Franciscan ExpressCare (Chicago Heights, IL)

09/13/2026

One small thing for your health. We asked the Franciscan Health team to share the one thing they wish every woman would do for their well-being. Check out their tips on how to make your health a priority.

09/12/2026

Living with AFib? Small mistakes — like ignoring symptoms, drinking too much caffeine or skipping treatment — can raise your risk of stroke or heart failure. Learn what to avoid and how to protect your heart health. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/mistakes-afib-patients-make

09/12/2026

Having a baby in the NICU can feel overwhelming, but parents are never alone. In this video, our NICU team discusses the many ways families are encouraged to participate in their baby's care and build meaningful connections throughout their hospital stay.

From daily care team meetings to skin-to-skin kangaroo care, therapeutic touch, feeding, diaper changes, temperature checks, and bathing, parents are supported every step of the way. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with families to help them gain confidence and become active partners in their baby's care.

Learn how family-centered NICU care supports bonding, promotes infant development, and helps prepare families for a successful transition home.

Learn more about neonatal care and maternal services at Franciscan Health.

09/11/2026

Many men ask whether supplements can improve symptoms related to prostate inflammation or an enlarged prostate. In this video, Franciscan Health urologist Robert Korsch, DO, discusses several commonly used prostate supplements and the evidence behind them.

Dr. Korsch explains how supplements such as quercetin may help some men with prostatitis symptoms and reviews other popular options including saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and African plum tree extract. He also discusses the ongoing debate surrounding these products and why FDA-approved prescription medications often have stronger clinical evidence supporting their use.

If you're considering supplements for prostate health, this video can help you have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider.

09/11/2026

Burnout at work is more common than may you think — 76 percent of employees experience it at least sometimes.

“Burnout is chronic workplace stress that leads to emotional exhaustion, dissatisfaction with your accomplishments and detachment from your job,” said Kathleen Naylor, DO.

Learn the signs of burnout and how you can take steps to protect your well-being: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/basics-of-burnout

09/10/2026

Grief after a su***de loss doesn't follow a schedule — and it doesn't end after the funeral. Supporting someone through it means showing up again and again: on the hard anniversaries, the quiet Tuesdays, the birthdays that never get easier.

Some simple ways to help: say their loved one's name. Sit in silence when there are no right words. Offer to help with a specific task instead of asking "let me know if you need anything." And keep checking in — months and years later, not just in the first few weeks.

Read more compassionate ways to support a su***de loss survivor: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/10-ways-support-su***de-loss-survivor

💛 Support is also available for those grieving a loss. Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available around the clock.

Support a loved one coping with su***de grief using these expert-recommended approaches to respectful communication and ongoing emotional care.

09/10/2026

This World Su***de Prevention Day, we want you to know: asking someone if they're thinking about su***de will not put the idea in their head. It's a myth that keeps too many of us silent when someone we love is struggling.

Learn how to start the conversation: https://bit.ly/4goJC9N

09/09/2026

Have you thought about taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss? These drugs can help. But healthy lifestyle changes are still a must, along with updates to what you eat.

A Franciscan Health dietitian explains how taking a GLP-1 affects your diet.

Learn what to eat while taking GLP-1 medications, how to manage common side effects and why protein, fiber and hydration are important for long-term success.

09/09/2026

As your parents age, care roles can flip. Throughout your youth, your parents likely cared for your every sniffle and scratch. Now, as an adult, you may find yourself helping your parents with their own health needs and decisions. That role reversal can feel uncomfortable at first, but it doesn’t have to.

Get real advice on spotting warning signs of aging, talking about driving, dementia and end-of-life planning from a Franciscan Health geriatrician.

Learn more: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/talking-to-aging-parents-about-health

09/08/2026

Menopause and perimenopause bring about many changes in a woman’s body, and the skin is often among the first places they become noticeable. While hot flashes and mood swings often steal the spotlight, menopause can transform your skin in ways that feel frustrating and confusing. See how you can care for your skin during menopause. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/menopause-skin