Articles by "Jennifer Benson"

Jennifer Benson
Jennifer Benson

Jennifer Benson, health enews contributor, is coordinator of public affairs for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has 10+ years of community development and communication experience for non-profits and has a BA in Architecture from Judson University in Elgin, IL. Outside of work, you can find her planning the next adventure near water or rocks, re-organizing spaces, working on her Master’s in Public Health, caring for her senior citizen cat, keeping to healthy moving and eating disciplines and growing green things wherever she can find room.

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Men might not want to talk about this condition 
Men might not want to talk about this condition
There are many options for treatment. It’s not rare.
What is von Willebrand Disease? 
What is von Willebrand Disease?
Women of all ages could be suffering or receiving incorrect treatment for their monthly cycle.
‘¿Usted es la cirujana?’ Una médica negra comparte sus experiencias 
‘¿Usted es la cirujana?’ Una médica negra comparte sus experiencias
La Dra. Burnetta Herron, cirujana general de Advocate Trinity Hospital, creció en el área de Chicago y lleva 18 años ejerciendo la medicina. Es cirujana, […]
Foot care should not hibernate just because it is winter 
Foot care should not hibernate just because it is winter
A podiatrist shares treatment for a common foot ailment and prevention tips.
What is white coat syndrome? 
What is white coat syndrome?
It affects 10% of patients who go in for a doctor’s visit. Here’s how they will find your true blood pressure reading.
How to deal with this common fear 
How to deal with this common fear
Facts, tips and an expert nurse can warm you up to the process.
Is a waterbirth safe for mom and baby? 
Is a waterbirth safe for mom and baby?
A certified nurse midwife leads research for waterbirth as an option for pain relief during labor and delivery.