February is American Heart Month
This Valentine’s Day, consider a gift to yourself: the gift of a healthy heart.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women: One in four women in the U.S. dies of heart disease (compared to one in 30 for breast cancer).
Six Questions with Jill Galassi, Nurse Practitioner
See what our new provider of Women’s Health says.
First job? After graduating from nursing school, I worked on a gynecology/oncology unit at the University of Chicago Hospitals.
Free time? I enjoy spending time with my husband and two young daughters. I also enjoy running.
Best part of your work? Getting to know patients and being a part of their lives.
Northfield Hospital hosts Food Allergy Seminar on Feb. 8
Food allergies affect one in 13 children – roughly two kids in every classroom across the U.S. And food allergies among children have increased more than 50% since 1997, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Allergic reactions to food can be mild or severe, and potentially deadly.
Parents and caregivers are invited to a presentation by food allergy specialist Nancy Ott, MD.
Food Allergies: What Parents Need to Know
Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 to 8:00 pm