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Alexis Barbour wants women to make sure they are regularly conducting breast self-exams and getting routine mammograms — especially if they are high risk. Barbour, 41, of Downers Grove, is the Vice…

In the tapestry of communities served by Endeavor Health, each hospital plays a pivotal role as beacons of health, healing and hope. A prime example of this commitment to community wellness was…

How often do people decide to just live with pain until it becomes unbearable? Maybe we think it will just go away. We self-medicate. Eventually, when the pain gets to be too much, we seek help from a…

For patients like Ashley Wilson, 34, of Sandwich, Illinois, artificial disc replacement can address serious and debilitating cervical spine issues with a quick recovery and without limiting mobility…

For Isaac Maman, the simple pleasure of cycling is something he will never again take for granted. He credits the care he received from a team of Endeavor Health neurology experts who surrounded him…

Twenty years ago, in the twilight hours before sunrise, Jay Reardon of Glenview woke up to bone-crushing pressure in his chest that made it difficult for him to breathe. Within minutes, he arrived at…

Your heart is the engine of your circulatory system. By delivering oxygen and essential nutrients to cells and removing waste, your heart is responsible for your entire body’s health. A healthy heart…

Having your blood pressure taken is a routine assessment and an important indicator of your health. It helps your healthcare team assess your cardiovascular health, including the detection of high…

Did you know nearly 40% of adults in the United States have high cholesterol? Cholesterol, a waxy substance produced by your liver and found in some foods, plays a crucial role in cell membrane…