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In bloom again
Patricia Giliberto had a cough that just
would not go away. When she discovered
she had lung cancer, she turned to the
doctors at Advocate Christ Medical Center’s
Cancer Institute for lifesaving surgery and
chemotherapy.
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The Future is Now
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12 | Accessing Health:
Giving the highest level of
cancer care
Jimmy Martire beat childhood cancer thanks to his
friends at Advocate Hope
Children’s Hospital
Quality choices are available
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07 | Compassionate Care:
Let us help you keep track of
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voices
compassion
as told by Woula Ralle
James Weese, M.D.
(center), leads the
Cancer Institute and
its multidisciplinary
approach to coordinated
cancer care.
We embrace the whole
person and respond to
emotional, ethical and
spiritual concerns, as
well as physical needs
in our commitment
to unselfishly care for
others.
Dear Dr. Weese and Staff:
I am writing this letter to say thank-you for giving me the gift of life. My name is Woula Ralle
and I am a 69-year-old grandmother of three. I recently had surgery at Christ Medical Center to remove
a small cancerous growth that doctors caught just in time, before it spread.
I was lucky because Dr. Weese convinced me to get screened for colorectal cancer. I wasn’t interested
in getting tested because my mother is 93 years old and is as strong and beautiful as ever. She never
had any problems, so I assumed I wouldn’t have any problems. But I am so grateful that I listened to
Dr. Weese because that test saved my life.
My husband George is thankful, too. I can’t imagine life without him. We’ve been married for
45 years and have a modest little home in Oak Lawn, but it is more than enough for the two of us.
Both George and I have received medical care from Advocate Christ Medical Center for many years.
I actually gave birth to both of my kids at Christ Medical Center. My oldest son, Angelo, was born
at Christ 45 years ago and thanks to Dr. Weese, I plan to live to be 100—long enough to watch my
grandchildren grow up and maybe one day have their kids delivered at Christ Medical Center, too.
Thanks so much,
Woula Ralle, Oak Lawn
Dr. James Weese is medical director of the Cancer Institute at Advocate Christ Medical Center.
He performed Ralle’s surgery utilizing his own specialized technique which allowed him to avoid any
incision on her abdomen. “I’m pleased at how everything turned out. We were able to safely remove the
tumor without any complications.” Dr. Weese says finding colorectal cancer before symptoms develop
can significantly improve a patient’s chance of survival. “In Ralle’s case, if she had not had a colorectal
screening, her outcome could have been dramatically different.” Ralle’s cancer was discovered by her
gastroenterologist, who performed a colonoscopy and advised her to get an endoscopic ultrasound, a specialized
test available at Advocate Christ Medical Center, which helps determine the invasiveness of a cancer.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States
in both males and females, according to the CDC. Dr. Weese recommends that patients begin screening
at age 50 if there are no risk factors other than age for colorectal cancers.
CUTTING-EDGE TREATMENT OPTIONS
When you are facing surgery, you want to know that your physicians can choose the
best treatment option, whether that means traditional open surgery or something
more high tech. At Advocate Christ Medical Center, we have the newest, most
advanced surgical technologies available, as well as the highly trained, highly skilled
staff to use them.
Stereotaxis
Electrophysiologists (cardiologists who specialize in heart rhythms) can treat
complex arrhythmias using magnetic technology to guide catheters through the
chambers of the heart by remote control. The procedure is safer than manual
navigation because it minimizes the risk of puncture.
da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System
Using this state-of-the-art technology (shown above), surgeons can perform highly
complex procedures through 2½-inch incisions, providing an alternative to open
surgery with less risk of infection and faster recovery times.
At Advocate Christ Medical Center, we are
improving cancer care with the CyberKnife®
Radiosurgery System. The CyberKnife is a robotic
technology that uses precisely targeted doses
of radiation to treat tumors anywhere in the body.
Unlike conventional radiation treatments,
CyberKnife uses the body’s own structures to
identify the extent of a tumor. Because the radiation is targeted only to tumor cells, each session
can use much higher doses of radiation, resulting in considerably fewer total sessions for the
patient and less damage to surrounding tissue.
Advocate Christ Medical Center was one of the
first medical centers in the United States to offer
CyberKnife Radiosurgery and the first center in
Illinois to use the system to treat lung cancer.
Merci Retrieval System™
A highly successful and minimally invasive treatment option, this revolutionary
device can almost triple the window of time available to doctors to treat or reverse
a stroke. Specialists at Christ Medical Center thread a catheter from the groin to the
site of the blood clot and remove it, restoring blood flow in the brain.
CyberKnife® Radiosurgery System
Physicians use this breakthrough technology to treat cancerous and non-cancerous
tumors anywhere in the body, while sparing healthy tissue. Hundreds of focused
radiation beams deliver higher doses of radiation than standard therapy, translating
to fewer sessions.
EBUS: Endobronchial ultrasound
Available at only a few Illinois institutions, including Christ Medical Center, EBUS
allows physicians to evaluate very small tumors in the esophagus and lungs, as
well as biopsy suspicious lymph nodes. Physicians use a special endoscope with an
ultrasound tip to diagnose and stage tumors smaller than a centimeter in size.
your
turn For assistance with scheduling
an appointment at the Advocate Christ Medical
Center, call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE
(1.800.323.8622).
Do
it for yourself! To make an appointment with a doctor to arrange a screening, call
1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) or visit www.advocatehealth.com/christ.
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Cancer Institute
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Did you know? In the United States, approximately 25 percent of lung cancers are diagnosed at stage II.
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Patricia Giliberto of New Lenox, Ill., had
been putting off seeing a doctor about her
persistent cough and congestion. She was
sure that it was just another case of bronchitis.
When she decided to visit an emergency care
center for a prescription, Patricia found out
that her condition was much more serious.
Remembering that both her brother and
former mother-in-law had been treated by
the cancer specialists at Advocate Christ
Medical Center, Patricia made an appointment
with a pulmonologist at Christ Medical
Center’s Cancer Institute. She was quickly
diagnosed with stage II lung cancer; the
tumor covered a large portion of her lung.
Within weeks, thoracic surgeons at Christ
Medical Center removed the middle and lower
lobes of Patricia’s right lung, and she began
chemotherapy treatment in the Outpatient
Oncology Infusion Center, where the oncology
nurses kept her calm and focused on beating
the disease. Today, Patricia is cancer-free,
and she is looking forward to celebrating her
daughter’s high school graduation.
Dedicated Cancer Care Center
Advocate Christ Medical Center’s Cancer
Institute has a long-standing reputation for
providing exceptional cancer care and is
accredited as a teaching hospital program by
the American College of Surgeons. Our cancer programs blend technology and expertise
to provide patients with an array of options
appropriate to the progression of their disease
and other medical conditions.
Patients with complex cases and advanced
cancers are regularly referred to Advocate
Christ Medical Center from other institutions.
We take patients who are told elsewhere that
there is nothing that can be done and provide
the full spectrum of diagnostics, staging and
treatments to give them the best chance for
recovery and survival.
To help patients make their way through
the complex process of cancer diagnosis and
treatment, Advocate Christ Medical Center
“
bloom
In
Our combination
of clinical expertise
and advanced
technologies
like CyberKnife
radiotherapy,
robotic surgery
and endobronchial
ultrasound make
us one of the top
providers of cancer
care in the region.
—James Weese, M.D., Medical Director,
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Cancer Institute
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Q.
A.
How do you know if
you have lung cancer?
Symptoms such as coughing,
prolonged chest pain or shortness
of breath should be brought to
the attention of your physician.
We will then conduct tests—most likely
a chest X-ray or CAT scan to look for a
tumor. If those tests indicate an abnormal
mass, we will perform a needle biopsy
or a bronchoscopy (a test in which a thin
tube fitted with a camera
and small surgical tool is
inserted into the bronchial
passage) to extract tissue
from the lungs for closer
examination.
Paul Gordon, M.D., Director
of Thoracic Oncology at the
Cancer Institute.
Again
Patricia’s TEAM
Lifesaving cancer surgery at Advocate Christ Medical
Center means Patricia Giliberto can breathe easy
Antana Razma,
M.D.
Patricia’s cancer was caught at an
early stage. After treatment, she is
feeling fine and getting back to her
favorite pastime—gardening.
In a typical stage II cancer, cancer
cells have moved beyond the confines
of the tumor and have begun to affect
surrounding tissues, usually the lymph
nodes.
Thomas
Hoeltgen, M.D.
Jack Roberts,
M.D.
The doctors who treated Patricia
Giliberto are three of the more
than 120 physicians, specialists and subspecialists who are
part of Advocate Christ Medical
Center’s Cancer Institute.
Patricia’s treatment team included
pathologists, thoracic oncologists,
surgical oncologists, radiation
oncologists and anesthesiology/
pain management specialists, as
well as nursing and rehabilitation
therapists.
Need a Doctor? Call Advocate Christ
Medical Center at 1.800.3.ADVOCATE
(1.800.323.8622).
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offers a patient navigator program.
An advanced practice nurse is
available at all times to answer
questions that patients, or their
families, may have.
Specialized Lung
Cancer Treatments
Advocate Christ Medical Center is
especially noted for the treatment
of newly diagnosed lung cancers.
Our highly trained, dedicated thoracic surgeons conduct hundreds
of surgeries each year. This translates to better outcomes and fewer
complications.
We are one of only 150
hospitals in the nation using
CyberKnife® Radiosurgery, a form
of radiation therapy that kills both
cancerous and noncancerous tumors while sparing healthy tissue.
Our surgeons also utilize breakthrough surgical techniques to remove
tumors in the lungs with very small incisions. The da Vinci® Robotic
Surgical System allows surgeons to perform complex surgeries by
means of 3-D visualization of tumors and robotically assisted arms.
Using video-assisted surgical techniques results in less pain, less
blood loss, shorter recovery times and shorter hospital stays for
patients.
Our Outpatient Oncology Infusion Center is staffed by highly
trained nurses who are oncology-certified by the Oncology Nursing
Society. Patients undergoing infusion receive treatments in large,
comfortable rooms with bright, natural light.
Strong Emphasis on Research
As a teaching hospital, Advocate Christ Medical Center prides itself
on combining leading-edge technology with the latest clinical trials to
provide individualized treatment plans that best serve each patient.
Our participation in national and industry-sponsored clinical trials
allows patients to have access to new therapies that are not available
at most institutions.
Accredited by The Joint Commission for inpatient and
ambulatory care, Advocate Christ Medical Center is an active
institutional member of the Association of Community Cancer
Centers.
WE
CARE To learn more about our programs, visit www.advocate
health.com/christ or call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622).
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YOU NEED
TO KNOW
It is easy to forget to schedule a doctor’s appointment when you’re
feeling fine, but remember: annual physicals are essential, and
screenings for the most prevalent forms of cancer should be part
of everyone’s routine.
“Treatments for many cancers and other conditions have a high
success rate when detected early. Breast cancer, for instance, has
a 96 percent recovery rate when treated during the first two stages,”
says Barbara Kreuger, M.D., breast cancer surgeon. “Patients who get
regular screenings and checkups are much more likely to catch these
health problems in time.”
To remember your checkup, it can help to schedule them
around important dates, such as birthdays or before holidays.
Colorectal Cancer. Begin regular screening for colorectal cancer at age 50. Start earlier if you have a family history of colorectal
cancer or certain diseases of the colon. Your doctor can help you
decide which test is right for you. How often you need to be tested
will depend on which test is recommended.
Skin Cancer. Check your skin monthly for anything that looks
unusal. Melanoma is the most common form of skin cancer; it can
be treated successfully if caught early.
Cervical Cancer. Have a Pap smear every one to three years
if you are older than 21 or have been sexually active.
Breast Cancer. Mammography can detect many types of breast
cancer even before you can feel a lump. Women with average risk
and no family history of breast cancer should begin getting
mammograms every year after they turn 40.
Prostate Cancer. All men over 50 should be offered an
annual screening that includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
test and digital rectal examination (DRE). African Americans
should have this test beginning at age 45, and any man with
a family history of prostate cancer should start at age 40.
GET IT DONE Call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622)
to set up an appointment for screening.
Patient Education
Know Your
Numbers
Find out if you are at risk
With heart disease and stroke the leading causes of death
in the United States, and diabetes on the rise, it is more
important than ever to understand how they are linked.
According to the American Diabetes Association, as many as
two-thirds of people with diabetes die from heart disease and
stroke. Knowing your numbers can help lower your risk for all
three diseases.
Diabetes
Diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce
or use insulin, a hormone that converts
simple and complex sugars into energy.
While some genetic factors play a role, most
people develop diabetes as a result of poor
diet, a lack of exercise and obesity. The
primary indicator for diabetes is the blood
glucose level.
Normal blood glucose: 99 or lower
Diabetes: 126 or higher
Heart Disease
According to the American Heart
Association, about one in three
adults has at least one form of
heart disease. You can reduce
your risk by managing your cholesterol, blood pressure and body
mass index (BMI).
Stroke
Total Cholesterol
Desirable: less than 200
High: 240 or above
LDL (“bad”) Cholesterol
Desirable: less than 100
High: 160 or above
HDL (“good”) cholesterol
Desirable: 40 to 60
BLOOD PRESSURE
Normal: less than 120/80
Hypertension: 140/90
or above
BMI
Normal: 18.5–24.9
Obese: 30 or above
A stroke is an attack in the brain that prevents blood flow, either
as a result of a blood clot or a ruptured blood vessel. Reduce your
risk by maintaining optimal cholesterol levels. Recognizing a stroke
F.A.S.T. is equally important:
F = Face Sudden numbness or weakness in the face.
A = Arm Sudden numbness or weakness in the arm.
S = Speech Sudden trouble speaking.
T = Time Call 911 at any sign of stroke.
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save the date!
June 7 “We can ensure our children’s future health by encouraging healthy
lifestyles that include regular exercise,” says Anita Swamy, M.D., pediatric endocrinologist and director of the pediatric diabetes program at Advocate Hope
Children’s Hospital. Join us for the second annual Running for Hope 5K run/
walk on Sunday, June 7, 2009, in Oak Lawn, Ill., benefitting the pediatric diabetes program at Hope Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House.
For more information or to register, go to www.runningforhope.net.
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Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital
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I couldn’t
have asked
for a better
place for
Jimmy’s
treatment –
they all
went the
extra mile.
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FLYING
Jimmy Martire is raring to go—now that
his cancer has been sent packing
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Jimmy Martire never let go of the
positive, even when he faced his
diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. With
his great attitude and bright personality,
Jimmy, age 10, wowed the staff at Advocate
Hope Children’s Hospital.
“Jimmy handled his disease very
remarkably,” says his doctor, pediatric
hematologist/oncologist Ammar Hayani,
M.D. “He’s a highly spirited young man, very
positive, very funny. He took it all in stride.”
Lymphoma is the third most common
pediatric cancer, following leukemia and
brain tumors. The lymphatic system is a
critical part of the body’s immune system.
There are two types of lymphoma: nonHodgkin’s lymphoma is more prevalent
among children under 10, while Hodgkin’s
lymphoma is more common in children
ages 10 to 20.
When Saleena Grahm, Jimmy’s mother,
discovered the swollen lymph nodes on his
neck, she immediately scheduled a doctor’s
appointment. The first blood test
came back normal, but since
the lymph nodes continued
growing, Grahm, who works
in real estate sales, asked to
have Jimmy re-examined.
His biopsy came back
positive.
According to
Dr. Hayani, swollen lymph nodes are the
most common symptom for lymphoma.
“Usually, the lymph nodes are not painful, so
kids and parents don’t worry about it much,”
he says. “But they’re a red flag if they persist
for weeks and months, particularly if they’re
growing in the middle to the bottom of the
neck or the armpit.”
Affected lymph nodes may also grow
in the chest behind the sternum. They
are not visible, but will cause a persistent,
dry cough. Other symptoms of lymphoma
include night sweats, fever and weight loss.
In September, Jimmy was referred to
Hope Children’s Hospital. The hospital is
an important part of Advocate Health Care,
providing superior pediatric care to patients
in Chicago’s Southland and northwest
Indiana. Jimmy’s doctors at Hope order
a round of combined chemotherapy and
radiation treatment that lasted four months.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better place for
Jimmy’s treatment,” says Grahm. “Everyone
was so compassionate. Although the doctors
and staff were so focused on my son, they went
out of their way to tell me that they were there
for the parents, too. I wouldn’t have had it any
other way.”
Grahm remembers when Jimmy made more
than 50 paper airplanes while passing time in
isolation. The nurses hung all of them around
the room, dangling them from the ceiling.
“They all went the extra mile,” Grahm says.
Now Jimmy is in remission and getting
back to normal life as a fifth-grader. “His
hair’s starting to grow and he’s excited about
that. He’s glad to be back at school, and just
being able to be with his brothers and do boy
things,” says Grahm. “Jimmy’s a really strong
kid. He’s told me he’ll never look at life the
same way.”
Jimmy’s doctor
Ammar Hayani, M.D.
Board-Certified
Pediatric
Hematologist/
Oncologist
The American Cancer
Society says that
children with cancer
and their families have
special needs best met
by a pediatric cancer
team. “Children’s cancers differ from adult
cancers, in terms of
treatment as well as
type,” says Dr. Hayani.
“The pediatric cancer
team at Hope has the
experience and the
understanding to bring
children and families
through these tough
times.”
YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH advocate
To learn more or to schedule an
appointment with one of our physicians,
visit advocatehealth.com/hope or call
1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622).
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Close to Home
q ua l it y c hoi c e s
To contact any of our physicians at Advocate Christ Medical Center or Hope Children’s Hospital, call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622).
In order to give you the best in health care, these physicians have recently joined our team.
1
Robert
Arensman, M.D.
Pediatric General Surgery
9
Jaafer
Golzar, M.D.
Cardiology
17
Victor
Muñoz, M.D.
Family Medicine
25
Telly
Psaradellis, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
2
Razia
Baseer, M.D.
Pediatrics
10
Helena
Gunnerson, M.D.
Anesthesia
18
Tejvir
Nanda, M.D.
Radiology
26
Stefano
Schena, M.D.
Cardiovascular Surgery
Aaron
Berger, M.D.
Urology
11
Mark
Holterman, M.D.
Pediatric General Surgery
19
Edward
Olson, M.D.
Neurology
27
Kandanu
Birhanu, M.D.
Internal Medicine
12
Chinnammal
Kandaswamy, M.D.
Internal Medicine
20
Sumitha
Panicker, M.D.
Internal Medicine
28
Robert
Bonk, D.O.
Family Medicine
13
Nicholas
Karis, M.D.
Cardiovascular Surgery
21
Purvi
Patel, M.D.
Internal Medicine
29
George
Christy, M.D.
Cardiology
14
Deepak
Mital, M.D.
General Surgery/Kidney Transplant
22
Kyra
Payne, M.D.
Internal Medicine
30
Dolores
Louise Dixon-Grevious, M.D.
Internal Medicine
15
Michael
Morowitz, M.D.
Pediatric General Surgery
23
Srikumar
Pillai, M.D.
Pediatric General Surgery
31
Ramsey
Ellis, M.D.
Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
16
Nicole
Mozden, M.D.
Pediatrics
24
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10
13
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18
Melissa
Pradhan, M.D.
Internal Medicine
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22
Kathleen
Slugocki, D.O.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bernard
Slusinski, D.O.
Family Medicine
Mindy
Statter, M.D.
Pediatric General Surgery
Mary
Lynn Sullivan, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Joanne
Sundermeier, M.D.
Pediatrics
Weber, M.D.
32 Thomas
Pediatric General Surgery
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Time: 4–6 p.m.
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16th Annual Living With Grief
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Childbirth Education:
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Fee: $90 per couple
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Fee: $25 per couple
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Time: 9 a.m.–12 noon
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Center, Conference Center, Room 0629
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Fee: $90 per couple
Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: TBD
REGISTRATION: To set up a class, call
Karen E. at 708.684.5809 with your
due date.
REGISTRATION: Code 1B05
* These topics are included in the Childbirth Education Class. Do not register for these classes if
you are registered for Childbirth Education Class.
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Advocate Christ Medical Center
4440 West 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2600
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This publication is produced by
the marketing department at
Advocate Christ Medical Center
and Hope Children’s Hospital.
If you have any questions, please
call us at 708.684.3656.
ACH-003
Opening
Advocate christ outpatient
center in Lockport
Summer/Fall
of 2009
Corner of 159th street and Thornton (near Farrell Road)
Our new outpatient facility will open soon
in Lockport. Watch for information
regarding our community open house.
Visitors will have the opportunity to tour
the new building and learn about our
services including an imaging center,
physical rehabilitation, pain management,
a sleep disorders center, as well as primary
care physicians and specialists.
Other Sites
Advocate Christ Outpatient Center
18210 South Lagrange Road
Tinley Park, IL 60487
• Family medicine
• Imaging: CT, X-ray, ultrasound
• OB/GYN
• Pediatrics
• Pharmacy
• Rehabilitation services: physical therapy,
occupational therapy and speech therapy
• Sleep disorders treatment
• Urgent treatment
• Specialists: Audiology, Cardiology, Endocrinology,
Gastroenterology, General Surgery,
Neurology, Oncology, Pain Management, Podiatry
Advocate Christ Center for
Breast Care
4545 West 103rd Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
• Digital mammography
• Genetic counseling
• Breast ultrasound
• DEXA scan
Advocate Christ Medical Center —
Physical Rehabilitation/Center for Hearing/Sleep
Disorders Center
12350 South Harlem Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463
• Audiology
• Physical rehabilitation
• Sleep disorders treatment (adult patients only)
New
to the Neighborhood? For more information about any of the Advocate
Christ Outpatient Centers or for a physician referral, call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE
(1.800.323.8622).