Prentice Women’s Hospital: Under the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, was recently named one of the top ten women’s health providers by HealthCare Global Magazine.   It was noted that the hospital  provides a wide variety of services and specialized care just for women, through all stages of their lives- from gynecologic and pregnancy care to menopause and bone health.   The Women’s Health Research Institute has worked with Prentice on several programs including:

In early February, the American Heart Association published new guidelines aimed at preventing stroke in women. Due to several factors, women are more prone to stroke and generally have more difficulty recovering from stroke than men. A stroke occurs when a blood clot forms in a vessel leading to the brain, cutting off its oxygen supply.

Be Careful With Contact Lenses

Spring break often means heading to sand and surf!.  We hear a lot about sun exposure, staying hydrated and avoiding too much alcohol but is it OK to wear your contacts while in the hot tub or sea? Contact lens are convenient but can expose you to serious conditions such as eye infections and corneal ulcers—something you don’t want to deal with on vacation.