ACSN Staff Show Chicago Bear Pride for Halloween
Several of our staff got into the Halloween (and football) spirit by dressing up in their finest Chicago Bears gear.
2013 ACSN Family Picnic
At ACSN, family is important. Our first ever family picnic was a huge success! A great time was had by all who attended. If you look closely you may be able to spot someone you know!
Peebles (Ohio) Man Saved by Three Men and a Miracle
Last November, about five days after Thanksgiving, Ronald Porter, 63, of Peebles had an upset stomach. Thinking he had a virus, he and his family had no idea that within six weeks he would be diagnosed as a cancer victim with no hope. Enter into this man's life a team of three men and a miracle procedure.
Dr. Alzate Interviewed by The Examiner
Here is some exciting medical news for those battling brain cancer. A new brain surgery procedure is being offered amongst 11 hospitals in the nation, including Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center. CTCA, located in Zion, Illinois, is the first local hospital to offer this exciting procedure.
Satellite Office Opening Soon in Barrington
ACSN is coming to Barrington! Dr. Juan Alzate and Dr. Sheri Dewan will have appointments available at the Barrington location for new patients. The office is located at 300 Fox Glen Court, just 1/2 mile west of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.
Dr. Alzate Among First in U.S. to Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery for Deep Subcortical Brain Tumors
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center (Midwestern) is among the first hospitals in the country to offer a new minimally invasive surgery for patients with deep subcortical tumors and cysts.
Young Patient Beats Rare Brain Tumor Thanks to Advocate Condell Neurosurgeon
Hannah Rausch has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. An avid outdoors person, the 23-year old Twin Lakes, WI resident started experiencing a tingling sensation in her eye sockets last summer while she was counseling at a nearby camp.
Dr. Citow Featured in Lake County Magazine
Our very own, Dr. Jonathan Citow is featured in the special June 2012 Men's Edition of Lake County Magazine!
ACSN and CTCA Join Forces
A neurosurgeon at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Dr. Juan Alzate serves patients who have brain or spinal cancer, as well as cancer that has spread to the brain or spine from other areas of the body.
Head Safety in Winter Sports
Outdoor enthusiasts cheer the cold weather but the advent of winter also brings an onslaught of injuries. Unfortunately the majority of winter accidents treated at The American Center for Spine & Neurosurgery are related to slips and falls on hidden black ice. While many of those mishaps are difficult to prevent, there are ways to protect oneself from winter sports-related injuries.
ACSN to Welcome New Neurosurgeon
ACSN is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Sheri Dewan to our group. Dr. Dewan completed her graduate degree in Neuroscience at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She then pursued her medical degree at The Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
LCN is Now The American Center of Spine & Neurosurgery
We may have a new name, but our trusted neurosurgeons and friendly staff are providing the same excellent care. Lake County Neurosurgery officially changed to The American Center for Spine & Neurosurgery on November 28th, 2011.
Tips to Protect Your Spine
Whether you are an athlete, a construction worker, an office worker, a Mom, a retiree or any combination of the above, everyone needs to protect their spine from injury. Fortunately many back and neck injuries can be treated with medication, physical therapy, heat/ice and rest but when we aren’t careful back pain can become severe or chronic, and possibly require corrective surgery.
A Better Brain Surgery
The thought of having brain surgery can be terrifying, and understandably so. But Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has the surgical skills and latest equipment to enable a healthy outcome and recovery.
The Next Generation of Spine Surgery
If someone mentioned back surgery 30 years ago, people would cringe. The results were often dismal and unpredictable. Today, things have changed dramatically. Technology has advanced and these surgeries can be done using minimally invasive techniques.
Mayor’s Surgery Offers Relief
Mayor Michael D. Belsky underwent successful surgery at Highland Park Hospital on the back of his neck June 26 to relieve a chronic pain condition caused by bone spurs.
Stroke Survivor an Inspiration
At age 44, Libertyville resident Jeff Rizner has come a long way from the time seven years ago when he lay helplessly in the hospital suffering from a stroke. He has made great strides – in more ways than one – as a former patient at Condell Medical Center who now boasts an impressive record of completing tough athletic challenges.
Hope For a Double Miracle
Of all the dreams John and Angela Gillen had for their adorable twin daughters, there is one they've wished for every day. They simply want Brianna and Sascha, victims of cerebral palsy, to be able to walk.
Top Physicians
Neurosurgeon Jonathan Citow has accomplished a lot in a short amount of time. The recipient of the second highest score in the country on his neurosurgical board exam and author of five textbooks, Dr. Citow proves himself as a reliable source for others studying to be neurosurgeons.
Small-Incision Back Surgery Speeds Healing
Imaging having back surgery and going home from the hospital the same day. It's a reality, because small-incision back surgery is now available at Condell Medical Center.
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