High blood pressure plagues over one in three adults in the United States.  Men, under the age of 45, have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure than their female counterparts.  Other risk factors for developing high blood pressure include family history, African American decent, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, high salt intake, excess weight [...]

Invited to Seminars at MetroSouth Medical Center
Complimentary pregnancy preparation kit for attendees
MetroSouth Medical Center’s Spanish-speaking doctors invite women who are pregnant or are contemplating pregnancy to join them Friday, July 30th, noon to 2 p.m., or Wednesday, August 11, 6 to 8 p.m., in the lobby of the hospital for cool refreshments, light snacks and [...]

Sue Bettenhausen, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Diabetes Educator at MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island, Illinois discusses the risk of developing gestational diabetes which is more prevalent in the Hispanic and African American population.  If detected, gestational diabetes can be managed effectively with diet and exercise during the remaining weeks of the pregnancy.  Ms. Bettenhausen discusses [...]