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Released: 1-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Loyola Medicine, Cook County and Undue Medical Debt Partner to Abolish More Than $112M in Medical Debt
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Loyola Medicine, Undue Medical Debt, a national non-profit, and Cook County’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI), have reached an agreement that will result in the erasure of $112.12 million worth of non-Medicare/Medicaid medical debt for Loyola's patients in 2024. In the Catholic Jesuit tradition, Loyola is committed to providing healthcare services to all patients.

Released: 26-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Tips on Firework Safety from Midwest's Largest Burn Center
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MAYWOOD, IL – Every Fourth of July weekend, millions gather to enjoy fireworks in cities and towns across the country. However, creating your own fireworks display can be dangerous. Emergency rooms and burn centers see a significant increase in patients presenting with firework injuries in the month around July 4, said Shannon Lovett, MD, interim chair of emergency medicine at Loyola Medicine.

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Released: 14-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Loyola Medicine 5K to Support Pediatric Care & Research
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The Loyola Medicine 5K Supporting Pediatric Care & Research returns to Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Saturday, June 15th. This event enables the advancement of pediatric care and research at Loyola Medicine, making a difference in the lives of our youngest patients.

Released: 24-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Loyola Medicine Hosts First Annual Regional Keeley Cup To Benefit Emergency Medicine Education
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Loyola Medicine’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program is proud to host the inaugural Regional Keeley Cup on Thursday, May 30th at 12 pm. This pioneering team-based competition is brought to life each year through the support of the Barbara G. & John L. Keeley, Jr. Center for Emergency Medicine Education.

Released: 16-May-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Loyola Medicine Launches Pioneering Women's Sports Medicine Program
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MAYWOOD, IL - Loyola Medicine proudly announces the launch of its Women's Sports Medicine (WSM) program, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated exclusively to the health care needs of female athletes. This landmark program stands as the first of its kind in the Chicagoland area, offering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to sports medicine for women and girls.

Released: 1-May-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Michael J. Schmidt, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer at Loyola University Medical Center
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Dr. Schmidt joins Loyola from Northwestern Medicine where he was a practicing clinician and associate professor of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine for 20 years.

Released: 9-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Loyola Medicine Allergy Count Returns on Monday, April 1
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For more than 20 years, Loyola Medicine's Gottlieb Memorial Hospital has provided the Chicago area with updated allergy counts every weekday during allergy season. This year's official count will resume on Monday, April 1.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Loyola University Medical Center Hosts Candlelight Ceremony to Commemorate Donors
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In recognition of Donate Life Month, Loyola University Medical Center will host its 32nd annual candle lighting ceremony in honor of organ and tissue donors, their families and countless health care team members.

Released: 13-Mar-2024 5:05 PM EDT
MacNeal Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Maternity Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield
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MacNeal Hospital is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

Released: 6-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Nephrologist available to discuss study showing Ozempic may slow kidney disease
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Loyola Medicine Nephrologist Sylvester Barnes is available to discuss a new study which showed Ozempic cut the risk of kidney disease progression and related health complications in diabetic patients.

Newswise: Limb Saving Program Helps Patients with Diabetes Avoid Amputation
Released: 5-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EST
Limb Saving Program Helps Patients with Diabetes Avoid Amputation
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After spending more than three decades managing her diabetes, Pam Mirabile was alarmed by swelling in her foot. She visited Loyola Medicine podiatric surgeon Katherine Dux, DPM, who diagnosed her with Charcot foot, a rare complication of diabetes.

Released: 26-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Unseasonable warm temperatures are triggering allergies
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Allergy sufferers may notice an increase in symptoms due to warmer weather this year, said Rachna Shah, MD, who leads the Loyola Medicine Allergy Count.

Newswise: Lung Transplant Recipient's Generous Donation Creates Rehabilitation Area for Patients Recovering from Transplant
Released: 8-Feb-2024 5:05 PM EST
Lung Transplant Recipient's Generous Donation Creates Rehabilitation Area for Patients Recovering from Transplant
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Loyola Medicine recently celebrated the dedication of the Chris and Neil Blitstein Rehabilitation Track with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC).

Released: 22-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Expert Available to Discuss Legendary Cubs Star Ryne Sandberg Cancer Diagnosis
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Gopal Gupta, MD, a urologic oncologist at Loyola Medicine, is available today to discuss the metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg

Newswise: Loyola Medicine Cardiologist Available to Discuss How to Shovel Snow Safely this Winter
Released: 9-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Cardiologist Available to Discuss How to Shovel Snow Safely this Winter
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Cardiologist Caroline Ball, MD, is available this week to discuss the ways shoveling snow can be a dangerous stress on the cardiovascular system, and share tips on how to shovel safely.

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Released: 8-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
"Heart-in-a-Box" Technology Expands Access to Organs for Transplant
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Loyola Medicine recently completed its first transplant using TransMedics Organ Care System™ (OCS™), commonly referred to as "Heart-in-a-Box."

Released: 3-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Chicago Magazine Names 95 Loyola Medicine Physicians to 2024 Top Doctors List
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Ninety-five Loyola Medicine physicians have been named to Chicago magazine's Top Doctors 2024 list.

Newswise: Best of Proviso Township to Host its “Holiday Lights and Love Caravan” in Front of Loyola University Medical Center
Released: 21-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Best of Proviso Township to Host its “Holiday Lights and Love Caravan” in Front of Loyola University Medical Center
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A “Holiday Lights and Love Caravan” vehicle parade to provide holiday cheer for patients and staff.

   
Newswise: Loyola Medicine Experts Available to Discuss Managing Holiday Stress
Released: 18-Dec-2023 5:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Experts Available to Discuss Managing Holiday Stress
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Loyola Medicine experts are available this holiday season to discuss the best ways to manage stress. While the holidays can be a time of faith, family and fun, many people don't feel particularly cheery this time of year. The holidays can bring just as much stress as joy, but there are ways to manage that stress during this festive time.

Released: 18-Dec-2023 5:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Is Nationally Recognized for Efforts to Improve Blood Pressure Control
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The American Heart Association® and the American Medical Association recognized 15 Loyola Medicine primary care practices for their commitment to improving blood pressure control rates by awarding them Gold+ level recognition as part of Target: BP™.



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