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Welcome to the Dedication Health wellness blog. Here you will find tips for diet, exercise, or stress relief as well as current trends in the healthcare industry and technology.

Diabetes Specialist: When Should I See an Endocrinologist for Diabetes?

Proper management of diabetes is vital for overall health. The problems can continue to escalate if a person doesn’t make positive changes. Losing weight, eating a healthy diet, and taking medications as prescribed all influence how well diabetes is controlled. Don’t forget to keep all scheduled appointments with the doctor and notify them if something seems off. Despite such efforts, it may not be enough.  You may need to see

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Nature for Health: How Spending Time Outdoors Can Impact Health and Happiness

Spending time outdoors in nature may have a positive impact on our health and happiness. Whether you prefer the beach, a hiking trail, or your own garden, getting outside could be an easy and powerful way to improve your health and wellbeing. Learn more about the benefits of nature for health. Why Doctors are Prescribing Nature for Health Here are six reasons to spend more time in nature: Boost Immunity

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Kidney Health: Protect Yourself From Kidney Disease

March is National Kidney Month which means we are going to talk about the impact these bean-shaped organs have in regards to our health and wellness. Kidneys provide many benefits to our health including filtering blood, releasing waste and toxins, producing hormones, regulating pH, and controlling blood pressure. However, as we get older, we can develop kidney disease. Kidney disease can be known as a silent killer due to lack

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COVID Vaccine Call Center: “SENIORS! CALL NOW FOR COVID VACCINE APPOINTMENT”

CALL CENTER OPEN NOW AND LINES ARE AVAILABLE TO REGISTER SENIORS. 847-853-8231 847-716-3300 224-214-4630 847-835-4117 Residents of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northfield, Wilmette, and Winnetka ages 65 and over can register to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at New Trier High School Northfield Campus (7 Happ Road, Northfield) on Tuesday, March 23 (1st dose) and Tuesday, April 20 (2nd dose) by calling any of the following numbers on Friday, March 19 from

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Concierge Medicine Chicago

Imagine being able to reach your primary care doctor any time you want. Someone who knows your entire medical history; answers your emails, texts, and phone calls 24/7; gives you same-day appointments when you’re sick. This high level of attention and care is now accessible for individuals and families that become a member at a concierge medical practice. These concierge practices offer unlimited doctor access and enhanced services for a

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Illinois COVID-19 Vaccines for Seniors and Phase 1B+

Vaccine Appointments Available to Schedule Beginning March 4th at 8:30 a.m. for Seniors and March 7th at 4 p.m. for Residents Eligible in Phase 1B+   Beginning Thursday, March 4 at 8:30 a.m., Illinois seniors can schedule their first COVID-19 vaccine appointment at the United Center vaccine site, which will begin to administer a limited number of vaccines on March 9, with a full opening March 10. Following this exclusive

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4 Benefits of Concierge Medicine in 2021

We have seen an increase in concierge medicine for individuals since the epidemic started. The benefits that concierge medical practices provide their patients have become more and more evident. Since the Coronavirus pandemic, we have seen that underlying conditions and long-term effects of the virus can affect our health greatly. By joining a concierge medicine practice, patients have been able to work closely with a concierge physician in order to

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COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-Up Locations and Northshore COVID-19 Vaccine Update

COVID VACCINE SIGN-UP LOCATIONS: City of Chicago Vaccination Sites https://getvaxchi.chicago.gov Jewel https://mhealthcheckin.com/covidappt Innovative care https://innovativecorona.com/ Oak Street Health https://www.oakstreethealth.com/covid-19-vaccine Walgreens https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19 Cook County: https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/ Lake County: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4521/COVID-19-Vaccine NorthShore: https://www.northshoreconnect.org/mychart/Authentication/Login This information is sent on behalf of Sean T. O’Grady, Chief Operating Officer and Lakshmi Halasyamani, MD, Chief Medical Officer.  Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Update NorthShore will begin administering vaccines as a part of our System Phase 1b roll-out efforts

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