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Osteoporosis Management Strategies
Osteoporosis is a common condition where your bones become very brittle and thin over time, which increases your risk of fracture. Unfortunately, osteoporosis is a “silent” disease, meaning many people don’t realize they are living…
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Key Strategies for Living with Diabetes
Diabetes is a common condition, affecting 38.4 million people in the United States—which represents 11.6% of the U.S. population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), another 97.6 million Americans aged 18…
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TrueBeam Linear Accelerator: Advanced Radiation Technology
Cancer treatment has advanced greatly over the past few decades. Riverside Healthcare is invested in bringing the latest technology to the community, such as the TrueBeam Linear Accelerator—a radiation therapy option that delivers a number…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Managing the Condition
Everyone experiences an upset stomach from time to time. How do you know when it might be more of a chronic issue like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Miranda Sirvinskas, nurse practitioner…
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Surgical Robotics: A New Standard in Minimally Invasive Surgery
The advancements made in medical technology over the last few decades is incredibly impressive. One improvement in surgical expertise is robotics. Now, it’s important to understand that the “robot” is not assuming surgical duties all…
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Making Healthy Choices at Summer BBQs
Making Healthy Choices This Summer Summertime brings festivals, barbecues, graduation parties, and more. Many patients navigating a diabetes diagnosis or trying to manage their weight may wonder how to enjoy the season while…
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Is Your Blood Pressure Too High?
Blood pressure is a common vital taken at a doctor’s visit. But, what do those numbers really mean? Miranda Sirvinskas, Nurse Practitioner at Riverside Medical Group’s Internal Medicine Bourbonnais office, offers important information about blood…
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Supporting Cancer Survivors
With the advancements in treatments and improvements in diagnosing cancer, the number of cancer survivors has increased significantly over the years. There were 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States in 2019, and some…
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Pediatric Care Continuum: Best Practices for a Healthy Start to Life
A child’s pediatrician is a very influential person in shaping a healthy start to life. In fact, experts recommend that parents secure a pediatrician prior to giving birth so once the baby comes into the…
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Exciting Updates from Riverside Cancer Institute
Expert care close to home is one of Riverside Cancer Institute’s primary goals. The organization aims to ensure community members don’t have to travel great distances to receive the life-changing care they need and deserve.