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Spiritual Health and Cancer Treatment
Individuals undergoing cancer treatment often have a rough road. With surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, or any other type of treatment, the days can be overwhelming. For some, spiritual health provides a mental respite. Denise Salem, Oncology…
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Talking to Your Primary Care Provider about Mental Health
Discussing mental health with your primary care provider (PCP) is a crucial first step in getting the support you need. Katie VanHoveln, a family nurse practitioner at Riverside’s Watseka Campus, emphasizes the value of starting…
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6 Important Screenings for Women
Protect Your Health With Annual Screenings Women, don’t let medical conditions sneak up on you. See your doctor for an annual well-woman exam, also known as a preventive health checkup. Screening tests, which…
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Riverside Houses Four Pediatric Reach Out and Read sites
Read and Grow Together Riverside houses four pediatric Reach Out and Read sites: ● Riverside East Court Clinic ● Primary Care Associates Kankakee ● Primary Care Pembroke ● Pediatric…
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Preparing Your Child to Go Back to School
As the new school year approaches, parents and guardians are busy gathering supplies, planning schedules, and organizing transportation. Amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s crucial not to overlook the importance of preparing your child’s health…
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Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer screening is a highly effective tool for detecting cancer in its early stages. However, the screening recommendations can be a bit confusing—especially since they have shifted over time. Niketa Kataria, MD Dr.
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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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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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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…