Revisiting the story of Maria Kellner, a person diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes which she refers to as The Invisible Disease. First diagnosed as a toddler, Maria now she shares with us her world of insulin injections, blood sugar checks, and the

AI Enhanced Breast Cancer Screening

Nov 23rd, 2022 21m 46s

Artificial Intelligence is being used to enhance the diagnosis tools used by radiologists. We talk with Georgia Spear, MD, Division Head of Breast Imaging at NorthShore University HealthSystem about the latest screening tools, the future of ra

Are You Afraid of Monkeypox?

Sep 1st, 2022 29m 50s

How contagious is monkeypox? Should we worry about trying on clothes in a department store? Touching public doorknobs and handrails? NorthShore Infectious Disease Physician Jennifer Grant, MD, returns to the podcast to explain that monkeypox is

Food as Medicine

Aug 11th, 2022 50m 35s

Just like medicine, food can also cure, prevent or ease symptoms of disease. Join us as we talk to NorthShore Integrative Medicine Physician Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark who gives her expert recommendations on which foods to eat and avoid, the signifi

Coping After Tragedy: Highland Park Parade Mass Shooting

Jul 19th, 2022 29m 21s

NorthShore Psychologist Lindsay Fazio, PhD, helps us process the complex emotions following the July Fourth parade in Highland Park that turned into a scramble for survival. Seven people were killed when a gunman opened fire on the crowd; 39 of

This Weight-Loss Procedure is a Breakthrough (ESG)

Apr 11th, 2022 43m 56s

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is an incisionless weight-loss procedure that can help people with a BMI over 30 lose weight. Michael Ujiki, MD answers all of your questions about pain, recovery, insurance and most importantly, results.

At-Home COVID Tests: When and How to Test

Jan 27th, 2022 25m 55s

Paige Larkin, PhD, Director of NorthShore Molecular Microbiology lab, explains why at-home tests issue false negatives, the best time to take the test, how to read the results and MORE. At-home tests are rapid, and can be ordered for free from

Little Germ Balls: Kids and the COVID Vaccine

Nov 24th, 2021 26m 43s

Are kids little germ balls for COVID-19? What kind of reactions are they getting to the vaccine? Is the vaccine safe for little kids? NorthShore Infectious Disease Physician Jennifer Grant, MD, answers your questions and more.Jennifer Grant, MD

Telehealth: The Doctor Will See You Now – In Your Home

Oct 21st, 2021 23m 7s

Housecalls ended in the 1960s. But today, doctors have the technology to do an exam in your home via a televisit. We talk to Family Medicine Physician Nadim Ilbawi, MD, who introduces us to TytoCare, new technology that helps make this happen.

Doc Explains Muir's Incredible Mt. Everest Success

Jul 22nd, 2021 29m 25s

The doctor of the oldest American to summit Mt. Everest talks about caring for a world-class climber. In Part 2, you’ll hear from Art Muir’s orthopaedic surgeon, Mark Bowen, M.D., his reaction when Art Muir told him he was climbing Mt. Everest,

Oldest American to Summit Mount Everest

Jul 7th, 2021 54m 39s

Art Muir, 75, the oldest American to summit Mount Everest, shares his journey to the top of the world and how NorthShore University HealthSystem helped him to achieve his goals. In this first episode of a two-part series, listen to Art Muir, 75

Wake Up Your Diet After Hibernation

Apr 16th, 2021 1h 7m

Dietitian Emmaline Rasmussen, MS, RD, LDN helps us find new ways to nurture ourselves through healthy eating goals and simple tips and tricks after a year-long COVID hibernation. She shares her expertise for stress-free and guilt-free eating t

Are You Afraid of the Coronavirus Vaccine?

Mar 5th, 2021 43m 37s

In this episode, we debunk myths and fact-check fears of the COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Jennifer Grant, a NorthShore infectious disease physician. As we approach the one year mark of the pandemic, Dr. Grant candidly addresses vaccine hesitancy

“I Woke Up With Crazy Bad Chest Pains.” COVID, Young Athletes and Their Hearts

Feb 5th, 2021 41m 8s

Today we take a closer look at how COVID-19 may be causing heart complications among athletes. NorthShore cardiologist Dr. Jason Robin explains myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, what symptoms are concerning and when athletes can

COVID Community Checkup - Here's the Vaccine. What now?

Dec 23rd, 2020 14m 53s

Should those who had COVID be vaccinated? Can I stop wearing a mask after being vaccinated? Did NorthShore start vaccinating frontline workers? In this week’s episode NorthShore Chief Medical Officer Lakshmi Halasyamani, MD answers these questi

COVID Community Checkup - Possible Allergic Reactions to the COVID-19 Vaccination

Dec 17th, 2020 11m 4s

What are the possible side effects of the COVID vaccine? How does the COVID-19 vaccine work?During these challenging times, it's vital to get information directly from hospital experts on questions you have about COVID-19. In this new series, w

COVID Community Checkup - COVID Vaccines

Dec 11th, 2020 14m 47s

Is there a difference between the two COVID vaccines? And are they safe? In this week's episode, we address these questions.During these challenging times, it's vital to get information directly from hospital experts on questions you have about

COVID Community Checkup Series - Safety Ambassadors - Episode 1

Nov 27th, 2020 16m 51s

During these challenging times, it's vital to get information directly from hospital experts on questions you have about COVID-19. In this new series, we speak with Lakshmi Halasyamani, MD, Chief Medical Officer for NorthShore University Health

Behind the Mask - A Nurse’s View From A COVID Intensive Care Unit

Nov 26th, 2020 32m 50s

Luisa Penepacker is an ICU nurse with 29 years of experience. She shares her experiences of life and death on the frontlines of the pandemic. NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital is, at the time of this recording, the COVID-19 hospital for NorthShore

My Broken Pancreas

Oct 23rd, 2020 28m 46s

Maria Kellner was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was a toddler. Now at 36, she shares her world of insulin injections, blood sugar checks, and the rollercoaster ride of what happens if she makes a wrong medical decision.To make a donat

A Warm Blanket for Your Stressed Mind

Sep 29th, 2020 33m 51s

Mental health therapist Jeffrey Sholemson shows us how to feel like we’re wrapped in a warm blanket by clearing our minds of stress, anxiety and negative thoughts. Jeffrey Sholemson is a therapist at NorthShore University HealthSystem.For more

The Science Behind the Coronavirus Vaccine

Aug 26th, 2020 24m 27s

Nirav Shah, MD, goes into detail about what it takes to make a vaccine when time is of the essence and the world is watching. He is an Infectious Disease Attending Physician at NorthShore University HealthSystem. He is a Clinical Assistant pr

Risking It All: An ER doctor finding hope on the frontlines of COVID

Jul 28th, 2020 28m 7s

“I’m not going to let you die.” Risking it all, an ER physician shares the resilience and hope found on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.Ernest Wang, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine at NorthShore University HealthSystem, gives us a front

He Didn’t Think COVID-19 Was a Big Deal – Until He Got It

Jun 2nd, 2020 23m 10s

Jim Ingle thought COVID-19 wasn’t any worse than having the flu, until he got it. He describes his three-week fight at home experiencing symptoms “five times worse” than the flu to the point of asking to try an untested experimental treatment.F

Are You Afraid of the Coronavirus?

Feb 28th, 2020 13m 42s

As clusters of the coronavirus break out across the globe, Jennifer Grant, MD, an Infectious Disease physician, explains why we should care about the coronavirus. What public health officials don’t know about the deadly virus is what worries he