Essential Questions to Ask Before Surgery
As you prepare for surgery, learn which questions to ask your care team beforehand so you can feel as informed and comfortable as possible.
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Back-to-School Physical Exam Checklist: A Parent’s Guide
Discover our back-to-school physical exam checklist, which covers what these exams are, why they’re important, what you need and what to expect.
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What Are Peptides in Skin Care?
Learn more about peptides, including different types, their benefits, safety considerations and answers to commonly asked questions.
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Is Summer a Good Time for Joint Replacement Surgery?
If your specialist has advised getting a joint replacement, is summer a good time to have surgery? Scheduling is truly a matter of preference, and here are three questions to help you decide.
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How Your PCP Supports Your Fitness and Wellness Goals
Discover how routine checkups at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Primary Care can help you build healthier habits, stay motivated and support your whole health.
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PCOS Officially Renamed to PMOS
PCOS has been renamed to PMOS to better reflect its metabolic and hormonal impact, helping improve diagnosis, awareness and patient care.
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12 Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy on a Cruise
Learn 12 helpful tips to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy on a cruise, from preventing illness at sea to knowing when to seek care after your trip.
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School Vaccines Made Simple: When to Schedule Your Child’s Immunizations
Learn more about the vaccines required for school from kindergarten through high school, and how AdventHealth Primary Care+ can help.
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ALS Deep Dive: Stages, FAQs and More
Learn more about ALS, including its causes, symptoms, risk factors, answers to frequently asked questions and an overview of each stage.
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Can You Have a Stroke and Not Know It?
Learn more about silent strokes, including their signs and symptoms, whether you can have one without knowing it, how to detect them and prevention tips.
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Hernias Explained: Symptoms, Causes and When You Need Surgery
Learn what you need to know about hernias, including what causes them, the different types, when you need surgery and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Sun Safety 101: How to Protect Your Skin and Prevent Melanoma
Learn more about sun safety, including how exposure can impact your health, how to prevent melanoma, signs of severe sunburns and daily sun protection habits.
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Fertility Tests You Can Request From Your Doctor
Learn about the types of fertility tests offered to women and men who are trying to conceive.