Every 40 seconds someone in America has a stroke. More than 795,000 people will have a new or recurrent stroke this year – and more than 130,000 of them will die. In fact, stroke is our nation’s fifth leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability. Yet, many people don’t know…
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Heart disease and stroke, two of the leading cardiovascular diseases, are the number one and three killers of women. There is much you can do to prevent these diseases, but first you must know your risks. The American Heart Association suggests that women ask their health care providers these 10 questions about heart disease and…
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Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers (LCMH) has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2018-19 in both Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Heart Failure by U.S. News & World Report. For the 2018-19 rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 25 specialties, procedures and conditions. In…
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February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a “man’s disease,” around the same number of women and men die each year of heart disease in the United States. Learn how to lower your chance for…
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The Women’s Wellness Consultants at Little Company of Mary Hospital (LCMH) invite women of all ages and stages to attend the annual “Celebrate the Heart of Women” event on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Oak Lawn Hilton. All grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, classmates, and friends are welcome to come and enjoy a special liturgy,…
Read MoreAtrial fibrillation (AF) describes the rapid, irregular beating of the left atrium (upper chamber) of the heart. These rapid contractions of the heart are weaker than normal contractions, resulting in slow flow of blood in the atrium. The blood pools and becomes sluggish and can result in the formation of blood clots. If a clot…
Read MoreKate Eschbach wanted to give her parents Eileen and Joseph Eschbach the perfect going away present before their big retirement move to sunny Florida. Kate knew that it would be months perhaps, a year before her parents would eventually find a physician upon settling home in the state of Florida. “I wanted to give my…
Read MoreIf life is a road trip, your heart is the engine powering your journey. Treat it right, and it will keep you humming along for years. But slack off on proper care and maintenance, and you can expect lots of problems. Not sure of the best route to a healthy heart? Joan Murphy, R.N., Ph.D.,…
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a Hearty congratulations to Dr. Hanlon on his new position as CEO I know he will be a…