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For more than 25 million people in America, breathing easy is hard work. Asthma causes…

Consistently logging long hours at work can leave you stressed and fatigued, but there’s a potential consequence that may not be readily apparent — a higher risk of heart-related complications. Your heart is no stranger to hard work — if you live 70 years, it may beat...

Vista Health System is pleased to announce Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan has been named by Becker’s Clinical Leadership Review as one of two hundred and sixty-three hospitals in the U.S. that have a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection rate of...

The staff and providers at Vista Health System are committed to providing quality, compassionate healthcare services close to home. We look forward to continuing to meet the needs of our community by continuing to offer the latest technology and modernizing our...

Men in the United States die an average of five years earlier than women, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Many health issues men face are treatable when detected early. June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about preventable health problems and...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Vista Health System wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively impacted the health of those...

Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infection triggers...

Now is the time to schedule back-to-school and sports physicals. Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students must have a physical examination and all required immunizations before starting school. Healthcare providers are following stringent protocols to keep clinics...

As coronavirus cases ebb and flow for the foreseeable future—taking steps now to boost immunity may help your body fight viruses. One of the most beneficial ways people can improve the immune system function is by getting 7-9 hours of sleep at night. “Getting adequate...