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Be Well 2020: Yoga can reduce daily stresses, helps young and old stay fit
Editor’s note: This article is the ninth in a series of stories that originally were published in the Chronicle’s March 1 health and wellness supplement sponsored by Franciscan Health. Yoga is for everyone. Liz Smith, owner of Serendipity Yoga Studio in Homewood, said she occasionally hears from people who protest[Read More…]
Be Well 2020: Prairie State College is committed to healthcare programming
“If you are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, Prairie State College is a great place to start,” said PSC President Dr. Terri L. Winfree. “Between our career degree and certificate programs, or through our short-term vocational programs, everyone can find a pathway to a healthcare career, making a[Read More…]
Be Well 2020: The right moves make all the difference
Anyone who has injured a knee playing sports knows that physical therapy can get you back in the game. Anyone who suffers from arthritis knows that physical therapy (PT) can provide relief. Anyone who experiences neurological difficulties following a stroke knows physical therapy can help you re-learn motor functions. But did you[Read More…]
Be Well 2020: Bariatric surgery can reduce dieting struggles and obesity
Editor’s note: This article is the fourth in a series of stories that originally were published in the Chronicle’s March 1 health and wellness supplement sponsored by Franciscan Health. When you’re dieting shows little or no long-term success, bariatric surgery can be the best next step, said Dr. Gerald Cahill,[Read More…]
Be Well 2020: Joint replacement eases pain
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Payne can recognize when a patient is walking in pain. To relieve the pain, his diagnosis may be hip or knee replacement at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, where he and his team use the latest technologies to make certain patients have the best outcomes possible.
Cooking for Health program blends culinary, dietary topics
White coats met white tablecloths at the inaugural Cooking for Health dinner event hosted recently by Franciscan Health Services. The multi-course dining event transformed the hospital cafeteria on April 25, when invited guests learned more about how to prepare healthy delicious dishes while they ate a chef-prepared meal.
Franciscan Health ER consolidation nears completion with added treatment rooms in Olympia Fields
Earlier this year the new Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Emergency Department opened with increased space for patients in anticipation of the closure of the emergency room at Franciscan Health Chicago Heights. The new emergency department includes 32 treatment rooms with six being minor care beds for treating those with illness[Read More…]
Homewood resident honored by Franciscan Health Olympia Fields with Daisy Award
Raymond Camp of Homewood, a nurse with Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, receives a DAISY Award for excellent patient care. (Provided photo) Raymond Camp, a registered nurse who has been with Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for more than three years, is the hospital’s first DAISY Award winner. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases[Read More…]