Today’s populations demand equity. Unfortunately, some areas of society and some individuals base their treatment of others on characteristics they have no control over. In health care, this treatment is often inhumane and appalling. When individuals go to a clinic or...
More than 20 percent of medical patients who pursue second opinions after hearing they have serious conditions find that their doctors misdiagnosed them during their first visits, according to a Mayo Clinic study. A total of 286 patients participated in the study, and...
People frequently underestimate the amount of risk involved in surgery. Surgical procedures have become such a common form of medical treatment that people assume it is generally safe. However, there are many major risks involved in even the most basic surgical...
Patients don’t always have a lot of control over who does or doesn’t provide them with care, especially in an emergency. However, it is possible to learn more about the hospitals near you and to consider choosing one based on the hospital’s reputation. At the end of...
There are many things that can go wrong with a semi truck. Causes of accidents can include driver error, poor engine maintenance, improper loading, and others. Surprisingly, a leading cause of truck accidents is the rubber that meets the road. Blown tires create a...
Bruce and Deborah Pfaff are happy to announce they have awarded Riley Spreadbury Scholarships to the following students at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills for 2022-2023: Aubrietta Diggs Harris Alesha Burns Myia Murry Michal Staniszewski Leilani...
A pair of crashes that involved Amtrak trains colliding with smaller passenger vehicles resulted in severe injuries and multiple deaths. Sunday saw an Amtrak train carrying 85 passengers approaching an intersection in Brentwood, California, only to collide with a...
Before the birth of a child, parents will invest a lot of energy in maintaining a healthy pregnancy. They will likely dream about a future with their unborn child where they teach them to ride a bike, help them put together exciting Halloween costumes and watch them...
Fault for truck accidents is seldom as straightforward as it might seem. Many mistakes – made by many people – can lead to crashes. Here are some of the parties that potentially can be held responsible for accidents involving semi trucks. Semi-truck driver Fault could...
Chicago has a reputation as being a metropolitan area with excellent medical services available. In years past, Chicago area hospitals have ranked among some of the top in the nation. The nonprofit organization the Leapfrog Group reviews information about hospital...
