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In this month’s episode of Ask the Expert, family nurse practitioner, Sarah Brentlinger discusses the importance of lung screenings, what to expect during a screening, and who should receive them. Schedule your lung screening today Are you interested in receiving a lung screening? Schedule an appointment with a NorthShore Health Centers provider at northshorehealth.org or … Read more
Growing older isn’t just about the changes we see in the mirror. It’s also about the stories we tell ourselves about aging. For Sandra Noe-Braccolino, changing those narratives starts with recognizing the subtle ways ageism shapes how we view ourselves. The former CEO of Meals on Wheels Northwest Indiana has seen ageism show up in … Read more
With another flu season fast approaching, the medical community has been abuzz with the news that the Food and Drug Administration’s recently approved Moderna’s mRNA influenza vaccine for older adults — pending an additional trial in the targeted age groups: 50-65 and 65 and older. What does this mean for seniors heading to their doctor … Read more
Almost overnight, or so it seems, our skin can make us appear … old. One day it’s glowing and vibrant and the next, it’s dry, crepey, thin. Bruises and injuries are easier to come by. Healing takes longer. All the creams, oils and lotions don’t seem to make much of a difference in the long … Read more
Two internal medicine physicians and a nurse practitioner have joined Franciscan Physician Network in Dyer. New physicians join the practice Lance Wallace is now practicing at Franciscan Physician Network Internal Medicine Dyer. “Dr. Wallace is board-certified in internal medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He earned his medical degree from … Read more
Some kip. Forty winks. A bit of shuteye. Maybe the reason the world has so many nicknames for napping is because it’s such an attractive prospect. A little sleep to break up a long, stressful day. A chance to catch up on the rest that may have eluded you (or simply not been enough) the … Read more
When it comes to monitoring cholesterol, there’s a new standard in town. For the first time since 2018, clinical guidelines for screening and monitoring cholesterol have changed thanks to American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. And the guidelines are significantly lower than before. New targets for LDL cholesterol Focusing on low-density lipoprotein, … Read more
Modern medicine has become very good at helping people live longer with chronic conditions. Dr. Andi Arnautovic, of NorthShore Health Centers, notes that it’s never too early or too late to shift your thinking to healthspan. But living longer shouldn’t be the only goal, says Dr. Andi Arnautovic, chief medical officer at NorthShore Health Centers. … Read more
You may have noticed that Get Healthy looks a little different this month: Bolder, cleaner and fresher. Who doesn’t love a good makeover? A new dedicated website These updates are merely a springboard to a new dedicated website: gethealthynwi.com. You’ll find all your favorite Get Healthy features that follow the latest in trends in health … Read more
From 1951 until 2008, legendary Chicago newsman Paul Harvey hosted his “News and Comment” twice on weekdays and once on Saturday on the ABC Radio Network. However, it was his separate “Rest of the Story” — which ran six times per week from 1976 until his death in 2009 — that regularly caught my interest. … Read more
