Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women in Illinois; lung cancer is the leading cause of death among women and men in Illinois. This event is to bring awareness to the importance of breast and lung cancer screening, patients who are at high risk, and current treatments.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant impact on the health of the world population. Of those who were infected and recovered, many had residual effects that have persisted beyond what would be expected from a viral illness. It is important that all health care personnel be aware of these conditions Migraines are a common and potentially debilitating condition affecting the lives of many patients and their loved ones. It is important for all health care personnel to be aware of the diagno...

Spinal metastasis is a common and serious complication of systemic cancer, often presenting initially with nonspecific symptoms such as localized back pain. Timely recognition and coordinated multidisciplinary management are critical to preserving neurological function, reducing morbidity, and improving quality of life. Primary care providers (PCPs) and other frontline clinicians play a pivotal role in the early detection and referral of patients with suspected spinal metastatic disease. With Dr...

Epilepsy Surgical Conference is a case-based educational series for healthcare professionals individuals involved in providing epilepsy management and care. Complex cases during conference are presented for multidisciplinary review focusing on surgical candidacy and neuromodulation (ie: RNS, DBS)

Golf Medicine is a collaborative healthcare approach by Sports Medicine Physiatrist Alex Behar MD, Sport Performance and Golf Fitness Specialist, Carol Teteak, and David Bush, a Certified Personal Golf Coach to provide a well-rounded, sustainable plan for healthier golf. If you are interested in learning about common causes of musculoskeletal pain related to golf, prevention of golf injury, paths for recovery, and tips to improve your swing, join this live demonstration and discussion by our G...

These courses are intended to assist providers in meeting licensing and IDPH Trauma Level II requirements. Each article focuses on the practical application of the evidence for trauma topics including evolving diagnostic procedures, therapeutic techniques, best practices and guidelines, normal and abnormal trauma conditions, and more. Each article is written and peer-reviewed by practicing, experienced physicians and is selected by the department chair to provide education on topics of critical ...

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Cervicogenic Headaches and Chiari Malformations. Join Dr. Brian Couri, a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation on the evaluation and non-operative management of cervicogenic headaches and Dr. Gustavo Chagoya, from the Department of Neurosurgery on symptomatology and treatment of Chiari Malformations. Discussion of musculoskeletal etiologies, diagnostic approaches, and treatment modalities.

In 2019, stroke accounted for approximately 1 of every 19 deaths in the United States. In 2020, there were 7.08 million deaths attributable to cerebrovascular disease worldwide. The goal of morbidity and mortality case reviews (M&Ms) is to identify correctible deficiencies in provider practices, system failures, and patient behaviors to improve future patient outcomes. This activity is a morbidity and mortality (M&M) review for Stroke cases. M&Ms are key opportunities for clinical st...

In 2019, stroke accounted for approximately 1 of every 19 deaths in the United States. In 2020, there were 7.08 million deaths attributable to cerebrovascular disease worldwide. The goal of morbidity and mortality case reviews (M&Ms) is to identify correctible deficiencies in provider practices, system failures, and patient behaviors to improve future patient outcomes. This activity is a morbidity and mortality (M&M) review for Stroke cases. M&Ms are key opportunities for clinical st...

This grand rounds provides an update on pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, which often begin during adolescence or young adulthood. About 25% of IBD cases develop before age 20, with 4% diagnosed before age 5 and 18% before age 10, peaking in adolescence. Each year, approximately 10 in 100,000 children are diagnosed with IBD, affecting an estimated 70,000 children in the U.S. Primary care providers are often the first to identify sympto...