Oaklund Medical Group: Dr. Gilbert Egekeze, MD

03/06/2025

Did you know people with diabetes who smoke have higher risks of serious complications, such as heart disease, kidney disease, and poor blood flow in the legs and feet that can lead to infections, ulcers, and amputations?? About 34 million US adults smoke ci******es, and 58 million nonsmokers are exposed to second hand smoke.

03/05/2025

03/05/2025

03/05/2025

People with colorectal cancer often do not have symptoms right away. By the time symptoms occur, the cancer may have grown or spread to other organs. This can make it harder to treat. That’s why it's important to know your risk. Our easy online quiz determines your estimated lifetime risk for colon cancer and gives you an idea of what to do next based on your results. Get started: https://bit.ly/3EX5KI0

03/05/2025

Raising awareness starts with conversations that matter.

Last week, Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital honored National Eating Disorders Awareness Week by sharing refreshments with colleagues and celebrating Tasty Tuesday—where staff wore clothes featuring their favorite foods to spark connection and conversation.

Food has always been more than what’s on the plate. It’s the story behind your favorite dish, the memories it holds, and the comfort it brings when shared with people who understand you. Maybe you’re a pasta person, finding joy in recipes passed down through generations. Maybe sweets remind you of childhood celebrations. Or maybe fresh fruits and veggies help you feel grounded and balanced.

No matter what foods feel like “you,” there’s room for your story—and your journey with food—here.

At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, we recognize that for many, food is complicated. Eating disorders can make these connections feel out of reach, but with support, compassion, and care, recovery is possible. ❤️

01/10/2025

The wintertime viral season is upon us, and medical experts say the norovirus is having a huge impact right now. In recent weeks, doctors say there has been a 50 percent increase in the illness. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

01/10/2025

We’re dedicated in our efforts to keep each other safe and appreciate your partnership when you visit an Advocate Health Care location. During this sick season, stay informed about our visitor policy and patient guidelines: https://bit.ly/3Rz5hyr

01/10/2025

12/17/2024

Did you know that antibiotics don’t work on viruses like the common cold or a runny nose? Avoiding unnecessary antibiotics is one of the simplest ways to combat resistance.

Every hand washed, every vaccine received, and every conversation with your healthcare provider about antibiotics makes a difference.

Together we can protect our future from antimicrobial resistance. Learn more about how to be more antibiotic aware: https://bit.ly/49i9LC9

12/17/2024