Implant Allows Doctors to Monitor Heart Patients Remotely
The sensor sends the readings to a team of physicians and advanced practice nurses to review. #northwesternmedicine
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Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized as Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
Palos Hospital was rated as “High Performing” in colon cancer surgery, heart bypass surgery, knee replacement and the treatment of COPD, diabetes,…
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Achieves Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. #stroke
Naperville Mom is Bringing Joy to Orland Park Cancer Patients
On Tuesday, Joy dropped off bags with patients during their appointments in Orland Park and supplied the cancer center with enough bags to hand out fo…
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Discharge Lounge Provides Smoother Transition Home
The Discharge Lounge has reduced the average 4-hour discharge process to under an hour at Palos Hospital. #northwesternmedicine
Aquatic Therapy Helps Stroke Survivor Get His Sea Legs
After a stroke, rehabilitation therapy is important to help regain as much function and quality of life as possible. #therapy
Chemotherapy Drug Reaches Brain in Humans for First Time
The four-minute procedure to open the blood-brain barrier is performed with the patient awake, and patients go home after a few hours. #northwestern
Palos Heights Veteran Volunteers More Than 11,000 Hours at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Heafey is one of 358 volunteers Palos Hospital is honoring during National Volunteer Week, April 16-22. #northwestern
Graphene ‘Tattoo’ Treats Cardiac Arrhythmia With Light
The researchers developed an entirely new technique to encase the graphene tattoo and adhere it to the surface of a beating heart. #hearthealth
Patients at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Welcome Back Buddy with Open Arms
“The effects of pet therapy are palpable. Visits by certified animals can help reduce anxiety and stress, as well as relieve feelings of homesicknes…
