While Botox is commonly associated with helping to temporarily eleminate wrinkles of the forehead, the drug’s manufacturer states that therapeutic sales accounted for about half of all Botox sales in 2008.  A purified form of botulinum toxin that prevents muscles from contracting, Botox blocks the connection between the nerves and neurotransmitters so the muscles don’t work as well.  Dr. Jeffrey Hsu uses Botox himself, to counter excessive sweating.  “I personally advocate Botox because it’s made such a big difference in  my life.  As a surgeon, I couldn’t even work if my hands were sweating,” says Dr. Hsu. 

Dr. Andrew Celmer has used Botox for vocal cord problems such as spasmodic dystonia.  “There is no cure, ” Celmer says, “but you can stop the contractions for three to six months by injecting Botox into the muscles adjacent to the vocal cords.  It relaxes the muscles, so patients can have fluent speech again.”

Neurologists started using it in the late 80’s.  “We’ve gone from virtually no treatment to an excellent cure in some cases,” states Dr. Alan Summers.  Botox has also been used to relieve migraines although it is yet undetermined how Botox alleviates migraines and it doesn’t work for all migraine sufferers.  

DuPage Medical Group has offices throughout DuPage, Will, and Kane Counties.  For more information or to make an appointment with one of our physicians noted above please call:

Dr. Jeffrey Hsu - 630-545-5040

Dr. Andrew Celmer -  630-469-9200

Dr. Alan Summers -  630-784-7700

After the presentation, there will be an open forum for questions dealing with general sleep issues, including obstructive sleep apnea and CPAP.  All patients, families, caregivers, and the community are invited to attend this free educational event.  Food and beverages will be provided.

When:

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 7:30 pm

Where:

1100 W. 31st Street, Third Floor, Downers Grove, IL 60515

R.S.V.P.:

To reserve a seat, please call 630-873-8895 by Monday, November 9

For more information on Dr. Korcek or to schedule an appointment, please call 630-871-6699.

Where: Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center  located on the hospital campus, 3551 Highland Ave. in Downers Grove.

DuPage Medical Group would like to congratulate Dr. Keith Monson on his Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons. 

Fellowship in ACS is the organization’s way of noting outstanding achievement.  Fellows, such as Dr. Monson, are recommended by their peers, endorsed by their local chapter leadership, and reviewed by a national credentials subcommittee.  The ACS is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.  We are honored to have Dr. Monson as a surgeon with DuPage Medical Group!

Dr. Keith Monson has general surgery office hours at Hinsdale and Lombard.  You may schedule an appointment by calling 630-790-1700.  For breast surgery hours, he is available in our Naperville office.  Please call 630-961-4177 to schedule an appointment at our Breast Center.

Dr. Mark Fisher

Dr. Fisher is one of the robotically trained surgeons in DuPage Medical Group.  Robotic assisted laparoscopic female pelvic floor reconstruction is available at DuPage Medical Group through both the gynecology and urology departments for several types of prolapse and pelvic floor disorders.  Robotic assisted prostatectomy for prostate cancer is available through our urology department.  

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fisher, please call 630-790-1221.

Click here for more information on all of our current Clinical Research studies.

At the heart of the new site is a focus on usability.  “We wanted our site to be a communication tool in which the user can find the relevant information they desire in the easiest manner,” says Rita DeJohn, Belleza’s Spa Coordinator.  To accomplish this goal, Belleza’s site features “tags” which serve as a common thread linking information together.  These tags enable for fast and efficient filtering of information.  Products, services, skin conditions and aesthetic treatments all all linked together which creates relevant content relationships throughout the site. This enables the user to easily view information they desire in a simple manner. For example, if the user wanted information on acne, they would simply click the acne tag.  This would bring the user to a page that displays all the products and services that are appropriate for the treatment of acne, thus allowing the user to filter through all the information and find what’s most important to them.  

In addition to the ease-of-use enhancements, the site also features a beautiful new, contemporary design.  Stunning photography and vibrant colors which are the cornerstone of the Belleza brand are featured throughout the site.  The physical size of the site has been expanded to allow more information per page, which reduces the number of clicks it takes to get the information desired.   The content has been streamlined and the overall navigation has been improved.  In addition, a highly unique, pop up navigation is used in some sections of the site.  This creates interest as well as guides the user with an easy to follow sub-navigation.  

Other enhancements include the integration of social networking tools which allow users to send information to popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Digg and others.  Client’s can request appointments online by simply clicking the “request an appointment” button featured on every page of the site.   Special offers, upcoming events, articles, news items and product/service spotlights are also just a click away. 

Belleza Skin Care Institute is overseen by Board Certified Dermatologists, James J. Herrmann, M.D. and Kelle Berggren, M.D., of DuPage Medical Group.  Belleza is located at our Wheaton Town Square location.  Please call 630-547-5000 to schedule an appointment. 

We hope you enjoy Belleza’s new site.  To view the site in it’s entirety, please visit www.bellezaskincare.com. 

Studies show that early detection is critical in the successful treatment and survival of breast cancer.  At DMG we know people have busy lives so that’s why we offer same day appointment scheduling. Patients can call our convenient central scheduling number at 630-961-4177 to schedule an appointment or talk to one of our two nurse navigators about any questions they may have.

DMG has 7 surgeons located in two breast centers - one in Glen Ellyn and one in Naperville.  The facilities offer digital and diagnostic mammograms, physicians performing breast and stereotactic biopsies, partial breast irradiation (mammosite and contura), counseling and surgical treatments.  The breast surgeons work in collaboration with DMG radiologists, oncologists and plastic surgeons to provide the most comprehensive care for our patients.  

DMG breast centers offer genetic testing (BRCA 1 & 2) to determine a person’s risk of getting breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health, Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in this country other than skin cancer.  Each year, more than 211,000 American women learn they have breast cancer.  In 2009 40,170 died from breast cancer. 

Women ages 35-40 should have a baseline mammogram done and after 40 should have one done every 1-2 years as directed by your physician Adult women should have an annual gynecological exam including a breast exam. 

For a map and directions to our Breast Centers, please click on the city name below:

Glen Ellyn

Naperville 

If so, you may qualify to participate in a clinical research study comparing Warfarin to a new investigational blood thinner to prevent strokes in individuals with atrial fibrillation.

To Be Eligible You Must:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be available to attend monthly clinic visits for an average of 2 years

Qualified participants will receive all study-related care at no cost and compensation for time and travel expenses.  For more information, please call the DMG Research Hotline at 630-348-3060.

Click here to view other Clinical Research studies at DMG.

Cami Morgan, R.D., LDN, CDE

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Cami Morgan works at our Hinsdale office.  To schedule an appointment with her, please call 630-286-5007.