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The Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center was established by Eileen Goldstein and her husband Dr. Paul Goldstein, in memory of her sister Myra, who died of breast cancer. |
The Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center supports the
NorthShore University HealthSystem Living in the Future (LIFE) Cancer Survivorship Program.
The 13th Annual Benefit Luncheon, Healthy Lifestyles, is May 6, 2009. View the Save the Date!
The Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center is a library dedicated to supporting the health education needs of the community. Located at Highland Park Hospital, the Resource Center is a private place to obtain information when making healthcare decisions. Visitors are welcome to stop by to browse our collection and enjoy our relaxing environment between appointments or during other idle time in the hospital.
Our personal, confidential assistance is available free of charge to help you find the health information you need. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. For more information or to request services, call the Resource Center Coordinator at 847.480.2727 or email mrwresource@northshore.org.
Health Topic Highlight - Diabetes
Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Updated
Lifestyle changes and the drug metformin remain recommended initial therapy (HealthDay News)
A stepped-up care approach is outlined in updated treatment recommendations for type 2 diabetes released Wednesday, October 22 by the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.
Lifestyle changes and the drug metformin remain the recommended initial treatment to help people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes control levels of blood glucose and A1C, a measure of average glucose levels during the previous two to three months, according to the panel of experts who wrote the updated guidelines. more