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Risks of Diagnostic Imaging During Pregnancy
If you are a woman, chances are you have heard the question, “Are you pregnant?” when at the dentist, doctor’s office or your local imaging center. While it has been a general rule to not receive a diagnostic imaging test while pregnant, this thinking has changed over...
Beating the Winter Blues
While the winter season may be cold and gloomy, your outlook on life doesn’t have to be. With these simple tips, you can beat the winter blues this year and feel happier and healthier than ever! Be active. When the temperature drops below freezing, your motivation can...
Cancer Awareness & Detection
The month of November is a busy one, not only because of the holiday season, but also in terms of cancer awareness. This month is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month as well as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of these initiatives,...
Stay Safe & Healthy This Coming Winter Season
The harsh, cold winter of Illinois is coming, and in order to remain safe and healthy this winter season, it is important to take the time to prepare. With these preparations in place, you will be ready to brave the storm: Make your home winter efficient. Winter’s...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, with skin cancer being the most common. Medical studies have found that...
Halloween Safety Tips
‘Tis the season for pumpkin patches, apple orchards, scary movies, haunted houses and trick-or-treating. Make sure your child has a fun and safe Halloween by practicing these simple safety tips with him or her. Avoid hazardous costumes. While masks are a fun part of...
Fall into a Healthier Lifestyle
Autumn’s arrival is right around the corner. This year, think of the new season as a clean slate, a fresh start to healthier habits. With these simple health tips, you will have the happiest, healthiest fall ever. Drink up. Flu season is coming, as well the...
All You Need to Know About MRIs
A magnetic resonance imaging scan, commonly called a MRI, is an imaging procedure used to create detailed images of the body’s organs and tissues. MRIs are performed in medical facilities across the globe, as the scan uses no radiation and is non-invasive, painless,...
Staying Safe this Summer
‘Tis the season of cookouts, ball games, camping trips, lake days, festivals and afternoons spent at the pool. Summer is the prime time of the year for fun under the sun! Ensure this summer is the most memorable one yet by practicing these simple safety tips. •...
The Digital Difference
Having been utilized since the early 1900s to detect and diagnose health issues, an X-ray is the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. With the continuous advancement of medical technology, traditional X-rays have evolved into digital X-rays. This...