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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Every day, more than 115 Americans die from opioid overdoses. The misuse of opioids, including prescription pain relievers,…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Spotlight on Heart Surgery
The growth of the Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute continues to bring new advancements, technologies and expertise to…
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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…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Women’s Health: Knowledge is Power
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to raise awareness about breast cancer in our communities, Riverside…
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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…
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HealthCurrents – Immediate Care or ER?
Do you know when to visit an immediate care versus the emergency room? Riverside’s Emergency Department and Immediate…
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…
Living longer and getting stronger with acute stroke rehabilitation
Most people who have a stroke live through it. As the National Institutes of Health notes, of the 795,000 people who have a stroke in the United States each year, nearly 83 percent survive.
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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…