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Aquatic Therapy Helps Stroke Survivor Get His Sea Legs

Silence DoGood - May 23, 2023

After a stroke, rehabilitation therapy is important to help regain as much function and quality of life as possible. #therapy

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Chemotherapy Drug Reaches Brain in Humans for First Time

Silence DoGood - May 7, 2023

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

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Palos Heights Veteran Volunteers More Than 11,000 Hours at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

Silence DoGood - April 18, 2023

Heafey is one of 358 volunteers Palos Hospital is honoring during National Volunteer Week, April 16-22. #northwestern

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Graphene ‘Tattoo’ Treats Cardiac Arrhythmia With Light

Silence DoGood - April 17, 2023

The researchers developed an entirely new technique to encase the graphene tattoo and adhere it to the surface of a beating heart. #hearthealth

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Patients at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Welcome Back Buddy with Open Arms

Silence DoGood - March 17, 2023

“The effects of pet therapy are palpable. Visits by certified animals can help reduce anxiety and stress, as well as relieve feelings of homesickness for patients who miss their own animals." #northwesternmedicine

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Homer Glen Resident Celebrates 45 Years of Service at Palos Hospital

Silence DoGood - February 28, 2023

“Through the years, I have been fortunate to work with many people who have made an impact on my life...” #northwesternmedicine

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Women: Be Kind to Your Heart

Silence DoGood - February 2, 2023

Women and men with parents or siblings with heart disease are more likely to develop heart disease themselves. #heartdisease

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Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Breast Health Program Earns National Accreditation

Silence DoGood - January 23, 2023

The NAPBC provides the structure and resources to develop and operate a high-quality breast center and accredited program. #northwesternmedicine

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After Losing Both Ovaries, Breast Cancer Survivor Gives Birth to Identical Twins on Her Two-year Cancer-free Anniversary

Silence DoGood - January 16, 2023

“Despite a breast cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, and losing both ovaries, Shelly’s dream of having three children came true,” said Dr. Goldman. #breastcancer

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