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SPINES: Orthopedics or Neurosurgeons?
When it comes to our spines, many patients have questions and concerns on who to go to for the best care. Our spines are made of bones, so an orthopedic specialist is best, right?…
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The Time is Now to Schedule Your Annual Mammogram
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Thanks to advances in technology, early detection and increased awareness, the survival rates for breast cancer have continued to rise in recent…
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Stronger heart, new start: Riverside team helps turn severe heart failure into a dramatic recovery
Brian Choquette is feeling fantastic these days. You’d probably never guess that he went through life-threatening heart problems. Sinan Simsir, MD is a Cardiothoracic surgeon with Riverside Healthcare. It all started when he arrived…
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Bringing Next Generation Robotics to the Region
Dr. Juan Jimenez, Neurosurgeon and Medical Director at the Riverside Neurosciences Institute Riverside is committed to providing the best healthcare possible to each and every patient. This commitment means a dedication to technology and…
How in-ambulance care for stroke patients helps us save lives
Neurologist in Kankakee and Watseka, Illinois; Medical Director of Riverside Medical Center’s Primary Stroke Center Time is critical when someone’s had a stroke. Care can’t wait until a patient arrives at our emergency department. Area…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Riverside Expands Emergency Department
Riverside is transforming the way emergency care is delivered. In this edition of HealthCurrents, Dr. Scott Smithgall takes us…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – New Equipment at Riverside Healthcare Revolutionizes Surgery
New Equipment at Riverside Healthcare Revolutionizes Surgery Riverside Healthcare continues to revolutionize surgery with the addition of the Airo,…
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Cardiac Cath Lab Innovations at Riverside
In this month’s HealthCurrents we are discussing Riverside’s new Cardiac Cath Lab and what our Heart Institute means…
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Minimally Invasive Single Site Robotic Surgery : Riverside HealthCurrents
Join general surgeon Paul Rowland, MD as he discusses the changes in surgery over the years and minimally…