Newsroom
There’s always something new happening at Weiss Memorial Hospital to improve the lives in our community. Below you’ll find the latest news and press releases to help you stay current on what’s happening at Weiss.
Women’s Health Seminar Builds Awareness About Ovarian Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women and nearly 20,000 women will be diagnosed with the disease in 2022. In...
A Gynecologist’s Guide to Understanding Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women after lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society—but women have opportunities to decrease...
Team Weiss Makes a Difference in Fight Against Heart Disease
Weiss Memorial Hospital was proud to be among the 184 companies and 1,147 teams supporting this year’s walk that kicked off from Soldier Field in Chicago. Wearing red...
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: Symptoms and Causes
Chronic pelvic pain refers to pain that lasts for at least six months in the pelvic area. A common cause for concern, it’s estimated that 15 to 20 percent of...
“Weiss Night” With The Windy City ThunderBolts, a Home Run For Staff
On Saturday, Aug. 27, more than 50 Weiss employees, family and friends attended a night of professional baseball under the lights of Ozinga Field in Crestwood, IL....
Practicing Chi Gung by the Lake Inspires Senior Group
The W.I.S.E. (Weiss Initiative Serving Elders) Senior Center at Weiss Memorial Hospital is home to a wide variety of exercise classes tailored for adults 60 years and...
Passing of Prominent Plastic Surgeon Sparks Tributes, Uncovers Connections
Randall E. McNally, MD, father of Weiss Memorial Hospital’s Director of Spine Surgery Thomas A. McNally, MD, passed away July 25 at the age of 92. Weiss colleagues...
Weiss Physician Featured in Book Chronicling Early Days of Pandemic
Titled, The Helpers: Profiles from the Front Lines of the Pandemic, a new book features untold stories of exceptional individuals who went above and beyond to help...
What Does an Orthopedic Surgeon Do for Back Pain?
Back pain is an extremely common complaint. Low back pain, in particular, is a frequent health concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...