Diabetes is a common disease, affecting more than 25 million people in the United States. Unfortunately, for many who suffer from it, it’s a well kept secret.
According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 7 million people have diabetes and don’t even know it. Proper screening for diabetes is important, especially as people get older. The [...]
Dr. Vikas Patel, Emergency Room Physician, MetroSouth Medical Center and Co-Director, MetroSouth Doctor House Calls
I understand that sometimes just getting to the doctor’s office can be difficult. When you or a loved one has a chronic condition that limits mobility, it can be tempting to skip recommended check- ups or tests.
As an emergency room [...]
We are living longer and leading more active lives than ever before. As we age, our bodies and minds can change dramatically. Fortunately, there are many ways we can stay healthy.
The most important step is to find a board-certified physician who understands the aging process. Geriatricians are trained to treat patients with conditions that are [...]
Cliff Butler, Safety Manager at Accurate Dispersions (a business unit of Sherwin Williams) in South Holland, IL talks to local employees about what led to his quadruple bypass surgery and how things could have been different. Cliff offers his friends some excellent advice, a simple way to avoid what he had to endure.
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MetroSouth Medical Center in downtown Blue Island, IL, has been named to the U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Hospitals in Chicago” for 2011-2012. Of 121 hospitals in the Chicago metropolitan area, MetroSouth ranked #17. The list rated the number and quality of hospitals’ services. The Chicago metro area includes Naperville, Joliet, Evanston [...]
MetroSouth Medical Center in downtown Blue Island, IL, has been rated among the “Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation for Medical Excellence” for 2012 in four categories of patient care and it was rated among the top ten percent in the country for two additional categories of patient care. The hospital was also recognized for [...]
MetroSouth Primary Care physicians think yearly physicals are so important that they decided to dance in support of them! If you need to make an appointment for a physical, please call 708-489-7925. If you book an appointment for a physical by December 31, 2011, you will receive a free AMC movie ticket [...]
It was ten years ago that our country was stunned by acts of terrorism on September 11, 2001. In honor of those who lost their lives on that day, and in recognition of the men and women in the Southland who continue to protect our freedom, MetroSouth Medical Center hosted a public salute on Thursday, [...]
Now, patients visiting MetroSouth Medical Center’s emergency department can fill their prescriptions before they even leave the hospital. No more driving around searching for an open drug store in the middle of the night. That’s because the hospital is the first in the state to install InstyMeds, a 24-hour vending machine which immediately dispenses most [...]
Quiz Results
For questions #1-12: If you answered “a” to any question or “b” to more than three questions, it
is recommended that you schedule an appointment with your primary care physician promptly.
If most of your answers were “c’s” and “d’s,” it sounds like you’re in good shape. It is still
recommended that you see your primary care [...]
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 [...]
