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Pregnant Naperville woman undergoes breast cancer treatment at Northwestern Medicine

Just weeks after discovering she was pregnant with her fourth child, Naperville resident Stephanie Wysaski performed a breast self-exam after watching a television segment about their importance.

By H. D. Morris | Oct 21, 2025

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Retired nurse undergoes innovative robotic lung surgery using new 3D imaging

Tonni Richard, a retired nurse from LeClaire, Iowa, discovered a neuroendocrine tumor in her lung after experiencing persistent muscle spasms during Pilates classes.

By H. D. Morris | Oct 20, 2025

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VA expands cancer care options with new “Close to Me” program in Indiana

By D. S. Dyer | Oct 20, 2025

Veterans in Indiana who are undergoing cancer treatment now have expanded options for care through the Adam Benjamin Jr.

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Thorek Memorial Hospital highlights importance of bladder health during awareness month

By D. S. Dyer | Oct 20, 2025

November is recognized as Bladder Health Month, focusing on the importance of bladder health and the prevalence of related conditions among Americans.

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Philanthropic support expands nursing education programs at Rush University

By D. S. Dyer | Oct 17, 2025

How a chance encounter between Joanne Barkett Conway and a waitress aspiring to become a nurse led to significant philanthropic support for nursing education was the subject of recent recognition by Rush University College of Nursing.

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Medicare information session replay offers guidance on program options and local support

By H. H. Robinson | Oct 17, 2025

Are you trying to understand the details of Medicare and Medicare Advantage?

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Christine Kennedy to retire as dean of Rush University College of Nursing in June 2026

By H. H. Robinson | Oct 17, 2025

Christine Kennedy, PhD, RN, FAAN, has announced her retirement as dean of Rush University’s College of Nursing, effective June 2026.

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UI Health partners with WINGS to provide domestic violence support and staff training

By H. D. Morris | Oct 15, 2025

UI Health has launched a partnership with WINGS, Illinois’ largest agency focused on domestic violence, to provide support services and training for both patients and staff.

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Thorek Memorial Hospital addresses common myths during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By D. S. Dyer | Oct 7, 2025

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a period dedicated to increasing understanding about breast cancer and addressing misconceptions that can prevent early detection.

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Rush University students highlight impact of scholarships on education and career choices

By D. S. Dyer | Oct 2, 2025

Scholarships at Rush University are providing more than just financial assistance to students.

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Northwestern Medicine completes Illinois’ first known robotic double-lung transplant

By H. D. Morris | Sep 30, 2025

Northwestern Medicine has performed the first known robotic double-lung transplant in Illinois, introducing a minimally invasive surgical option for select patients.

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Former UNLV power forward: Obama's Presidential Center 'accused of displacing the very community it claimed to serve'

By H. H. Robinson | Sep 29, 2025

Tony Lane, a former power forward for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), expressed concerns on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the impact of the Barack Obama Presidential Center on Chicago neighborhoods.

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UI Health highlights risks and treatments during Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month

By H. H. Robinson | Sep 29, 2025

An estimated 6.7 million Americans have an unruptured brain aneurysm, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.

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St. Bernard Hospital hosts ninth annual community baby shower in Englewood

By D. S. Dyer | Aug 5, 2025

On August 2, 2025, St. Bernard Hospital held its 9th Annual Community Baby Shower in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.