Hospitals face hidden danger of hospital infections
In a feature on nosocomial infections, Dr Z Ahmed Quraishi and infection control officials explain that infections arise not only from dirty facilities but also from patient health, with gram negative bacteria now the leading culprits. They note rates vary by hospital type, with Olympia Fields reporting about 29 percent, and offer patient steps to reduce risk including preop bathing nutrition exercise immunizations and avoiding household exposure to contagious diseases.
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Z. Ahmed Quraishi
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Quraishi
Olympia Fields
Ingalls Memorial
Harvey
Chicago
Cook County
Longtime St Francis staffers honored at Idlewild dinner
Members of the medical staff at St Francis Hospital Blue Island were honored for years of service at a recent Idlewild Country Club dinner. Dr. Theodore Burkholder of Chicago received acknowledgment for 30 years of service. Five staff members earned 20 years, including Bernardo Cantorna of Palos Heights, a pediatrician and Melvin.
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St. Francis
St Francis Hospital
Blue Island
Idlewild Country Club
Theodore Burkholder
Chicago
Bernardo Can
Torna
Palos Heights
Melvin
Remembering Latz and the old hospital doors
Recollections of Latz born in 1895 echo a bygone era as Saint Joseph hospital's Madison street move prompts a locksmithless discovery. The piece catalogs doctors and specialists across many suburbs, noting ten years of service and five-year recognitions among Olympia Fields Palos Heights Palos Heights and other communities.
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Latz
Day Saint Joseph Hospital
Madison Street
M. Theresa Ettelbrick
OSF
Broadway Street
Theresa
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