Dedication Health

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! We wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and Happy 4th of July weekend! 🇺🇸

06/23/2026

Summer brings longer days, outdoor meals, travel, and more time in the sun. A few simple habits can help you stay hydrated, protect your skin, handle food safely, and know when to take a break from the heat.

Stay cool, stay safe, and enjoy the season! ☀️

Summer brings so many things to enjoy: longer days, outdoor meals, vacations, family gatherings, and more time in the sunshine. But as temperatures rise, it

05/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jonathan Williams and Dr. Yolandra Johnson to Dedication Health!

Beginning June 1, Dr. Williams and Dr. Johnson will join the Dedication Health team, bringing advanced digestive health expertise, extensive clinical experience, and a shared commitment to patient-focused care.

Their addition marks an exciting step for Dedication Health as we expand personalized care into Gastroenterology. Both Dr. Williams and Dr. Johnson bring exceptional experience, strong academic backgrounds, and a thoughtful approach to patient care, and we are grateful to have them join our practice.

Dr. Jonathan Williams is board-certified in Gastroenterology and brings several years of experience caring for patients on Chicago’s North Shore. He completed fellowship training in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Loyola University Medical Center and has extensive experience providing consultations and endoscopic procedures for a wide range of digestive health concerns. A Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine and multiple-time teaching award recipient, Dr. Williams is committed to providing prompt, comprehensive care while helping patients feel informed and actively involved in their health.

Dr. Yolandra Johnson is a board-certified gastroenterologist who has called Chicago home for more than 25 years. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and her medical degree from New York Medical College before completing her internship and residency at Yale University–New Haven Hospital, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Chicago. After fellowship, Dr. Johnson entered private practice, where she has built a rewarding career caring for patients on the North Shore. A Senior Clinician Educator at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, she is excited to join Dedication Health to offer concierge gastroenterology services rooted in timely, collaborative, and highly personalized care.

Please join us in giving Dr. Jonathan Williams and Dr. Yolandra Johnson a warm welcome!

Learn more about Dr. Williams: https://www.dedication-health.com/dr-jonathan-williams/

Learn more about Dr. Johnson: https://www.dedication-health.com/dr-yolandra-johnson/

04/29/2026

Eating well can begin with small, thoughtful choices on your plate. Adding more colorful vegetables and fruit, including a good source of protein, and choosing whole grains or high-fiber carbohydrates when possible can help make meals more balanced and nourishing.

This graphic shows one simple example of what a balanced plate can look like. Over time, balanced eating can help support energy, digestion, heart health, blood sugar, and overall well-being.

https://www.dedication-health.com/a-balanced-eating-plan-for-better-health/

04/22/2026

Heart disease often develops quietly, without obvious symptoms in the early stages, which is why prevention and risk assessment are so important.

In some cases, a coronary artery calcium scan can provide valuable insight by helping detect calcified plaque in the arteries of the heart, giving doctors and patients more information when making decisions about prevention and treatment.

Often called a CAC scan, a coronary artery calcium scan is a non-contrast CT scan that measures calcium in the coronary arteries. The higher the calcium score, the more plaque is likely present and the greater the long-term risk of future cardiovascular events. Current cholesterol guidelines also recognize CAC as a useful tool when doctors and patients are still deciding whether cholesterol-lowering medication, such as a statin, is needed.

Heart disease often develops quietly, without obvious symptoms in the early stages, which is why prevention and risk assessment are so important. Risk is not

08/01/2025

Spending time in nature can reduce stress, improve focus, support health, and enhance overall well-being. Whether it’s a walk through the neighborhood, time in the garden, or simply sitting in a quiet outdoor space, small moments outside can go a long way.

Did you know that taking time to step outside each day can lead to lasting improvements in how you feel? Spending time in nature can reduce stress, improve focus, support health, and enhance overall well-being. Whether it’s a walk through the neighborhood, time in the garden, or simply sitting in ...

06/06/2025

Choosing healthier options in place of less nutritious ones—what we call simple food swaps—can support heart health, steady blood sugar, and overall well-being. These small adjustments are easy to make and can be especially helpful for managing or preventing conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.

Here are a few practical swaps to help you eat well and feel your best:

Small changes in your everyday diet can lead to lasting improvements in your health. Choosing healthier options in place of less nutritious ones—what we call simple food swaps—can support heart health, steady blood sugar, and overall well-being. These small adjustments are easy to make and can b...

04/29/2025

A Legacy of Heart Care: Dr. Jason Robin joins Dedication Health bringing his expertise in Cardiovascular medicine to the North Shore.

See Dr. Robin's full feature in Sheridan Road Magazine: https://jwcmedia.com/sheridan-road-digital-edition/ -sheridan-road-april-2025/38/