Articles by "Lisa Parro"

Lisa Parro
Lisa Parro

Lisa Parro, health enews contributor, is a content manager for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. A former journalist, Lisa has been in health care public relations since 2008 and has a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She and her family live in Chicago’s western suburbs.

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What to expect in orthopedic surgery 
What to expect in orthopedic surgery
Surgery is scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Knowledge is key when you’re preparing to be a patient.
New surgical navigation ‘like the GPS in your car’ 
New surgical navigation ‘like the GPS in your car’
3-D navigation helps surgeons pinpoint areas to fuse in spine surgery patients.
Keep kids safe in the heat 
Keep kids safe in the heat
Every 10 days, a child dies after being left in a hot vehicle. Learn more about “forgotten baby syndrome.”
Hot flashes are no joke  Featured
Hot flashes are no joke
Even years after the “change of life,” these symptoms can continue for many women. But there’s help.
When stomach pains become a stomach issue  Featured
When stomach pains become a stomach issue
Learn how to detect if you have irritable bowel syndrome and what can be done to help.
5 tips to control cholesterol  Featured
5 tips to control cholesterol
One-third of all Americans have high cholesterol. Here are ways to control your levels.
Multiple births more common, more complicated 
Multiple births more common, more complicated
Risks associated with pregnancy become greater when preparing for twins.