Articles by "Ben Hoekstra"

Ben Hoekstra
Ben Hoekstra

Ben Hoekstra is a public affairs coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. He previously worked in marketing and PR for various Milwaukee nonprofits and received his master’s degree in Corporate Communications from Marquette University. He enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and all things Milwaukee.

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Know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning 
Know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
Turning your heat back on? Read this.
Headache vs. Migraine 
Headache vs. Migraine
Know the difference – and when to see someone.
Is that drink bad for your heart? 
Is that drink bad for your heart?
Is red wine the exception?
Why do your heart valves matter? 
Why do your heart valves matter?
Eleven million Americans suffer from disease in this part of the heart.
Have you added this to your nighttime routine? 
Have you added this to your nighttime routine?
1 of the 5 senses you may be forgetting about as you prepare for bed.
Why surgeons typically don’t ‘crack your chest open’ anymore 
Why surgeons typically don’t ‘crack your chest open’ anymore
In the past 40 years, a lot has changed in heart surgery.
When a ‘pop’ might be something to get looked at 
When a ‘pop’ might be something to get looked at
A neurosurgeon weighs in on slipped disks and what signs to look for.