Recent Blogs

  • A Hispanic Family Sits Down to a Meal in Their Home.
    Health Care

    5 Common Health Conditions That Affect Hispanic Communities

    Estimated read time: 4 minutes

    In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is reflecting on opportunities to bridge the health care gap in our communities.

  • A Senior Checks His Glucose Levels with a Device While Sitting at the Kitchen Table
    Health Care

    Insulin: The Key to Blood Sugar Regulation and Diabetes Management

    Estimated read time: 3 minutes

    Learn about insulin, the hormone essential for blood sugar regulation, and its important role in managing diabetes, including insights on its function, types, administration techniques and expert...

  • A young woman explores her choices for menstrual medication.
    Health Care

    First Aid Kit Essentials

    Estimated read time: 4 minutes

    Being caught off guard in any emergency is a worst-case scenario. Everything comes down to how well you are prepared to handle the unexpected, before it becomes an emergency.

  • A Physician Checks Her Patient's Blood Pressure
    Health Care

    Your 2024 Wellness Checklist

    Estimated read time: 3 minutes

    Your age, risk factors and family history will help your primary care physician determine the best health plan for you.

  • A Student High Fives His Teacher in the Classroom
    Health Care

    10 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Back to School

    Estimated read time: 4 minutes

    Discover ten tips you can implement to help your child prepare for the new school year.