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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Names New Medical Director of Vascular Surgery

  Jun 06, 2013 Heather A. Hall, M.D., has been named medical director of Vascular Surgery for the Vascular Institute of Chicago at Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hall, 37, who also is a clinical associate of vascular surgery at University of Chicago, has specialized in vascular and endovascular therapy at Weiss since 2011. She became medical director of the Vascular Laboratory in 2012 before assuming the additional director role in Vascular Surgery this year.
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• Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital Cultivates its Urban Rooftop Farm & Uptown Farmers Market in Fourth Season of Planting

  Jun 03, 2013 As the Uptown Farmers Market—Chicago’s only hospital-based farmers market—prepares to move outdoors for the fourth season this Thursday, June 6 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers nurture an environment atop Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital’s parking garage to get more of their neighbors engaged in the community gardening process at the Urban Rooftop Farm.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Orthopedic Care

  May 29, 2013 Weiss Memorial Hospital has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Orthopedic Care Facility for total joint replacement and spine surgery. Aetna recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network that offer specialized clinical services for certain health conditions. Facilities are selected for consistently delivering evidence-based, safe care.
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• Weiss Hospital Preventionist Named 2013 Hero of Infection Prevention

  May 20, 2013 Therese Antony, RN, CIC, Infection Preventionist at Weiss Memorial Hospital, has been named a hero by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). The organization recognized Antony as an individual on the frontline of infection prevention and credited her with producing innovative programs that help save lives.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Physician Receives a Prestigious American Cancer Society Award

  Mar 28, 2013 The American Cancer Society has recognized internal medicine specialist Clement S. Rose, M.D., at Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital with the 2012 St. George National Award. Dr. Rose also is a clinical associate professor of Medicine for the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a clinical associate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and medical director of clinical informatics at Weiss.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Receives Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Quality and Efficiency

  Feb 21, 2013 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has named Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center+ in Knee and Hip Replacement. The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care – which expanded recently to include more robust quality measures focused on improved patient health and safety, as well as new cost-efficiency measures.
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• Chicago Spine Center & Center for Integrative Medicine at Weiss Join Forces to Relieve Back Pain

  Feb 20, 2013 Up to 80 percent of Americans experience some degree of back pain during their lifetime, and according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality more than 19 million men and women seek medical attention for it. To better understand the cause of back pain and the best way to treat it, the Chicago Spine Center and the Center for Integrative Medicine at Weiss Memorial Hospital, 4646 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, will offer a seminar, free of charge, Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Names New Chief Executive Officer

  Jan 14, 2013 Vanguard Health System’s Chief Medical Officer in the Chicago market, Anthony J. Tedeschi, M.D., M.P.H, M.B.A., assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer at Weiss Memorial Hospital, one of four hospitals part of the healthcare system in Chicago. Dr. Tedeschi, 51, will retain his CMO leadership responsibilities.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital to be Honored at Gift of Life Gala Dec. 1

  Nov 21, 2012 Hosting the unveiling of a one of a kind, refurbished KidneyMobile® last year and continuing to support the fight against a “silent epidemic,” Weiss Memorial Hospital is being honored this year with the Gift of Life Award at the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois’ 27th Annual Gift of Life Gala on Dec. 1. The Hollywood-themed event will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago and will be emceed by Chicago’s own Hollywood couple, CBS 2 Chicago’s Jay Levine and Mary Ann Childers.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Names New Medical Director of its ICU

  Nov 16, 2012 Weiss Memorial Hospital has appointed physician leader Jeff Zilberstein, M.D., as the new medical director of its 16-bed multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Weiss is one of four Chicago area-hospitals recognized by The Joint Commission as one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures, and Zilberstein brings to this facility his experience as an intensivist, managing each patient’s intensive care needs and a team of doctors.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures™’ Recognition from The Joint Commission

  Sep 19, 2012 Weiss Memorial Hospital today was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Weiss was recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children’s asthma, stroke and venous thromboembolism, as well as inpatient psychiatric services.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital is No. 27 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Chicago Metro Area Rankings

  Aug 27, 2012 Weiss Memorial Hospital is ranked No. 27 in the Chicago area in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals metro area 2012 rankings. The Hospital also received recognition for high performance in its orthopedics specialty, led by Henry Finn, MD, chairman of surgery at Weiss and medical director of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss.
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• New Executive Appointed in Ambulatory Services at Weiss Memorial Hospital: Newly created position to enhance efficiencies with growing need for outpatient care

  Jan 31, 2012 A healthcare executive with experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors is named senior vice president of ambulatory services at Weiss Memorial Hospital, one of four Vanguard Health System-owned medical facilities in the Chicago market. Gregory Breslin started in the newly created position at Weiss this month.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Names New Chief Nursing Officer

  Jan 24, 2012 A proven healthcare leader is named chief nursing officer at Weiss Memorial Hospital, one of four Vanguard Health System-owned medical facilities in the Chicago market. Stella Hatcliffe, RN, BSN, MSc, CPHQ, stepped into the role Jan. 16 from her position as vice president of patient services and professional development at Weiss.
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• National Organization Recognizes Weiss for Improved Patient Satisfaction in its ER

  Dec 19, 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. Thirty-one facilities nationwide—in both metropolitan and rural areas—were named Top Improvers for demonstrating continuous improvement over two years.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation

  Nov 14, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) as a result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The certification for CT and MR lines up behind Weiss’ long-standing mammography ACR accreditation for breast imaging. All of the technologies are noninvasive medical tests that help physicians diagnose and tailor treatments for various medical conditions.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Receives Governor's Home Town Award for Improving the Uptown Community: Volunteer-run Farmers Market is focus of recognition

  Nov 01, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital is among 28 groups throughout the state of Illinois honored this week with the Governor’s Home Town Award. Weiss won for its volunteer-run Uptown Farmers Market and Urban Rooftop Farm.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Unveils New Center for Radiation Oncology: Grand opening reveals new linear accelerator and radiation oncology unit

  Oct 17, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital opens the new Center for Radiation Oncology this month, featuring the most cutting-edge radiation technology available. Called a linear accelerator, or linac for short, this technology makes cancer treatment possible down to the millimeter. A $1 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity helped make this advancement possible.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Physicians Make U.S. News Midwest Top Doctors List: 17 Physicians in 13 specialties are recognized by their peers

  Oct 03, 2011 U.S. News & World Report has recognized more than a dozen physicians currently practicing at Weiss Memorial Hospital on its 2011 “U.S. News Top Doctors” list for the Midwest.
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• New CEO Named at Weiss Memorial Hospital: Physician Leader Starts Sept. 30, Bringing New Perspective to Chicago Healthcare Market

  Sep 26, 2011 A urological surgeon from the East Coast is named to lead Weiss Memorial Hospital, one of four Vanguard Health System-owned medical facilities in the Chicago market. Jeffrey Steinberg, M.D., F.A.C.S., [51], has been appointed the new chief executive officer at Weiss.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Keeps Commitment to Healthy Eating with Uptown Farmers Market on Chicago's North Side

  Jun 23, 2011 The Uptown Farmers Market returns this week for its second year at Weiss Memorial Hospital, 4646 N. Marine Dr. It kicks off Thursday, June 23, and will run every Thursday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 27.
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• Orthopedic Surgeons Take on Their Greatest Challenge of the Decade: Hip and Knee Revision Surgery

  Jun 21, 2011 As people live longer and they get total joint replacements at a younger age, orthopedic surgeons face their greatest challenge over the next decade: a rapid increase in the number of revision surgeries, when old implants are removed and replaced with new components. The procedure brings with it an increased risk of complications; still more than 90 percent of patients who undergo revision procedures are expected to have good to excellent results.
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• “Weekend Warriors” Warm Up to a New Season of Sports: Three Tips to Avoid Serious Athletic Injuries

  May 04, 2011 Break out the running shoes, volleyball, golf clubs and baseball bat. Weekend warriors are gearing up for another season of outdoor athletics. But unless they warm up to the idea of intensified exercise, they might land on the sidelines injured or head to the hospital for treatment.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Earns National Recognition for Distinction in Knee and Hip Replacement

  Apr 29, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital and its Chicago Center for Orthopedics (CCO) 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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• Pregnant Again: Restoring Fertility after Tubal Ligation

  Apr 28, 2011 An estimated 700,000 to one million women get their “tubes tied” each year in the United States. It’s the most common contraceptive method worldwide among married women (33 percent). 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.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Celebrates Women's Health Month with its “Women's Wellness Wednesday” Offerings

  Apr 28, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital is giving women the information they need to stay healthy in May. As part of Women’s Health Month, Weiss will offer a series of free presentations on Women’s Wellness Wednesdays to discuss health conditions commonly affecting women such as fibroids, incontinence, endometriosis and gynecological cancers.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Ranks 34th in Chicago in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Metro Area Rankings

  Mar 29, 2011 Weiss Memorial Hospital has been ranked 34th in Chicago in U.S. News & World Report's first-ever Best Hospitals metro area rankings, available online at www.usnews.com/hospitals. Weiss made the list for its “high performing” orthopedics specialty, led by Henry Finn, MD, chairman of surgery at Weiss and medical director of the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss, and Frank Molinaro, hospital chief executive officer.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Proves Nurse Retention can be a Reality

  Mar 23, 2011 In the midst of a poor economy, Weiss Memorial Hospital has found success in its premiere nursing recruitment and retention program, Nurturing the New Grad Nurse. And now it’s furthering the careers of nurses through a preceptorship program and an advanced degree course—all enhancements resulting in improved patient care.
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• National & State Officials Unveil the Return of the Kidneymobile in Fight Against “Silent Epidemic”

  Mar 08, 2011 On Wednesday, March 16, 2011, Dr. James Galloway, Assistant U.S. Surgeon General, and Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State, team up with Weiss Memorial Hospital, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois and Fresenius Medical Care to unveil the recently renovated KidneyMobile®—a custom motor coach offering free education and screenings for hypertension, diabetes and kidney disease. It’s the nation’s only traveling chronic kidney disease screening program.
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• For “Weekend Warriors,” Chicago Center for Orthopedics Offers Urgent Care on Sundays

  Mar 03, 2011 From rotator cuff tears to a rolled ankle, the Chicago Center for Orthopedics Urgent Care is ready to treat any orthopedic injury during a time of the week when few other doctors are available: Sundays. Dr. Bass treats patients during the clinic’s hours on Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and usually sees patients within an hour.
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• Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis: Treatments for a Problem Many Women Experience

  Mar 02, 2011 Endometriosis is the most common cause of severe, chronic pelvic pain and infertility. The condition, which occurs when cells from the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus begin to grow on other organs, affects up to a third of all child-bearing age women and at different life stages.
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• Hurt on the slopes? Need-to-know advice to treat an injury for quicker recovery

  Feb 22, 2011 Skiing is one of winter's pastime wonders, but it can be dangerous if you're not careful. For some on skis, the adrenaline rush can replace common sense. The most likely part of the body to get injured while hitting the slopes is the knee. It accounts for 45 percent of all skiing injuries. Shoulder injuries are a close second.
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• Stay Safe on the Slopes

  Feb 15, 2011 Midwest resorts are expected to outdo last year’s increased trend of skiers; and according to the National Ski Areas Association, more than seven million sports enthusiasts are snapping on their skies nationwide this season. But with the renewed interest in the sport, surgeons at the Chicago Center for Orthopedics (CCO) at Weiss Memorial Hospital predict a spike in injuries in February and March, when most skiers head west for peak snow conditions. The most frequent injuries affect the knee and shoulders with the most serious ones being head trauma and paralysis.
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• New Year, New Lease on Life for Illinois Woman with Broken Back

  Feb 09, 2011 After more than 20 years of extreme back pain and multiple surgeries, it was a 13-hour operation on her spine that finally has this 39-year-old woman from Central Illinois standing three inches taller. “I have a new beginning,” said Jennifer Molina, of Marseilles, who initially suffered a burst fracture in her spine following a cliff diving accident when she was 17.
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• Heart Attack Symptoms: Women vs. Men

  Feb 08, 2011 It's a sobering statistic: 60 million Americans are living with heart disease. More women will die from it than men each year, and studies shows it’s because many women miss the symptoms of a heart attack. Researchers found many women under age 55 expect the warnings signs to be what we’ve heard for years—tightening of the chest and shortness of breath. But those are the signs men often experience; many times, heart attacks manifest themselves very differently in women.
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• Relieving Back Pain During the Winter Season

  Feb 02, 2011 The winter months can be hard on the back. The cold temperatures affect hydration levels and overall muscle tone. Frigid weather also causes many people to tighten their muscles, and for those muscles supporting the spine, it could trigger vertebrae misalignment. Shoveling big heaps of snow can strain the lower back. And catching your balance after a slip on the ice, or worse yet, actually falling can lead to back pain that will last all season.
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• New Year Brings New Birth for Once-Sterile Chicago Mother

  Jan 04, 2011 Jeanette Custodio thought she would never be able to have another child, but she’ll be spending 2011 as a new mom once again. Custodio delivered a healthy girl on Jan. 1, her first child with her husband, Ruben. Custodio underwent tubal ligation sterilization eight years ago; but last December, the then 30-year-old Chicago woman underwent a laparoscopic tubal reversal that gave her hope in getting pregnant again.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Awarded Distinguished 2010 Bronze Award from The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence

  Dec 03, 2010 The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence announces 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 Memorial Hospital Named “Institute of Quality” for Joint Replacement

  Dec 01, 2010 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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• Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Teams Up with Chicago Riot

  Nov 17, 2010 The Chicago Center for Orthopedics (CCO) at Weiss is teaming up with the Major Indoor Soccer League’s Chicago Riot for its inaugural MISL season in 2010-2011.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Appoints Carlos Rotman, M.D., to Medical Director of Women's Health

  Nov 15, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital has appointed Carlos Rotman, M.D., to the position of medical director of Women’s Health. Dr. Rotman, who is also chief of gynecology at Weiss, will lead a new program that specializes in laparoscopic surgery, gynecological oncology, urological gynecology and robotic surgery of the pelvis and abdomen.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Wins National Improvement Award for Patient Satisfaction

  Nov 12, 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—comparing quarterly scores over two years, with improved scores in three of the four eligible periods.
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• Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Enhances Hip Preservation in the “Decade of the Hip”

  Oct 12, 2010 Whether through injury or arthritis, patients in need of a hip surgery are seeing improved care in what orthopedic surgeons at the Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Memorial Hospital (CCO) are calling the “decade of the hip.” Doctors predict new surgical techniques, prostheses innovations and research on the longevity of joint implants are expected to advance the treatment of the hip like no other time in history.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Redefines the Practice of Orthopedics

  Sep 23, 2010 A team of 25 top surgeons offering a full array of orthopedic specialties at Weiss Memorial Hospital has joined together to create the Chicago Center for Orthopedics (CCO). The state-of-the-art approach to the practice of orthopedics meets the needs of the growing number of patients seeking a high level of orthopedic care in Chicago.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Offers Uptown Elementary Students a Unique Opportunity Involving Urban Gardening on the First Day of Fall

  Sep 20, 2010 On the first day of fall, Sept. 23, 2010, seventy-five students from Goudy Elementary School will visit Weiss Memorial Hospital’s rooftop garden, bee farm and Chicago’s Uptown Farmer’s Market for a colorful display of fall’s freshest food as autumn begins.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Physician Named to Prestigious Healthcare Quality Governing Body

  Aug 12, 2010 Dheeraj Mahajan, MD., C.M.D., geriatrics medical director at Weiss Memorial Hospital and clinical assistant professor of medicine at University of Illinois at Chicago has been appointed to serve as a member to the IFMC-IL Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) Governing Body.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Steps into Sponsorship with Joffrey Ballet

  Jun 15, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital and its orthopedic and sports medicine physicians will sponsor Chicago’s premiere dance company—Joffrey Ballet—meeting the medical needs of its dancers. From pre-season physical examinations to emergency or scheduled consultations, X-rays and other imaging, Weiss will make healthcare available to the troupe at the North Side hospital as well as the ballet’s studio, located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Commits to Healthy Eating with First Farmers Market in Chicago's Uptown Neighborhood

  Jun 10, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital is set to host the first farmers market in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Local vendors will sell everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to flowers and honey from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday, starting June 24. The weekly event will continue through Oct. 28 in the southwest corner parking lot of the hospital, located at 4646 N. Marine Dr.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Brings First–of-its–Kind Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program to Chicago

  May 25, 2010 With cardiovascular disease causing more deaths in America than any other condition—one million people die every year from strokes, heart attacks and other cardiovascular conditions—Weiss Memorial Hospital is providing a groundbreaking program to Chicago residents in hopes of saving more lives.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Appoints Norm Smith, M.D., to Chief of Urology

  May 14, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital has appointed Norm Smith, M.D., to the position of chief of urology. Dr. Smith also is a recent addition to the University of Chicago medical staff, serving as an associate professor and co-director of urologic oncology. He previously treated patients at Northwestern, where he had been on medical staff since 2001.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Hosts Senior Springfest: Event Offers Beauty, Health and Quality of Life Programs for Active Seniors

  Apr 01, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital and Home Instead Senior Care host “Senior Springfest: Spring into the New You,” a fun-filled, free program for active seniors focused on beauty, health and quality of life on Wednesday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Medical Office Building adjacent to the hospital, 4700 N. Marine Drive.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Earns Physician Satisfaction Award

  Mar 31, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital recently was recognized with an Excellence through Insight award for “Overall Physician Satisfaction” (large hospital category) by HealthStream Research, the research business group of HealthStream, Inc.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Slam Dunks Partnership with Chicago Sky: Physicians Bring Expertise to Athletes On and Off the Court

  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. The partnership is part of Weiss’ overall commitment to improve the health of the community by caring for both professional players and amateur athletes.
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• Surgery in Haiti: Weiss Doctor Volunteers Two Weeks to Care for Haiti’s Injured

  Mar 23, 2010 For many people watching the news in January, the images from post-earthquake Haiti were heart-wrenching scenes of loss, sadness and destruction. But for Kris Alden, M.D., Ph.D., the pictures were a call to action.
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• Take Action to Prevent Stroke: Tips for Reducing Stroke Risk Factors

  Mar 17, 2010 Approximately 795,000 strokes will occur this year. But, did you know up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable? While certain stroke risk factors cannot be controlled – family history of stroke, being over age 55 – there are lifestyle and medical changes that can be made to help avoid a first stroke.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Presents Diabetic Health Fair for Patients, Staff, Surrounding Community

  Mar 12, 2010 On Thursday, March 25, Weiss will sponsor a Diabetic Health Fair to kickoff a special commitment to diabetes care as the hospital holds a Diabetes Day monthly to support patients and staff with the disease.
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• Practice Good Posture at the Office: Tips for Bettering Your Posture as You Work

  Mar 10, 2010 Most people remember being reminded by their parents to sit up straight when they were children. As adults, it’s more important than ever to keep your posture in check. Good posture is not just cosmetic, it is critical in maintaining spine health and reducing back and neck pain.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Teams Up With Chicago Red Stars as Part of its Commitment to Healthy Living

  Feb 22, 2010 Weiss Memorial Hospital orthopedic and sports medicine experts are teaming up with the Chicago Red Stars to become the exclusive healthcare partner for the women’s soccer team. The partnership is part of Weiss’ overall commitment to improve the health of the community.
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• Delivering a Unique Healing Experience For Valentine's Day: Serenaders to Warm the Heart and Soul

  Feb 11, 2010 On Friday, February 12, 2010, vocalists will serenade patients at Weiss Memorial Hospital with popular love songs heading into Valentine’s Day, encouraging healing in a unique way. Weiss, along with Home Instead Senior Care, invite singers from the Northeastern Illinois University Department of Music to warm the heart, heal the soul and celebrate love.
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• Show Your Heart Some Love: Tips for Maintaining Heart Health in Your Golden Years

  Feb 10, 2010 Nearly 60 million Americans live with heart disease in one form or another. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both men and women; in fact, women are more likely to die from heart disease than men. Older individuals with heart disease have the highest risk of poor outcomes.
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• Cardiac Rehabilitation: Working Toward Long-Term Health

  Feb 03, 2010 More than 8 million Americans suffer from heart attacks each year. After an acute cardiac event, it is vital that patients undergo cardiac rehabilitation to ensure their long-term health.
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• Don't Let the Flu Get You: Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter

  Jan 06, 2010 The cold weather is here, and with it comes runny noses and lasting coughs. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that up to 20 percent of U.S. residents could get the seasonal flu this year.
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• Weiss Physicians Named Among Chicago Top Docs for 2010

  Dec 23, 2009 Three physicians at Weiss Memorial Hospital made the “Top Doctors” list in Chicago magazine’s January 2010 issue: orthopedic surgeon Henry Finn, M.D.; obstetrician and gynecologist Elliot Levine, M.D.; and plastic surgeon Lawrence Zachary, M.D.
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• Fact or Fiction: Sifting through Scoliosis Myths

  Dec 15, 2009 Scoliosis, a side-to-side curvature of the spine, affects people of all ages and walks of life. According to the National Scoliosis Foundation, six million people are impacted by the condition.
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• Debunking Arthritis Myths: Truths About the Painful Joint Disease

  Dec 04, 2009 Arthritis is a misunderstood disease with many myths and misconceptions. Greater understanding is necessary as Baby Boomers age. More than 40 million people in the United States currently have some form of arthritis, and by 2020, the number is expected to rise to 59 million.
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• Procedure for Fused Knee Moves Patients to New Quality of Life

  Dec 03, 2009 Ten years ago, Anthony Logan was involved in a serious motorcycle accident that resulted in severe damage to his left knee. His only choice at the time was to have his knee fused, leaving him unable to bend it, and a shortened leg. After extensive research, Logan found the only surgeon in the country willing to perform a surgical disassembly of his fused knee: Weiss' Dr. Finn.
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• Causes of Groin Pain: Inner Thigh Radiating Pain is a Sign of a Deeper Condition

  Nov 24, 2009 Groin pain can be the result of a host of medical conditions—from a pulled muscle and hernia to a pelvis stress fracture and spinal disc disease. But more times than not, it’s a sign of a problem in which few people make the connection—osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis of the hip.
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• Weiss Physician Offers New Allergy Treatments

  Nov 17, 2009 Patients at Weiss Memorial Hospital now have a new allergy treatment option—without the worry of taking pills or getting stuck with needles. It comes in the form of droplets that are put under the tongue three times daily. Janaki Emani, M.D., began offering the alternative treatment this summer.
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• Aging Gracefully with Exercise: Staying Fit at 50 and Beyond

  Oct 28, 2009 Exercise is important at any age, but the moves you choose will likely change as you grow older. The onset of joint and muscle pain begins to limit mobility, making downhill skiing or flag football difficult. Additionally, a loss in muscle mass and bone density might slow down some people.
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• Be Wise About Your Eyes: Proper Care and Treatment Will Have You Seeing 20/20

  Oct 21, 2009 Our eyes serve as windows to the world; but as we age, we face an increased risk of forming complicated eye problems such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Experts agree that by the time you hit middle age, the best way to preserve eye health is to see a specialist regularly.
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• Depression Busters to Beat the Winter Blues: Seniors are Particularly Susceptible to Depression

  Oct 14, 2009 As winter sets in, so do darker days; and that means, less serotonin—the happy hormone—is produced in the brain, leaving many people with the blues. This can be particularly devastating for people 65 and older. Studies report as many as four out of every 10 seniors with physical illnesses are depressed.
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• Flu Season Facts: Preventing the “Bug” from Striking with a Vengeance

  Oct 12, 2009 It’s expected to be one of the worst flu seasons of all time with the swine flu, or H1N1 virus, accompanying the seasonal flu virus this year. Both present similar symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache and fatigue.
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• Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Opens New Inpatient Care Unit at Weiss Memorial Hospital

  Oct 01, 2009 Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care celebrated the opening of the new 18-bed inpatient unit at Weiss Memorial Hospital in September. The Seasons Inpatient Hospice Unit, which is the only inpatient hospice care on the North Side of Chicago, provides families with an enhanced option for patient care.
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• Eye on Diabetes: “Eye-dentifying” Common Vision Problems in Diabetics

  Sep 23, 2009 Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 20 to 74—a scary fact for those living with the disease. High blood sugar in the body increases the risk of vision problems, causing the lens of the eye to swell and changing the ability to see.
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• When Hip Pain Isn't Hip

  Sep 11, 2009 As we age and injuries take hold, the hip joint can cause significant pain. The hip joint is a prime candidate for arthritis, and muscles and tendons that support the hips can become inflamed from overuse.
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• Aging Body, Aging Mind: How to Spot the Signs of an Aging Mind

  Sep 01, 2009 While deeper set lines on the face and more grey hairs on the head are the obvious signs of aging, it’s important that caregivers take note of mental health as well as physical health.
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• Prostate Cancer Surgery: Consider Options Carefully When Battling the Disease

  Aug 12, 2009 One in every six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime–a scary reality for most men. But with greater awareness, prostate cancer detection is on the rise and mortality is declining.
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• The Signs of Prostate Problems: Detecting Cause for Concern

  Aug 11, 2009 Despite awareness campaigns in recent years, many men don’t know the common symptoms indicating prostate problems and the dangers that can occur if left untreated.
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• Tougher Industry Standards Stressed for Robotic Surgery Centers

  Aug 10, 2009 Despite a hurried rise in robotic urological surgery in the past 10 years as hospitals try to stay competitive in offering patients the latest technology, no standardized training or credentialing process is in place to test surgeon competency and safety with the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, leaving many patients and medical centers at risk for error and injury.
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• New Knee, New You: How to Relieve Knee Pain

  Jul 14, 2009 Knee pain can add an unnecessary kink to a person’s life, especially during the active summer months. Joint deterioration, often caused by arthritis, has an estimated 19 million Americans living with chronic joint pain.
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• Jim Renneker Joins Weiss as COO, CNO: Brings 30+ Years of Experience in Healthcare Management

  Jun 24, 2009 James M. Renneker, RN, MSN, FACHE, will join Weiss Memorial Hospital as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, effective June 29. Renneker brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, with a background as a nurse manager, executive director and most recently as Vice President of Nursing at NorthShore University HealthSystem, Highland Park Hospital.
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• Swine Flu: What Scientists Know Right Now About the Swine Flu Outbreak

  May 01, 2009 Dr. Charles Ericsson, head of clinical infectious disease at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, spoke to HealthDay about what scientists know right now about the swine flu outbreak.
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• Senior Healthfest: Health, Beauty and Quality of Life Fair Meets Growing Need for Senior Citizens

  Apr 01, 2009 Weiss Memorial Hospital and Home Instead Senior Care present “Senior Springfest – Beauty from the Inside Out” a fun-filled program for active seniors focused on beauty, health and quality of life.
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• Weiss Nurtures Nursing Program: Delivers Knowledge, Networking for New Nursing Grads

  Mar 26, 2009 The employment posting offered a three-month program for new college graduates, which helps nursing students transition into the hospital workforce while networking with other nurses and hospital professionals.
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• Weiss Elects New Officers

  Feb 12, 2009 Weiss Memorial Hospital has made its biennial appointments and elections for division chairs and medical staff officers.
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• Weiss Celebrates Grand Opening of Medical Office Building

  Jan 15, 2009 Read about Weiss' new five-story, 166,000-square-foot medical office building.
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• The Coach Approach Helps In Healing From Total Joint Replacements

  Dec 04, 2008 Shirley Lieb of Chicago could barely walk due to her arthritis. Her chronic knee pain made stairs difficult; it even made traveling a challenge.
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• Replacing Worn-Out Parts: Total Joint Replacement Becomes Growing Epidemic In Younger Generation

  Nov 24, 2008 Chicago resident Terry Tuohy loved to dance, but chronic knee pain made it hard for her to walk up stairs, let alone swing dance at weddings.
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• Finn Knee System Recognized As Notable Orthopedic Innovation: Prosthesis Helps Save 12,000+ Limbs

  Nov 17, 2008 The Finn Knee System, an orthopedic prosthesis, was recently acknowledged by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) as one of the more notable orthopedic innovations of the 1990s.
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• Patient Undergoes Rare, Complex Total Femur Replacement: Orthopedic Surgeons Give Man New Leg

  Oct 23, 2008 After five hip surgeries, four of which occurred in the last six months, 81-year-old Gene Johnson’s thigh bone couldn’t take it anymore; so he underwent a total femur replacement.
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• Former Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Weiss Memorial Hospital

  Oct 16, 2008 Mayo Clinic- and Johns Hopkins-trained orthopedic surgeon Kris Alden, M.D., Ph.D., brings his experience to Weiss Memorial Hospital’s Joint University.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Opens New Specialized Geriatric Unit

  Sep 18, 2008 Weiss Memorial Hospital unveiled its new in-patient geriatric unit to raucous applause from community members, volunteers, physicians, nurses and other hospital employees on Thursday, Sept. 18.
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• 2007 Employees Choice Award Honors Favorite Weiss Doctors

  Apr 02, 2008 The 2007 Weiss Employees’ Choice Award: My Favorite Physician was recently given to the following doctors for their outstanding communication skills, patience, caring attitude and thoroughness:
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• Weiss Achieves Three-Year Approval with Commendation for Cancer Program

  Sep 14, 2006 The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Approval with Commendation to the Cancer Program at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
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• Weiss Memorial Hospital Achieves Accreditation for its Echocardiography Laboratory

  Sep 13, 2006 Weiss Memorial Hospital, located in Chicago, IL was granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).
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• World-Renowned Weiss Plastic Surgeon Offers Body Contouring After Gastric-Bypass Surgery

  Jan 02, 2006 Weiss offers a complementary reconstructive surgery and body-contouring program to meet the needs of the person who has undergone gastric-bypass surgery.
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• New Hope for Patients with Rare Scleroderma Symptoms

  Aug 17, 2004 Lawrence Zachary, M.D., medical director of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Weiss, is believed to be the only physician in the nation performing toe sympathectomy.
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