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It’s that time of year again; time to protect yourself and your loved ones. It is flu shot season, and our practice recommends a flu shot if you: have contact with other people, particularly school aged children or the elderly, travel for work or pleasure, have a chronic medical condition, or prefer not to to…
Magical thinking. We all use it. I see it particularly in medical weight loss treatment. Everyone wants to post big numbers, consistent numbers, each week, in their quest for success in the weight loss process. But as I remind everyone, the weight loss process is non-linear, and to expect to see the same results, week…
Wow! It’s that time already! Out with the old, in with the new. Well, welcome 2017! Wishes to all for a healthy and peaceful 2017!! And my New Year’s Resolution?? Well, the immediate one is to keep you better informed about practice happenings through our social media outlets. So…stay tuned for updates here as we…
Sneezing and coughing…. I can hear it from my desk as I type this entry. We are now entering “sick season” and it’s time to watch out for the cold and cough symptoms! As everyone starts to move indoors, bacteria and viruses can be transmitted more easily. Remember to take all of the common sense…
The Professional Hypochondriac recently spoke with Dr. Shana Weiss, an internist in private practice in Vernon Hills with specialty training in bariatric medicine. Previously, she was part of the team at NorthShore University Health System’s Center for Weight Management. TPH: When do women most commonly gain weight? Dr. Weiss: I usually see it around age…
A belated welcome to our new physician assistant Katrina Barger! Katrina has been with us for several months now, and is comfortable with both acute illnesses and chronic conditions. Feel free to schedule visits with her at any time!