- October 22, 2013
Tags: breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast health, Melody Perpich, Dr. Ann Mauer, Illinois Masonic, Lauren Wakefield, Creticos Cancer Center
Lauren Wakefield was just 26-years-old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Find out why she says the experience has changed her 100 percent.
- October 17, 2013
At 21, Kourtney Thomas was diagnosed with breast cancer. She survived, and three years later gave birth to her son. Watch her inspiring story.
- October 7, 2013
Five years ago at age 36, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Just two years young in my marriage with an 8-month old, find out how I got through it.
- August 21, 2013
Tags: Kids, Advocate Children’s Hospital, patients, Advocate Christ Medical Center, heart transplant, Chicago, Chicago Cubs, Cubs, baseball
Young patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital get to meet their favorite Chicago Cubs players.
- August 16, 2013
Tags: stroke, respiratory infection, Advocate Christ Medical Center, heart transplant, viral cardiomyopathy, Bon Jovi, cardiogenic shock, blood clotting, temporary heart pump, heart rehabilitation, kidney failure
After having a heart transplant, a die-hard fan misses the concert but gets surprised with a gift from the band.
- August 15, 2013
Tags: exercise, orthopedic surgery, Advocate Condell Medical Center, orthopedics, knee replacement, joint replacement, knees, Condell, cycling
A former athlete turned cyclist opts to replace both knees and gets twice the benefits.
- August 5, 2013
Tags: heart attack, Advocate Health, AMG, Advocate Medical Group, health enews, Heart, Valve Replacement, Advocate Christ Medical Center Heart and Vascular Institute, mechanical assist devices, heart failure, heart transplant, heart valve replacement, CPR, VAD, ventricular assist device, cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Read the touching story of a patient who reunites with the nurse who helped save his life.