Whether you need a wellness exam, gynecologic or maternity care, cancer screenings or other care, doctors at Ascension Illinois are here for you.
Whether you need a wellness exam, gynecologic or maternity care, cancer screenings or other care, doctors at Ascension Illinois are here for you.
At Ascension Illinois our women's health care teams connect you with the personalized care you need at every stage, from annual well women exams to pregnancy to menopause and beyond. Our doctors always start by listening to you. By understanding you and your health, we deliver compassionate care that's right for you.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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August 25, 2026
Sciatica pain can make it difficult to sit, sleep, walk or stay active. The good news? Simple self-care strategies at home may help relieve pain, reduce inflammation and improve mobility.
August 25, 2026
Blood pressure readings include two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Together, they show how much pressure blood puts on your artery walls when your heart beats and rests. An ideal blood pressure reading is less than 130/80.
August 19, 2026
After a ruptured brain aneurysm in March 2026, an Itasca resident regained independence through collaborative care and rehabilitation at Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital.
June 11, 2026
Visit the ER for serious illness or injuries when you need emergency care. Visit urgent care for minor injuries or illnesses that need same-day care.
After decades of knee pain, a left knee replacement at Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates helped a retired barber get back to golf with care from orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Paul S. Nourbash.
February 18, 2026
Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Behavioral Health therapist, Kelly Hayden, shares four ways you can overcome seasonal blues this winter.
February 4, 2026
Ascension Illinois cardiologist Dr. Andrei Pop shares how harsh winter weather affects the heart, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Kelly Hayden, MA, LCP, NCC, behavioral health therapist at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital shares ways first responders can manage the stress of the holidays.
If incidents occur this Fourth of July, knowing where and when to get immediate and emergency care is important.
June 23, 2025
Ascension urgent care and orthopedic teams are here to help you manage your summer injury.
Salahuddin Syed, MD, psychiatrist at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, treats patients with advanced depression with electroconvulsive therapy.
April 17, 2025
Sarah Briley, EdD, LCPC, CADC, service line director for adult services at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, shares five ways being in community with others can benefit your mental health.
Gastroenterologist, Bipan Chand, MD, at Ascension Illinois, helps man recover from cancer for the second time by using a robotic colon resection.
Bipan Chand, MD, a gastroenterologist at Ascension Illinois in Chicago, performed a robotic colon resection to treat diverticulitis, a colon disease.
Neurosurgeon at Ascension Illinois performs life saving craniectomy on a young stroke survivor.
Breast cancer at a young age didn’t defer this Wheeling woman’s dream trip to Antarctica thanks to the Ascension Alexian Brothers care team.
A Rockford, IL woman lost 111 pounds at the age of 24 after having gastric bypass surgery at Ascension Alexian Brothers.
Gastric sleeve surgery at Ascension Alexian Brothers helped this Elk Grove Village man lose 285 pounds and gain a family.
September 7, 2023
A long relationship of trust with her OB-GYN at Ascension Illinois led to the removal of a massive growth from her uterus.
September 5, 2023
This Illinois woman was tired of dealing with incontinence, so she found care at Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates, IL.
An Ascension Saint Alexius pain specialist got this student athlete back on her feet. Now she’s helping others recognize the symptoms of CRPS.
August 18, 2023
On this Healthcast episode, Ascension Illinois cardiologist Baqir Lakhani walks you through heart failure symptoms and the latest treatment options.
April 27, 2023
Matt is doing more than surviving. He’s thriving thanks to his indomitable spirit, his Illinois care team and heart pump implant technology.
After a fall almost caused her to give up on music, Jewel returned to her passion with help from a caring pain management specialist.
February 27, 2023
A Chicago-based anxiety expert and clinical director at Ascension Illinois, Katie Torres shares ways to decrease overthinking with three exercises you can do right now.