Newsroom
There’s always something new happening at Weiss Memorial Hospital to improve the lives in our community. Below you’ll find the latest news and press releases to help you stay current on what’s happening at Weiss.
Chuck’s Orthopedic Surgery Story: The New Face of Orthopedic Surgery
Chuck Westendorf still remembers the horrifying feeling of having “uneven legs” after hip replacement surgery. “I knew immediately something was wrong,” Westendorf...
An Open Letter to Our Uptown Neighbors from Weiss CEO Irene Dumanis
An open letter to our Uptown neighbors— Weiss Memorial Hospital has a proud history in this North Side community, and we’re committed to building on that legacy in the...
3D Printing Allows Surgery Rehearsal For Complex Orthopedic Procedures
For Joanne Karas, every step meant pain. Born with a congenital hip defect, she underwent surgery at 12 months old and she felt fine until she reached her 40s. After an...
Cardiac Rehab: The Work After The Wake-Up Call
Lance Lewis was cheering at his son’s basketball game three years ago when suddenly, he collapsed. A massive heart attack had taken control of his body. He then spent...
Weiss Memorial Hospital Physicians Honored with Chicago Magazine Top Doctor Awards
CHICAGO – Nov. 15, 2021 – Several Weiss Memorial Hospital physicians are honored in the October edition of Chicago magazine’s “Top Doctors” issue. Each year, Chicagoans...
Weiss Memorial Hospital Announces New Leadership and Advancements to Spine Center
CHICAGO, IL – August 3, 2021 – Weiss Memorial Hospital announces Thomas A. McNally, MD, as the medical director of the Spine Center at the Chicago Center for...
Weiss Memorial Hospital Recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System
Weiss Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence. Age-Friendly Health Systems is an initiative led by The...
“Little Lady with a BIG Voice” Touts Weiss Orthopedic Surgeon for Saving Her Life
Darcy Jo Wood, 34—billed as “a little lady with a BIG voice”—is not used to an idle life. The professional singer, musician, actress, and producer, usually tours more...
Paula’s Therapy Story
As an artist and tai chi instructor, 80-year-old Paula Weiner was used to leading an active life. Even a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease in 2009 didn’t stop her from...