Matthew J. O'Brien, MD

06/14/2024

Did you know that you can save more than one life with just one blood donation? Here’s what you should eat beforehand to get ready.

Try these nutrient-dense foods.

06/13/2024

Arthur “Art” Gillespie, a former Chicago police captain, underwent a successful double-lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine after being told he couldn’t be helped due to damage from cancer in one lung and from COVID-19 in the other.

“Despite being told ‘no’ by other doctors, Arthur kept searching for answers. I feel honored that we were able to help him,” says Ankit Bharat, MD, chief of Thoracic Surgery and director of Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute, who performed the transplant.

Arthur Gillespie successfully had a double lung transplant after nearly four years of struggling with cancer and COVID damage.

06/13/2024

Should you get one?

Benefits for diabetes care.

06/12/2024

Fact: Men who carry a BRCA gene mutation are at higher risk of cancer of the prostate, breast and pancreas, as well as melanoma, a type of skin cancer.

Know your genes.

06/12/2024

Adding sugar to your coffee? Know the impact on your health.

A bariatric dietitian explains.

06/11/2024

Black adults in the U.S. are 60% more likely than white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes.

Understanding and prevention.

06/10/2024

It all comes down to how your body makes and uses insulin.

An endocrinologist explains.

06/09/2024

Having a placenta changes the way your body processes insulin.

How to manage gestational diabetes.

06/09/2024

Proton therapy delivers precise doses of radiation to a tumor with the goal of reducing side effects. Because of this, it's ideal for tumors surrounded by vital organs and tissue. Discover the types of tumors we treat. http://ms.spr.ly/6189Y9JIP

06/08/2024

That’s 300 baby deliveries in the books for Megan Murphy-Belcaster, MD, a resident at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital! Congratulations, Dr. Murphy-Belcaster!

Was your baby (or babies) one of the almost 1,000 delivered annually at Prentice Women’s Hospital? Tell us your birth story in the comments below.

06/08/2024

Reconstructive surgery and other medical treatments can shift how you feel about your body.

Reconnecting with your body.

06/07/2024

At the latest GoBabyGo event at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 77 of our Team NM volunteers helped modify mini-cars to meet the unique accessibility needs of eight children. For several of the children, this was the first time they could move themselves in a toy vehicle.

We love to help patients of all ages enjoy life more!

06/07/2024

Having a parent or sibling with Alzheimer’s disease increases your risk of developing it, but doesn’t mean you’ll get it.

A genetic counselor can help you understand your risk.

06/06/2024

On May 19, Northwestern Medicine and Kane County Cougars teamed up for Stroke Awareness Month at Northwestern Medicine Field.

Stroke survivors from around the healthcare system were invited, and three survivors got to throw the first pitch!

Staff members brought the Northwestern Medicine Mobile Stroke Unit, and the emergency medicine personnel answered questions from game attendees.

Northwestern Medicine staff hosted a booth on the concourse to educate attendees about stroke symptoms.

Learn the symptoms of stroke: http://ms.spr.ly/6183YUTCN.

06/06/2024

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

06/05/2024

“Depression is real with cancer.” Brain tumor survivor Matt Elias, shares why taking care of your mental health is so important when dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

06/05/2024

Neonatal intensive care unit nurses make us better. Thank you for your compassion and dedication to every patient and family.

06/04/2024

When Brad was diagnosed with kidney disorder, he says “everything changed… because I was a different person.” See how Brad’s story changed when a stranger stepped up to the plate.

06/04/2024

“After cancer treatment, we’d like you to be as healthy as you were before your cancer diagnosis — and maybe even healthier.”
— Christopher M. George, MD, Northwestern Medicine oncologist

Beyond the finish line.

06/03/2024

Using an implantable device with ultrasound technology, Northwestern Medicine physicians and scientists found they can deliver powerful chemotherapy and immunotherapy medications directly to aggressive brain tumors. Normally, these medications can’t reach the tumors because of the protective blood-brain barrier.

Breaking barriers, saving lives.

06/02/2024

What your smile says about your heart.

A surprising link.

06/01/2024

Your digital lifestyle could be hurting your eyes.

Too many hours staring at a screen can cause eye strain. Learn tips for better eye health.

05/31/2024

Let’s honor and celebrate cancer survivors together! Join us at the 31st annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K in Chicago’s Grant Park on Sunday, June 2, for a non-competitive walk or chip-timed 5K run along the lakefront.

The event will support the innovative research, education and personalized care happening at Lurie Cancer Center. http://ms.spr.ly/6182YwKZK

05/31/2024

Your mystery rash may be from a plant.

Don’t scratch that itch!

05/30/2024

Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center opened in 2004 and has been a staple of the community ever since. This year, the center and eight staff members who have been there since the beginning are celebrating 20 years of delivering excellent care.

Today, the campus has more than 338,000 square feet of facilities. In addition to its Emergency Department, ambulatory surgery center and cancer center, Grayslake Outpatient Center offers other hospital outpatient services including endoscopy, imaging, laboratory, cardiology and pulmonology testing, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. More than 300,000 patients a year have access to more than 25 specialties and clinic procedural offerings.

05/30/2024

Debbie had never heard of eye cancer before her diagnosis. See why she traveled from Tennessee for treatment at Northwestern Medicine Proton Center, one of only five places in the nation that offers proton therapy for eyes.

05/29/2024

We’re with you and your support person every step of the way during your pregnancy journey. We offer a variety of birth, breastfeeding and newborn care classes, and your support person may even get to try on an Empathy Belly like Amber’s support person, David!

Find a birth class near you at nm.org/classes.

05/29/2024

When it comes to stroke treatment, every minute matters. That’s why the Northwestern Medicine Mobile Stroke Unit makes such a difference to people in the west suburbs.

You can help bring advanced stroke care to patients by making a gift to Northwestern Medicine today. http://ms.spr.ly/6189Ywy9W

05/28/2024

“As a parent, you just want to do anything you can to help your child,” Kate says about donating a kidney to her 6-year-old daughter, Annaliese.

As Northwestern Medicine celebrates 10,000 abdominal transplants, we are honored to share their emotional story.

05/28/2024

Kendell Garth is living better with multiple sclerosis thanks to advances in care, like monoclonal antibody infusions. Learn more about living with MS. http://ms.spr.ly/6185Ywyjc