We welcomed back Kayson to the CHI Health Lakeside NICU; he was born on 4/12/23 and spent 2.5 days in the NICU! His mom, dad, and sister brought some snacks and food for the NICU staff in appreciation of their care of Kayson. Thank you for your visit and support!

With summer approaching, finding a balance with work, household and family needs can take a toll on moms and dads, along with the pressure to give kids a memorable summer. Dr. Monica Arora, offers 7 tips to make summer smooth and successful. spr.ly/6010ZAVzK

The #Passover celebration has been handed down from generation to generation. It is a time when people get together to enjoy their families and commemorate their history. To everyone celebrating, Chag Sameach! We wish you a joyous holiday. #Hellohumankindness

Taking care of our shared planet is a fundamental part of putting humankindness into practice. Tomorrow is Earth Day! Let's all do our part every day to cultivate and maintain a healthy relationship with our environment. #EarthDay #Hellohumankindness

A common misconception about bunions is that they're a growth on the foot, but actually a bunion--and surgery to correct it--is more complex than that. Hear more about these from Dr. Nick Wischmeier, orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, and learn when to seek treatment!

The heart is a remarkable muscle pump, which continuously supplies nutrients and oxygen to all organs in the body. But what can be done if our heart rhythms aren't in sync? Dr. Attila Roka explains how implantable devices can help in these situations: spr.ly/6014wXI50

When one of the tendons that attaches the biceps muscle to the shoulder becomes inflamed, it can result in shoulder biceps tendonitis. Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Peter Adamson, explains symptoms, causes, and treatment options for this condition: spr.ly/6017k4naB

Congratulations to Dr. Blake Bodendorfer for being recognized by Avant-garde Health as a 2024 Orthopedic Surgery Research All-Star for his high-quality research contributions through co-authored publications. Learn more about this achievement: spr.ly/6017wYM3d #orthopedicsurgery

The Champion of #Philanthropy Award is given to 6 doctors annually to show our gratitude for the service they have provided to the CHI Health Foundation. Dr. Susanne Sasse at our Lakeside hospital received the award at the end of March. #hellohumankindness spr.ly/6017wnIOf

#DYK that knee pain doesn't have to stem from a problem in your knee? 🏃 Knee pain can actually come from a variety of places in your body!

In this video, Clayton Thor, MD, talks about knee pain diagnosis and treatments that could be right for you! spr.ly/6012V0nQe

Get up and get active! 🏃‍♀️

Take advantage of the warm weather and walk your way to better health!
#CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and Dr. Jake Schlemmer talks about what you should know about how alcohol affects your liver. Learn all about liver disease and safe consumption in our recent blog post: spr.ly/6012ZA4JY

☀️ As the weather starts to warm up, and we head outside for our favorite warm weather activities, Danielle Wooldrik, DO, shares 4 tips to reduce your risk of skin cancer: spr.ly/6012VQ7lm

#CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness

Wondering if it's time to see an orthopedic specialist for your shoulder pain?

Our CHI Health Orthopedics Team breaks down common types of shoulder pain and treatments to help you get the answers you need: spr.ly/6016V0T9n

Want to assess how your joints are doing?! 🏃‍♂️

Take our 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 health risk assessment to identify those medical or lifestyle conditions that may lead to joint disorders! spr.ly/6011ZA6xJ

#CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness #JointHealth

Have you noticed your loved one is struggling? It never hurts to ask if they are thinking about suicide. Talking about suicide can allow them to get help.

Teresa Bledsoe, LIMHP, shares tips and resources to helping someone with suicidal thoughts: spr.ly/6017VFMWh

Women, steps you take as early as your 20s can help reduce your risk for heart disease and improve your overall health. Stephanie Christensen, DNP, APRN, talks about how women can take care of their heart at every age: spr.ly/6017ZAnXJ

As the big tournament approaches, and you're cheering on your team and bracket, Drs. Huston, Bodendorfer and Wischmeier, from CHI Health Orthopedics, are here to offer some quick tips to avoid injuries! Learn more at spr.ly/6018ZFAEk

As we age, it's common for accidental leakage to happen, but that doesn't mean you have to live with it! Dr. Michael Feloney sits down with @WOWT's DaveWebber to discuss a life changing incontinence procedure for men and women, only offered at CHI Health. spr.ly/6015ZkeNX

Have you ever experienced stiffness and pain in your shoulder that seemed to come out of nowhere? If so, you may have a condition known as frozen shoulder. Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Peter Adamson, talks about better understanding and managing this diagnosis. spr.ly/6013k4Zeh