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March 2008
Improved Patient Safety at Heart of Heparin Research - Loyola University Health System researchers are conducting their own investigation of the blood thinner heparin in an effort to pinpoint the source of safety concerns. (03/20/08-03/25/08)
Loyola’s MRSA Rates Plummet Since Start of Universal Screening - Loyola University Medical Center has seen significant decreases in MRSA infection rates since it instituted universal screening of all hospitalized patients (03/12/08-03/17/08)
January 2008
Loyola Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine at Park Ridge Now Open - Patients in the northwest suburbs will have easy access to a full range of outpatient heart and vascular treatments and diagnostic service. (01/31/08-02/29/08)
Loyola opens new pediatric clinic in Oakbrook Terrace - (01/16/08-01/30/08)
December 2007
Dr. Whelton profiled in Crain’s Chicago Business - An extensive profile of Loyola President and CEO Dr. Paul Whelton (12/26/07-01/12/08)
November 2007
Loyola Living Fall/Winter 2007 Online Magazine - The new version of Loyola Living is available online. (11/30/07-12/05/07)
Combined Cancer Therapy Improves Survival for Myeloma Patients - New England Journal of Medicine study including researchers from Loyola indicates multiple myeloma patients may have longer survival rates and delayed disease progression with new combined drug therapy. (11/21/07-11/27/07)
Loyola President Honored for Hypertension Research - Loyola President & CEO Paul Whelton has been awarded the 2007 American Heart Association Population Research Prize. (11/05/07-11/12/07)
October 2007
Loyola Begins Screening for MRSA “Superbug” - Loyola University Medical Center is combating MRSA, the so-called “Superbug” with a plan to screen every patient who is being admitted to the hospital. (10/31/07-11/05/07)
Women’s Health Day 2007 - Register today for a free event that gives women a chance to speak one-on-one with Loyola health-care experts and to explore questions about their health. (10/17/07-10/20/07)
Research finds answers for problems that were “too private” - At Loyola, clinical trials are advancing the specialty of urogynecology. Findings from these studies are leading to treatment options for problems like prolapse or incontinence. (10/05/07-10/10/07)
September 2007
Does your mood take a nosedive each November? - Loyola offers tips to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (09/27/07-10/02/07)
Gastroenterology Cancer Networking Group - This group is appropriate for patients, family and friends dealing with one of the following cancer diagnoses: espohageal, stomach, intestinal, colon, recal, anal, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreatic and liver. (09/19/07-06/30/09)
Caregivers for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients - This support group is for caregivers of bone marrow transplant patients. (09/19/07-09/21/07)
Bone Marrow Transplant Patients - Support group for bone marrow transplant patients. (09/19/07-01/01/00)
"Baby Makes Three" - Our "Baby Makes Three" class is designed especially for first-time parents and will explore issues including feeding, diapering, bathing, crying, sleep patterns, signs of illness and safety issues such as car seats. (09/19/07-01/01/00)
Infant, Perinatal, Neonatal Support Group - This group is for partents who are grieving the loss of an infant (miscarriage to one-year old). (09/19/07-01/01/00)
Taking Time for You - This group is for patients, families, and friends. There will be speakers and open discussions. (09/19/07-01/01/00)
Burn Family Support Group - Burn patients and their families are welcome. The group will have open discussion and educational information. (09/19/07-01/01/00)
Loyola opens Center for Facial Nerve Disorders, first of its kind in Midwest - For people who cannot smile, blink, salivate or control their facial muscles due to facial nerve weakness or paralysis, expert treatment is available at Loyola. (09/12/07-09/23/07)
Are you assisting a loved one with a brain tumor? - Caregivers of brain tumor patients are invited to Loyola’s free caregiver-training workshop, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29. (09/06/07-09/25/07)
Loyola’s cancer networking groups: Fall 2007 Line-up - Loyola is adding a gastroenterology cancer group to its fall 2007 line-up of free networking groups, which cover cancers of the lung, breast, mouth/head/neck and brain. (09/06/07-09/26/07)
FREE Lung Cancer Networking Group tonight, Sept. 4 - Open to the public, patients, caregivers and families, each meeting is free of charge. (09/04/07-09/10/07)
August 2007
Mini-Med School - Missed your calling in life? Find out what medical school is like by attending our 8-week program taught by real instructors from the Stritch School of Medicine. Learn more about our Mini-Medical School Program and register today! (08/24/07-09/06/07)
July 2007
Epilepsy is a chronic condition characterized by recurrent seizures. It is not contagious. - According to the Epilepsy Foundation of America, an estimated 3 million Americans have epilepsy and another 200,000 are newly diagnosed each year. Here is information about Loyola’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program. (07/31/07-08/12/07)
Living Well: A Free Women's Cancer Health & Wellness Event - Loyola will be hosting an inspirational evening of expert panels, presentations and interactive tables. (07/30/07-09/10/07)
Loyola pioneers treatment that brings hearing to both ears - Procedure and device may be an alternative for people whose deafness cannot be helped by traditional hearing aids or cochlear implants. Here's what it did for one young boy. (07/30/07-08/11/07)
Disc Replacement in Neck Relieves Pain, Preserves Mobility - Loyola was first in the Chicago area in 2002 to begin evaluating the artificial cervical disc that the FDA approved July 16, 2007. For some, it is an alternative to spinal fusion. (07/18/07-08/13/07)
U.S. News & World Report 2007 ranks Loyola in top 50 hospitals of U.S. for Cancer; Heart and Heart Surgery; and Geriatrics - For the fifth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola as one of the top 50 hospitals nationwide for Heart and Heart Surgery. (07/17/07-07/30/07)
June 2007
Loyola researchers are exploring the benefit of double cord blood transplant - Umbilical cord blood, usually discarded after a birth, contains adult stem cells and offers an excellent alternative for research. (06/29/07-07/12/07)
Immediate Care Now Open - Immediate Care Services at Homer Glen are now available. (06/04/07-02/16/08)
May 2007
Swim with an Olympic Athlete - Cancellation Notification - The free clinic lead by Olympian Janel Jorgenson scheduled on June 8 at Loyola's Center for Health & Fitness has been cancelled. (05/24/07-06/08/07)
Stroke survivor triumphs - Yochy Lapidot Menachem, 48, refused to give up when two strokes (at 39 and 40) paralyzed her right side and impaired her speech. (05/16/07-05/26/07)
Prevent basketball injury; don't "court" disaster - Basketball will be on the minds of millions of Americans as they watch the NBA finals, but Loyola University Health System advises that before fans go out and play the game themselves, they need to take steps to reduce their their injury risk. (05/10/07-05/23/07)
April 2007
The message of World Voice Day: save your voice - The average person’s vocal cords collide against each other 1 million times each day. That’s a lot of wear and tear. Loyola University Health System’s voice-saving specialist, Dr. Lee Akst, offers tips on how to protect your voice. (04/17/07-04/22/07)
World Voice Day, April 16, 2007, is the perfect time to think about saving your voice. - The average person’s vocal cords collide against each other 1 million times each day. That’s a lot of wear and tear. Loyola University Health System’s voice-saving specialist, Dr. Lee Akst, offers tips on how to protect your voice. (04/16/07-04/17/07)
World Voice Day, April 16 - The average person’s vocal cords collide against each other 1 million times each day. That’s a lot of wear and tear. Loyola University Health System’s voice-saving specialist, Dr. Lee Akst, offers tips on how to protect your voice. (04/16/07-04/16/07)
March 2007
More than 1.4 million basketball injuries each year in the U.S. Loyola offers March Madness basketball injury-prevention advice - More than 1.4 million basketball-related injuries are treated at hospitals and doctors’ offices in the U.S. each year. Before you get on the basketball court….Loyola offers basketball injury-prevention advice, including tips on avoiding the most common type of knee injury, the ACL tear. (03/29/07-04/03/07)
Loyola’s Dr. Patrick Stiff free speech 3/21 at Gilda’s Club Chicago - Dr Stiff will discuss the latest leukemia and lymphoma treatment: umbilical cord blood in “The Promise of Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells for Transplantation.” (03/14/07-03/22/07)
Celebrate National Sleep Awareness Week! - Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you feel tired when you wake up—even if you got eight hours sleep? Do you snore? (03/06/07-03/12/07)
February 2007
Celebrate American Heart Month! - Find out what’s new in heart care at Loyola, learn about improved diagnostics using the 64-slice CT scan, how women’s heart disease differs from men’s and use of the robotic-assisted surgical system. (02/20/07-03/27/07)
January 2007
Stroke is the focus in the current issue of the Lancet medical journal - Every 45 seconds someone has a stroke.
Stroke is being studied and talked about a lot in hospitals and on medical news shows. Loyola has prepared some answers to help address this important issue. (01/26/07-02/03/07)
Loyola Named One of the Nation's Top Cardiovascular Hospitals - Loyola University Medical Center was named to the 100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care by Solucient (01/18/07-01/23/07)
December 2006
Loyola physicians honored: Chicago magazine features three Loyola physicians in the magazine’s January 2007 Breakthrough Medicine cover story. - (12/22/06-12/27/06)
Voice-saving breakthrough - Now people who must use their voices extensively in their work—traders, teachers, deejays, singers, etc.—may benefit from Loyola’s new minimally invasive voice-saving pulsed-laser procedure. (12/22/06-01/09/07)
Sign up Today to Stop Smoking! - Loyola offers your choice of two smoking cessation programs to help you keep your New Year’s resolution to kick the nicotine habit. (12/22/06-01/09/07)
Loyola Names New Health System President and CEO - Paul K. Whelton, MD, senior vice president for health sciences at the Tulane University Health Sciences Center as well as dean of the Tulane University School of Medicine, has been selected as the new president and chief executive officer of Loyola University Health System (LUHS).
He will officially join Loyola on Feb. 1, 2007, although he will not be on-site until Feb. 12, 2007. (12/14/06-01/31/07)
November 2006
Free Dinner and Lung Cancer Information Presentation - November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Attend the Treating Lung Cancer Today presentation on Tuesday November 28 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is required.
(11/08/06-11/28/06)
October 2006
World Stroke Day, Oct. 26 - World Stroke Day is the perfect time to begin learning about how to reduce your risk of stroke. Loyola has a specialized stroke team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (10/26/06-10/31/06)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Loyola University Health System - It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Loyola University Health System is reaffirming its commitment to providing leading-edge, yet compassionate care for breast cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. (10/14/06-10/21/06)
Storm Statement - Oct. 3, 2006 3 p.m. - Loyola University Health System’s medical center campus in Maywood experienced flooding in the sub-basement mechanical room of Loyola University Hospital and the lower level of Maguire Building, limiting our ability to use some equipment needed for sterilization of surgical equipment as well as the air conditioning and ventilation in those areas and in the basement immediately above. (10/03/06-10/09/06)
September 2006
Loyola offers free cancer support groups - Breast cancer? Lung cancer? Brain tumor? Head/neck/mouth cancer? Come to our free cancer networking, support groups: you don’t have to be a Loyola patient. (09/26/06-10/09/06)
Loyola offers free cancer support groups - Breast cancer? Lung cancer? Brain tumor? Head/neck/mouth cancer? Come to our free cancer networking, support groups: you don’t have to be a Loyola patient. (09/26/06-10/09/06)
Loyola Patient Meets Life Saving Donor - Dr. Patrick J. Stiff director of Loyola’s Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, introduced a recent Loyola bone marrow transplant patient to her bone marrow donor at Loyola University Health System’s 18th annual Bone Marrow Transplant Celebration. (09/26/06-10/01/06)
Loyola University Medical Completes Landmark 500th Lung Transplant. - This past month, Loyola University Health System reached an important milestone with the completion of its 500th lung transplant operation. (09/13/06-02/02/08)
New Logo Unveiled - Loyola has unveiled a new name and a new logo. Read our newspaper advertisement that explains our new look. (09/08/06-09/18/06)
Loyola stroke expert Dr. Jose Biller helped develop new national guidelines - The National Stroke Association has issued new guidelines for the treatment of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). The guidelines were developed by a panel of experts, including Loyola’s Dr. Jose Biller, chair, department of neurology. (09/01/06-09/10/06)
August 2006
Stritch School of Medicine Annouces Mini-Med School program - Ever wonder what medical school is like? Find out by enrolling in the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Mini-Med School program. (08/28/06-09/03/06)
Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. Released from Loyola University Medical Center Tuesday, August 15, 2006 4:00 p.m - (08/15/06-08/20/06)
UPDATE ON CARDINAL GEORGE Monday, August 14, 2006 2:30 p.m. - (08/14/06-08/20/06)
Update on Cardinal George Friday, August 11, 2006 2:30 p.m. - (08/11/06-08/19/06)
Update on Cardinal George, Thursday, August 10, 2006 3:00 p.m. - (08/10/06-08/16/06)
Update on Cardinal George Wednesday, August 9, 2006 4:30 p.m. - (08/09/06-08/15/06)
Update on Cardinal George Tuesday, August 8 2006 - (08/09/06-08/14/06)
Update on Cardinal George Monday, August 7 2006 2:30 p.m. - (08/07/06-08/14/06)
Update on Cardinal George Sunday, August 6 2006 2:30 p.m. - (08/07/06-08/07/06)
Update on Cardinal George Saturday, August 5 2006 - (08/06/06-08/07/06)
Update on Cardinal George Friday, August 4, 2006, 2:30 p.m. - (08/04/06-08/07/06)
Update on Cardinal George Thursday, August 3, 2:30 p.m. - (08/03/06-08/07/06)
Update on Cardinal George Wednesday, August 2 2:30 p.m. - (08/02/06-08/07/06)
Condition Update for Cardinal Francis George Tuesday, August 1, 2:30 p.m. - (08/01/06-08/07/06)
July 2006
Condition Update for Cardinal Francis George July 31, 2006 - (07/31/06-08/06/06)
UPDATE ON CARDINAL GEORGE Sunday, July 30 2:30 p.m. - (07/31/06-08/05/06)
PRESS CONFERENCE Update Regarding Cardinal George's Medical Condition - (07/31/06-08/05/06)
Update on Cardinal George Sunday, July 30 - UPDATE ON CARDINAL GEORGE
Sunday, July 30
2:30 p.m. (07/31/06-08/05/06)
Update on Cardinal George July 29, 2006, 12:00 p.m. - (07/29/06-08/05/06)
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Power Outage Information - This morning the Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC)campus experienced a temporary power outage. The medical center campus immediately switched to back-up generators which protected all critical patients during the outage. Power has been restored. (07/28/06-08/03/06)
Condition report for Cardinal Francis George Friday, July 28, 2006 - (07/28/06-08/03/06)
Condition report for Cardinal Francis George Thursday, July 27, 2006 - (07/27/06-08/02/06)
American Stroke Association recognizes Loyola for quality stroke care - Loyola University Health System is one of only two hospitals in Illinois to receive the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines–Stroke (GWTG-Stroke) Initial Performance Achievement Award. Click here for complete details. (07/25/06-08/02/06)
Swim Across America Registration Open - Registration is open for the July 21 Swim Across America event, which benefits the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center. (07/06/06-05/30/07)
June 2006
Free Swim Stroke Clinic - Improve your swim stroke at a free clinic lead by Olympian Janel Jorgenson on June 23 at Loyola's Center for Health & Fitness. (06/20/06-06/23/06)
Basketball tops list of sports with most injuries - The NBA finals and the World Cup games may inspire people to try a new sport, but before they do, people need proper training and conditioning to reduce their injury risk.
Read more to see how your favorite sport ranks in number of injuries treated at hospital emergency rooms.
(06/16/06-06/21/06)
May 2006
Sleep Apnea Takes Your Breath Away - Some 18 million Americans have sleep apnea, but if you live alone, you might not know you have it. Click here to learn more about this condition. (05/17/06-05/23/06)
Shaped-beam body radiosurgery: Loyola’s high-tech tumor treatment - Loyola is the first hospital in Illinois to treat a patient with shaped-beam body radiosurgery. It is usually done on an outpatient basis and the patient remains awake. Click here to read more about this advance in tumor treatment. (05/05/06-05/29/06)
April 2006
Alternative to Embryonic Stem Cells: Umbilical Cord Blood - Loyola University Health System, a pioneer in the use of umbilical cord blood stem cells to treat cancer, has been awarded a $1.4 million research grant by the State of Illinois. Click here for complete information. (04/28/06-05/11/06)
Sinus problems? Some 37 million people in the U.S. have sinusitis. - Loyola University Health System offers balloon sinusplasty but cautions that the new procedure is appropriate only for 5 to 10 percent of patients. Click here for details. (04/20/06-04/28/06)
Women’s bladder problems can be treated with 4-stitch procedure - Click here to learn how a Loyola physician-researcher is helping to improve quality of life for women with incontinence and other pelvic disorders (04/17/06-04/30/06)
More than 1.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed yearly in the United States - Click here to learn how you can receive a free screening. (04/12/06-04/25/06)
Understand your personal risk factors for breast cancer - Join us for a free lecture April 25th in LaGrange Park. (04/07/06-04/26/06)
Let Yourself Begin Again: Organ Dontation Candelight Ceremony Speakers - (04/05/06-04/04/06)
March 2006
Organ Donation Candlelight Ceremony - Loyola will celebrate, remember and honor donors and recipients with a special ceremony at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 6. (03/29/06-04/07/06)
Loyola's Stroke Center - Early detection is key to successful recovery. (03/28/06-04/04/06)
Reason Prevails As Lawmakers Forge Agreement with Hospitals - A brief update on Illinois HB5000 and HB4999 (03/27/06-04/01/06)
Loyola Educates Children on Poison Prevention - As part of National Poison Prevention Week, Loyola health-care providers will meet with children in LaGrange today. (03/23/06-03/24/06)
Basketball Injury Prevention for March Madness - Before running to the basketball court, take steps to reduce injuries. (03/21/06-04/03/06)
Free Nutrition Health Fair - Please join us March 22nd or 25th for this great free event. (03/13/06-03/18/06)
How to find health information on the Internet - Join us for a free class March 18 or March 24. (03/10/06-03/23/06)
3 Loyola physicians to speak at Leukemia Research Foundation free conference, March 18, Westin O'Hare, Rosemont, IL - (03/06/06-03/18/06)
February 2006
Help fight Proposed State Bill HB5000 - Please read a note to the community from Anthony L. Barbato, MD President and CEO, Loyola University Health System,
explaining how if passed may HB5000 may put LUHS' future at risk.
(02/21/06-03/05/06)
Volunteers Needed for AAOS Playground Build - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons builds a handicapped accessible playground in the same city as their annual convention. This year the convention will be held in Chicago and the build is Tuesday, March 21 and they need a coalition of volunteers to help. The build begins at 8 a.m. and finishes around 4:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided. If you have an hour or two, or the entire day come out and help, please fill out the volunteer form that is available at: http://www6.aaos.org/pemr/playground/playground.cfm
Please put LOYOLA on the volunteer sign up form.
(02/15/06-03/06/06)
Noted author, physician and cancer survivor Dr. Wendy Harpham speaks on Healthy Survivorship - Join us March 9, 2006 for a book signing by the author. (02/14/06-03/10/06)
December 2005
Statement on 2.7 Million Jury Verdict Against Loyola - Loyola University Health System disagrees with the jury’s verdict in the case of Carl Longnecker vs. Loyola and will file a post-trial motion contesting the verdict and, if necessary, appeal the decision. (12/14/05-01/01/06)
Loyola Breaks Ground on $103 Million Hospital Expansion - Loyola will double its operating room space, add 175,000 square feet of new space (five floors) and renovate 60,000 square feet of existing space at 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, Ill., in a four-phase project scheduled for July 2009 completion. (12/13/05-12/30/05)
November 2005
Loyola's Spirit of Martin Luther King Nomination Form - (11/16/05-01/30/06)
Dr. Kathy Albain to be featured on ABC World News Tonight - ABC-TV "World News Tonight" at 5:30 p.m. (CT), on Monday, Nov. 14, is scheduled to feature Loyola University Health System's Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Dr. Kathy Albain and her patient in a special news segment on lung cancer and women. (11/11/05-01/30/06)
Food and Nutrition - Loyola Catering Web Site Launches - (11/07/05-01/30/06)
October 2005
Vampire Bat Saliva May Reduce Stroke Damage - A clot-busting substance in the saliva of vampire bats (desmodus rotundus) may be able to dissolve a stroke patient’s blood clot, restoring blood flow to the brain and minimizing further damage to injured cells. (10/31/05-01/30/06)
Loyola Offers Free “Lunch and Learn” Series on Lung Cancer - Loyola University Health System physicians, nurses and healthcare staff will present five free classes about lung cancer for the public in November, which is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Registration is required for each class. (10/18/05-01/30/06)
New Coleman Foundation Image Renewal Center Opens - The new center is a place where cancer patients can renew their spirit from the outside in, in a beautiful spa-like oasis.
(10/04/05-01/30/06)
September 2005
Take Our Heart Risk Assessment - Learn what factors may put you at risk for heart disease by taking our heart risk assessment. (09/28/05-01/30/06)
Vice President Dick Cheney's Hospitalization Raises Public's Concern About Aneurysms - Vice President Dick Cheney’s hospitalization for treatment of a popliteal aneurysm has raised the public’s awareness about this condition. (09/26/05-01/30/06)
World's Smallest Baby and Twin Sister Celebrate Healthy First Birthday at Loyola - Rumaisa Rahman, the smallest surviving baby known to medical literature, weighing 8.6 ounces (260 grams) at birth – celebrated her first birthday on Monday, September 19, with a party in the Neonatal Unit at Loyola University Health System. (09/21/05-01/30/06)
Metro Chicago Heart Walk 2005 - (09/13/05-01/30/06)
Hurricane Relief - How You Can Help - We stand in solidarity with those suffering and recovering from the trauma of Hurricane Katrina. We also stand in support of our health-care colleagues in the Gulf Coast region who have gone above and beyond in the response and rescue effort. (09/07/05-01/30/06)
Hurricane Relief Efforts - How You Can Help - (09/07/05-01/30/06)
Free Prostate Cancer Screening - Loyola University Health System is offering free screenings - including a blood test and an exam by a physician. Appointment times are limited and registration is required. Call (888) LUHS-888 to register. (09/02/05-01/30/06)
August 2005
Loyola first in U.S. to implant new FDA-approved device - New Implantable Defibrillator (ICD) Signals Doctor if Heart Patient has Irregular Heartbeat or Device Malfunctions. (08/26/05-01/30/06)
Health Care Management Certificate Program - (08/22/05-01/30/06)
18 Loyola Physicians Named America's Top Cancer Doctors - “America’s Top Doctors for Cancer” profiles leading cancer specialists who diagnose and treat adult and/or pediatric cancers. (08/19/05-01/30/06)
Your Health Matters: Employee Well-being Initiative - (08/18/05-01/30/06)
Mini-Med School - Missed your calling in life? Find out what medical school is like by attending our 8-week program taught by real instructors from the Stritch School of Medicine. Learn more about our Mini-Medical School Program and register today! (08/18/05-01/30/06)
18 Loyola Cancer Doctors Among America's Top - Eighteen physicians who practice at Loyola University Health System feature prominently in the new book, “America’s Top Doctors for Cancer ™." (08/18/05-01/30/06)
New Chair Named for Department of Otolaryngology - Dr. James A. Stankiewicz has been appointed chair of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. (08/18/05-01/30/06)
Loyola Announces Plan to Shut Down Medical Waste Incinerator - Loyola University Health System’s President and CEO Dr. Anthony L. Barbato today announced that Loyola has signed an agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to shut down the medical waste incinerator on the hospital’s Maywood campus. (08/10/05-01/30/06)
Loyola Children’s Center at Maybrook - The Center provides free child care and other services for children while their parents and guardians are in court. (08/08/05-01/30/06)
July 2005
Parking Update - July 25 - (07/25/05-01/30/06)
Inside the System - July Issue Online - (07/25/05-01/30/06)
Most Wired Hospital - Loyola University Medical Center continues to be among the most high-tech hospitals in the country, according to a recent ranking of the nation's 100 "Most Wired" by Hospitals & Health Networks. (07/15/05-01/30/06)
Loyola's Cancer Program Among America's Top - Loyola's Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center is among the top 50 cancer programs, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" rankings of more than 6,012 hospitals nationwide. It's one of seven of Loyola's programs that ranked this year. (07/12/05-01/30/06)
New Cardiac Catheter Ablation Procedure - Loyola is one of the first institutions in the United States to use high-tech software to improve the precision of cardiac catheter ablation. This new technology represents a major breakthrough in diagnosing complex arrhythmias. (07/08/05-01/30/06)
Two Loyola Programs Top Illinois List of Hospitals - Loyola's heart, and ear, nose and throat programs rank as the top programs in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" rankings. Loyola also achieved a place among the top 50 hospitals in the U.S. in five other specialties, including Cancer; Geriatrics; Hormonal Disorders; Gynecology; and Urology. (07/08/05-01/30/06)
Administrative Professionals Group Web Site - (07/05/05-01/30/06)
June 2005
Loyola Researchers Discover Congestive Heart Failure Biological Marker Which Speeds Diagnosis and Treatment - A simple blood test can quickly identify what type of congestive heart failure (CHF) a patient has, improving diagnostic accuracy; eliminating the need for extensive diagnostic tests, such as heart muscle biopsy or exploratory surgery; and enabling the patient to be treated sooner. (06/30/05-01/30/06)
Brand Standards/Writing Style Guide - (06/24/05-01/30/06)
Brain Tumor Treatment Allows Pre-teen Patient to Enjoy a Normal Life - Acquired by Loyola in 2004, the new shaped-beam system is the most technologically advanced method for treating brain tumors that is available in the Chicago area. (06/14/05-01/30/06)
May 2005
Inside the System - June Issue Online - (05/26/05-01/30/06)
Caring for Women: Today and Tomorrow - Register today for a free event designed to provide an opportunity for women to speak one-on-one with Loyola health care experts and to explore questions about their health and the health of their families. (05/20/05-02/23/06)
Medical Illustration & Computer Graphics Work Request Form - (05/12/05-01/30/06)
Join the Relay for Life - (05/11/05-01/30/06)
May is Stroke Month - Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke to help reduce the impact of a stroke. (05/10/05-01/30/06)
Pay Your Bills with myLoyola - Online Billing is now available via myLoyola. Register today to enjoy the benefits of myLoyola including paying your bills online. (05/06/05-01/30/06)
Inside the System - April Issue Online - (05/04/05-01/30/06)
For First Time, There Was No Silence in Their Marriage - Russ and Jenni, both profoundly deaf since childhood, each had cochlear implant surgery to end the silence in their marriage. (05/03/05-01/30/06)
Loyola's Hearing Center - Since technologies for treating hearing loss are advancing rapidly, Loyola physicians have many more options for patients beyond the traditional hearing aid. (05/03/05-01/30/06)
April 2005
LUHS Blood Drive (5/3) - (04/29/05-01/30/06)
Paging System Upgrade - Status and Availability Feature - (04/28/05-01/30/06)
Living the Promise: National Health Care Week, May 2 - 6 - (04/27/05-01/30/06)
Statement - Statement on Asian Influenza Virus, H2N2, Samples in Proficiency Testing Kits.
(04/13/05-01/30/06)
March 2005
Stan Scott Law Position Statement - (03/31/05-01/30/06)
Stan Scott Law Position Statement - (03/31/05-01/30/06)
Laser Vision Center - The Laser Vision Center offers a variety of surgical procedures to improve your uncorrected vision. (03/22/05-01/30/06)
Inside the System - March Issue Online - (03/11/05-01/30/06)
Bone Marrow, Stem Cell and Cord Blood Transplants Conference - This conference specifically is designed for patients and caregivers to provide information on available treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood-related disorders. (03/09/05-01/30/06)
Patient Safety Awareness Week - (03/02/05-01/30/06)
February 2005
Inside the System - February Issue Online - (02/25/05-01/30/06)
Prevent it! Treat it! Beat it! An Evening on Colorectal Cancer Awareness - March 20, Save the Date - Educational materials will be provided and time allowed for a question and answer session, as well as a light dinner. This is a free event, however, registration is required. (02/21/05-03/18/07)
Register for a Free Heart Screening - Loyola will host a free, comprehensive heart screening on Feb. 25 and March 12. (02/17/05-03/08/05)
Loyola Discharges Smallest Surviving Baby in the World - Rumaisa (Roo-may-sa) Rahman, the smallest surviving baby in the world known in medical literature, weighing 8.6 ounces (260 grams), was discharged from Loyola University Medical Center on Feb. 8. (02/09/05-01/30/06)
Shop for LUHS and SSOM imprinted merchandise at ShopLUHS.org - (02/02/05-01/30/06)
January 2005
Inside the System - January Issue Online - (01/19/05-01/30/06)
Loyola Establishes New Record for Smallest Baby in the World - Rumaisa (Roo-may-sa) Rahman, weighing in at 8.6 ounces, was born at Loyola in September. View photos and watch a short video of Rumaisa, her fraternal twin sister, Hiba (Hee-bah) and their proud parents. (01/03/05-01/30/06)
December 2004
Loyola Establishes Yet Another World Record for Smallest Baby - The world's smallest baby, Rumaisa (Roo-may-sa) Rahman, at 8.6 ounces was born at Loyola in September. (12/20/04-)
January 2005 Chicago Magazine Names Four Loyola Physicians “Groundbreaking” - Chicago magazine recognized Loyola’s Dr. R. Charles Dumont, Dr. Mary Pat Fitzgerald, Dr. Aaron Michelfelder and Dr. Tony V. Lu in its feature, "The New Doctors." (12/16/04-)
Preventing Wintertime Burns and Fires - Read our safety tips on preventing fires and burns. A Spanish version also is available. (12/10/04-)
Focus Group Participants Needed for loyola.wired - (12/10/04-)
New Breast Cancer Study Shows Hormonal Therapy Not Enough - Many postmenopausal women with hormone-dependent breast cancer (requires estrogen and/or progesterone to grow) may be undertreated if they do not receive chemotherapy in addition to hormonal therapy after surgery, according to a Loyola study. (12/08/04-)
Less Invasive Procedure for Varicose Veins as Successful as Invasive, Standard Treatment - A relatively new, less invasive procedure for varicose veins called endoluminal saphenous vein obliteration or endovascular thermal ablation, is being performed by interventional radiologists at Loyola University Medical Center in an outpatient basis, with significantly faster recovery time than vein stripping, the standard treatment. (12/08/04-)
November 2004
Loyola Offers Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroids - Uterine artery embolization can be an attractive alternative because it is a minimally invasive treatment with a shorter recovery time than the standard treatments for uterine fibroids. (11/23/04-)
PolyHeme® Blood Substitute Study - On Nov. 1, Loyola began the national clinical trial using PolyHeme®, an investigational oxygen-carrying blood substitute designed to increase survival of critically injured and bleeding trauma patients at the scene of injury. (11/04/04-)
October 2004
Loyola Researchers Studying Vaccine for Deadliest Form of Skin Cancer - Researchers at Loyola are studying a vaccine that, in the future, could be the first to treat advanced malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. (10/28/04-)
PDA Resources - Synchronize with Groupwise/Download Phone Directory - (10/28/04-)
Frequently Used Phone Numbers - Hospital and Ambulatory - (10/19/04-)
Center for Heart and Vascular Medicine - The Loyola Center for Heart and Vascular Medicine brings heart and vascular specialists together in one location to offer a multidisciplinary approach to treat each patient. (10/04/04-)
September 2004
Center for Heart and Vascular Medicine Opened Oct. 4 - (09/28/04-)
Loyola’s 600th Heart Transplant Patient - A man celebrates the start of new life with a new heart and a belief that anything is possible. (09/28/04-)
Loyola Aesthetic Center - The new Loyola Aesthetic Center offers a full range of procedures in the field of aesthetic enhancements, including the complete spectrum of facial plastic surgery, body contouring and breast surgery, wrinkle reduction with fillers and Botox® and varicose vein treatments. (09/24/04-)
Living Well: A Breast and Ovarian Health and Wellness Event - Join us on Oct. 16 for this free event. You will learn who is at risk for breast and ovarian cancer, what the treatment options are and more. (09/23/04-)
Breast Cancer Study: Quieting the Mind May Enhance the Immune System - Loyola's Breast Care Center is involved in a study to determine the role mindfulness meditation might play in improving a cancer patient's outlook on life. (09/21/04-)
Loyola Experts Use Botox Injections to Treat Cerebral Palsy - Experts at Loyola are finding new ways to use the injections in children with cerebral palsy, with most benefit in patients who are younger than 5 years old. (09/10/04-)
Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiovascular diseases top the list of the country's most serious health problems. Please view our health topics for more information.
(09/03/04-)
New in myLoyola - Health Tracker - Health Tracker is a tool that will help record your (and your family's) blood pressure, diabetes (HbA1c), weight, height, asthma (peak flow) and cholesterol over time. (09/01/04-)
Health Care Management Certificate Program - (09/01/04-)
August 2004
Loyola Breast Care - Our staff are nationally noted for their unmatched expertise, offering a truly multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer diagnosis, consultation and treatment. Review our mammography screening guidelines. (08/26/04-)
Loyola Celebrates Anniversary of World's Smallest Baby - The world's smallest surviving baby was born at Loyola 15 years ago this month. (08/23/04-)
Your Health Matters: Employee Well-being Initiative - (08/10/04-)
Mini-Medical School 2004 - Find out what medical school is like by attending our 8-week program taught by real instructors from the Stritch School of Medicine. Register online today! (08/04/04-)
Basketball, Cycling, Football, Soccer, Top List of Sports with Most Injuries in U.S. - Basketball, cycling, football and soccer will be on the minds of millions of Americans as they watch the Summer Olympic games, but Loyola University Health System’s Dr. Pietro Tonino is cautioning the public that these sports are the ones that have the most injuries. (08/04/04-)
July 2004
Swim Across America - July 24 - The annual Swim Across America fund-raising event supports the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center. Register online at the Swim Across America Web site. (07/23/04-)
Preventing Spinal Cord Injuries - Loyola's public service campaign, “B 4 U…,” calls attention to the problem and offers guidelines on reducing injury risk. (07/08/04-)
Two Loyola Programs Top Illinois List of Hospitals - Loyola's heart, and ear, nose and throat programs rank as the top programs in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" rankings of more than 6,012 hospitals nationwide. They're just two of seven of Loyola's programs that ranked this year.
(07/01/04-)
Two Loyola Programs Top Illinois List of Hospitals - Loyola's heart, and ear, nose and throat programs rank as the top programs in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" rankings of more than 6,012 hospitals nationwide. They're just two of seven of Loyola's programs that ranked this year. (07/01/04-)
June 2004
Loyola National Experts to Speak at Kidney Cancer Association Conference - Loyola experts will speak about the latest on kidney cancer – from a history of the condition and recent studies to minimally invasive surgery and alternative medicine. (06/30/04-)
Free Community Health Fair July 6 - Open to the public, the health fair is free of charge. No appointment is necessary. Free health screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar measurements will be offered. The health fair will cover musculoskeletal problems as well as general medical issues. (06/23/04-)
Computers in the Exam Room Will Improve Your Care - Loyola University Health System is a leader among medical centers nationwide in adopting a fully interactive medical record that is linked to service areas throughout the health system, such as the pharmacy and billing. (06/23/04-)
Joint Commission Readiness - (06/14/04-)
Construction Traffic Announcement - (06/08/04-)
Why Lung Cancer in Women is Different from Men - Noting that lung cancer is women’s number one cancer killer, Loyola medical oncologist Dr. Kathy S. Albain will speak on the molecular differences in lung cancer between men and women. (06/03/04-)
Women's Health Matters - The Loyola Primary Care Center at Darien is offering a free community event for you to gather information from our doctors who specialize in internal medicine and women's health matters. (06/02/04-)
May 2004
Loyola's newest TV commercial online - (05/25/04-)
Shaped-Beam Radiosurgery with Pinpoint Accuracy - This new system allows physicians to treat brain tumors within a two-millimeter range of nearby critical structures and perform non-invasive brain and base-of-skull surgery. Loyola is the only medical facility in the Chicago area to have this technology.
(05/25/04-)
Loyola's Shaped-Beam Computer-Assisted Surgical Therapy - This new system -- shaped-beam radiosurgery with pinpoint accuracy -- allows physicians to treat brain tumors within a two-millimeter range of nearby critical structures and perform non-invasive brain and base-of-skull surgery. Loyola is the only medical facility in the Chicago area to have this technology. (05/19/04-)
Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease Center - The center provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases such as Paget's Disease, osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency and disorders of calcium and other minerals. (05/18/04-)
Dancer Who Received Double-Lung Transplant Now Making the Most of Second Chance - Israel Sanchez, a member of the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater In-Residency at Northeastern Illinois University at Chicago, received a successful double-lung transplant and has resumed his dancing career in earnest. (05/14/04-)
Loyola’s Pediatric Mobile Health Unit On Its Way to 50,000 Patient Visit - The Loyola Pediatric Mobile Health Unit, the first “doctor’s office on wheels” of its kind in the Midwest which provides medical care to underserved and uninsured children at no cost to families in need, will reach its 50,000 patient visit in the community. The unit serves as a national model for other children’s hospitals. (05/07/04-)
Loyola Expert Available to Comment on New Treatments and Research on Osteoporosis - Dr. Pauline Camacho, director of the Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease Center, is available to speak about the latest – from treatments to research being conducted at Loyola – in osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency during National Awareness Osteoporosis Month in May. (05/04/04-)
April 2004
Dieters Beware: Hormone Imbalance Can Affect Weight Loss - Too much or too little of a hormone can cause health problems and, sometimes, weight gain.
(04/26/04-)
Free Cholesterol Testing at Chicago’s Navy Pier - In celebration of National Medical Laboratory Week, staff from Loyola’s Department of Pathology will provide, free of charge, cholesterol testing at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) “Diabetes Expo.” (04/20/04-)
Quality of Care at Loyola University Health System - Loyola University Health System (LUHS) has been a leader in improving the quality of patient care, particularly since 1995. (04/08/04-)
LUHS 2004 Quality & Safety Fair - (04/08/04-)
Administration Building Move - update 4/26 - (04/08/04-)
Women's Pelvic Medicine Center - The center was the first in the Chicago area to offer women the combined expertise of urogynecologists and urologists in one convenient location. The physicians specialize in treating problems of the pelvic floor, reproductive organs, lower urinary tract and bowels. (04/05/04-)
Women at Midlife - Loyola Center for Health at Hickory Hills is offering a free community event where you can gather information from our doctors who specialize in women's medicine. (04/05/04-)
Wireless Device Policy - (04/05/04-)
West Nile Virus - A new antibody therapy may show promise against the West Nile Virus. (04/05/04-)
Volunteer at Loyola - Become a volunteer at Loyola! Opportunities exist in a variety of departments. (04/05/04-)
Voice of the People - Loyola responds to an article published in the Chicago Tribune, concerning its hospital transfer policy. (04/05/04-)
Urogynecology services at Hickory Hills facility - Urogynecology services are available at the Loyola Center for Health at Hickory Hills (04/05/04-)
U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals 2002 - Two of Loyola specialties have been ranked as among the nation's best, according to the 2002 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals issue. (04/05/04-)
TOPOFF2 has ended officially - Drill end. Officially. (04/05/04-)
TOPOFF2 Disaster Continues - Stage I started. (04/05/04-)
TOPOFF2 - No More Patients Expected - No more patients expected. (04/05/04-)
TOPOFF2 - Disaster Level Elevated - Stage 2 (04/05/04-)
Tips for Preventing Heart Disease and Staying Healthy - Find out from Loyola expert Ivan Pacold, M.D., how you can help prevent heart disease, America's #1 killer. (04/05/04-)
The Singing Detective Movie Will Fuel Psoriasis Interest and Questions - Loyola's Dr. Kenneth Gordon, a leading psoriasis expert, debunks the "myths" of psoriasis, explain what triggers the disease and details major treatment advances. (04/05/04-)
The Center for Sleep Disorders acredited by the AASM - In April 2002, the Center for Sleep Disorders was acredited by the AASM. (04/05/04-)
Tell us what you think about the new loyola.wired! - Tell us what you like and do not like about the recent redesign of loyola.wired! (04/05/04-)
Teens Benefit from Seeing an Expert in Adolescent Medicine - Two of Loyola's experts in adolescent medicine, Jennifer Buhrke, M.D., and Susan Jay, M.D., address some questions parents may have about health care for their teens.
(04/05/04-)
Teen Grief in Focus (TGIF) - On Friday, April 26, a special workshop will be offered for teenagers who have lost a loved one through death, and who need a positive, encouraging and safe environment in which to share experiences. (04/05/04-)
Swim Across America 2002 - Help raise money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment by swimming a six-mile relay in Lake Michigan. (04/05/04-)
Support Groups web page - Announce or view LUHS-organized support groups. (04/05/04-)
Stritch School of Medicine Web Site Redesign - We are proud to present our newly redesigned and reorganized Stritch School of Medicine web site. Please let us know what you think! (04/05/04-)
Special TOPOFF2 Update - Red alert! Shields up! (04/05/04-)
Special Announcement from Dr. Barbato (Updated 2/21) - State Medicaid Cuts will affect Loyola University Health System (04/05/04-)
Special Announcement about the Administration Building - (04/05/04-)
Sounds of Progress - View the progress of the new ambulatory site. (04/05/04-)
Smoking Cessation Program - A four-week personalized program for people who are thinking about quitting, ready to quit or concerned about relapse. (04/05/04-)
Smallpox Health Information - Learn more about smallpox from our online health information library. You may also want to visit the Center for Disease Control web site for additional information. (04/05/04-)
Shop and Share Fundraising Program - Help raise funds for Cancer Survivors' Day by shopping at your local Jewel/Osco. (04/05/04-)
Safety Tips for the Holidays - (04/05/04-)
Safety Seminar Schedule - Attending the annual safety seminar is mandatory for all medical staff and employees. View the schedule and register for a class. (04/05/04-)
Russo Pavilion Entrance Temporarily Closed - Beginning Friday, March 29, the Russo Pavilion entrance to the medical center will be closed for the month of April for the installation of a new revolving door. (04/05/04-)
Russo Pavilion Entrance Temporarily Closed - Beginning Friday, March 29, the Russo Pavilion entrance to the medical center will be closed for the month of April for the installation of a new revolving door. (04/05/04-)
RIC&LOYOLA - The Willowbrook DayRehabCenter (and Outpatient Services) opens a custom-built, state-of-the-art facility. (04/05/04-)
Reuters daily health news available via myLoyola - Daily health news from Reuters now is available for myLoyola users. Learn more about myLoyola and how you can customize your interaction with Loyola University Health System to receive tailored health information. (04/05/04-)
Refurbished computers available to employees - New program allows employees to purchase refurbished computers at a reduced cost. (04/05/04-)
Radiosurgery Provides Pinpoint Accuracy - Stereotactic radiosurgery delivers a more powerful dose of radiation that is matched to the three-dimensional shape of the tumor while sparing nearby healty tissue from radiation damage. (04/05/04-)
Pain Management Clinic Expands to Wheaton - Loyola's Pain Management Clinic is a multidisciplinary program that provides a wide spectrum of services to relieve acute and chronic pain. (04/05/04-)
Paging system upgrade effective Oct. 29 - Effective Oct. 29, the in-house (four digit) and long-range (five digit) paging systems will merge into a single five-digit system and use one number (6-8777) to request and send a page. (04/05/04-)
Protest Medicaid Cuts - Join Loyola and other Illinois hospitals in their effort to protect health-care delivery and protest the governor's Medicaid cuts. (04/05/04-)
Primary Care Physicians at Orland Park moves to a new location - Loyola Primary Care Physicians at Orland Park moved to Loyola Center for Health on August 30th. (04/05/04-)
Preventing Wintertime Burns and Fires - Read our safety tips on preventing fires and burns. A Spanish version also is available. (04/05/04-)
Pneumonia - Learn more about the types of pneumonia and the treatments available. (04/05/04-)
Paging system upgrade effective Oct. 29 - Effective Oct. 29, the in-house (four digit) and long-range (five digit) paging systems will merge into a single five-digit system and use one number (6-8777) to request and send a page. (04/05/04-)
Online Appointment Request Available at the Primary Care Center at Glendale Heights - The Primary Care Center at Glendale Heights is offering the ability to request an appointment online. (04/05/04-)
Online Appointment Request at the Loyola Family Practice at the Center for Health on Roosevelt - Loyola Family Practice at the Center for Health on Roosevelt is offering the ability to request an appointment online. (04/05/04-)
Online Appointment Request at Orland Park - The Center for Health at Orland Park is offering the ability to request an appointment online. (04/05/04-)
Online Appointment Request at North Riverside - Loyola Family Health Center at North Riverside is offering the ability to request an appointment online. (04/05/04-)
Online Appointment Request - Loyola's Primary Care Center at Darien is offering the ability to request an appointment online. (04/05/04-)
Oakbrook Terrace Imaging Center Opens - The new imaging center opened August 12th and includes an expansion of imaging and radiological services. (04/05/04-)
Nominate a Colleague for a MAGIS Award - (04/05/04-)
New Web Site Re-design - We are proud to present our newly re-organized and re-designed web site. Please let us know what you think! (04/05/04-)
New Wayfinding in Hospital - New Wayfinding in Hospital (04/05/04-)
New Treatments for Hearing Loss Are Available - Technologies for treating hearing loss are advancing rapidly. Otolaryngologists have many more options for patients beyond the traditional hearing aid. (04/05/04-)
New Technique Dramatically Shortens Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients - Loyola is performing leading-edge internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy) using balloon catheters. (04/05/04-)
New Psoriasis Medication Brings "Miraculous" Change in Business Man's Life - Read a special story about a Loyola patient with psoriasis.
(04/05/04-)
New PET Scanner Aids in War on Breast Cancer - A new scanner is being successfully used to evaluate the treatment of and detect the spread and recurrence of a variety of cancers. (04/05/04-)
New Loyola Outpatient Center - Loyola's newest building on the Maywood, Ill., campus, opened to patients Monday, June 30th. (04/05/04-)
New Human Resources Web Site - Our new human resources web site includes information on current job openings, benefits of working at Loyola and more. (04/05/04-)
New Findings Concerning African American Women and Breast Cancer - A study finds that African American women treated for early breast cancer fare worse than others, even when adjusted for income, education and other variables. (04/05/04-)
New Director of Cardinal Bernadin Cancer Center Named - Patrick J. Stiff, M.D., A.B.I.M., professor of medicine and pathology was appointed director of the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center of Loyola University Medical Center. (04/05/04-)
New Cancer Commercial Airs - View the airtime schedule for Loyola's new commercial. (04/05/04-)
New Ambulatory Care Center - View the construction progress of our new ambulatory care center. (04/05/04-)
Neurosciences Services Web Section - Visit the new neurosciences web section to learn more about the finest neuroscience services in the nation. (04/05/04-)
Neurosciences - Neurosciences is the medical specialty that focuses on the brain, spine, peripheral nervous system, and ear, nose and throat. (04/05/04-)
myLoyola - A Personalized Patient Portal - myLoyola, a new web application, provides a customized interaction with the LUHS web site based on gender, city and your medical interests. Please register for myLoyola and let us know what you think! (04/05/04-)
Most Wired Hospital - Loyola University Medical Center continues to be among the most high-tech hospitals in the country, according to a recent ranking of the nation's 100 "Most Wired" by Hospitals & Health Networks. (04/05/04-)
Missing Patient Update - The patient who left the hospital on March 28 without discharge has returned home safely. (04/05/04-)
Mini-Medical School 2003 - Find out what medical school is like by attending our 8-week program taught by real instructors from the Stritch School of Medicine. Learn more about our Mini-Medical School Program or register online today! (04/05/04-)
Mini-Med School - Missed your calling in life? Find out what medical school is like by attending our 8-week program taught by real instructors from the Stritch School of Medicine. Learn more about our Mini-Medical School Program and register today! (04/05/04-)
Millennial Lecture - Michael Ruse, Ph.D., professor of philosophy at Florida State University in Tallahassee will present the next lecture in the ongoing Millennial Lecture series. (04/05/04-)
Media Statement - Patient left the hospital on March 28 without discharge.
(04/05/04-)
Media Coverage Related to TOPOFF2 - Media Coverage Related to TOPOFF2 (04/05/04-)
Many Diabetics May Not Know They Have Kidney Disease - The current screening strategy for kidney disease among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus is missing an estimated 300,000 people in the U.S., according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). (04/05/04-)
Magis Picnic, Sept. 10th - free food (04/05/04-)
Lung Cancer: Who is at Risk and How to Survive It - Please join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 1, 2003 for an educational event on lung cancer. (04/05/04-)
LUMC Staff Council Web Site - Visit the Staff Council's new web site. (04/05/04-)
LUHS Summary Statistics - View the 2001 LUHS Summary Statistics (04/05/04-)
LUHS Media Statement - Media statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice complaint regarding investigational cardiac devices. (04/02/04-)
Loyolans Receive Discount on Hearing Aids - In honor of National Better Speech and Hearing Month in May, the division of audiology is offering a discount on hearing aids. (04/02/04-)
Loyola's Medical School Announces Recipients of its Top Awards - Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine's two most distinguished awards will this year go to a Chicago business leader who is well known for his philanthropy and to a successful local physician and educator. (04/02/04-)
Loyola's cardiovascular program recognized by Solucient as a 100 Top cardiovascular award-winning hospital - (04/02/04-)
Loyola's Cancer Center Appoints Deputy Director - Brian J. Nickoloff, M.D., recently was named to the new position of deputy director of the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center of Loyola University Health System. (04/02/04-)
Loyola's Advanced Alternative to Hearing Aids - The cochlear implant uses a computer, radio waves and a surgically implanted receiver to bypass the nonworking parts of the ear and deliver signals to the brain. (04/02/04-)
Loyola's 2003 Annual Report - View our 2003 Annual Report and browse our other publications. (04/02/04-)
Loyola Will Explore Use of a New Blood Substitute in Trauma Patients - We will begin exploring participation in a unique, national clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PolyHemer. This clinical study could lead to major advances. (04/02/04-)
Loyola University Medical Center Seeks Media's Assistance to Identify Parents or Guardians of Pediatric Trauma Patient - A young boy was hit by a bus while riding his bike at the corner of 25th St. and Austin Ave. in Cicero near Morton East High School. Police have not been able to identify parents or guardians and Loyola seeks the media's assistance in informing the public. (04/02/04-)
Loyola University Medical Center Participates in National Disaster Drill - TOPOFF2, a national disaster exercise, is taking place during the week of May 12 - 16. (04/02/04-)
Loyola University Health System Provides Media with Facts about HIPAA and its Policies for Releasing Patient Information - Loyola implemented a new federal patient information privacy regulation this week, which limits the amount of information provided to the public without patient authorization. (04/02/04-)
Loyola Tests Artificial Cervical Spine Disc - Loyola was the first in the Chicago area to begin evaluating an artificial cervical spine disc created to alleviate neck pain and other ailments associated disc herniations, spinal arthritis and other spine degenerative conditions. (04/02/04-)
Loyola Medical Students Looking For the Perfect Match - Approximately 130 fourth-year students from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Ill., will join spouses, friends and medical school faculty members to celebrate "Match Day," a time when medical students throughout the country learn where they will undergo training as resident physicians. (04/02/04-)
Loyola Living December Issue - Read about umbilical cord blood transplantation, treatment for pelvic problems and more. (04/02/04-)
Loyola Heart Expert Available to Comment on New England Journal of Medicine Editorial Study - The study calls for expanding and intensifying statin therapy to reduce heart disease. (04/02/04-)
Loyola Experts Urge Safety Precautions for Labor Day Weekend - Consider these safety tips during the Labor Day weekend. (04/02/04-)
Loyola Doctor Donates Kidney - Susan Hou, M.D., was featured on the front page of the Chicago Sun-Times for donating a kidney to one of her patients. (04/02/04-)
Loyola Delivers Quintuplets - The quintuplets, three girls and two boys, were born last week and are all doing well. Approximately 1 in 60,000 pregnancies result in five or more babies. (04/02/04-)
Loyola Breast Care - Our staff are nationally noted for their unmatched expertise, offering a truly multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer diagnosis, consultation and treatment. Review our mammography screening guidelines. (04/02/04-)
Loyola Announces Innovative Collaboration to Provide Leading-Edge Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery - The Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital of Loyola University Medical Center and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW) and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) will collaborate to bring some of the nation's best pediatric cardiovascular surgery services to the Chicago area. (04/02/04-)
Loyola and Franciscan Sisters have Agreed to Co-develop an Outpatient Care Center - The outpatient care center will provide health-care services to Messenger Glen, Ill., and the surrounding community on the grounds of the Marian Village senior resident community (159th St. and Bell Rd.) (04/02/04-)
Latest news on the e-mail worm/virus - (04/02/04-)
Kidney Transplantation - People Magazine featured a success story about one of Loyola's patients. Learn more about Loyola's kidney (renal) transplant program. (04/02/04-)
Keep the July 4th Holiday Safe - Find out how to make your July 4th holiday safe. Take our fireworks safety quiz! (04/02/04-)
JAMA Study Shows New "Biologic" Drug Reduces Psoriasis Symptoms, Improves Quality Of Life - A new "biologic" drug, efalizumab, reduces the thick, red, scaly skin lesions of psoriasis and improves patient quality of life, according to a study in the Dec. 17 Journal of the American Medical Association. (04/02/04-)
Irregular Heartbeat in Prime Minister Tony Blair Raises Baby Boomers' Own Heart Concerns - What causes an irregular heartbeat? Interview the Director of Loyola's Cardiovascular Institute for signs, causes and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. (04/02/04-)
Inside the System January Issue Online - (04/02/04-)
Inside the System -- Online - View the current issue of Inside the System (04/02/04-)
Inside the System - July Issue Online - (04/02/04-)
Inside the System - February Issue Online - (04/02/04-)
Implants Repair Hearing of Man Deaf for 28 Years - Read the Sun-Times article about a cochlear implant surgery performed by Loyola otolaryngologist John Leonetti, M.D. (04/02/04-)
IDPH progress check - The Illinois Department of Public Health will be on campus the week of Nov. 19 for a progress check of our Plan of Correction. (04/02/04-)
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Learn more about hormone replacement therapy from the North American Menopause Society or the National Institutes of Health. (04/02/04-)
Holidays and Paydays 2004 - (04/02/04-)
Holiday Safety Tips - (04/02/04-)
HIPAA Website - Visit the new Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Website (04/02/04-)
Help Raise Funds for Cancer Survivor's Day - You can help raise funds for the 12th annual Cancer Survivors' Day celebration by shopping at Dominick's or Jewel-Osco on Nov. 17 - 19. (04/02/04-)
Help Loyola Meet Heart Walk Goal - Help us meet our 2003 West Suburban American Heart Walk goal by shopping at Jewel-Osco and Dominick's. (04/02/04-)
Heart Bypass Mortality Rates - Loyola's cardiac surgery program is ranked as a "Best Performer" among similar academic medical centers. (04/02/04-)
Hearing Loss Seminar - Please join us for a seminar about the new treatments available for single-sided hearing loss. (04/02/04-)
Health-Care Leadership Certificate Program - The ten-week course is designed for health-care professionals and will extend your knowledge of modern business techniques, leadership skills, financial decision-making, and change management in health care. (04/02/04-)
Health Care mini-MBA - Register for this certificate program and receive training in modern business techniques, leadership skills, financial decision-making and understanding the impact of change on health care. (04/02/04-)
Health & Hospital Forum - Illinois hospital leaders, government officials and media representatives are invited to attend a special forum sponsored by the offices of Congressmen Danny K. Davis, John Shimkus, Bobby Rush and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky on How The Illinois Medicaid Budget Cut Will Affect Your Hospital And Your Community. (04/02/04-)
Health & Fitness Expo 2004 - Please join us on Jan. 24-25 for this free event taking place at Navy Pier. You will have access to a complete array of information and experts in the fields of nutrition, exercise and medicine. Bring your family! (04/02/04-)
Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week - On April 17th, poet and essayist Lucy Grealy will share insights gained fighting jaw cancer, in honor of Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. (04/02/04-)
Guy Petruzzelli, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. - Dr. Petruzzelli, professor of otolaryngology, was named chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. (04/02/04-)
Grief and Loss - Learn about the symptoms and stages of grief. (04/02/04-)
Fundraiser for Loyola's Cancer Survivors' Day - You are invited to help raise funds for the 11th annual Cancer Survivor's Day celebration by shopping at Dominick's April 7 - 9 and at Jewel-Osco on April 14 - 16. (04/02/04-)
Frostbite - Symptoms and Treatments - Learn about who is at risk and how to treat minor cases of frostbite. (04/02/04-)
Frequent Heartburn May Lead to Serious Complications - Gastroenterologists at the Center for Health at Hickory Hills warn that frequent heartburn can be more than just inconvenient and uncomfortable. It may lead to serious health consequences if left untreated. (04/02/04-)
March 2004
Food Poisoning - Learn more about food poisoning from our online health information. (03/31/04-)
Employee Information Exchange Minutes - (03/31/04-)
EIE Minutes - View the minutes for all Employee Information Exchange meetings. (03/31/04-)
Ease into Springtime Exercise to Avoid Injury - People who start a new sport or who start working out again after being inactive all winter are at high risk for getting injured. (03/31/04-)
E-mail Policies and Guidelines - View the recently updated policy concerning the use of e-mail "vacation" rules. (03/31/04-)
Doctor Mom - Hickory Hills Event - Loyola Center for Health at Hickory Hills is offering a free seminar that will help you better understand and manage issues of your child's health including colds, flus and stomach conditions. (03/31/04-)
Doctor Mom Seminar at North Riverside - Physicians from the Loyola Family Health Center at North Riverside are offering a free seminar on February 25th that will help you better understand and manage issues of your child's health including colds, flus and stomach conditions. Registration is required. You may register online or by calling (888) LUHS-888. (03/31/04-)
Disaster Planning and Emergency Response - Disaster preparedness and emergency response has always been a priority at Loyola. (03/31/04-)
Dell Offers LUHS Employee Discount - (03/31/04-)
December Loyola Living Online - (03/31/04-)
David J. Wilber, M.D. - Dr. Wilber has been appointed director of the Cardiovascular Institute and director of Cardiology at Loyola University Health System. (03/31/04-)
Colorectal Cancer Awareness - Please join us for an informational evening on colorectal cancer. Physicians, nurses and healthcare staff will be available to answer questions and to provide pertinent educational materials. Registration is free. (03/31/04-)
Clinical Nutrition Unit - The clinic specializes in obesity, eating disorders and other nutritional deficiencies. (03/31/04-)
Cartilage Restoration a Promising Alternative for Treatment of Knee Injuries - Experts at Loyola University Health System are now performing an innovative technique of cartilage restoration and transplantation. (03/31/04-)
Cardiovascular TV Commercial - Special Employee Preview - Loyola's new TV commercial is ready to hit the airwaves but we want you to be the first to see it. (03/31/04-)
Cardiovascular Services Web Site - Visit Loyola's new cardiovascular services web site and learn more about some of the finest cardiac-care services in the nation. (03/31/04-)
Cardiovascular Services - Our cardiovascular specialists have earned a reputation for offering the premier cardiac-care program in Chicago and one of the finest in the nation. (03/31/04-)
Cancer Survivors' Day - Loyola is sponsoring a Cancer Survivors' Day Celebration at the Brookfield Zoo on June 2. Please join us! (03/31/04-)
Calendar of Events - Promote upcoming events and/or lectures for your department/division. (03/31/04-)
Cafeteria Menus Online - (03/31/04-)
Breast Health Care - All women are at risk for this type of cancer. Find out about early detection and preventive care. (03/31/04-)
Breast Health & Wellness Event - Join us for a free brunch and information session on a variety of breast-care topics. (03/31/04-)
Breast Cancer Awareness Lecture - Attend our free lecture in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please call 708-327-2348 to reserve your spot. (03/31/04-)
Blood Drive, July 11 - (03/31/04-)
Blood Drive, January 30 - (03/31/04-)
Blood Drive - Nov. 10 - (03/31/04-)
Bio-terrorism health topic - Visit our health information on anthrax, botulism, plague and small pox. (03/31/04-)
Better Hearing and Speech Month - Loyola's balance center brings together the diagnostic capabilities and specialists needed to diagnose hearing problems and formulate treatment plans. (03/31/04-)
Balance Disorder Center - The center provides a complete range of services, personnel and facilities for the comprehensive treatment of balance difficulties. (03/31/04-)
Atherosclerosis - Atherosclerosis is caused by a build-up of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Learn more about atherosclerosis from our online health information. (03/31/04-)
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule - (03/31/04-)
Annual Report 2000 - View the current LUHS annual report. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) (03/31/04-)
Announcing the Opening of the Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy - (03/31/04-)
Announcement from Dr. Barbato - Administration Building - Sold. (03/31/04-)
American Heart Association Heart Walk - Information on the Heart Walk and registration link (03/31/04-)
America's Top Doctors - Loyola physicians were named in both the nationally distributed Castle Connolly guides, America's Top Doctors and America's Top Doctors - Chicago Metropolitan Area. (03/31/04-)
Alzheimer's Disease - Alzheimer's is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that occurs in the brain. Find out more at our Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center. (03/31/04-)
Almost Fatal Brain Hemorrhage Shapes Young Man's Perspective on Life - Read a compelling story about a patient who has turned a several year struggle with arteriovenous malformation (AVM) into a stronger conviction about the value of life and a commitment to serving others. (03/31/04-)
2004 Open Enrollment Benefits Fair, Dec. 4-5 - (03/31/04-)
2003 West Suburban American Heart Walk - Help raise money to fight heart disease and stroke. Walk with us on September 14th at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill. (03/31/04-)
2002 Summary Statistics - (03/31/04-)
2002 Annual Report - Newly published. (03/31/04-)
May is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month - Browse our online osteoporosis health information or make an appointment to see a specialist at the Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease Center. (03/31/04-)
LUPF Billing Department Telephone Number - Patients with billing questions should call LUPF at (800) 424-6307. (03/31/04-)
"Dean Richards Show" (WGN, 720 AM) - Drs. Albain and Gabram will be featured experts on the "Dean Richards Show" on Sunday, Oct. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. They will discuss breast cancer - detection, available treatments, medical research and prevention of the disease. (03/31/04-)
Promote your IRB-approved clinical trials on the LUHS web site. - (03/31/04-)
Clinical Trials - Information on current clinical trials is available online. (03/31/04-)
Quality of Care at Loyola University Health System - Loyola University Health System (LUHS) has been a leader in improving the quality of patient care, particularly since 1995. (03/31/04-)
Loyola Ranked as the Top Heart Hospital in Chicago and Illinois - Six medical specialties were ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. (03/31/04-)
35 Loyola Physicians Among Chicago-Area's Best - Loyola physicians were named in the nationally distributed Castle Connolly guides, America's Top Doctors - Chicago Metropolitan Area. (03/31/04-)
PolyHeme® Blood Substitute Study - Loyola will explore participation in a unique, national clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PolyHeme®, an investigational oxygen-carrying blood substitute. (03/31/04-)
Loyola's Advanced Alternative to Hearing Aids - The cochlear implant uses a computer, radio waves and a surgically implanted receiver to bypass the nonworking parts of the ear and deliver signals to the brain. (03/31/04-)
LUMC Employee Pension Meetings - (03/31/04-)
2003 Annual Report - (03/31/04-)
Disc Replacement in Neck Relieves Pain and Restores Mobility - The neck and arm pain caused by degenerative cervical (neck) disc disease may be eliminated by replacing the problem disc with a metal-on-metal artificial disc. (03/31/04-)
Batavia Woman Greets Each Day with Eyes Wide Open - Loyola physician Amjad Ahmad, M.D., performed surgery on a patient with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, a rare hereditary disease. (03/31/04-)
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