Sep
29
The Cardiology Department of DuPage Medical Group in Crain’s Chicago Business regarding our program to Reduce Hospital Re-admissions
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Our Director of Cardiovascular Services, Stewart Gibbs, was recently interviewed by Crain’s Chicago Business regarding our APN Navigator Program. Please click here to read the September 28, 2009 online article.
In July of 2009, DMG’s Cardiology Department introduced the first post-hospital discharge Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Navigator Program in our community. This program reduces hospital re-admissions and decreases patient morbidity and mortality. While this unique, first in market, APN Navigator Program will manage all patients being discharged in our service we are aware Congestive Heart Failure patients have the highest same illness readmission rates in medicine.
Studies indicate that bridging the gap in care between hospital discharge and office follow-up for patients with Congestive Heart Failure significantly reduces hospital re-admissions and patient mortality. Each DMG Cardiology service hospital will be assigned a post-discharge APN Navigator who will:
- Coordinate hospital discharge including patient follow-up planning
- Reinforce patient education including self management strategies
- Schedule office follow-up appointments to be seen within one week following discharge
- Contact CHF patients before office follow-up appointment to confirm patient is: checking weight daily and has not had a 2 pound weight gain overnight; following a 2000 mg sodium diet; not experiencing worsening shortness of breath or edema; and taking medications as prescribed.
DMG Cardiology APN’s are Board Certified with decades of cardiac experience to support a higher standard of care.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Cardiology at 630-933-8100.
Sep
28
DuPage Medical Group Clinical Research Study on Acne
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Clinical Research Study for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Acne
DuPage Medical Group is participating in a research study for an investigational light based treatment. The treatment involves applying an investigational cream to the skin which is activated by a light source.
To Be Eligible You Must:
- Be between the ages of 9 and 35
- Have at least 20 red, raised pimples and at least 30 whiteheads and blackheads
- Be available for 8 visits over a 3 month period
Qualified participants will receive all study-related care at no cost and compensation for time and travel expenses. For more information, please call DuPage Medical Group’s Research Hotline at 630-348-3060.
Click here for more information on current DMG Clinical Research Studies.
Sep
25
DMG Participated at the DuPage Women’s Fair at Yorktown Mall on 9/16/09
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Sixteen DuPage Medical Group specialties were on hand to educate and inform shoppers at the annual DuPage Women’s Fair presented by the American Cancer Society and State Representatives Sandy Pihos and Patti Bellock. Dr. Alix Charles of The Dermatology Institute in Hinsdale spoke to those gathered about “Skin Cancer, Sun Safety, Tanning, and Vitamin D”. Dr. Janet Kamer, Psychologist in Wheaton also presented a topic on “Recognizing and Understanding Depression”.
Other physicians were also on hand to chat with those stopping by the tables. Dr. Todd Koffler, Pediatrician at our Lombard office; Dr. Alan Wang, Gastroenterologist at our Lombard and Naperville offices; and Dr. Danielle Poole, Optometrist at our office in Glen Ellyn. View photos below. For more information on the specialties that attended, please click on their name:
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Physical & Occupational Therapy
Urology/Center for Bladder Health
Sep
24
DuPage Medical Group Clinical Research Study on Hepatitis C
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Have You Been Diagnosed With Hepatitis C?
If so, you may qualify to participate in a clinical research study looking at the combined treatment of an investigational medication used with Pegasys and Copegus to treat chronic hepatitis C.
To Be Eligible You Must:
- Be 18 to 70 years old
- Not have received prior treatment for hepatitis C
- Be available for clinic visits
Qualified participants will receive all study-related care at no cost and compensation for time and travel expenses. For more information, please call the Research Hotline at 630-348-3060.
Click here to view all current DMG clinical studies.
Sep
22
Free Health Screening Day - Saturday, September 26, 2009
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DuPage Medical Group and Wheaton Family Practice at Mona Kea invite you to a Free Screening Day on Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at 393 Schmale Road in Carol Stream. Speak directly to Dr. Beverly Glas, our family medicine physician, receive useful health information, and take advantage of our FREE health checks including:
Blood pressure screening
Blood sugar levels screening (Fasting 12 hours prior to test is recommended.)
Skin health checks
Body mass index check (BMI)
No appointment is necessary for Saturday, September 26, 2009. Contact their office at 630-665-6500 if you have any questions.