General Health

Knowing your family history and having open, proactive discussions with your physician is crucial to maintaining good health. Hear how a DMG patient survived cardiac arrest and continues to partner with his physicians to keep his heart healthy.

Topics and Subtopics: Chronic Disease Management & General Health

Health insurance premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses continue to climb, making health care feel more expensive than ever before. Understanding your insurance coverage and available benefits can help. For example, most commercial insurance plans cover the cost of a preventive or wellness visit each year. Read on to learn more about what an annual wellness visit entails.

Topics and Subtopics: General Health

Topics and Subtopics: Chronic Disease Management, General Health, Kidney Disease, Men's Health, Senior's Health & Women's Health

DuPage Medical Group’s Fracture Liaison Service and Physical Therapy team have developed tips to prevent slips on the ice, and what to do if a slip or fall occurs.

Topics and Subtopics: General Health, Injury & Pain Management & Physical & Occupational Therapy

Most people take precautions to cover skin up to protect against frostbite in colder weather. Did you know the cold air can put your lungs and health at risk?

Topics and Subtopics: General Health, Men's Health, Respiratory Problems, Senior's Health & Women's Health

Pain in the abdomen could be due to a wide variety of issues. It could be the result of something minor from overexertion to indigestion—or it may be caused by something more serious like appendicitis.

Topics and Subtopics: General Health

Avoiding contact with germs, especially during cold and flu season can be difficult. Germs are all around you and your job is no exception. Shared-spaces around the office, co-workers and even your desk can expose you to bacteria and other contaminants that can make you sick. In fact, a study conducted by the University of Arizona found that the average desk had more than 400 times the amount of bacteria as a toilet. DMG shares some essential steps (and items to keep stocked at your desk!) to boost your immune system and keep illnesses at bay.

Topics and Subtopics: General Health

When you or a loved one suddenly require medical care, whether it’s due to an illness or an injury, it can be a stressful time. This is especially true if you find yourself needing care outside of your doctor’s normal clinic hours. For many people, the emergency room has been the go-to place for medical care on nights and weekends. Often times however, the conditions treated at the emergency room could have been addressed faster and for a fraction of the cost at an immediate care center. Read on to learn when an immediate care center may be a better option than a trip to the emergency room.

Topics and Subtopics: General Health

Learn how the Watchman implant provides patients with an alternative to long-term use of blood thinning medications through a one-time, minimally invasive procedure.

Topics and Subtopics: Chronic Disease Management & General Health

Topics and Subtopics: Chronic Disease Management & General Health