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Cancer Survivorship: Finding Support After Treatment Ends
From the moment an individual receives a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and recovery and beyond, life becomes different. Coping with the physical, mental and emotional changes that cancer brings can impact not only the survivor,…
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Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Suicide
September is suicide prevention month. As the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S, the 3rd leading cause of death for people aged 10-14 and the 2nd leading cause of death for people aged…
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Preventative Care: Putting Your Health First
There are many reasons we make appointments to see our doctors. While some adults only go to the doctor when we are experiencing a problem, the prospect of establishing a routine of annual visits with…
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Partnering for Your Child’s Health | Because It Matters
Over the past 24 months, experts from the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital have been providing around-the-clock inpatient care delivering many benefits to Riverside’s youngest patients, families, nursing staff and pediatricians as part…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Take Action: Fight the Flu
This month on HealthCurrents we discuss flu symptoms and prevention. As #FluFighters, we truly care about protecting our patients and ourselves from the spread of flu viruses every season. Washing hands often, covering coughs/sneezes and…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Alzheimer’s: Signs & Symptoms
Alzheimer’s: Signs & Symptoms Over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. This number is expected to triple by 2050. This year alone, the cost for caring with those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is…
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Knowledge Helps Families Protect Precious Memories
Alzheimer’s in America Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and as many as 16 million are estimated to have the disease by 2050. Each year, approximately one in every three seniors dies…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Manage Your Health with Riverside MyChart
In a recent survey, more than 92 percent of consumers felt that to receive good medical care, it was important to be able to securely share and receive electronic information about their medical history from…
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How migraine and mini stroke affect stroke risk
Stroke symptoms can be deceivingly similar to symptoms of other neurological conditions. From vision problems and nausea to severe headaches and sound sensitivity, how can you know whether your symptoms are fleeting…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Stroke: Every Second Counts
For someone suffering a stroke, time is critical. The sooner you are diagnosed, assessed and receive treatment, the less damage will occur. This month on HealthCurrents we speak with Dr. Bruce Dodt about the symptoms…