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 [...]
For most kids, summer time means swimming, summer camp and biking. It also means it’s time for an annual physical before the start of the new school year. MetroSouth Health Centers are making school physicals fun by offering kids an insulated backpack if they book a school physical before December 31, 2011.
“A school physical is [...]
According to recent news reports, a shortage of primary care physicians exists in the U.S. This is due, in part, to the sky-rocketing cost of education that has medical students choosing higher paid specialties instead of internal or family medicine.
But, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that primary [...]
The Chicago area is warming up fast this week as a major heat wave moves across the country. Temperatures are projected to remain in the high 90s over the next few days, with the heat index topping 100 degrees. However, this extreme weather is not a cause for panic. Dr. Marie Brister-Brown, a primary [...]
Hospital offers free movie ticket for physicals completed by December 31
MetroSouth Medical Center has just the ticket for its Southland neighbors who want to live healthier lives. Through December 31, 2011, the hospital is offering a free AMC movie ticket (or a choice of a re-usable lunch bag for kids) to patients who complete a [...]
According to a recent study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, patients ages 65+ living in areas with higher levels of primary care physicians live longer and make fewer trips to the hospital for preventable conditions. The explanation given is that they are taking advantage of the proximity of their primary care [...]
Reflux sufferers can learn about permanent relief by viewing this video which features Drs. Ramon Manglano and Felipe Gracias, two general surgeons at MetroSouth Medical Center who are performing the new, effective EsophyX TIF procedure. Meet a happy patient who is back to normal sleeping and eating since he had the procedure done recently.
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