The Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center is dedicated to supporting the health education needs of the community. An annual benefit funds the Resource Center as well as the Living in the Future (LIFE) Cancer Survivorship Program, including sponsorship of the Myra Rubenstein Weis Cancer Survivorship Seminars.
Located at Highland Park Hospital, the Resource Center is a private place to obtain information when making healthcare decisions. Visitors are welcome to stop by to browse our collection and enjoy our relaxing environment between appointments or during other idle time in the hospital.
Our personal, confidential assistance is available free of charge to help you find the health information you need. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. For more information or to request services, call the Resource Center Coordinator at 847.480.2727 or email
mrwresource@northshore.org.
Topic Overview
Complementary Medicine is a term used for a wide variety of health care practices that may be used along with standard medical treatment.
People often use yoga, meditation, and other complementary practices to improve wellness and quality of life. But in recent years, more people in the United States have been turning to complementary medicine to help treat a wide range of conditions from hot flashes to high blood pressure. Other examples of complementary medicine include acupuncture, herbal remedies, naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, and light therapy. Read more ...