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Allegiance Patient Advocacy

We are here to advocate for you and help you understand your healthcare options.

With the help of an Allegiance Patient Advocacy, you can eliminate the frustration and stress you encounter while navigating the healthcare system. NShore Patient Advocates will research your full range of treatment options, facilities, and practitioners who can best meet your needs. By holding your hand, advocating for you, and helping you navigate the maze of modern healthcare, we provide an extra layer of safety—protecting your right to an accurate diagnosis, and the absolute best level of care. Our primary core focuses include:

- Advocacy
- Empowerment
- Assessment
- Early Intervention
- Care Management
- Dispute Resolution

To learn more, visit us online at www.northshorern.com

10/24/2025

A hospital stay is only one part of a patient’s journey. The real challenge often begins after discharge — when follow-ups, medications, and next steps must all come together.

That’s where Allegiance Patient Advocates steps in. We:

Stay involved during hospitalization: joining discussions (when appropriate) to ensure the patient’s wishes and needs are clear.

Oversee discharge planning: reviewing medications, appointments, and instructions to prevent confusion.

Follow up after discharge: confirming home health visits, therapy sessions, or medical deliveries are in place.

Coordinate transitions: helping families choose between home care, rehab, or skilled nursing to match medical and personal needs.

The transition from hospital to home is a vulnerable time. With Allegiance Patient Advocates, patients and families have a professional partner ensuring nothing is overlooked and every detail is managed.

Need help with a discharge plan? We’re ready to assist — from the hospital room to the front door.

10/22/2025

At Allegiance Patient Advocates, our work begins the moment our client enters the hospital. We coordinate, clarify, and protect — making sure care is clear and communication flows.

Our advocates:
Meet with the patient and family to understand their goals and medical background.

Collaborate with the care team to confirm accurate information in the patient record.

Ask questions, clarify treatment plans, and ensure decisions are understood.
Track tests, medications, and progress while keeping family members informed.

Begin discharge planning early, so there’s a clear path forward after hospitalization.

Hospitals move fast. Having an advocate ensures that no question is left unasked and no detail is missed.

If you or someone you love is hospitalized and feeling uncertain, Allegiance Patient Advocates can guide you through every step — from admission to recovery.

10/17/2025

A promising new AI-based method using digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) images can now forecast a person’s five-year breast cancer risk. This deep learning approach, which combines image data with traditional risk factors, achieved an AUROC of 0.80 in early testing.

What this means for patients:
Earlier, more personalized risk assessment
The ability to tailor screening schedules more effectively
A greater chance of early intervention

How Allegiance Patient Advocates can assist:
Helping you understand what these new tools mean for you
Guiding you in requesting or interpreting advanced imaging or AI-based risk assessments
Supporting your discussions with your care team about whether these technologies are appropriate

Knowledge is power — and you do not have to face the science alone.

10/15/2025

Some days feel like a battle; you don’t have to face it alone.

At Allegiance Patient Advocates, we stand firmly with cancer patients and caregivers — not just as guides, but as partners. Here’s how we help:

Navigating your care plan: connecting you with specialists, coordinating referrals, and ensuring you understand your options

Insurance and financial advocacy: helping you appeal denials and secure the coverage you need

Emotional and logistical support: resources for counseling, transportation, lodging, and community

Education and empowerment: helping you understand complex medical information so you can make informed decisions

If you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply need a second opinion on your next step, that’s where we come in. Reach out and let us walk with you.

10/09/2025

Free Self-Screen Tool: Depression & Anxiety

Self-check with the PHQ-9: a trusted 9-item questionnaire to help you reflect on depressive symptoms over the past 2 weeks. This is not a diagnosis. If your score is high or these symptoms interfere with daily life, please reach out to a provider.

An Allegiance Patient Advocate also available to help walk you through next steps and help check insurance cover.

Find a link to a helpful screening questionnaire in our LinkTree.
https://linktr.ee/allegiancepa

10/07/2025

Mental Health Screening Matters

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults will experience a mental health condition each year?
Early detection of depression or anxiety can lead to more effective care.

As patient advocates, we help clients get mental health screenings, coordinate referrals, check coverage, and assist with follow-up. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

10/03/2025

Health Literacy Is Important!

5 Questions to Ask at Your Next Medical Visit

Use this checklist before your appointment:

1. What is my diagnosis — in plain language?
2. What are all my treatment options, benefits & risks?
3. What are the next steps / follow-ups?
4. What costs or insurance obligations should I expect?
5. Who can I call if I have questions afterward?

Need help preparing or debriefing your visit? Our advocates can prep the list or follow up with you.

10/02/2025

What is Health Literacy & Why It Matters

Many patients say they get lost in medical jargon — “congestive cardiomyopathy,” “co-pay accumulator,” “prior authorization”… the list goes on. Health literacy is the ability to understand medical information, ask informed questions, and make decisions.

At Allegiance Patient Advocates, we help clients translate doctor’s notes, understand lab reports, and demystify billing. You don’t have to go it alone.

What medical term have you encountered that baffled you?

Drop it below & we’ll help decode.

09/24/2025

Did You Know...

The food you eat can change how your medication works?

Some medications are best taken on an empty stomach. Others work better with food. And a few can even cause harm if taken with the wrong meal or drink. That's why it's so important to follow your doctor's instructions on when and how to take your prescriptions. Timing can make the difference between relief and risk.

We found a clear, easy to read article that explains how food interacts with medications and why following directions matters.

https://www.goodrx.com/drugs/side-effects/taking-medication-with-food?srsltid=AfmBOoqJlyGRrE5WZMJk79CGKhT2O3uNNOrrXaY2QC3LExKj-crh-Ogs&utm_source=chatgpt.com

09/23/2025

Learning & Laughs with NAIPC Chicagoland

Join us for a morning of inspiration, information, and plenty of laughs.

Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM (Check-in at 8:30 AM)
Location: Encore Village Schaumburg, 350 W. Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL
Tickets: $5 registration required

Program Highlights:

Laughter with Peter Lipsey – A veteran stand-up comedian delivering clean, witty comedy since 1989.

Advance Directives and Planning for the Future with Dr. Paul Hutchison – Pulmonary and Critical Care physician and Director of Clinical Ethics at Loyola University Medical Center.

This event is part of the National Aging in Place Council’s mission to empower older adults and families to thrive as they age, offering resources in housing, health and wellness, finances, transportation, and social engagement.

Do not miss this blend of humor, heart, and helpful knowledge.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-aging-in-place-council-tickets-1567444501699?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/17/2025

Did You Know?

Chronic conditions become far more common as we age:

- About 6 in 10 young adults (18-34) have at least one chronic condition

- That climbs to 8 - 10 midlife adults(35-64), and a staggering 9 in 10 older adults 65+

- Nearly 4 in 10 people aged 85+ have four or more chronic conditions.

Living with chronic conditions often means juggling multiple specialists, medications and lifestyle changes. Stay on top of your health by monitoring symptoms, taking medications as prescribed, maintaining a balanced diet, and staying active.

Our advocates coordinate appointments, track medical records, and work with insurance providers so you receive consistent care - without the stress.

09/16/2025

Keep Your Brain Active As You Age:

A 2025 US study found older adults (60 -79) who combined exercise, the MIND diet, brain challenges, and social interaction scored on cognitive tests as if they were 1-2 years younger.

At Allegiance Patient Advocacy, we help you to navigate your health journey with confidence. If you or a loved one could use extra support in building healthy habits, managing medical care, or making informed decisions, reach out today. Together we'll create a plan that supports your body and mind at every age.

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222 S Prospect
Park Ridge, IL
60068

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http://www.allegiancepa.org/

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