Articles by "Katie Dahlstrom"

Katie Dahlstrom
Katie Dahlstrom

Katie Dahlstrom, health enews contributor, is a public affairs coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. A storyteller at her core, she is a former newspaper reporter and spent nearly five years working as a public relations professional for Chicago’s commuter rail agency, Metra. Outside of work, she enjoys birding, photography and spending time with her husband and dog.

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Are you taking too much melatonin? 
Are you taking too much melatonin?
Have you turned to melatonin to address your sleep troubles? Read this.
The surprising benefits of getting outdoors 
The surprising benefits of getting outdoors
The great outdoors may benefit more than just your physical health.
What to know about the new childhood obesity guidelines 
What to know about the new childhood obesity guidelines
Steps you can take today to help your child maintain a healthy weight.
This common virus is raising concerns among parents 
This common virus is raising concerns among parents
Know the difference between hand, foot and mouth disease and monkeypox.
‘Something we take for granted.’ 
‘Something we take for granted.’
After a recent office visit, Dr. Emma Olivera realized how valuable it is for patients to have a doctor who speaks their language.
“Algo que damos por sentado”. 
“Algo que damos por sentado”.
Después de una reciente visita al consultorio, la Dra. Emma Olivera se dio cuenta de lo valioso que es para los pacientes tener un médico que hable su idioma.
Could your past be affecting your health care? 
Could your past be affecting your health care?
An expert explains how trauma-informed care can help improve a patient’s experience.