Oct
29
Dr. Terry Donat Co-Chaired Facial Plastic Surgery National Fundraiser in Chicago
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DuPage Medical Group’s own Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Terry Donat, MD,co-chaired this year’s national Academy meeting fundraiser event supporting FACE TO FACE, the humanitarian arm of the Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). This year’s memorable event was set aboard Chicago’s skyline charter yacht Kanan, attended by 150 charitable donors who enjoyed dinner, music, and Navy Pier fireworks. This single night event succeeded in raising over $42,000 USD for both the national and international efforts of FACE TO FACE.FACE TO FACE programs offer individuals the opportunity to overcome the physical limitations placed upon them by circumstances beyond their control, such as domestic violence, birth deformities, natural disasters and war injuries. Dr. Donat has continually participated in and supported the efforts of FACE TO FACE programs since 1998.
To learn more about or to contribute toward FACE TO FACE, please contact Dr. Donat at 630-348-3000 or visit FACE TO FACE website.
Click here to learn more about DMG’s Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery department or to schedule an appointment, please call 630-469-9200.
Oct
15
Asthma Control During Pregnancy
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Maintaining asthma control during pregnancy is important for the health and well-being of both mother and baby. While it is normal to have concerns about using medications during pregnancy, it is generally considered safer for pregnant women to be treated with approved asthma medications than to risk asthma flares.
Asthma increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and well-controlled asthma is associated with decreased risks. Poorly controlled asthma may place the developing fetus at risk, thus more frequent monitoring and therapy adjustments may be required. Thirty-five percent of women experience worsening asthma symptoms during pregnancy – most of these women experience increased symptoms during the late second and early third trimesters. Approximately 30% of asthmatic women improve during pregnancy and medications can sometimes be tapered.
The goals of asthma during pregnancy are the same as for other patients: achieve and maintain control of symptoms; maintain normal activity levels, including exercise; maintain normal or near normal lung function; prevent asthma flares; and avoid adverse effects from asthma medications.
Please see one of our physicians at Asthma & Allergy Center to find out which treatment options are right for you. DuPage Medical Group has four locations to care for you - Glen Ellyn; Lombard; Naperville; and Plainfield. To schedule an appointment, please call 630 545 7833.
Oct
13
Flat Feet in Children
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Children can suffer from several types of flat feet. Signs and symptoms can include: pain, tenderness or cramping in the foot, leg, or knee; difficulty with shoes; awkwardness or changes in walking; and reduced energy in physical activities.
Treatment options can include: orthotic devices to support the structure of the foot; physical therapy; corrective shoes; or surgery.
As noted in October’s Naperville Magazine, surgery can be a successful option, but only after conservative care when orthotics fails. Dr. Christina Brown, a podiatrist with DuPage Medical Group states, “When it’s indicated, kids do very well with the surgery. We always try to avoid the growth plates in children.”
As patients mature, the procedure becomes more complex because the deformities are more significant. Parents need to discuss their children’s feet with their pediatricians. Flat feet should be evaluated regardless of whether a child is experiencing pain. If it is overlooked, the child may experience problems later in life.
For more information, please visit The Podiatry Department of DuPage Medical Group
Dr. Christina Brown practices in Wheaton on Main Street; Glen Ellyn; and Naperville at River North. Please call 630-510-6929 to schedule an appointment.
Oct
9
Glen Ellyn Open House and Health Fair on Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Plan on attending this DuPage Medical Group event! We will be providing free tours inside our beautiful new medical building and our Health Fair will offer information for women and their families to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Trader Joes will be on hand to provide plenty of healthy snacks. Kids will enjoy our craft and magician booth.
Tours begin at 11:00 am and run every 30 minutes. During the tour, you will visit each floor of the medical building and learn interesting facts about our various specialties. On the tour you will visit:
First Floor: Diagnostic Imaging and Lab, Optical Boutique, Ophthalmology
Second Floor: Glen Ellyn Pediatrics, Asthma and Allergy Center, Orthopeadics, Podiatry, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Registration
Third Floor: Internal Medicine, Diabetic Education and Dietitian Services, Dermatology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Audiology, OB/Gynecology, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Breast Surgery
Our building has 92,000 square feet of space. You will learn about the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment as well as the university hospital-caliber equipment we have to offer our patients. At the end of the tour, you’ll understand why DuPage Medical Group has been serving the health and medical needs of Glen Ellyn and the surrounding communities for over 40 years.
Our guests at the Health Fair will be given a Passport to Health which will provide a map to stations where they can have the passport stamped and obtain information on the various services each department offers. A completed stamped passport will qualify the owner to be in a special drawing. There will be additional raffles available to enter as well.
Free physician health presentations will be offered:
10:30 am - Preventing heart disease in women, Evans Pappas, M.D.
11:30 am - Understanding menopause, Jody Freeman, M.D.
12:30 pm - Taking steps to avoid osteoporosis, Elisa Rhew, M.D.
1:30 pm - Recognizing and understanding anxiety and depression, Janet Kamer, Ph.D.
2:30 pm - Diabetes and you, Stephanie Heavey, M.D.
Enjoy a free family day of fun, take home lots of information and some goodies, too, and understand why DuPage Medical Group is the perfect fit for everyone in your family!
Oct
7
National Depression Screening Day is Friday, October 10, 2008
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Are you suffering from depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety or post traumatic stress? With a simple screening you can easily find out if you are at risk. Better yet, on Friday, October 10th, the screening will be free as part of National Depression Screening Day. This yearly event raises awareness of depression and other mental illness by offering free screenings all around the U.S. Please take advantage of this tremendous offer. It’s fast, easy, painless and confidential.
As quoted in The Hearld News, Dr. Dawn Kroencke, a clinical psychologist with DuPage Medical Group in Plainfield, “Anytime there are economic changes, that’s a big stressor and when you have one thing and another, it keeps building and building . . . “ Dr. Kroencke recommends those who are having trouble adjusting seek counseling before the problem worsens.
To get started, just stop by our Wheaton or Plainfield office on Friday, October 10th between 9 am and 5 pm.
Download the National Depression Screening Day brochure here!
1800 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
14710 S. Naperville Road, Unit 110, Plainfield, IL 60544
For more information or to make an appointment, please call: 630 510 2607