Medical Center wants to know what Southland residents look for in a primary care physician and we want your help! As part of the hospital’s “Let’s Get Physicals” campaign, area residents are invited to visit its Facebook page and answer a short questionnaire about qualities of a primary care physician. [...]

With the first day of school just around the corner, many parents are busy scheduling and getting back-to-school supplies for the year. One to-do that is usually left until the morning before school is packing children’s lunches.
Though packing lunches- especially for more than one child- can be a daunting task, recent study results reveal [...]

For most kids, summer time means swimming, summer camp and bike riding.  It also means time for a physical exam before the start of the new school year.  Do parents really know what to expect at their student’s school physical?
Dr. Barbara Bellar, a family medicine physician practicing at MetroSouth Health Center at Blue Island, in [...]

A recent study found the baby boomer generation (those people born between 1946 and 1965) are more obese than other age groups.  According to a study by the Associated Press in conjunction with LifeGoesStrong.com, 36 percent of the baby boomer generation is obese as compared to 26 percent of older survey respondents and 25 percent [...]

Spring and Summer 2011 have been among the worst allergy seasons on record. Many Chicago area residents experienced runny noses, itchy eyes and sinus-like symptoms. The good news for all allergy sufferers is that your primary care physician can help treat many of your allergy symptoms and you don’t have to seek out a specialist.
According [...]

With a higher rate of obesity today, the number of adults and children with cholesterol issues is also on the rise. It is estimated that 105 million American adults have high cholesterol. As the numbers increase, it is more and more important to understand what cholesterol is and how it affects your health. Even those [...]

Summer can be a particularly challenging season for those trying to manage high blood pressure.  Cookouts, picnics and vacations are often grounds for unhealthy food selections.  Despite these temptations, high blood pressure can pose a serious health risk and must be monitored year-round, regardless of the season.
If you have high-blood pressure, you’re not alone.  More [...]

Whether it’s for a runny nose, a head bump, or rash, there are many reasons to call a doctor. Primary care physicians, whether a family medicine physician (one who treats children and adults) or internal medicine physician (one who just treats adults), can treat most common health issues.  In the case of a more serious [...]