Catherine Gianaro

Jan 19, 2025 | chicagohealthonline.com | Ronit Rose |Shikha Jain |Catherine Gianaro |Dean Dean

One of the best things about the new year is reviewing our most-read articles from the previous year. This exercise gives us an opportunity to find out what our readers most wanted to read, to remind ourselves of the health events that unfolded, and to review our breadth of coverage and our writers’ talents. This past year, our top 10 include stories on inequities, hospitals’ preparation for the Democratic National Convention, ongoing vaccine controversies, and more.

Jan 10, 2025 | chicagocaregiving.com | Katie Scarlett Brandt |Judith Weinstein |Cathy Cassata |Catherine Gianaro

We’re always curious at the end of the year to see which stories most resonated with our readers. Our top 10 of 2024 covers everything from menopause to older adults and homelessness. As we move into 2025, we’re excited to bring you even more stories to enhance your caregiving and aging experience. As always, thanks for reading. Here’s to 2025!10. Covering ChicagoBy Katie Scarlett Brandt — July 2024Broadcast journalist Ron Magers reflects on his decades in journalism — and what the future may hold.

Oct 20, 2024 | chicagocaregiving.com | Catherine Gianaro

Geriatric-certified emergency departments aim to improve care for aging populationHave you ever had to take a a parent or other older adult to the emergency department? It can be complicated, as you struggle to remember their medications and health conditions. But emergency departments across the country are recognizing that as the U.S. population ages, they need to make changes to address the increasingly complex needs of older adults.

Oct 12, 2024 | chicagohealthonline.com | Catherine Gianaro

Kevin Connor, a 51-year-old Chicago resident, faced a daunting decision this past year when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Despite a troubling family history and his own deep-seated fears, Connor was at first adamant about avoiding treatment. “I remember telling my wife, just before her birthday, thatI wasn’t going to get any treatment,” Connor says.

Oct 12, 2024 | chicagohealthonline.com | Catherine Gianaro

Maybe you already know that nearly half of all U.S. adults have cardiovascular disease. This includes people with coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and high blood pressure. But would you have guessed that one of the latest weapons to help fight this battle is 3D printing? This technology is becoming more popular in cardiac care and research, enabling more precise diagnostics, personalized treatment, and innovative research.