I’m Dr. Celina Miller, a pediatrician with Centegra Physician Care. Pertussis, better known as whooping cough, is a serious respiratory infection that affects people of any age, but is especially dangerous for affected infants, who may suffer permanent disability or … Continue reading →

This year, national experts recommend everyone older than six months receives a flu vaccination. I’m Dr. Piush Patel, an internal medicine physician with Centegra Physician Care. This year’s flu vaccine consists of one H1N1 strain from last year’s vaccine, plus … Continue reading →

More than 2 million men in the United States are prostate cancer survivors. It is important to talk to your doctor about your risk factors and prostate cancer screenings.Many doctors recommend men receive an annual blood test called a Prostate-Specific … Continue reading →

Women in greater McHenry County benefit from state-of-the-art robot-assisted hysterectomies available at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. During this advanced procedure, surgeons use the highly acclaimed da Vinci Surgical System to take minimally invasive surgery to the next level.The robot gives a surgeon … Continue reading →

Almost nine out of 10 cases of lung cancer are caused by tobacco smoke. The longer a person smokes and the more he or she smokes, the greater the risk for lung cancer. People who breathe secondhand smoke are also … Continue reading →

Do you have a hard time keeping your family away from junk food and off the couch? Centegra Kids in Motion can help. This fun and energizing program offers a unique way to help seven- to 13-year-olds learn healthy lifetime … Continue reading →

In response to McHenry County’s recent increase in pertussis cases, Centegra Health System reminds adults about the necessity of vaccinations to avoid serious illnesses or death. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection that is spread … Continue reading →

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that is usually caused by a blow to the head or by violently shaking the head and upper body.Even if a person doesn’t lose consciousness from a concussion, the brain can still be … Continue reading →

In September Centegra Behavioral Health Services recognizes Recovery Month. Recovery Month promotes the community benefits of treatment for substance abuse and mental disorders. We celebrate people in recovery, and share the message that recovery in all its forms is possible.This … Continue reading →

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck that is in control of your metabolism. It is estimated that almost 60 million Americans have thyroid problems, but that only half of them are diagnosed.Whether a person’s thyroid is … Continue reading →

Colorectal cancer is a serious disease that is treatable when caught in its early stages. If you are older than 50, have a family history of cancer or if you smoke cigarettes, you should be screened for colon cancer.Talk to … Continue reading →

Memory loss can cause a person and his or her family to experience fear, concern, anger and grief. If you or your loved are having problems with memory, thinking, language, judgment or behavior, talk to a physician. Centegra Health System … Continue reading →

The caring nurses at The Centegra Breastfeeding Resource Center are proud to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with the women of greater McHenry and Kane counties.I work with a team of professionals to support breastfeeding women and their babies. At Centegra … Continue reading →

Help your family beat the heat and stay healthy while you enjoy outdoor activities this summer.To stay hydrated when you’re outside, drink water regularly. Encourage your kids to take water breaks so they stay cool.Use about a shot glass of … Continue reading →