Steps to prevent whiplash
August 25, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008 | 11:01 PM
By Sylvia Perez
Whiplash is one of the most common and painful injuries from car crashes.
There’s a simple adjustment drivers and passengers can make to help prevent it.
if you’ve ever been in a rear-end collision, you may have experienced whiplash. There are more than 3 million whiplash injuries in the U.S. every year, painful conditions that often linger months or even years after the accident You may not be able to prevent another driver from crashing into you, but there may be a simple way you can protect your neck. Read more
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Gorilla led generations in Lincoln Park, Louisville
August 20, 2008
NOHC Medical Director and Orthopedic Surgeon, John Hefferon, M.D., mentioned for his good deed in helping an arthritic gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo. Read the story that appeared in the Chicago Tribune.
By William Mullen - Chicago Tribune reporter
8:37 PM CDT, August 15, 2008
Frank, a pint-sized male silverback gorilla whose generous heart made him one of the most popular and valued animals at Lincoln Park Zoo for 30 years, was euthanized Thursday at the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky, where he moved in 2002.
Born in the wild in Cameroon in 1964, Frank came to Lincoln Park as a baby, one of four young males and four young females the zoo assembled to begin one of the most successful gorilla captive breeding groups in the world. Read more
An afternoon with Micky Collins, Ph.D.
August 15, 2008
Statistically, over 50% of high school sports-related concussions go unreported. Are you prepared to protect your athletes and reverse this growing trend?
Please come to learn from one of the world’s foremost experts on sports-related concussion, Micky Collins, Ph.D., and hone your skills in identifying the often subtle symptoms.
Dr. Collins is in Chicago for one day at the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago.
Space is limited, so registration is suggested for this free event. Please call 773-250-1009 or email us at info@neuro-ortho.org
An Afternoon with Micky Collins, Ph.D.
Wednesday
September 3, 2008
Neurologic & Orthopedic
Hospital of Chicago
4501 N Winchester, Chicago, IL 60640
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lunch with Micky Collins, Ph.D.
1:30 - 2:45 PM
What’s New in Concussion Diagnosis & Management
2:45 - 4:30 PM
Concussion Case Studies Using the ImPACT Concussion Management Software
Michael Collins, Ph.D. is a nationally renowned sports concussion clinician and researcher who administers and oversees clinical programs for concussion management for sports teams at several major high schools throughout the country. He is a clinical consultant to numberous Major League Baseball teams and to several amateur and professional sports organizations, both nationally and internationally.
If you missed the new commercial - here’s another chance
August 15, 2008
Tune into NBC5 at the following times to see the new commercial for the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago. We are thrilled our new commercial debuted during the Summer Olympics!
MON 6:07A - Olympic Morning Coverage
WED 8:48A - Olympic Morning Coverage
FRI 11:28A - Olympic Daytime Coverage
Profession ponders why there are so few female neurosurgeons?
August 15, 2008
Even though more than half of all students attending U.S. medical schools these days are female, the field of neurosurgery faces challenges attracting and retaining women to the profession, according to a new report.
The lack of women specialists in surgery of the brain and nervous system, published in the September issue of Journal of Neurosurgery, highlights a potential problem that could lead to a shortage of neurosurgeons as a whole given the increasing role of women in medicine, the authors say. Read more
Our Patients say it Best
August 13, 2008
The following letter was emailed to us from a recent patient of Dr. Heiferman’s treated at the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago. While the patient’s first impression was with Doctors Cerullo and Heiferman, the lasting impression was that of an exceptional and compassionate care team, including physicians, nurses and all supporting staff. I am honored to work with such fine professionals and I thank you for your unwavering dedication and service to our patients. Read more
Kneeded pep work
August 13, 2008
From the Chicago Sun-Times, August 12, 2008
15-MINUTE SPORTS WARM-UP | Study finds jumping, stretching drills can help prevent ACL injuries more common in female athletes
It’s a troubling reality in the world of competitive sports. Female athletes are more prone to knee injuries than their male counterparts, especially tears to the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, which helps control rotation of the knee. Read more
Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago offers clinic to help runners achieve ultimate goals
August 12, 2008
—Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine now offered at Hospital—
Chicago, August 1, 2008 – What does it take to go the extra mile? How does one beat a personal record? More importantly, what does a runner do to keep from getting injured? These are the questions on the minds of competitors who are gearing up to run in the 31st annual Chicago Marathon, Oct. 12, 2008. After preparing for months, athletes need to be careful not to overextend their bodies before, during, or after the race. Read more
New Hospital commercial to air on NBC5
August 11, 2008
Tune in to Channel 5 and catch the new Hospital spine commercial.
The approximate times are provided below:
OLYMPIC TODAY SHOW/NBC5 NEWS
8/12 852a
8/15 648a
OLYMPIC DAYTIME
8/12 1228p
8/13 1248p
OLYMPIC ENCORE
8/13 339a
Dr. Hurley interviewed by Channel 7 on whiplash
August 6, 2008
Tune in Thursday, August 7th at 10:00 p.m. on Channel 7 to hear Dr. Hurley discuss the impact of whiplash on the neck.
