Mammograms remain top tool in early breast cancer detection By Dr. Raquel Gonzalez Heredia, Breast Surgeon, Powers Health Mar 30, 2026 Though about 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, outcomes are excellent with early detection and risk reduction, a Powers Health surgeon writes. Dr. Raquel Gonzalez Heredia is a board-certified, fellowship-trained … Read more

Get Healthy: In advocating for vaccines, pediatricians point to benefits, address fears By Morgan McCabe, Times correspondent Mar 23, 2026 Recent federal guidance has upended the childhood immunization schedule. But local pediatricians are prepared to follow the more traditional American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations. Meredith Krogh is a family nurse practitioner with NorthShore Health in … Read more