Adventist Health Partners

Congratulations, Dr. George Behrens, on your Publication!

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 MDT

George Behrens, M.D. of AHP's Vascular & Interventional Radiology co-authored a publication for American Journal of Roentgenology, June 2013 issue, Endovascular Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency: Retrospective Analysis of 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality in 95 Consecutive Patients. The results of the current study suggest that endovascular evaluation and management of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency is safe, with low morbidity and no procedure-related mortality.

Dr. George Behrens has office hours at 911 N. Elm Street, Suite 327 in Hinsdale, Illinois. For more information on Dr. Behrens or to schedule an appointment, please call 630-856-7460.

Ear Institute of Chicago joins Adventist Health Partners

Thu, 30 May 2013 MDT

Ear Institute of Chicago has joined Adventist Health Partners! Located at 11 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 101 in Hinsdale, Illinois, Ear Institute of Chicago is a medical and surgical practice that devotes itself entirely to the diagnosis and treatment of the ear, facial nerve and related structures (otology/neurotology and skull base surgery). The practice consists of three board certified physicians – Richard J. Wiet, MD, FACS; Robert Battista, MD, FACS; and Mark Wiet, MD. They are actively involved in research and teaching through its affiliation with the Northwestern University Medical School.

The Ear Institute of Chicago also consists of five licensed audiologists who provide comprehensive diagnostic testing of hearing and balance disorders and provide expert hearing aid fitting. The Hearing Aid Center of Hinsdale is located immediately adjacent to Ear Institute of Chicago. Its state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest diagnostic and hearing aid fitting technology. Hearing loss can be a sensitive subject for individuals. Our staff understands this and takes your emotions regarding hearing loss very seriously. You'll receive consistent follow-up, counseling, and the care needed to successfully treat your hearing disorder.

For more information or to make an appointment, please call 630-789-3110.

Adventist Health Partners welcomes this specialty practice to our physician group!

FREE Senior Health Seminar at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital on May 22, 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 MDT

Join Iffat Ahmed, D.O. at the Lunch & Learn Senior Health Seminar on Wednesday, May 22 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Dr. Ahmed will speak and answer your questions regarding senior health concerns, including Diabetes. Bring your own lunch and we'll provide the beverages.

What: Senior Health Seminar
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital
5101 S. Willow Springs Road La Grange, IL 60525
R.S.V.P.: 630-856-7525, seating is limited so reservations are encouraged
Cost: FREE!

Dr. Iffat Ahmed is an internist with Adventist Health Partners physician group. She has office hours at Adult Medicine Physicians in La Grange located at 5201 S. Willow Springs Road, Suite 150 La Grange, IL 60525. You may schedule an appointment by calling 708-245-8120.

FREE Speech and Hearing Screening on May 15, 3013

Tue, 07 May 2013 MDT

Adventist Paulson Pediatric Rehabilitation Center will host a free speech and hearing screening and ear examination for children on May 15.

Paulson Pediatric is running the screening in honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month, which takes place in May. The screenings and examinations are available from 1 to 4:30 p.m. May 15 at 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 106 in Hinsdale and can be scheduled by calling (630) 856-7525.

The screenings, which take between 10 and 15 minutes each, can help to detect hearing loss. They are available for children ranging in age from 1 to 16 years old, and will be administered by speech and language pathologist Jennifer Gusentine, MHS, CCC-SLP; audiologist Dr. Melinda M. Oij; and pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Eileen Mahoney.

An Adventist Health Partners doctor, Mahoney will host the event at her Hinsdale office.

"We're happy to see school-aged children and adolescents," Mahoney said. "If there are concerns, we want to screen them. The whole family can come."

Hearing issues that remain untreated in young children can result in problems with speech development and delays in school, Oij said.

"That's why it's so important that we catch it early," Oij said. "If we need to do anything, we can do it right away."

Even in older children, hearing issues can result in problems. People might fill in the blanks during the normal flow of a conversation if they can't understand a few words, Mahoney said, but when it comes to hearing specifics to solve problems in a classroom, an adolescent will have a more difficult time getting by.

If any issues are discovered during the screening process, Oij said they will recommend parents return for a full appointment and test at another time. The hearing screening will involve a child responding to noises played in each ear. The speech screening involves children repeating back a list of words.

May is Hearing & Speech Month

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 MDT

West Suburban Ear, Nose, and Throat and Eileen Mahoney, M.D. is offering a FREE Ear, Hearing, and Speech Screening for families with children 1 - 16 years old. Hearing and speech screening is a test to tell if people might have hearing loss. Screening is easy and not painful. It takes a very short time - usually only a few minutes. Call 630-856-7525 to schedule your child's screening today!

What: Ear, Hearing, & Speech Screening
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Where: West Suburban Ear, Nose, and Throat Center
12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 106 Hinsdale, IL 60521
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: Call 630-856-7525 to schedule this free screening

Blood Clots; What you need to know, By Crystal Ann Peoples, M.D.

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 MDT

"You have a blood clot."

These dreaded words from your doctor almost make your heart stop. Depending on the clot's location in your body, the treatment your doctor prescribes can vary.

To send nutrition and oxygen throughout your body as well as to remove waste, blood must flow freely. Clotting is a necessary normal process whenever there is a cut to the skin, tissues or blood vessels. Substances in the blood called platelets sense the injury and clump together to halt the bleeding.

Trouble occurs when unwanted clots develop in organs such as the heart, brain or lungs or deep within muscle veins in the chest, an arm or a leg. These clots can break away, travel and block the blood supply. Depending on the clot's location, this can cause a heart attack, stroke or even death.

Seek immediate medical attention if you notice the following: pain, warmth, redness, swelling, sudden numbness or paralysis, sudden shortness of breath, sudden vision disturbances or sudden speech difficulties.

Certain conditions can trigger clot formation. Atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder, may cause blood to pool and lead to clotting. In essential thrombocythemia, platelets are overproduced, which can also encourage clots.

Deep vein thrombosis, or clotting deep within muscle veins, has several possible causes. These include a history of heart disease, stroke and previous blood clots. Other triggers include pregnancy, recent surgery, cancer, hormone therapy, extended bed rest, varicose veins, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, inactivity or smoking.

If a clot appears in a superficial vein, your doctor may suggest warm compresses and over-the-counter medication for pain relief.

Clots in the deep veins or within the heart, brain or lungs require more aggressive therapy. A patient with a deep vein thrombosis will need to take an anticoagulant, which thins the blood and keeps clots from growing larger. This will help prevent the clot from moving to another location in the body.

Many times, outpatient treatment suffices, although patients may be admitted to the hospital depending on their health and the clot's size. A deep vein thrombosis below the knee has a lower risk of moving to the lungs, so your doctor may monitor its growth through periodic ultrasounds. Occasionally, the body will reabsorb the clot.

Clots in the lungs, known as pulmonary embolus, or arteries are more dangerous and considered medical emergencies requiring hospitalization. A pulmonary embolism can cause considerable shortness of breath and low oxygen levels. Treatment for arterial blood clots may include injecting medication into the clot to dissolve it or surgery to remove it.

Several measures may reduce your chances of developing a blood clot. Walk around periodically if you have a desk job or must travel for long periods. Move as much as possible following surgery.

Lifestyle changes include losing weight, ceasing smoking, exercising, reducing high blood pressure, controlling blood sugar and lowering your cholesterol.

Not all blood clots are equally serious, but all require a prompt diagnosis to prevent serious complications. If you notice signs of a possible blood clot, don't delay seeking medical care.

Dr. Crystal Ann Peoples is a family medicine doctor on staff at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital and its medical group, Adventist Health Partners. Dr Peoples practices at DOC Family Practice in Berwyn, call 708-383-6333 to schedule an appointment.

The pluses and minuses to freezing your eggs, By Gayle Simmons, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 MDT

Egg freezing may allow women a one-up on their biological time clocks.

It's an insurance policy, of sorts, on their future fertility. But before undergoing the procedure, women should know the benefits, risks and expense involved.

The first baby conceived from a frozen egg was born in 1986. In the past, the challenge was preventing the formation of ice crystals on human eggs, since they have a high water concentration.

What's new is vitrification, the process of rapidly freezing eggs, which preserves the eggs better than older, slower-freezing techniques.

For several weeks prior to an egg removal, a woman takes birth control pills to shut down her natural hormones. For the next 10 to 14 days, the woman injects herself with gonadotropins, hormones that stimulate her ovaries to produce many more eggs than usual.

Extraction generally requires a light anesthesia. Using a vaginal ultrasound for guidance, the doctor uses a fine needle to suction out the eggs. No incision is required because the procedure is performed vaginally.

Afterward, the eggs are quickly frozen in liquid nitrogen. When the woman desires conception, the eggs are thawed, fertilized with sperm injected from a needle and then implanted into her uterus.

Women who might consider egg freezing include those diagnosed with cancer; women with a family history of early menopause; those who have moral or ethical reasons against storing frozen embryos; those wishing to delay childbearing; single women; or women undergoing toxic treatments for certain conditions.

There are some advantages. It puts the potential risk of birth defects on hold, since the eggs do not age. Studies show children conceived from frozen eggs are as healthy as those conceived through other means.

Instead of relying on donor eggs if they have issues with conception, women can use their own. Eggs can be safely stored for at least 10 years. Some experts say indefinitely. And this way, a woman in her 40s has similar chances of conceiving as a woman in her 20s.

There are also potential disadvantages. The technique can run from $7,000 to $15,000 per cycle. That does not include storage or implantation costs. Most health insurance policies do not cover egg freezing, and there is no guarantee the eggs will survive the freezing process or that conception will occur.

Hormone injections may cause abdominal cramping and breast tenderness. People who undergo treatment must avoid high-impact exercise for two weeks before and after treatment. Less commonly, blood clots and kidney failure can occur. There's also a risk of bleeding and/or infection

There is also the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, which is potentially deadly. Women with polycystic ovary disease are at greatest risk and should avoid the procedure.

Although the technology is still new, the results have been promising. If you're considering the procedure, make an appointment with your doctor to review the benefits and risks.

Dr. Gayle Simmons practices at Drs. Senica and Bruneau located at 5207 Main St. Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Simmons is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Call to schedule an appointment, 630-696-7706.

Welcome to AHP Kavitha Pancholy, M.D.

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 MDT

AHP is pleased to welcome Kavitha Pancholy, M.D. to Adventist GlenOaks Primary Care located at 701 Winthrop Ave. Glendale Heights, IL 60139. Dr. Pancholy will be accepting patients through the Adventist GlenOaks Hospital Emergency Room who do not have a primary care physician.

Welcome York ENT Surgical Consultants to Adventist Health Partners

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 MDT

York ENT Surgical Consultants has joined Adventist Health Partners and has two convenient locations to serve you in Bolingbrook and Hinsdale. An otolaryngology practice, York ENT has three board-certified physicians that specialize in the diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgery for adult and pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders. They provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of hearing loss, including audiometric testing and hearing aid evaluation and fittings by certified audiologists.

York ENT provides a broad scope of services. Some of the more commonly treated disorders, testing, and surgical procedures performed include:

• Ear

• Nose, Sinus, and Allergy

• Mouth, Throat and Voice

• Thyroid and Parathyroid

• Salivary Glands

• Head and Neck Cancer

• Hearing Services

York ENT consists of Richard F. Bulger, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Tracey L. Knott, D.O.; and James E. Rejowski, M.D., F.A.C.S. Click on their names to view their individual profiles.

AHP welcomes this specialty practice to our physician group!

Yasmeen Ansari, M.D. Featured in Family Physician

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 MDT

Click here to read her story.

Yaseem Ansari, M.D. practices at Wood Dale Family Medicine Dr. Ansari is board certified in Family Medicine, part of the PCMH and accepting new patients. Call to schedule an appointment today! 630-616-7223

Heart Attack was 'Wake-Up Call' for Bolingbrook Man of the Year

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 MDT

Brian Kuntz, 45, knew the warning signs of a heart attack. When he felt pain in his right arm, shoulder blade, and upper chest in 2010, he wondered if he could be having one, but he pushed the thought from his mind.

Then Kuntz woke up in the middle of the night with numbness behind his neck and down his right leg, as well as nausea, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. He woke his wife, Tiffany, and told her something wasn't right. She called 911. Paramedics arrived within two minutes.

They rushed him to Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, where Kuntz was admitted directly to the catheterization lab and prepared for an angiogram—a test to check blood flow through his arteries. The test revealed he had a 100 percent blockage in one of his arteries. Adventist Health Partners, board-certified interventional cardiologist Duane Follman, M.D., performed an angioplasty to open the blocked artery and restore blood flow to Kuntz's heart.

Treatment Timing Is Crucial

For patients like Kuntz, Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital has life-saving protocols in place to ensure heart patients receive immediate care. "Paramedics perform electrocardiograms when they reach the patient and fax the results to the emergency room where a heart attack can be diagnosed even before a patient arrives," says Mike Koerting, director of cardiology and imaging. "Our goal is to open a blocked blood vessel in less than 90 minutes from when the patient enters the hospital," Koerting says. Kunt's was opened within 60 minutes.

"Everyone at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital was tremendous," Kuntz says. "The communication between the paramedics and the emergency room was seamless. There wasn't a lot of time left and they covered all of their bases. In the hospital, the staff did everything to make me as comfortable as I could possibly be."

Healthy Changes Made

Since the heart attack, Kuntz has shed 70 pounds, runs three times per week, and eats a much healthier diet. "It was a life-changing experience and a wake-up call," he says. "I want to be around for my wife and two kids," Kuntz says. In addition to his role as husband and father, Kuntz is active in the community. In 2012 he was named Bolingbrook Man of the Year, and is scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 75 at Bolingbrook's First Presbyterian Church of DuPage.

"The sooner a blockage in the heart can be removed, the greater the chance a patient will survive," Dr. Follman says. "Patients are fortunate to have Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital close to home, where they can receive immediate care from experienced board-certified interventional cardiologists who live close by."

AHP's Cardiology Department has four locations to serve you - Bolingbrook - Hinsdale - Plainfield - Westchester. For more information, please call 630-789-3422 or click here.

FREE Viewing of HBO's The Weight of the Nation on March 6th

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 MDT

Join Elizabeth Durbin, D.O. as she and a panel of healthcare experts answer questions after a viewing of HBO's "The Weight of the Nation" on Wednesday, March 6th. Find out how you can help yourself and help your children or other family members lead a healthier lifestyle.

Where: Woodridge Park District 2600 Center Drive Woodridge, IL 60517
When: Wednesday, March 6th Doors open at 6 pm and the screening begins at 6:30 pm
FREE and open to the public!

Dr. Durbin is a board-certified primary care physician with office hours at Fairview Family Practice in Downers Grove. She has a special interest in preventive medicine as well as pediatric wellness. Call 630-719-5472 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

14 Adventist Health Partner Physicians Are on ZocDoc!

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 MDT

ZocDoc is a service that helps patients find doctors and other healthcare providers, and book appointments instantly – no phone calls necessary! The service is absolutely free for patients.

14 Adventist Health Partner Physicians are on ZocDoc and you can book online by visiting this page. You can view the doctor's available times, select the best time for you and book your own appointment on the spot.

If it's late at night or the weekend and you need to see a physician in the next couple of days….book it online here!

Welcome Bhakta Medical Associates to Adventist Health Partners!

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 MDT

Bhakta Medical Associates is a Family Medicine practice that also cares for Pediatric patients. Their office is located 6283 S. Archer Avenue in Chicago, Illinois and they have a bi-lingual office speaking English, Spanish, Polish, Marathi, Hindi, and Gujarati. Dr. Chandu Bhakta is board certified in both Family Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Nandana Bhakta is board certified in Family Medicine. Interests include preventative medicine, diabetes management, and sports medicine. Both physicians pride themselves in practicing "old-fashioned" medicine with compassion coupled with modern technology and incorporating spirituality.

Please call 773-585-3131 to schedule an appointment today!

Welcome Loveena Bouri, M.D.

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 MDT

AHP is proud to welcome Loveena Bouri, M.D. to Naperville Family and Internal Medicine. Dr. Bouri is board certified Internal Medicine, part of the PCMH and accepting new patients. Call to schedule an appointment today! 630-428-3828

Men's Health Discussion on February 5, 2013

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 MDT

Join Vibha Sabharwal, M.D. of Bolingbrook Urology on February 5th for a FREE presentation on Men's Health. Start off 2013 with a healthier you. Be proactive and attend this discussion on men's health issues. Dr. Sabharwal is a board certified urologist and will cover everything from male incontinence to sexual dysfunction and more. Women, bring your men!

What: Men's Health Discussion

When: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 6:30 pm

Where: Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital 500 Remington Blvd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440

RSVP: Call 630-856-7525

Cost: FREE

Dr. Sabharwal has office hours at 396 Remington Blvd., Suite 310 Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440. Her services includes general urology; health and care of prostate; bladder and renal concerns; and she has a special interest in male and female incontinence, vaginal vault prolapse, and minimally invasive procedures. Please call 630-226-1436 to schedule an appointment.

HBO's Weight of the Nation Free Screening with Elizabeth Durbin, D.O.

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 MDT

Join Elizabeth Durbin, D.O. for a condensed screening of The Weight of the Nation, an HBO documentary series presented by Indian Boundary YMCA. Following the screening, Dr. Durbin, along with a panel of other healthcare experts, will discuss and answer questions. For film trailer information, visit theweightofthenation.hbo.com

When: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 6:30 - 8:00 pm, doors open at 6 pm
Where: Indian Boundary YMCA 711 59th St. Downers Grove, IL 60516
FREE and open to the public

For more information, contact Fairview Family Practice at 630-719-5472 or claidlaw@ymcachicago.org

FREE Joint Pain Seminar presented by DuPage Orthopedics

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 MDT

Join us to hear directly from leading, local orthopedic doctors and physical therapists about your best options for alleviating your shoulder, knee, and hip pain, and arthritis. Learn about new, non-invasive solutions as well as the latest surgical breakthroughs.

When: Saturday, February 16, 2013 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Where: The Westin Chicago Northwest

400 Park Blvd. Itasca, Illinois

R.S.V.P.: 630-351-8500

Refreshments to be served.

DuPage Orthopedics is a reliable and comprehensive Orthopedic group in the Chicagoland area. They specialize in joint replacement, sports medicine injury care, shoulder replacement, and rotator cuff repair. We look forward to making it simple for patients looking for an orthopedic physician and referring physician to receive the quality of care they need and deserve. For all of your orthopedic needs, please think of DuPage Orthopedics.

For more information, please call 630-351-8500 or visit DuPageOrtho.com

Welcome DOC Family Practice and Crystal Peoples, M.D. to Adventist Health Partners!

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 MDT

Adventist Health Partners is happy to announce DOC Family Practice and Crystal Peoples, MD has joined our physician group. Dr. Peoples is an experienced family physician with a caring manner and is taking new patients. She recently moved her practice of 12 years just down the street to her new office at 6723 W. Roosevelt Road in Berwyn. She is affiliated with Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital. To schedule an appointment, please call 708-383-6333.

Be Happy, .....and Healthy event by Yasmeen Ansari, M.D.

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 MDT

AHP Physician Out and About! Yasmeen Ansari, M.D. of Wooddale Family Medicine gave a presentation "Be Happy,.....and Healthy" last Saturday at the Addison Public Library to help celebrate "National Staying Healthy Month" she shared information on making good choices to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. Library staff were also on hand to share stories and play some fun, interactive games.

Yasmeen Ansari, M.D. is a family medicine physician at Wood Dale Family Medicine located at 199 S. Addison Road, Suite 108 Wood Dale, IL 60191. Some of Dr. Ansari's special interests include, Pediatrics, Specializing in Developmental Assessment and Disorders, Preventative Medicine and Women's Health Issues. Call 630-616-7223 to make an appointment.

Eric Yang, M.D. Trained in da Vinci Robot-Assisted Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 MDT

Currently, the only procedure that the FDA has approved for specialized Single-Site instruments with da Vinci Robot-Assisted surgery system is cholecystectomy which is the removal of the gallbladder. There are only a few surgeons in the country who have been trained to perform the surgery. Adventist Health Partner Physician, Eric Yang, M.D. is one.

This da Vinci procedure is being offered at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital. While neither single-incision laparoscopic surgery nor robot-assisted surgery are new procedures, combining both to remove the gallbladder represents the next step in the evolution of surgical technology. Using this technology, the gallbladder can be removed through a single one inch incision in the belly button, making the procedure virtually scarless.

Benefits to the patient
• Virtually scarless results
• Minimal pain
• Low blood loss
• Fast recovery
• Shorter hospital stay
• Increased patient satisfaction

Eric Yang, M.D. of Consulting Surgeons is qualified and trained to perform da Vinci robot-assisted single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomies. He has office hours at 5201 S. Willow Springs Road, Suite 290 in LaGrange, Illinois. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the office at 708-579-0018.

New Alternative Hip Replacement Performed at AGH by DuPage Orthopedics

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 MDT

AHP's DuPage Orthopedics, and the surgical team at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital successfully completed a total hip replacement surgery using the anterior approach, which is a newer alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery. This is one of many procedures that DuPage Orthopedics offers for more information go to DupageOrtho.com

Simple Every Day Ways to Stay Healthy- Elizabeth Durbin, D.O.

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 MDT

With our hectic lifestyles and rising health care costs, looking and feeling healthy may seem beyond our reach. But implementing 10 simple, low-cost suggestions may help you experience less illness and have more energy:

Eat right - According to the American Heart Association, 66 percent of adults age 20 or older are obese, and one in three children and teens are overweight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and stroke are among obesity's possible health consequences.

Focus on whole grains, vegetables and fruits, moderate protein, low-fat dairy products and fiber, while limiting sugar, salt and high fat foods. Consult your doctor before taking supplements. Some vitamins are actually toxic in large amounts; others may interfere with certain medications.

Drink right - According to the Mayo Clinic, drinking at least eight glasses of water each day flushes out toxins from organs, bring nutrients to cells and keeps the tissues in the ears, nose and throat moist. It also replaces water lost through breathing, perspiring and urination.

At the same time, reduce alcohol consumption. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states small amounts of alcohol may lower the risk for coronary artery disease. However, heavy drinking (considered more than 2 drinks a day of alcohol for men and more than 1 drink a day of alcohol for women) may raise blood pressure and adversely affect the liver.

Exercise right - Adults need at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week, or about 30 minutes each day. If you find it difficult to schedule this much time for daily exercise, try 10-minute increments, three times a day.

Adults also need strengthening exercises that build muscle mass. To be most effective, these need to be done in sets at least twice a week.

Sleep right - The average adult needs six to eight hours of sleep each night. Chronic sleep deprivation and untreated obstructive sleep apnea means greater risk for accidents, as well as hypertension, irregular heartbeat, stroke and diabetes.

Occasionally, you can make up lost sleep during the weekends, but poor sleep habits over time will create a deficit that's difficult to remedy.

Think right - Researchers have noted that stress and negative emotions weaken the immune system. Several times a day, take a few minutes to relax and clear your mind. Read a stimulating book, visit a museum and tackle that crossword puzzle.

Connect right - In a world of social media, emails and text messages, there is still no substitute for close relationships. "Psychology Today" listed the health benefits of true friendships: fewer colds, healthier brains and higher survival rates for breast cancer and heart disease.

Brush right - Poor dental health brings consequences worse than bleeding gums and tooth loss. Periodontal disease may foster coronary artery disease, dementia, diabetes, respiratory infections, infertility and miscarriages.

Safeguard right - Frequently wash your hands. Get a flu shot. Wear a seat belt and drive the posted speed limit. Don't engage in unprotected sexual activity.

Breath right - If you smoke, quit. Avoid secondhand smoke. Tobacco damages your blood vessels, heart and lungs. Period.

Play right - Carve out some time each day for activities you enjoy. Life is good. Celebrate it.

Elizabeth Durbin, D.O. is a family medicine physician at Fairview Family Practice located at 412 63rd Street Downers Grove, IL 60516. Some of Dr. Durbin's special interests include, Preventive Medicine
Pediatric Wellness, Women's Health, Osteopathic Manipulation. Call 630-719-5472 to make an appointment.

Smoking Cessation Class at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 MDT

Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital is now offering a Smoking Cessation Class. This class is formulated after the Freedon From Smoking Criteria from the American Lung Association.

When: Tuesday,. January 15, 2013
Class dates: January 15, 22, 29 l February 5, 7, 12, 19, 26

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Where: Adventist La Grange Hospital Cardiac Rehab Conference Room

Cost: $129

To Register, Call Adventist La Grange Cardiac Rehab
708-245-3636

Angela Bond, M.D. Presents at Tallgrass Corporate Center

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 MDT

Our own Dr. Angela Bond from Bolingbrook Family Medicine presented on Managing Stress to the staff at Tallgrass Corporate Center on Wednesday, December 19th. She gave good advice on how to eat healthy and the types of foods that are best to consume, exercise, and relaxation. The advice and suggestions not only will help us deal with the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, but will last long into 2013 and beyond to create a balance in our lifestyles.

Dr. Bond is certified in Family Medicine and sees all ages including women needing obstetric care. Her office is located 329 Remington Blvd., Suite 100 Bolingbrook, IL. Please call 630-759-4800 to schedule an appointment.