Depression is a medical condition. According to the World Health Organization, it affects about 121 million worldwide, and is one of the leading causes of disability.
Feeling sad is a normal reaction to loss or difficult situations. But when feelings of intense sadness last for weeks – and interfere with your daily tasks – [...]
If you are a senior living in the Southland, why not give yourself the gift of good health this holiday season? MetroSouth Medical Center is hosting a Holiday Open House and Senior Health Fair, Wednesday, November 30, 3 to 6 pm, 12935 S. Gregory St., downtown Blue Island. Reservations can be made by [...]
Good or bad, high or low? The physicians at MetroSouth Medical Center can help uncover the confusion surrounding cholesterol. It’s important to know because high cholesterol may lead to serious heart problems, although most of the time there are no symptoms.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is defined as a “waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells [...]
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common disease, affecting more than 76 million adults in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, more than 20 percent of people with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition.
What you don’t know can hurt you. When this symptomless disease is left untreated, it can [...]
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 [...]
