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We’re launching season two of Better, RN, a podcast for nurses, hosted by Northwestern Medicine nurses, with a special guest, Claire Liszkay, BNS, RN, CCRN! Claire is a nurse in the Medical ICU at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, whose global healthcare work has taken her to conflict zones and disaster-stricken areas such as Haiti, Sierra Leone and the borders of Bangladesh and Myanmar. She’s also used her nursing skills in hurricane relief in Texas, Florida and North Carolina. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Have questions or topic ideas for this season? Comment them below! http://ms.spr.ly/6048mfWrk #NMBetter

Nurse Kevin is reporting for duty in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Welcome, Kevin! We’re happy to have you here. #NMBetter

This presentation aims to raise awareness about the potential health risks of certain dietary choices and provide practical tips for reducing harmful ingredients in your diet. It will be presented by members of the Northwestern Medicine Delnor Cancer Center medical staff, including: -       Grace Suh, MD, Medical Oncology -       Nancy Zawicki, RD, LDN, MS -       Mary Zupke, RD, LDN, MS, FAND Join us: In person: Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Geneva (442 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134) Virtually: Via Microsoft Teams There is no cost to attend this presentation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_v8EHz3. #NMBetter

Registration for fall cooking classes at Leishman Center for Culinary Health at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is now open! More than 40 virtual and in-person classes are available to support your journey to healthy eating. A sampling of upcoming classes includes: • Root vegetables • Managing blood pressure with the DASH eating plan • Diabetes-friendly holiday recipes There is no cost to attend these classes, but you must register in advance at http://ms.spr.ly/6049mf5T1. #NMBetter

Celebrate cancer survivors (alongside Ozzie and Annie of the Kane County Cougars Baseball) at the 2024 Northwestern Medicine Walk & 5K, which kicks off at Northwestern Medicine Field, the Cougars’ home stadium! Proceeds from this run/walk go toward Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources. This event takes place October 19. http://ms.spr.ly/6048m4r3Q #NMBetter

Northwestern Medicine Endocrinology is expanding to new clinic locations, including one in Gurnee, Illinois. The team is committed to offering a warm welcome and exceptional care. Schedule your appointment today: http://ms.spr.ly/6048mUiyM. #NMBetter

Cynthia Bosh, a clinical director at Northwestern Medicine, has always had a passion for running. She competed in track and cross country during high school but stopped running after graduation. It wasn’t until years later, after seeing a high school friend complete the Chicago Marathon, that she felt inspired to run again. Cynthia set a personal goal to run a marathon by age 45. In 2012, at age 45, she went above and beyond this goal by finishing her second Chicago Marathon. Eventually, Cynthia qualified for the Boston Marathon and ran it twice, running the second one in an impressive 3 hours and 39 minutes. Then she set her sights on a new goal: Completing all six major world marathons: Chicago, Boston, New York, London, Berlin and Tokyo. This earns you a special medal called the six-star medal, awarded by Abott World Marathon Majors. After checking New York, Berlin and London off her list, Cynthia started preparing for Tokyo. During this time, Cynthia started to experience discomfort in her groin and hips. After medical evaluation, she discovered she had a torn labrum. Committed to her goal of completing the Tokyo Marathon, Cynthia underwent surgery on August 15, 2023, with Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon Sanjeev Bhatia, MD. She began physical therapy two days later. Her physical therapist Tim Turner helped her get to the start line of the Tokyo Marathon. In March 2024, six months after surgery, Cynthia crossed the finish line of the Tokyo Marathon, where she earned her six-star medal. Congratulations, Cynthia!

How does caffeine affect the body? Cardiologist R. Kannan Mutharasan, MD, weighs in on what to know before that next cup of Joe. #NMBetter

A day in the life of someone with trigeminal neuralgia is often filled with excruciating pain and difficulty doing simple tasks like brushing teeth and putting on makeup. Amy Tomasulo allowed our cameras inside her home to show what living with this invisible disease is really like. #NMBetter

From September 15 to October 15 each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions and influence of people who are Hispanic and Latin American. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, members of the Northwestern Medicine Champion Network Latinx Chapter, a workforce resource group that advocates for inclusion and empowers workforce members of Latin American and Hispanic descent, reflect on what this month means to them and how they plan to commemorate it. #NMBetter