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Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined. But it doesn’t have to be. With early detection, colon cancer is highly treatable—even preventable. Screening allows…

A colon cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but today, more than ever, there is reason for hope. Groundbreaking advancements are transforming treatment, offering patients less pain, shorter…

While 40 might be the new 20 in lifestyle trends, when it comes to your health, 45 is officially the new 50. The recommendation for colon cancer screenings has shifted: doctors now urge everyone to…

Snacks tend to veer healthy or decidedly unhealthy, depending on several factors. Hunger level, sugar cravings, distractedness, and especially what food we keep on hand all play a role in what we…

Many women can relate to painful periods from time to time. But what if the pain is so bad, it interferes with your life? Endometriosis occurs when endometrium-like tissue is found outside the uterus…

Heart health varies widely depending on your lifestyle choices. Yes, genes play a role in heart disease. But we also have a good amount of control over how healthy (or unhealthy) our heart is as we…

The overall incidence of colorectal cancer has been decreasing since the mid-1980s, but in the last decade there has been a concerning rise in early onset colon and rectal cancer, with more people…

It’s sometimes hard to know whether symptoms like a cough, fatigue or weight gain are a sign of a serious disease. We all get worn out, right? Maybe we’re just out of shape or have a cold. Heart…

Members of Endeavor Health’s orthopaedic team traveled to Nepal on a medical mission with Operation Walk Chicago in November 2024. Ravi Bashyal, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Endeavor Health, is an…

Pictured above: (Left to right) Endeavor Health President and CEO J.P. Gallagher, outgoing Northwest Community Hospital President Michael Hartke and new Northwest Community Hospital President David…

Parents have all been there. When your child is sick or injured, the debate over where to go begins. There are some emergencies in which the need to call 911 is clear: your child is having trouble…

Endeavor Health has partnered with Little Friends in Warrenville to enhance its workforce development services through Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund (CIF). Little Friends serves people…