Loyola Medicine’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program is proud to host the inaugural Regional Keeley Cup on Thursday, May 30th at 12 pm. This pioneering team-based competition is brought to life each year through the support of the Barbara G. & John L. Keeley, Jr. Center for Emergency Medicine Education.
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Lung Transplant Recipient’s Generous Donation Creates Rehabilitation Area for Patients Recovering from Transplant
Loyola Medicine recently celebrated the dedication of the Chris and Neil Blitstein Rehabilitation Track with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC).
Family Medicine Physicians Offer Acupuncture to Treat Patients with Chronic
When Catherine Harvey mentioned her chronic pain to a friend, they recommended she go to Kit Lee, MD, a family medicine physician at Loyola Medicine.
Tips on Firework Safety from Doctors at the Midwest’s Largest Burn Center
Every Fourth of July weekend, millions gather to enjoy fireworks in cities and towns across the country, but for those who create their own displays, the holiday can be dangerous. “Emergency rooms and burn centers see a significant increase in patients presenting with firework injuries in the month around July 4,” said Mark Cichon, DO, chair of emergency medicine at Loyola Medicine. According to Dr. Cichon, eye injuries, hearing issues and finger and hand injuries are the most common.
Frying Your Turkey This Thanksgiving? Loyola Medicine Tips to Prevent a Serious Burn Injury
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, Joshua Carson, MD, regional director of Loyola Medicine’s Burn Center is reminding everyone to be vigilant to prevent burn injuries around the holidays. Loyola’s Burn Center is the largest in Illinois and is a regional leader in treating adult and pediatric burns and trauma.
Loyola Medicine Prepares for Possible Approval of the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to meet on October 26 to discuss the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11. Ahead of this meeting, Loyola Medicine is taking steps to ensure the health system is prepared to administer Pfizer vaccines to children if approval is granted.
Lowell H. Steen, Jr., MD, Named Chief of Cardiology at Loyola Medicine
Lowell H. Steen, Jr., MD, Named Chief of Cardiology
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Loyola Medicine Names Regional Vice President for Case Management and Utilization Management
Jennifer Scheeringa, MSN, RN-BC, ACM, has been named regional vice president for case management and utilization management for Loyola Medicine, effective March 2, 2020.
Six Loyola Medicine Nurses Accepted to IONL Nurse Leader Fellowship
Six Loyola Medicine nurses were accepted to the Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders (IONL) Nurse Leader Fellowship.
Loyola Medicine’s Cardiovascular Experts Provide Screening and Treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Loyola Medicine’s Cardiovascular Experts Provide Screening and Treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Loyola Medicine Recognized in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy 2019 High Performers List
Maywood, IL – Loyola Medicine’s Philanthropy team has been included in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) 2019 High Performers list. AHP has recognized 74 U.S. and 10 Canadian philanthropic organizations as high-performing fundraisers in the healthcare industry for fiscal year 2018. These organizations are primarily philanthropy departments and foundations affiliated with nonprofit hospitals or health systems that were surveyed for AHP’s 2019 Report on Giving, which provides key industry benchmarks for healthcare fundraisers.
Chicago Physician Among Appointed Authors of New Guidelines for Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
Chicago Physician Among Appointed Authors of New Guidelines for Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
Loyola Medicine Names New Vice President of Finance, Academic
Manmeet S. (Mani) Taneja, CPA, CHFP, has been named vice president of Finance – Academic for Loyola Medicine, effective December 2, 2019.
Loyola University Medical Center Receives Magnet® Re-Designation
Loyola University Medical Center has received Magnet® re-designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This is Loyola’s third consecutive ANCC survey resulting in Magnet® designation.