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NorthShore University HealthSystem is offering a new service for the community to provide health education and open discussion with our expert physicians. Our interactive text chats will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions in real time to specialists on staff. Below you will find our upcoming chats. No registration is required - simply return to this page on the day of the chat to participate. Check back soon as we will be scheduling more conversations in the coming months.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012 11:00 AM

Staying Fit – Sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions
with April Williams
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Getting into shape isn’t always about losing weight. It’s about being active and improving your health. Join April Williams, Exercise Physiologist at NorthShore as she answers your questions about fitness, getting started & staying the course, and the health benefits. Your participation and early questions are welcomed.
Interested in participating? Request a reminder.

Friday, February 17, 2012 9:00 AM

Body After Baby – What to Expect After Child Birth
with Dr. Roger Goldberg
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Your body undergoes significant changes throughout pregnancy, including after you’ve delivered your child. After childbirth, around 50% of women experience some loss of control over the bladder or bowels, and others have a change in their pelvic comfort or even sexual function. It’s essential for all of these women to understand that simple solutions exist to get the ‘body after baby’ back in order. Join Roger Goldberg, MD, Urogynecologist at NorthShore and author of Ever Since I Had My Baby, as he answers your questions about what child birth does to the pelvic floor, bladder and other parts of the body. Your participation and early questions are welcomed.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 8:30 AM

Stroke: Its Impact on Mind, Movement & Lifestyle
with Dr. Jim Castle
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Stroke—otherwise known as a “brain attack” is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Join Jim Castle, MD, neurologist at Northshore as he answers you questions about stroke symptoms, risk factors, prevention techniques and recovery. Learn more about the effects stroke can have on cognitive abilities, balance and movement. Early questions are welcomed.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:00 PM

Heart of the Matter: Know the Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
with Dr. Brian Shortal
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Learn how to maintain and healthy heart and reduce your risk for heart disease. Join Brian Shortal, MD, a cardiologist at NorthShore as he answers your questions about heart disease and other heart conditions. He’ll cover the signs, symptoms and risk factors for heart disease. Your participation and early questions are welcomed.
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Friday, March 16, 2012 1:30 PM

High-Risk Pregnancy: Ensuring a Healthy Baby
with Dr. Scott MacGregor
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A high-risk pregnancy can involve the baby, mother or both. Common conditions include preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, premature births, placenta previa and endometrosis. Join Scott MacGregor, DO, obstetrician at NorthShore as he answers your questions about the risk factors, treatments and signs of a high-risk pregnancy. Your participation and early questions are welcomed.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:30 PM

Childhood Obesity – Step by Step Behavioral Changes
with Dr. Goutham Rao
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Between the sugary drinks, video games and plethora of fast food options, it’s no wonder that childhood obesity is on the rise. Join Goutham Rao, MD, primary care physician as he answers your questions about how to institute incremental behavioral changes into your child’s every day routine to help with weight loss. Learn more about how to keep your child fit, trim and happy. Your participation and early questions are welcomed.
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Previous Chats

HPV – Prevent It & Learn About the Vaccine with Dr. Kenneth Fox - January 30, 2012 12:00 PM
Hip Pain: Conditions, Treatment and Reconstruction with Dr. Anand Srinivasan - January 26, 2012 12:00 PM
Concussions & Sport Injuries: Protect Your Head with Dr. Julian Bailes - December 13, 2011 11:00 AM
Gestational Diabetes: Plan & Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy with Melissa Dobbins - November 16, 2011 2:30 PM
Varicose Veins: Often More Than Just a Cosmetic Concern with Dr. Benjamin Lind - November 09, 2011 1:00 PM
Navigating Surgical Options for Breast Cancer with Dr. Katharine Yao - October 03, 2011 11:00 AM
Knowing Your Risk for Ovarian & Breast Cancer with Scott Weissman - September 20, 2011 1:00 PM
Treating and Living with Prostate Cancer with Dr. Michael McGuire - September 14, 2011 2:30 PM
Managing Diabetes: Eating Right & Staying Active with Dana Artinyan & Trina Herrejon - August 17, 2011 1:00 PM
Healthy Vision: A Look at Eye Protection and Conditions with Dr. Manvi Maker - July 18, 2011 1:00 PM
Are your Headaches Giving you a Headache? with Dr. Steven Meyers - June 21, 2011 1:00 PM
Scoliosis and Other Spine Issues --Trends and Treatments with Dr. Eldin Karaikovic - June 06, 2011 1:00 PM
Stroke Awareness: Prevention, Warning Signs & Recovery with Dr. Rima Dafer - May 18, 2011 1:00 PM
Prevention & Early Diagnosis Keys to Beating Deadly Melanoma with Dr. Ross Levy - May 16, 2011 11:00 AM
A closer look at childhood autism and pediatric conditions with Dr. Sara Wiemer - April 27, 2011 1:00 PM
Colon Cancer Screening Can Be A Lifesaver with Dr. Monica Borkar - March 23, 2011 1:00 PM
The #1 Killer in Women? Heart Disease. with Dr. Eileen A. Kelly - February 24, 2011 1:00 PM
Got cold feet? It may be much more than frigid temps. with Dr. Navyash Gupta - February 15, 2011 2:00 PM
Treating and Living with Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) with Dr. Jose Nazari - February 09, 2011 10:00 AM
Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease with Drs. Binh An P. Phan & David Najman - February 01, 2011 12:00 PM
Healthy Eating Around the Holidays with Dana Friedman - December 07, 2010 2:00 PM
Survivorship 101 with Dr. Carol Rosenberg - October 28, 2010 3:00 PM
Breast Cancer Screening - What You Should Know with Dr. Katharine Yao - October 25, 2010 10:00 AM
Preventing Cardiac Problems in Young Athletes with Dr Jason Robin - May 20, 2010 12:00 PM
New Methods to Predict, Prevent and Halt Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Jim Maraganore - April 28, 2010 12:00 PM
A New and Innovative Way to Treat Heartburn with Dr. Michael Ujiki - April 27, 2010 11:00 AM
Colon Cancer Screening Can Be a Lifesaver with Dr. Jonathan Williams - March 16, 2010 1:00 PM
How Do I Manage My Cholesterol? with Dr. Binh An P. Phan & David Najman - March 04, 2010 1:00 PM
Does Your Heart Race? with Dr. Westby G. Fisher - February 25, 2010 11:00 AM
It Hurts When I Walk with Dr. David Marmor - February 11, 2010 12:00 PM
Get the Best of the Winter Blahs with Dr. Leslie Mendoza-Temple - January 27, 2010 4:00 PM
How to Keep Stress from Ruining Your Health with Dr. Robert Farra - January 21, 2010 11:00 AM
Diabetes: Taking Control of this Serious Disease with Dr. Pauline Shipley - November 18, 2009 10:00 AM
Breast MRI: What all women should know with Dr. Katharine Yao - October 14, 2009 10:00 AM
Understanding Hepatitis B and C – What You Need to Know with Dr. Dhiren Shah - September 24, 2009 12:00 PM
IBS: When Your Gut Tells You There’s A Problem with Dr. Mitchell Lichtenstein - September 17, 2009 3:00 PM
Colon Cancer Screening Can Be A Lifesaver with Dr. Manoj Mehta - September 08, 2009 12:00 PM
The Fast Track to Wound Healing with Dr. Colathur Palani - July 09, 2009 10:00 AM
Stay in the Game: Avoid Those Nagging Sports Injuries with Dr. Bradley Dunlap - June 25, 2009 12:00 PM
Say Goodbye to Knee Pain: New Treatments and Trends with Dr. Michael O'Rourke - May 20, 2009 12:00 PM
Hope for Stroke: How to Prevent It & Life After a Stroke with Dr. Issam Awad - May 13, 2009 3:00 PM
Get Smart about Head and Neck Cancer with Dr. Bruce Brockstein - May 05, 2009 12:00 PM
Eating Disorders: A Psychological Problem, not a Dietary One with Ms. Suellyn Alexander - March 31, 2009 12:00 PM
Knowing Your Risk for Colon Cancer with Scott Weissman - March 24, 2009 1:00 PM
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s disease with Dr. Arif Dalvi - March 24, 2009 12:00 PM
Colon Cancer: Candid Talk for Women & High-Risk Individuals with Dr. Laura Bianchi - March 16, 2009 12:00 PM
Colon Screening Can Be A Lifesaver & Taking Control of IBD with Dr. Eugene Yen - March 12, 2009 12:00 PM
Sleep - Just as Important as Diet and Exercise with Dr. Thomas Freedom - March 06, 2009 2:00 PM
Don’t Get Burned By Acid Reflux Disease with Eli Ehrenpreis - March 02, 2009 12:00 PM
PVD: A hidden disease you should know about with Dr. Justin Levisay - February 25, 2009 12:00 PM
There is no coming back from sudden cardiac death with Dr. Jose Nazari - February 18, 2009 12:00 PM
Snoring is no laughing matter with Dr. Steven Smart - February 12, 2009 10:30 AM
The #1 Killer in Women? Heart Disease with Dr. Eileen A. Kelly - February 06, 2009 12:00 PM
Risk Reducing Breast Surgery: Is it for you? with Dr. David Winchester - January 27, 2009 8:00 PM
Life After Prostate Cancer with Dr. Charles B. Brendler - December 01, 2008 12:00 PM
Know Your Risk for Breast Cancer with Dr. Wendy S. Rubinstein - November 04, 2008 12:00 PM
The Mind, Body and Spirit Approach to Breast Cancer with Dr. Leslie Mendoza-Temple - October 20, 2008 12:00 PM
Breast Self Exams: Do They Really Save Lives? with Dr. Elaine Lee Wade - October 08, 2008 12:00 PM
Depression: How Men and Women are Affected Differently with Dr. Robert R. Farra - September 10, 2008 12:00 PM
A Fluttering Heart: Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Westby G. Fisher - August 06, 2008 7:00 PM
Running Right: How to Stay Off the D.L. with Dr. Stephen Weinberg - July 18, 2008 12:00 PM
Long-Term Effects of LASIK Surgery with Dr. Marian S. Macsai - July 11, 2008 12:00 PM
Prostate Cancer: Watchful Waiting vs. Immediate Treatment with Dr. Charles B. Brendler - June 27, 2008 12:00 PM