perform at their best, as seen on WGN TV Medical Watch

  Nov 25, 2011 Hundreds of hours of rehearsal and 20 performances of the Nutcracker take a toll on Joffrey Ballet dancers. Weiss orthopedic surgeon and Joffrey Medical Director, Craig Westin, M.D., knows keeping then healthy is paramount.
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• Read about the latest scoliosis research Weiss orthopedic surgeon Purnendu Gupta, M.D., has conducted, in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Nov 15, 2011 Dr. Gupta recently discussed three important papers on scoliosis deformity correction, presented at the North American Spine Society annual meeting in Chicago, and how this research will influence future spine care.
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• Read about the appointment of Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., as CEO of Weiss Memorial Hospital, as seen in Hospitals & Health Networks

  Nov 01, 2011 Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., has been appointed CEO of Weiss.
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• Read about the grand opening of Weiss' new Center for Radiation Oncology that features cutting-edge radiation technology, as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Nov 01, 2011 In October Weiss Memorial Hospital opened the new Center for Radiation Oncology, unveiling the latest radiation technology available, a linear accelerator, or linac for short. This technology makes cancer treatment possible down to the millimeter.
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• Learn about Weiss orthopedic surgeon Dr. Krzysztof Siemionow’s humanitarian spine care in Uganda

  Oct 26, 2011 Chicago Center for Orthopedics surgeon Krzysztof Siemionow, M.D., participates in an annual spine surgery mission to Uganda in East Africa, where he treats adult and adolescent patients with spinal trauma, scoliosis, tumors and infection.
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• Read about Weiss’ new CEO, Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., as seen in Crain’s Chicago HealthCare Daily

  Oct 11, 2011 Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., has been appointed CEO at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Read about Weiss’ new CEO, Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., as seen in Crain’s Chicago Business

  Oct 06, 2011 Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg has been appointed CEO at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Read about Weiss’ new CEO, Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., as seen in Chicago Tribune Business

  Oct 03, 2011 Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg has been appointed CEO at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D., discusses the use of creams, lotions and gels for pain relief in Pointe Magazine

  Oct 01, 2011 Chicago Center for Orthopedics surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D., discusses the benefits of pain-relieving creams, lotions and gels, and when you may need to give them up and get down to the cause of the pain.
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• Read about Weiss’ new CEO, Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Oct 01, 2011 Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., has been appointed the new chief executive officer at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D., discusses stress fractures and the use of bone stimulators to speed recovery time in Dance Magazine

  Oct 01, 2011 Chicago Center for Orthopedics surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D., discusses the symptoms, causes and treatment for dancers’ bone fractures. Bone stimulators may speed recovery time.
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• Find out how Weiss’ farmers market is reaching out to the community in Hospitals & Health Networks Magazine

  Oct 01, 2011 Weiss’ weekly farmers market and rooftop farm is making a healthy difference in its surrounding communities.
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• Read about Weiss’ newly named Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., as seen in Becker’s Hospital Review

  Sep 28, 2011 Urological surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg, has been appointed CEO at Weiss.
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• Read about Weiss’ new CEO, Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., as seen on ModernHealthcare.com

  Sep 27, 2011 Urological surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg, has been appointed CEO at Weiss.
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• Learn more about what 15 top orthopedic surgeons have to say about the viability of partial knee replacements, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Sep 22, 2011 Fifteen top orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. Henry Finn, medical director of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, answer the question, “Are partial knee replacements a viable procedure?”
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• Learn more about the future of partial knee replacements, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Sep 15, 2011 Fourteen joint replacement surgeons and experts, including Dr. Henry Finn, medical director of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, discuss the pros and cons of partial versus total knee replacements.
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• Read about Weiss’ newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., as seen in the Chicago Tribune

  Sep 07, 2011 Urological surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg, has been appointed CEO at Weiss.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon Benjamin Domb, M.D., shares his tips for staying in good form while running, as see in Relaxnews

  Aug 12, 2011 If you're training for a marathon this year, chances are you'll want to avoid common problems such as sprains, aches, and even chafed nipples and lost toenails. Weiss orthopedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Domb shares his training tips.
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• Read about the exercise classes that are helping seniors improve physical fitness at Weiss, as seen in Medill Reports

  Aug 10, 2011 Exercise physiologist Paul Radzki leads four weekly classes, designed to improve seniors’ physical fitness, at Weiss. Nearly one-third of baby boomers are obese and another 36 percent are overweight, according to a recent poll.
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• Weiss ENT physician Janaki Emani discusses balloon sinuplasty, an outpatient procedure with less risk and recovery time, as seen on Ivanhoe Medical Breakthroughs

  Aug 05, 2011 37 million Americans suffer from sinus issues, leaving many with headaches, fatigue and that stuffy feeling. With chronic sinusitis, surgery could be your best option.
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• Learn how Weiss is meeting the needs of its extraordinarily diverse community, as seen in the Chicago Tribune-Chicagoland Health & Family

  Jul 27, 2011 Weiss works to bridge the cultural gap with dedicated advocates for its large number of Russian, Polish and Vietnamese patients.
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• Learn how Weiss is meeting the needs of its extraordinarily diverse community, as seen on LATimes.com

  Jul 27, 2011 Weiss works to bridge the cultural gap with dedicated advocates for its large number of Russian, Polish and Vietnamese patients.
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• Learn how Weiss is meeting the needs of its extraordinarily diverse community, as seen in the Chicago Tribune-Health

  Jul 25, 2011 Weiss works to bridge the cultural gap with dedicated advocates for its large number of Russian, Polish and Vietnamese patients.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital has earned a spot on the U.S. News Best Hospitals list for Orthopedics, as seen on USNews.com

  Jul 19, 2011 U.S. News has named Weiss Memorial Hospital to its Best Hospitals list for Orthopedics.
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• Learn what Weiss urogynecologist, Bruce Rosenzweig, M.D., has to say about the signs and symptoms of menopause, as seen in the Suburban Woman of DuPage County

  Jul 15, 2011 Pregnancy after menopause is exceedingly unlikely. However, women should understand the signs and symptoms of menopause to ensure they have actually reached this life stage.
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• Read how Weiss’ uptown farmers market is making a social impact on its diverse neighborhoods, as seen in the News-Star

  Jul 13, 2011 Weiss’ farmers market and rooftop farm are part of a movement that encourages healthy eating and living. Another goal of the market is educating community children on achieving “health for life.” The market takes place each Thursday through October.
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• Read how Weiss’ urban rooftop farm supplies the hospital’s farmers market, as seen in Medill Reports-Chicago

  Jul 08, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital’s urban farm is on the rooftop of the parking garage. It supplies fresh produce for the farmers market that takes place every Thursday through October.
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• Learn what Weiss urogynecologist, Bruce Rosenzweig, M.D., has to say about the signs and symptoms of menopause, as seen in the Suburban Woman of Kane and Kendall Counties

  Jul 01, 2011 Pregnancy after menopause is exceedingly unlikely. However, women should understand the signs and symptoms of menopause to ensure they have actually reached this life stage.
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• Chicago Center of Orthopedics medical director, Henry Finn, M.D., discusses a new hip replacement surgery borrowed from patients with metastatic bone cancer, as seen on WSBTV.com

  Jul 01, 2011 Orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., pioneered a pins and cement procedure, borrowed from patients with metastatic bone cancer, that is now being used on patients with little of their own bone left.
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• Chicago Center of Orthopedics medical director, Henry Finn, M.D., discusses a new hip replacement surgery borrowed from patients with metastatic bone cancer, as seen on WFTV.com

  Jul 01, 2011 Orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., pioneered a pins and cement procedure, borrowed from patients with metastatic bone cancer, that is now being used on patients with little of their own bone left.
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• Learn how Weiss’ Chicago Center for Orthopedics earned national recognition for knee and hip replacements, as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Jul 01, 2011 Weiss and its Chicago Center for Orthopedics has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement® from BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois for demonstrating better overall quality of care and patient results in knee and hip replacement.
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• Learn what Weiss urogynecologist, Bruce Rosenzweig, M.D., has to say about the signs and symptoms of menopause, as seen in the Suburban Woman of the Northwest Suburbs

  Jul 01, 2011 Pregnancy after menopause is exceedingly unlikely. However, women should understand the signs and symptoms of menopause to ensure they have actually reached this life stage.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on ABC 7 News The DenverChannel.com

  Jun 30, 2011 Henry Finn, M.D., treated a patient's fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on CancerResearchReports.com

  Jun 30, 2011 Henry Finn, M.D., treated a patient's fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on HealthClubPage.com

  Jun 30, 2011 Henry Finn, M.D., treated a patient's fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Learn about how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on News Channel 5.com

  Jun 27, 2011 Henry Finn, M.D., treated a patient's fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on YNN TV

  Jun 24, 2011 Henry Finn, M.D., treated a patient's fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on WABC TV

  Jun 20, 2011 Henry Finn, M.D., treated a patient's fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on WNDU.com

  Jun 16, 2011 Henry Finn, M.D., treated a patient's fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on 9&10 News

  Jun 15, 2011 Henry Finn, M.D., treated a patient's fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Chicago Center of Orthopedics medical director, Henry Finn, M.D., discusses a new hip replacement surgery borrowed from patients with metastatic bone cancer, as seen on KSAT.com

  Jun 10, 2011 Orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., pioneered a pins and cement procedure, borrowed from patients with metastatic bone cancer, that is now being used on patients with little of their own bone left.
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• Learn why joint replacements are not a permanent fix, contrary to some patients' beliefs, as seen on iTriage

  Jun 10, 2011 There are many reasons for increased numbers of joint replacements in younger patients and revision surgeries. However, many people mistakenly believe their new joint will last them their entire lives. Learn more about what Henry Finn, M.D., medical director of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, has to say about the lifespan of a joint replacement.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on News Channel 5 wptv.com

  Jun 10, 2011 Henry Finn, M.D., treated a patient's fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Chicago Center of Orthopedics medical director, Henry Finn, M.D., discusses a new hip replacement surgery borrowed from patients with metastatic bone cancer, as seen on The Post and Courier

  Jun 08, 2011 Orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., pioneered a pins and cement procedure, borrowed from patients with metastatic bone cancer, that is now being used on patients with little of their own bone left.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on Ivanhoe News

  Jun 08, 2011 Orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., treated one patient’s fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients. Dr. Finn also provides an in-depth interview.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen in The Post and Courier

  Jun 08, 2011 Orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., treated one patient’s fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on Fox 23 News

  Jun 08, 2011 Orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., treated one patient’s fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Learn how orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., changed one patient's life through a hip replacement procedure borrowed from bone cancer survivors, as seen on WCTV

  Jun 08, 2011 Henry Finn, M.D., treated one patient's fistula and would ultimately change her life with a pins and cement procedure he pioneered, a technique borrowed from bone cancer survivors and now being used to treat extreme joint replacement patients.
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• Learn about sublingual allergy drops as seen on Ivanhoe News

  Jun 01, 2011 While many seek allergy relief through over-the-counter medications, for others it's not enough. Now, a new treatment placed under the tongue is giving those allergy sufferers their lives back.
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• Find out more about the Weiss farmers market, Thursdays, June 23 - Oct. 27, 2011, as seen in The Beacon-News

  May 26, 2011 Find out what’s in season and available each month, May through October, through the Weiss farmers market.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Preston Wolin, M.D., shares three tips for “weekend warriors” to avoid athletic injuries, as seen on TribLocal.com—Evanston

  May 06, 2011 Weiss orthopedic surgeon and director of sports medicine at the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, Preston Wolin, M.D., shares three tips to avoid serious athletic injuries that could land “weekend warriors” in the ER or urgent care clinic.
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• Learn more about the recent designation of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, as seen in the News-Star

  May 04, 2011 The Chicago Center for Orthopedics (CCO) at Weiss has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement from BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois for demonstrating better overall quality of care and patient results in knee and hip replacement.
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• Read about the Weiss nurses recognized for exceptional passion and commitment to patient care, as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  May 01, 2011 In recognition of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report recognized two Weiss nurses as examples of those in the nursing profession who serve with passion and strong commitment to patient safety.
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• Weiss chief of gynecology, Carlos Rotman, M.D., discusses options for women who want to become pregnant again after tubal ligation, on HealthNewsDigest.com

  Apr 28, 2011 Even though tubal ligation is considered a permanent form of contraception, approximately 10 percent of women have a change of heart and want to become pregnant again. Dr. Rotman discusses tubal reversal and in vitro fertilization as two means to become pregnant again.
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• Read about how Weiss celebrated Women’s Health Month during May, as seen in the News-Star

  Apr 27, 2011 During May 2011, Weiss Memorial Hospital offered a series of free lectures to promote physical well-being and healthy living as part of Women’s Health Month. Specialists at Weiss discussed incontinence, endometriosis and gynecological cancers.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D., discusses important points to consider before becoming a team physician, in Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Apr 22, 2011 Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D., discusses important points orthopedic and sports medicine physicians should consider before taking on the responsibilities of a team physician for professional athletes.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D., discusses several ways to enhance sports medicine practices, as seen in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Apr 21, 2011 Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D., is one of several orthopedic and sports medicine physicians to discuss important ways to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of sports medicine practices.
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• Read about Weiss Memorial Hospital's Farmers Market, as seen on Yahoo! Contributor Network

  Apr 16, 2011 The Uptown Farmers Market at Weiss Memorial Hospital offers fresh fruit and flowers, as well as pastries and plants. The market is open June through October.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D., discusses best practices for treating high-level and professional athletes, as seen in Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

  Apr 15, 2011 While orthopedic surgeons strive to treat all patients the same, professional athletes' goals are often different from the average patient or weekend warrior. Dr. Westin is one of several orthopedic and sports medicine physicians from around the country to discuss eight best practices for treating high-level and professional athletes.
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• Read about Diabetic Day at Weiss Memorial Hospital, as seen on Yahoo! Contributor Network

  Apr 06, 2011 Every third Thursday of the month, Weiss Memorial Hospital holds “Diabetic Day,” from 11 am to 1 pm. Here you can have your blood sugar checked, consult with a diabetes specialist, sample healthy foods, consult with a dietitian, and more.
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• Read about Weiss volunteer Jed Schenkier’s efforts toward starting and maintaining the Farmers Market at Weiss, as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Apr 01, 2011 Volunteer Jed Schenkier is passionate about giving his time to the Uptown Farmers Market at Weiss. He wants urban dwellers to know they can eat organically and economically through the farmers market and even learn how to grow their own produce.
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• Read about how retired police officer Terry Tauber and her 75-pound collie, Ranger, give love and comfort each week to Weiss patients and staff, as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Apr 01, 2011 Each Tuesday and Thursday, retired police officer Terry Tauber and her 75-pound collie, Ranger, help to lift the spirits of patients, their families and staff, as they go room to room spreading their love and good will.
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• Read about a 13-hour, complex spine surgery that helped one Illinois woman stand up straight after 20 years, as seen in the NewsTribune online

  Mar 31, 2011 Dr. Purnendu Gupta, medical director of the Chicago Spine Center, a program of Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss and associate professor of surgery in orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine at University of Chicago, performed a 13-hour operation that corrected a patient's bent spine and allowed her to stand upright for the first time since she was a teenager.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital urged people to get early screenings when the KidneyMobile came to Weiss on March 16, 2011, as seen on WGN 9 Midday News

  Mar 16, 2011 During March, National Kidney Month, Weiss sponsored the arrival of the newly renovated KidneyMobile where people were encouraged to get early screenings for kidney problems.
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• Read about Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White's visit to Weiss where he unveiled the newly renovated KidneyMobile, as seen in the Associated Press

  Mar 16, 2011 Illinois Secretary of State, Jesse White, visited Weiss Memorial Hospital on March 16, 2011 to talk about the importance of organ and tissue donation and unveil the KidneyMobile for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., discusses joint pain and arthritis myths on HealthNewsDigest.com

  Mar 15, 2011 There are many misperceptions about the relationship between weather and joint pain. Weiss orthopedic surgeon and head of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss discusses the facts about joint pain and arthritis.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon Craig Westin, M.D., discusses knee problems and injuries common to dancers on DanceAdvantage.net

  Mar 15, 2011 Craig Westin, M.D., medical director of the Joffrey Ballet and orthopedic surgeon from the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, discusses knee problems, proper alignment, pain and injuries common to dancers.
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• Read about the return of the newly renovated KidneyMobile to Weiss as seen in the Lawndale News

  Mar 10, 2011 March is National Kidney Month. Free kidney screenings will take place on Wed., March 16, 2011, at the WISE Senior Center at Weiss, when the newly renovated KidneyMobile comes to visit.
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• Read about a 13-hour, complex spine surgery that helped one Illinois woman stand up straight after 20 years, as seen in The Times online.

  Mar 07, 2011 For the first time in 20 years, Jennifer Molina can look her husband straight in the eye. The 39-year-old Marseilles resident regained three inches of height after two decades of standing with a hunch. Dr. Purnendu Gupta of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss performed the 13-hour operation that corrected her bent spine and put her face level with her husband for the first time since they were teenagers.
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• Weiss chief of gynecology and Women's Health medical director, Carlos Rotman, M.D., discusses endometriosis on HealthNewsDigest.com

  Mar 02, 2011 Carlos Rotman, M.D., chief of gynecology and medical director of Women’s Health at Weiss Memorial Hospital and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Rush Medical College, discusses causes and treatment options for endometriosis, the most common cause of severe, chronic pelvic pain and infertility.
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• Read about how Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss medical director, Henry Finn, M.D., has greatly improved patients’ quality of life and saved limbs, as seen in the University of Chicago’s Medicine on the Midway

  Mar 01, 2011 With his innovative Finn KneeTM System, Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss medical director, Henry Finn, M.D., has greatly enhanced his patients’ quality of life and miraculously saved limbs.
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• Weiss physicians, Carlos Rotman, M.D. and Danielle Bass, M.D., have been named “Top Doctors” by Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Mar 01, 2011 Chief of gynecology and Women’s Health medical director, Carlos Rotman, M.D., and Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss physician, Danielle Bass, M.D., have been named “Top Doctors” by Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report.
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• Weiss cardiologist Amjad Sheikh, M.D., presents five unusual signs of a heart attack women need to be aware of, as seen in the Trib Local: Evanston online

  Feb 28, 2011 60 million Americans are living with heart disease. More women will die from it than men every year because many women miss the symptoms of a heart attack. Women should recognize the five unusual signs of a heart attack.
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• Purnendu Gupta, M.D., head of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, has been named one of the top 100 Best Spine Surgeons and Specialists, as seen in Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review

  Feb 24, 2011 Spine surgeon Purnendu Gupta, M.D., director of the University of Chicago Spine Center and the head of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, has been named one of the top 100 Best Spine Surgeons and Specialists by joimax®, a medical technology company.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, John Cherf, M.D., provides advice on the alliance between hospitals and orthopedic healthcare providers in AAOS Now

  Feb 19, 2011 Weiss orthopedic surgeon, John Cherf, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., provides advice on the alliance between hospitals and orthopedic health care providers and the importance of an effective physician-hospital partnership.
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• Read about three ways to prevent an aching back during winter in the News-Star

  Feb 16, 2011 Before you pick up the snow shovel, walk down an icy path or brave the frigid temperatures, consider these healthy hints from the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss.
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• Weiss spine surgeon Krzysztof Siemionow, M.D., presents several ways to prevent an aching back this winter as seen in the Inside Booster

  Feb 09, 2011 Before you pick up the snow shovel, walk down an icy path or brave the frigid temperatures, consider several healthy hints for preventing low back pain from spine surgeon, Krzysztof Siemionow, M.D., of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss.
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• Weiss spine surgeon Krzysztof Siemionow, M.D., presents several ways to prevent an aching back this winter as seen in the News-Star

  Feb 09, 2011 Before you pick up the snow shovel, walk down an icy path or brave the frigid temperatures, consider several healthy hints for preventing low back pain from spine surgeon, Krzysztof Siemionow, M.D., of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon Craig Westin, M.D., offers ski safety tips on TribLocal.com

  Feb 04, 2011 Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Craig Westin, M.D. of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute and the Chicago Center for Orthopedics (CCO) at Weiss Memorial Hospital offers his tips for ski safety this winter.
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• Weiss' Joint University has been named "Institute of Quality" for joint replacement as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Feb 02, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital has been named to Aetna's Institutes of Quality Orthopedic Care Total Joint Replacement.
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• Learn more about Weiss spine surgeon, Purnendu Gupta, M.D., director of the University of Chicago Spine Center and the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, as seen in Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review

  Feb 01, 2011 Purnendu Gupta, M.D., is the director of the University of Chicago Spine Center and the head of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He has a professional interest in treating adult scoliosis, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, kyphosis and pediatric spinal disorders. When possible, he uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to correct the deformity.
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• Weiss names new medical directors for the Chicago Center for Orthopedics and Spine Center, as seen in Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review

  Feb 01, 2011 Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss has named orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., medical director. Spine surgeon Purnendu Gupta, M.D., has been named medical director of the new Chicago Spine Center at Weiss.
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• Read about Henry Finn, M.D., the newly appointed medical director of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Feb 01, 2011 Nationally known orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., F.A.C.S., has been named medical director of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss.
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• Read about Carlos Rotman, M.D., the newly appointed medical director of Women's Health at Weiss, as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Feb 01, 2011 Carlos Rotman, M.D., has been named medical director of Women's Health at Weiss.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon John Cherf, M.D., discusses trends for orthopedic surgery centers in Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review

  Jan 31, 2011 Orthopedic specialists, including Weiss orthopedic surgeon, John Cherf, M.D., share three trends for successful surgery centers.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon Craig Westin, M.D., shares tips for expanding your sports medicine practice in Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review

  Jan 14, 2011 Read about four tips to expanding your sports medicine practice from industry experts, incuding Craig Westin, MD, of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute and the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon Craig Westin, M.D., shares four tips for sports medicine doctors in 2011 in Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review

  Jan 11, 2011 Craig Westin, MD, of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute and the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Hospital in Chicago, shares four ways sports medicine physicians can acclimate to changes and stay ahead in 2011.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital named "Institute of Quality" for joint replacement, as seen in NewsRx

  Jan 05, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital has been named to Aetna Institutes of Quality Orthopedic Care Total Joint Replacement. The designation is based on an evaluation of clinical performance and overall value of hospitals in the Aetna network.
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• Weiss has been awarded the 2010 Lincoln Bronze Award for commitment to excellence

  Jan 05, 2011 The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence announced Weiss Memorial Hospital is a recipient of the 2010 Lincoln Bronze Award for “Commitment to Excellence” for earnest efforts to adopt and apply continuous improvement principles.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon John Cherf, M.D., discusses five ways physician practices will change over the next year in Becker’s ASC Review

  Jan 03, 2011 Weiss orthopedic surgeon John Cherf, MD, MBA, president of OrthoIndex, discusses five ways physician practices will change over the next year.
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• Read about the grand opening of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss in NAON News

  Jan 01, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital celebrated the grand opening of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss with an open house and ribbon cutting on Nov. 1, highlighting its seven spine surgeons. The Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, part of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, is an innovative new facility with academic specialists in spine surgery, pain management, rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy and occupational therapy with comprehensive nursing care and case management.
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• Read about the top specialists Weiss has appointed as new medical directors for orthopedics and women’s health as seen in Chicago Hospital News and Healthcare Report

  Jan 01, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital has appointed orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., F.A.C.S., as medical director of its Chicago Center for Orthopedics (CCO) at Weiss and gynecologist Carlos Rotman, M.D., as medical director of Women’s Health at Weiss.
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• Read about the appointment of Weiss’ chief of gynecology Carlos Rotman, M.D., as medical director of Women’s Health at Weiss as seen in Crain's Chicago Business

  Dec 23, 2010 Dr. Carlos Rotman, 63, has been appointed to medical director of women’s health, and continues as chief of gynecology.
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• Hospital Weiss nombra a Dr. Rotman nuevo Director de unidad de salud de mujeres as seen in El Imparcial

  Dec 22, 2010 El Hospital Weiss de Chicago anuncio que ha nombrado al Dr. Carlos Rotman a la nueva posición de director médico de la unidad de Salud de Mujeres. Rotman es ya el jefe de ginecología en dicho hospital.
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• Weiss plastic surgeons Lawrence Zachary, M.D., and Ginard Henry, M.D., discuss medical options for cold hands as seen on WLS Channel 7 Healthbeat Report

  Dec 09, 2010 Dealing with cold hands from time to time is normal. But if your fingers are constantly cold or stay chilled long after the rest of your body warms up there could be a problem. Weiss plastic surgeons, Dr. Lawrence Zachary and Dr. Ginard Henry, discuss medical options.
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• Read about the appointment of orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D., as medical director of the new Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss in Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review

  Dec 09, 2010 Henry Finn, MD, has been named medical director of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Memorial Hospital. Dr. Finn will lead a team of 25 orthopedic, spine and sports medicine surgeons. The newly formed group offers inpatient and outpatient surgery. Hospital surgeons perform minimally invasive hip and knee preservation, restorative cartilage transplant and joint replacements.
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• Read about the grand opening of the new Chicago Spine Center at Weiss in News-Star

  Dec 08, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital held a grand opening for the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss with an open house and ribbon cutting last month, highlighting its seven spine surgeons.
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• Read about Weiss' 2010 Top Improver Award in NewsRx

  Dec 02, 2010 Press Ganey Associates Inc. has named Weiss Memorial Hospital a 2010 Top Improver Award Winner.
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• Press Ganey Associates Inc. has named Weiss Memorial Hospital a 2010 Top Improver Award Winner

  Dec 01, 2010 Press Ganey Associates Inc. has named Weiss Memorial Hospital a 2010 Top Improver Award Winner. This award recognizes clients who have shown continuous improvement in their patient, physician or employee satisfaction scores.
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• Read about the newly opened Chicago Spine Center at Weiss headed by Weiss spine surgeon Purnendu Gupta, M.D., in Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review

  Dec 01, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital recently opened the Chicago Spine Center, headed by Purnendu Gupta, M.D., an associate professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine at the University of Chicago.
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• Read about the grand opening of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss in Chicago Hospital News and Health Care Report

  Dec 01, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital celebrated the grand opening of the Chicago Spine Center at Weiss with an open house and ribbon cutting, highlighting its seven spine surgeons. The Chicago Spine Center at Weiss, part of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, is an innovative new facility with academic specialists in spine surgery, pain management, rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy and occupational therapy with comprehensive nursing care and case management.
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• Weiss plastic surgeon Ginard Henry, M.D., discusses the use of Botox in relieving symptoms of Raynaud’s Syndrome on Mail Online

  Nov 27, 2010 Learn more about what medical experts, including Weiss plastic surgeon Ginard Henry, M.D., have to say about the use of Botox for significant improvement in patients suffering from Raynaud's Syndrome.
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• Vet Net founder discusses veteran resources and benefits on WGN

  Nov 11, 2010 Learn more about how veterans can receive the benefits they need. This video segment shows Vet Net founder David Rogers discussing veteran resources and benefits on WGN.
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• Weiss orthopedic surgeon, Henry Finn, M.D., discusses knee fusion reversal on King 5 Health Link

  Nov 10, 2010 Dr. Henry Finn, medical director of the University of Chicago Bone & Joint Replacement Center at Weiss, discusses knee fusion reversal through mechanical knee implantation surgery.
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• Weiss physicians discuss how to manage diabetes on the ABC Live Well Network

  Nov 09, 2010 Learn how physicians use the hemoglobin A1C test for monitoring glucose in their diabetic patients, as seen on the ABC Live Well Network & You.
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• Hall of Famer Dan Hampton discusses the CCO on Bears Radio Network

  Oct 01, 2010 Listen to what Dan Hampton has to say about the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, as heard on WBBM News Radio.
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• Chicago Hoy

  Sep 26, 2010 In September school children got a chance to visit Weiss Memorial Hospital’s rooftop garden and farmer’s market.
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• Nurse.com

  Aug 23, 2010 Read about the lessons Stella Hatcliffe, RN, BSN, MSc, CPHQ, vice president of patient services and professional development at Weiss, has learned and passed on to nursing graduates to encourage and ensure their success.
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• Sunday Chicago Sun-Times

  Jul 11, 2010 Weiss is one of several Chicago area hospitals to report plunging cardiac death rates due to dramatic improvements in care of cardiac patients.
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• WGN-TV Mid-day News

  Jul 01, 2010 Watch Weiss' Director of Sports Medicine, Dr. Preston Wolin, as he discusses sports injury prevention for the weekend warrior, as seen on WGN's Mid-day News.
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• WGN TV

  Jun 14, 2010 Instead of regular allergy shots and needles, sublingual immunotherapy is a self-administered alternative that comes in the form of droplets, which are put under the tongue three times daily.
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• Michigan Avenue

  Jun 01, 2010 Read about how Weiss orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kris Alden volunteered to operate on those affected by the devastating earthquake this past January, in Michigan Avenue's Society & Philanthropy Issue.
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• Chicago Tribune Media Planet

  May 21, 2010 Thanks to critical developments, knee replacements are lasting longer than ever before. Read what Weiss Memorial Hospital’s Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Henry Finn, M.D., has to say about major advances in knee replacement surgery.
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• Medill Reports - Chicago

  May 20, 2010 Read about what top urologists, including Weiss Memorial Hospital’s chief of urology, Norm Smith, M.D., are saying about the controversial and recently FDA-approved prostate cancer drug, Provenge.
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• Uptown Update

  May 16, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital's 2010 Uptown Farmers’ Market is taking place every Thursday, 8am-1pm, through October. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers are just some of the goods that are being sold.
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• Chicago Nursing Today

  May 14, 2010 Read about Weiss Memorial Hospital nurse, Alice Cherian, R.N., who has been recognized for Excellence in Nursing by fellow nurses and physicians.
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• Crain's Chicago Business

  May 04, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital bone and joint surgeon, Kris Alden, M.D., discussed his work in post-earthquake Haiti this past January.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  May 01, 2010 Alice Cherian, R.N., has been recognized by fellow nurses, physicians and patients for her compassionate care, clinical expertise and mentoring of new nurses through Weiss’ three-month Nurturing the New Grad Nurse Program.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  May 01, 2010 Michelle Becka, R.N., a graduate of Weiss’ Nurturing the New Grad Nurse Program, has been recognized by fellow nurses, physicians and patients for her compassionate care and outstanding contributions to the ICU.
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• Sun Sentinel

  Apr 28, 2010 Within weeks of the devastating Haitian earthquake in January, Dr. Kris Alden, orthopedic surgeon at Weiss Memorial Hospital and clinical associate at the University of Chicago, was part of a team of doctors that went to help.
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• WGN TV

  Apr 22, 2010 Within weeks of the devastating Haitian earthquake in January, Dr. Kris Alden, orthopedic surgeon at Weiss Memorial Hospital and clinical associate at the University of Chicago, was part of a team of doctors that went to help.
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• Uptown Update

  Apr 22, 2010 Seniors enjoy group exercise, haircuts, manicures and other activities during Weiss Memorial Hospital’s Senior Springfest on April 14.
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• Uptown Update

  Apr 19, 2010 The 2010 Uptown Farmers’ Markets will take place on Thursdays, 8am-1pm, beginning June 24. The new site will be Weiss Hospital, 4646 N. Marine. Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers are just some of the goods that will be sold.
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• Chicago Tribune

  Apr 14, 2010 Senior Springfest at Weiss Memorial Hospital provided seniors with a free program that included group exercise, massage therapy and a seminar on healthy foods.
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• Daily Herald

  Apr 01, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital’s orthopedic and sports medicine experts have a new partnership with Chicago’s WNBA team, the Chicago Sky. Weiss is now the pro basketball team’s exclusive health care partner.
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• Fox 59 WXIN

  Mar 31, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital's orthopedic and sports medicine experts have a new partnership with the WNBA’s Chicago Sky that makes Weiss the pro basketball team's exclusive health care partner.
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• Examiner

  Mar 31, 2010 Chicago's WNBA team is getting new doctors. Weiss Memorial Hospital's orthopedic and sports medicine experts have announced a new partnership with the Chicago Sky. It makes Weiss the pro basketball team's exclusive health care partner.
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• Northwest Indiana Times

  Mar 31, 2010 Chicago's WNBA team is getting new doctors. Weiss Memorial Hospital's orthopedic and sports medicine experts have announced a new partnership with the Chicago Sky. It makes Weiss the pro basketball team's exclusive health care partner.
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• WQAD

  Mar 31, 2010 Chicago's WNBA team is getting new doctors. Weiss Memorial Hospital's orthopedic and sports medicine experts have announced a new partnership with the Chicago Sky. It makes Weiss the pro basketball team's exclusive health care partner.
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• Arizona City Independent

  Mar 31, 2010 Approximately 80 percent of strokes are preventable. Learn about the lifestyle and medical changes you can make to reduce your risk of stroke.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  Mar 31, 2010 Through the new Vascular Institute of Chicago at Weiss, Daniel Katz, M.D., chief of Weiss vascular surgery, is able to take his personal approach and open and endovascular surgical skills to a new level.
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• CBS 2 Chicago

  Mar 31, 2010 Chicago's WNBA team is getting new doctors. Weiss Memorial Hospital's orthopedic and sports medicine experts have announced a new partnership with the Chicago Sky. It makes Weiss the pro basketball team's exclusive health care partner.
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• WGEM

  Mar 31, 2010 Chicago's WNBA team is getting new doctors. Weiss Memorial Hospital's orthopedic and sports medicine experts have announced a new partnership with the Chicago Sky. It makes Weiss the pro basketball team's exclusive health care partner.
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• WFIE

  Mar 31, 2010 Chicago's WNBA team is getting new doctors. Weiss Memorial Hospital's orthopedic and sports medicine experts have announced a new partnership with the Chicago Sky. It makes Weiss the pro basketball team's exclusive health care partner.
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• Pantagraph

  Mar 31, 2010 Chicago's WNBA team is getting new doctors. Weiss Memorial Hospital's orthopedic and sports medicine experts have announced a new partnership with the Chicago Sky. It makes Weiss the pro basketball team's exclusive health care partner.
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• Our Sports Central

  Mar 30, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital orthopedic and sports medicine experts will provide medical care to Chicago Sky players, becoming the exclusive healthcare partner for the women's professional basketball team.
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• Chicago Tribune

  Mar 26, 2010 One-half of all Americans complain of having back pain each year, according to the American Chiropractic Association, and back pain is the top reason that people miss work. Dr. Purnendu Gupta, the director of the University of Chicago Spine Center at Weiss Memorial Hospital, says if the pain is severe, or if you feel incapacitated and can’t get around, you should seek treatment.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  Mar 01, 2010 Read about the factors that have lead to a doctor satisfaction rate of 97 percentile at Weiss Memorial Hospital. At the core of this satisfaction lies a strong hospital-physician relationship which is essential to establishing the best possible care for patients.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  Mar 01, 2010 Kris Alden, M.D., Ph.D., orthopedic surgeon at Weiss and expert at minimally invasive hip and knee surgery and complex joint revision, recently extended his experience in lower extremity surgery to the earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
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• Senior Courier

  Mar 01, 2010 Read about how seniors can keep their hearts healthy well into their golden years by following these healthy lifestyle and medical recommendations that defend against heart disease.
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• KWWL

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Belleville News Democrat

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from the city's Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Daily Herald

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• WQAD

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Examiner.com

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Quad-City Times

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• TheTelegraph.com

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• KMOX News

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• KWQC

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Northwest Indiana Times

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Pantagraph.com

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from the city's Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• WREX

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• STLToday.com

  Feb 23, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• WGN

  Feb 22, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Our Sports Central

  Feb 22, 2010 Chicago's professional women's soccer team has partnered with orthopedic and sports medicine experts from Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Uptown Update

  Feb 17, 2010 Northern Illinois University’s music department serenaded more than 50 patients at the Weiss Memorial Hospital Feb. 12.
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• The Academy of Healthcare Revenue

  Feb 12, 2010 Read about Weiss’ successful Patient Advocacy program that is not only a boon to Weiss but also an excellent resource for the Russian, Polish, Spanish and Vietnamese communities it serves.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  Feb 10, 2010 Orthopedic surgeon Purnendu Gupta, M.D., has been named director of the University of Chicago Spine Center at Weiss.
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• TriValleyCentral.com

  Feb 03, 2010 Learn how to recognize the signs of stroke in order to minimize long-term side effects, as discussed by Dr. Hisham Bassiouny, medical director of the Vascular Institute of Chicago at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  Feb 01, 2010 As one of the city’s leading community hospitals, Weiss offers high-quality health care for its diverse neighborhoods and is committed to maintaining an employee population that reflects its patients. Weiss currently employs more than 400 physicians and nearly 1,000 employees who speak some 40 different languages.
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• Chicago Tribune

  Jan 20, 2010 Read about the importance of end-of-life planning, such as health care power of attorney and living will, as discussed in Weiss' bi-monthly advance directives workshops.
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• Chicago Magazine

  Jan 01, 2010 Three Weiss physicians have been named leaders in their fields in the publication’s annual listing of the area’s top doctors.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  Dec 20, 2009 Read about Chaplain Nora Ausriene's view on the importance of spiritual nurturing in a hospital environment to encourage hope and healing for patients and their families at Weiss.
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• NURSEZONE.COM

  Dec 18, 2009 Read about how Weiss Memorial Hospital is leading the way by investing the time and resources needed to successfully avoid the high turnover rates among new nurses.
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• Silver and Gold

  Nov 13, 2009 Read about how to battle symptoms of depression this winter with these helpful hints from Weiss.
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• Senior Spectrum Online

  Nov 12, 2009 Read about how to beat depression this winter with advice from Dheeraj Mahajan, M.D., geriatrics medical director at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Crain's Chicago Business

  Oct 19, 2009 Read about how non-profit and for-profit hospitals compare on charity care.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  Oct 15, 2009 Read about the grand opening of the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Unit at Weiss.
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• Chicago Tribune

  Oct 07, 2009 Read about one woman's positive experience at Weiss after a medical emergency.
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• Advance for Nurses

  Sep 11, 2009 Read the latest information on the new safe patient handling measures employed by many hospitals, including Weiss.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  Sep 11, 2009 Read about the revolutionary eye care technology employed by ophthalmologists at Weiss.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  Sep 11, 2009 Read about Weiss Memorial Hospital’s new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer as seen in Chicago Hospital News.
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• Reuters Health

  Sep 10, 2009 Read about the advantages of robot-assisted nephrectomy for renal tumors, with quotes from Weiss urologist Kevin Zorn, MD.
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• Arizona Casa Grande Valley News

  Aug 04, 2009 Read about the common signs of prostate cancer in the Arizona Casa Grande Valley News.
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• Advance For Directors In Rehabilitation

  Apr 14, 2009 Read about Joint University's "coach approach" and its impact on patient recovery times in Advance For Directors In Rehabilitation.
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• The Communique

  Apr 05, 2009 Read about how "Wii-habilitation" adds fun to the physical therapy routine at Weiss as seen in the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association's newsletter, The Communique.
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• Chicago Hospital News

  Mar 24, 2009 Read about Weiss' new five-story, 166,000-square-foot medical office building.
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• Cancer Compass

  Mar 20, 2009 Read about how Dr. Finn's Knee System saved a pregnant woman's leg from amputation in Cancer Compass.
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• Inside Chicago

  Feb 26, 2009 Read about Weiss' new five-story, 166,000-square-foot medical office building.
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• Scranton Times-Tribune

  Nov 21, 2008 Read about Dr. Henry Finn, inventor of the Finn Knee System as seen in the Scranton Times-Tribune.
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• Bureau County Republican

  Nov 15, 2008 Read about one man's total femur replacement by Drs. Henry Finn and Kris Alden in the Bureau County Republican.
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• Chicago Tribune

  Nov 05, 2008 Read about one man's total femur replacement by Drs. Henry Finn and Kris Alden in the Chicago Tribune.
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• Chicago Sun-Times

  Jun 13, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times featured a health article focusing on the early detection of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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