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    • FOX Chicago
    • September 2, 2010 - Gretchen Peyton, RD, LDN, CNSD, NMPG’s Center for Partnership Medicine, was interviewed on FOX Chicago this morning regarding the right ingredients for healthy school lunches.
    • WGN News
    • August 31, 2010 - Anita Chandra-Puri, MD, pediatrics, was interviewed on yesterday’s WGN News about back to school transition tips for parents.
    • Pioneer Press
    • August 24, 2010 -
      • Anita Chandra-Puri, MD, pediatrics, is quoted in the Pioneer Press and offers tips for parents and children on a successful transition back to school.
    • Chicago Sun-Times
    • August 23, 2010 - Rahul Khare, MD, emergency medicine, is featured in today’s Chicago Sun-Times within an article offering advice about when to use the emergency room. NMPG’s Convenient Care Clinic is also noted as an alternative for patients with non-emergency illnesses.
    • Chicago Tribune
    • August 22, 2010 - Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group is mentioned in a Chicago Tribune article about enrollment for a new federally funded health insurance program for people with medical problems, and highlights a diabetic patient who will enroll. NMPG is noted for paying the patients’ bills out of its charity care program.
    • Chicago Tribune
    • August 22, 2010 - Melinda Ring, MD , Medical Director of NMPG’s Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, is quoted within a Chicago Tribune article about adrenal fatigue. Ring comments on the validity of adrenal-related disorders.
    • WGN News
    • August 16, 2010 - Carol Southard, RN , tobacco treatment specialist with NMPG’s Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, was interviewed on WGN Radio regarding new efforts to get people to stop smoking.
    • ABC 7 News
    • August 12, 2010 - Anjali Rao, MD , NMPG pediatrics, was interviewed on yesterday’s ABC 7 news and offered tips for parents and children for a successful transition back to school.
    • HemOnc Today
    • July 26, 2010 - Melinda Ring, MD , Medical Director of NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, was quoted in HemOnc Today about the growth of integrative oncology therapies.
    • Woman's Day
    • July 15, 2010 - Judy Fulop, MS,ND, NMPG’s Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness is quoted in the current issue of Woman’s Day magazine regarding natural remedies for common health problems.
    • Chicago Sun-Times
    • July 14, 2010 - Hannah El-Amin, RD,LD,CDE, NMPG’s Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, is quoted in the Chicago Sun-Times regarding summer nutrition tips. El-Amin said small changes will allow you to enjoy the tastes of the season without the guilt.
    • Chicago Sun-Times
    • June 1, 2010 - Chris Konstantelos, MD, internal medicine, and JoEllen Trad, director of NMPG’s health promotion and corporate services, were interviewed within a Chicago Sun-Times article about NMPG’s corporate wellness program at a Chicago company. Trad comments on the benefits of having a wellness clinic in the workplace, including an emphasis on disease prevention and convenience. Konstantelos comments on the types of patients he sees at the clinic, and is also featured within a sidebar to the story about common excuses for not going to the doctor.
    • Chicago Tribune
    • June 9, 2010 - NMPG’s Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness is mentioned within the Chicago Tribune in the Health Notes section regarding a discussion on meditation.
    • WGN News
    • June 1, 2010 - Hannah El-Amin, RD,LD,CDE, NMPG’s Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, was interviewed on Friday’s WGN News regarding resting metabolic rate and weight loss. El-Amin comments on the importance of knowing one’s resting metabolic rate in order to determine a calorie target number.
    • Chicago Sun-Times
    • June 1, 2010 - Chris Konstantelos, MD, internal medicine, and JoEllen Trad, director of NMPG’s health promotion and corporate services, were interviewed within a Chicago Sun-Times article about NMPG’s corporate wellness program at a Chicago company. Trad comments on the benefits of having a wellness clinic in the workplace, including an emphasis on disease prevention and convenience. Konstantelos comments on the types of patients he sees at the clinic, and is also featured within a sidebar to the story about common excuses for not going to the doctor.
    • Parade Magazine
    • June 1, 2010 - Carol Southard, RN, MSN, tobacco treatment specialist with NMPG’s Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, was quoted in Parade Magazine and offers tips to help people stop smoking.
    • WVON Radio
    • May 12, 2010 - Hannah El-Amin, RD,LD,CDE, NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, was interviewed this morning on WVON Radio regarding fad diets and healthy weight approaches to weight loss.
    • Chicago Sun-Times
    • May 12, 2010 - Hannah El-Amin, RD,LD,CDE, NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, is quoted in today’s Chicago Sun-Times regarding energy drinks. El-Amin comments that there is little nutritional value in the drinks.
    • Medill New Service
    • April 22, 2010 - John Stracks, MD was interviewed for the Medill News Service about how a good diet may help people recover from illness and chronic disease.
    • CBS 2
    • April 7, 2010 - Hannah El-Amin, RD,LD,CDE, NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, was interviewed on last evening’s CBS 2 news regarding the new menu in Chicago Public Schools. El-Amin commented on the nutritional value of the new menu options.
    • People Magazine
    • April 5, 2010 - Gretchen Peyton, RD, LDN, CNSD, NMPG’s Center for Partnership Medicine, is mentioned in the current issue of People Magazine regarding a weight-loss program for brides-to-be. Peyton is counseling a Chicago-area bride whose progress is tracked in the magazine.
    • Chicago Tribune
    • March 16, 2010 - Hannah El-Amin, RD,LD,CDE - NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, is mentioned within the Health Notes section of today’s Chicago Tribune regarding an upcoming class discussing healthy eating.
    • Chicago Sun-Times
    • March 15, 2010 - Melinda Ring, MD Medical Director of NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, was quoted in today’s Chicago Sun-Times about the health benefits of the center’s integrative oncology services. Ring said a holistic approach can activate the body’s innate healing process.
    • United Press International
    • March 02, 2010 - Julian Schink, MD chief of gynecologic oncology, and Melinda Ring, MD medical director of NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, are quoted within a United Press International article about the benefits of acupuncture and other alternative therapies in cancer care.
    • CBS 2
    • February 11, 2010 - Carol Southard, RN, MSN, tobacco treatment specialist with NMPG’s Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, was interviewed on yesterday’s CBS 2 news regarding the drug Chantix and explained its benefits.
    • WGN News
    • February 4, 2010 - Internist Eric Mizuno, MD , explained the work he did and conveyed his hope that people do not forget about the great need that continues to exist for the people of Haiti.
    • RedEye
    • January 24, 2010 - Gretchen Peyton, RD, LDN, CNSD, NMPG’s Center for Partnership Medicine, is quoted in the Red Eye regarding breakfast-on-the-go. Peyton commented that people who skip breakfast tend to overeat throughout the day, while people who eat breakfast consume fewer calories.
    • RedEye
    • January 22, 2010 - Hannah El-Amin, RD,LD,CDE, NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, is quoted within the Chicago Tribune’s RedEye regarding salty foods. El-Amin comments that it’s easy for people to consume too much salt because a lot of prepackaged foods, snack foods and restaurant cuisine all tend to have more sodium.
    • Chicago Tribune
    • January 13,2010 - Melissa Paolino, MS, exercise physiology, NMPG's Center for Partnership Medicine, is quoted in today's Chicago Tribune about the benefits of underwater hockey and other low or no-impact sports.
    • RedEye
    • January 8,2010 - Melissa Paolino, MS, exercise physiology, NMPG’s Center for Partnership Medicine, was quoted in the RedEye regarding the importance of safety when beginning intense workout programs. Paolino comments that before beginning an extreme workout program individuals should consult a doctor.
    • Chicago Tribune
    • January 7,2010 - Gregory Petersen, PhD, LCP, NPMG’s Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, is quoted in today’s Chicago Tribune and offers practical advice about how people can become motivated to make changes in their lives.
    • You and Me This Morning
    • January 4, 2010 - Lisa Orelind, MD, internal medicine, was interviewed on today's You and Me This Morning regarding the prevention of osteoporosis. Orelind commented that smoking, drinking and lack of Vitamin D are all causes of osteoporosis.
    • Coping Magazine
    • January/February 2010 - Jeff Albaugh, APN - NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, published an article in Coping Magazine on erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer.
    • WVON Radio
    • 11/23/2009 - Hannah El-Amin, RD,LD,CDE - NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, was interviewed this morning on WVON Radio regarding healthy eating habits during the holiday season.
    • Chicago Sun-Times
    • 09/12/2009 - Melinda Ring, MD Medical Director of NMPG's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, expert commentary on biofeedback is posted on the Healthy Exchange portion of the Chicago Sun-Times website.
    • NBC 5
    • 06/01/09 - Carol Southard, RN, MSN, speaks about the use of electronic cigarettes, considered by some to be a healthy alternative to smoking regular cigarettes.
    • FOX Chicago
    • 04/03/09 - Carol Southard, RN, MSN, comments on a new treatment aimed at overcoming smoking that involves injecting medication into a nerve bundle in the neck.
    • NurseZone.com
    • 03/03/09 - Anne Darga, MS, APRN, BC shares insight into her work with Stephen Devries, MD , in employing complementary and alternative medicine therapies in preventive cardiology.
    • Therapy Times
    • 02/16/09 - Melinda Ring, MD , comments on the growth of complementary and alternative medicine therapies within various health disciplines.
    • Chicago Tribune
    • 01/14/09 - Stephen Devries, MD , discusses the importance of preventing heart disease by treating underlying causes such as stress and nutrition, and comments on how mind-body connection therapies such as meditation, yoga, biofeedback and talk therapy can help individuals at risk.
    • iParenting.com
    • 01/09/09 - Anita Chandra, MD , provides tips for a baby care educational series, with guidance on baby-proofing the home, as well as feeding and bathing newborns and infants.
    • HealthLeaders Magazine
    • 11/08 - Daniel Derman, MD , president of Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group, and Drew Palumbo, vice president of NMPG, share how NMPG indentifies products and services that complement the core goal of patient care.