Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago

11/20/2025

💪 Men—your health matters.
This Men’s Health Month, let’s talk preventive power.

You take care of your family, your work, your responsibilities... but when was the last time you checked in on you?

Dr. Janice Ko, family medicine doctor at Ascension Illinois, reminds us that men often delay care—sometimes until it’s too late. But the truth? Early detection saves lives.

🧔🏽‍♂️ What should every man be doing?
✔️ Colonoscopy at 45 (earlier if there’s family history)
✔️ Heart scan – only $49 to measure your risk for heart disease
✔️ Lung screening if you’ve smoked or have risk factors
✔️ Prostate cancer checks – talk to your doc about PSA testing
✔️ Vascular screening – $99 to check for stroke & aneurysm risk
✔️ Genetic counseling if cancer runs in the family

🏃‍♂️ You don’t have to be sick to see your doctor. In fact, seeing your doctor when you're healthy is how you stay healthy.

🧢 Whether you're a dad, son, coach, coworker, or neighbor—someone depends on you. Show up for them by showing up for yourself.

📞 Ready to take care of business?
📍 Colonoscopy: 855-922-2523
📍 Heart Scan: 877-596-7314
📍 Lung Scan: 877-262-5066
💻 Learn more through the link in the comments!

11/19/2025

😮‍💨 Feeling winded more often lately?

That constant cough, breathlessness going up the stairs, or tightness in your chest isn't just "getting older." 👣

It could be COPD—and it’s more common than you think.

At Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, we see you. 👀

We know how scary it is to feel like your lungs are working against you.
That’s why our team has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report (2025-26) for high-performing pneumonia care, and why we’re proud to bring advanced lung diagnostics, sleep care, and personalized treatment plans to you—right here in Elgin. 🏥🫁

Here’s how we help you breathe easier:
💙 Personalized lung screenings
💙 Minimally invasive bronchoscopy
💙 Pulmonary rehab to get your strength back
💙 Sleep studies for restful nights
💙 Smoking cessation support if you’re ready to quit

✨ This isn’t just about breathing—it’s about living. ✨

🫶 Let’s take a deeper breath, together.

11/18/2025

You can’t plan for a lung cancer diagnosis—but you can have a team that’s already ten steps ahead. 💬

At Ascension Illinois Cancer Care in Chicago, we bring together a full-circle care team—specialists, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, nutritionists, and care navigators—all aligned on one goal: you.

From screenings to surgery, from diagnosis to survivorship, we’re here to connect the dots—so you don’t have to. Every question answered. Every step explained. Every moment supported.

And when the road feels uncertain, that’s when we show up strongest—with compassion, innovation, and care that keeps you grounded, even in the chaos.

📍Comprehensive lung and chest cancer care.
📍Minimally invasive treatments.
📍Collaborative expertise

When your world is spinning, we help you find your footing—and move forward with a plan that’s made just for you.

💬 Have questions about your lung health? Visit the link down below!
📞 Call 844-952-HOPE (4673) to learn about screenings or support.

Oncologists and care teams at Ascension Illinois Cancer Care deliver compassionate, personalized lung cancer care focused on you.

11/14/2025

Living with diabetes doesn’t start at the pharmacy. It starts with a conversation. 🗣️💙

The kind where someone really listens—about your energy, your stress, your meals, your mornings. Not just your blood sugar.

At Ascension Illinois in Chicago, our primary care and endocrinology teams walk alongside you. Whether you’re figuring out a new diagnosis or trying to manage symptoms that never seem to line up with your labs, we help you connect the dots.

🩺 A care plan that actually fits your life.
👟 Support for your steps—before complications catch up.
🧠 Resources that make managing diabetes feel less like a guessing game.

This World Diabetes Day, we’re not just talking about the condition. 💉
We’re talking about the people living with it—quietly, daily, and often unseen. 👭
You deserve care that sees the whole you. And here, that’s exactly what we deliver. 🏥 💙

11/11/2025

🎗️ This November, we breathe deeper — and fight harder.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month reminds us: early detection saves lives, and no one should navigate cancer care alone. 💙

At Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, our teams specialize in diagnosing and treating lung and chest cancers with precision, compassion, and community at the center.

From low-dose CT screenings to thoracic surgery, radiation therapy, and survivorship support — we’re here from the first question to the final bell. 🔔

Because healing is more than treatment plans — it’s trust, access, and a team that listens.

💬 Have questions about your lung health? Visit the link down below!
📞 Call 844-952-HOPE (4673) to learn about screenings or support.

Oncologists and care teams at Ascension Illinois Cancer Care deliver compassionate, personalized lung cancer care focused on you.

11/09/2025

👩‍⚕️ Whole-person care, right here in Lakeview.

Say hello to Dr. Alicia Milan-Flanigan, a board-certified family medicine physician now welcoming new patients at Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago.

From sniffles and screenings to managing chronic conditions, Dr. Milan-Flanigan brings more than just clinical skill—she brings heart. 💙 Her approach to care looks beyond symptoms, recognizing the physical, emotional and social needs that make each person unique.

Whether it’s preventive care, wellness goals, or just finding a doctor who truly listens, Dr. Milan-Flanigan is ready to be part of your health journey—and your community.

🏥 Located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Now seeing patients of all ages.
💻 Virtual visit options available.

Because finding a family doctor should feel like finding a partner in your health. 🤝

Alicia Milan-Flanigan, MD, is a board-certified, experienced family medicine doctor at Ascension Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. She provides primary care for minor illness and injuries, preventive health screenings, routine check-ups and vaccinations. Dr. Milan-Flanigan listens to understand you and...

11/07/2025

🎉 This National Radiologic Technology Week, we’re celebrating the imaging professionals at Ascension Alexian Brothers, because without them, modern medicine would be missing its eyes. 👀

💡 From high-resolution 3D mammograms to wide-bore MRIs that ease patient anxiety, our radiologic technologists do far more than take pictures. They:

✨ Spot cancers early, sometimes before symptoms even show.
✨ Monitor heart, lung, and bone conditions with precision.
✨ Provide critical imaging for trauma care in minutes.
✨ Adapt procedures for patients with mobility, sensory, or weight concerns, ensuring everyone gets dignified, accessible care.

🖥️ And while their tools are advanced, it’s their human touch that patients remember most—calm voices explaining a scan, warm blankets on cold tables, kindness in moments of fear.

🎯 At Ascension Alexian Brothers, we’re proud to offer high-quality imaging like:

💗 3D Mammography
🦴 DEXA bone scans
🧠 CT scans up to 450 lbs
💊 1.5T MRI with wide bore
💻 Digital X-rays and ultrasound

🏥 To our techs, sonographers, aides, and radiology nurses: thank you for combining science, art, and compassion in every scan. You help us see what matters most.

11/07/2025

🎉 During National Radiologic Technology Week, we’re putting the spotlight on the people behind the scan.

At Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago, our imaging teams are the ones you trust when you need answers fast. They’re the calm in the chaos, the precision behind the care, and the experts making sure every scan tells the full story.

🛠 Whether it’s an X-ray at 2 a.m., a nervous patient in for their first mammogram, or adapting a scan for someone with limited mobility—this team shows up with skill and compassion.

Here in Chicago, our services include:
✅ CT scans
✅ MRIs
✅ Mammograms
✅ DEXA scans
✅ Ultrasounds
✅ X-rays
✅ Nuclear medicine studies

From head trauma to heart health, broken bones to early cancer detection—imaging makes it possible. And the team at Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago makes it exceptional.

🌟 To every tech, nurse, aide, scheduler, and support staff: thank you, for all that you do in helping people take the next step forward in their care.

11/07/2025

🎃 From spooky stickers to surprise friendships—Halloween on Pediatrics was full of treats (and just a few tricks)!

Our pediatric unit turned into a little world of joy, complete with reverse trick-or-treating from our amazing nursing staff, crafts, costumes, and a much-requested four rounds of Halloween Bingo streamed into patient rooms. 🧡🕸️

What made it even more special? The kids who met as strangers over bubble hockey and left as friends—connected not by their hospital stay, but by the fun they had while here.

Huge thanks to our community for donating treat bags, craft kits, and Halloween goodies. Because of you, our patients got to be kids first—not just patients.

🧡 Here’s to creating moments of normalcy, laughter, and connection that last long after the costumes come off.

📸 Swipe to see how we turned pain into play this Halloween at Ascension Saint Alexius.

11/06/2025

🎉 During National Radiologic Technology Week, we’re putting the spotlight on the people behind the scan.

At Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, our imaging teams are the ones you trust when you need answers fast. They’re the calm in the chaos, the precision behind the care, and the experts making sure every scan tells the full story.

🛠 Whether it’s an X-ray at 2 a.m., a nervous patient in for their first mammogram, or adapting a scan for someone with limited mobility—this team shows up with skill and compassion.

Here in Chicago, our services include:
✅ CT scans
✅ MRIs
✅ Mammograms
✅ DEXA scans
✅ Ultrasounds
✅ X-rays
✅ Nuclear medicine studies

From head trauma to heart health, broken bones to early cancer detection—imaging makes it possible. And the team at Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago makes it exceptional.

🌟 To every tech, nurse, aide, scheduler, and support staff: thank you, for all that you do in helping people take the next step forward in their care.

11/06/2025

🍽️ November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month—a time to spotlight the tools, teams, and people working to detect this disease earlier and treat it better.

🎯 At Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago, Dr. Bipan Chand is part of that front line.

As a board-certified gastrointestinal surgeon and advanced endoscopist, Dr. Chand specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery as well as high-precision endoscopic procedures—often used to detect precancerous changes before they become something more serious.

With a focus on patient goals, multidisciplinary planning, and outcomes that don’t compromise quality of life, Dr. Chand brings together modern tools and human care.

🧠 This month is about awareness. And awareness means more than statistics. It’s knowing what’s possible when the right hands, the right technology, and the right kind of listening come together.

💜 To those navigating a gastric cancer diagnosis—or supporting someone who is—we’re here for you.

11/05/2025

🔓 No appointment. No referral. No excuses.

✅ Starting now, walk-in mammograms are available Monday–Friday, 8am–3pm at Ascension Alexian Brothers & our imaging location in Addison.

Because early detection isn’t just a recommendation, it’s a lifeline.
And sometimes the hardest part is just getting it scheduled. 📆

Now? Just walk in. 👣

From 3D imaging to personalized risk assessment, we’re here with real tools, real care, and real time made for you.

💗 Tell your mom. Text your group chat. And while you’re at it, go for yourself, too.

Care teams at Ascension Illinois in the greater Chicago area provide mammograms to screen for breast health and help detect signs of breast cancer.

11/04/2025

😵‍💫 One kid’s wide awake at 5am. Another’s melting down by dinner. And somehow, you're expected to make it all work.

The seasonal time change doesn’t just shift clocks—it disrupts moods, routines, and emotional rhythms.

This is exactly the kind of moment Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital is here for.

Because the goal isn’t perfection—it’s surviving this season without burning out.

📖 Read the full piece in the Daily Herald and see how to prep your home, your kids—and your own nervous system—for the “fall back” season: http://ascn.io/6188ACSm0

11/03/2025

🍽️ November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month—a time to spotlight the tools, teams, and people working to detect this disease earlier and treat it better.

🎯 At Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, Dr. Bipan Chand is part of that front line.

As a board-certified gastrointestinal surgeon and advanced endoscopist, Dr. Chand specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery as well as high-precision endoscopic procedures—often used to detect precancerous changes before they become something more serious.

With a focus on patient goals, multidisciplinary planning, and outcomes that don’t compromise quality of life, Dr. Chand brings together modern tools and human care.

🧠 This month is about awareness. And awareness means more than statistics. It’s knowing what’s possible when the right hands, the right technology, and the right kind of listening come together.

💜 To those navigating a gastric cancer diagnosis—or supporting someone who is—we’re here for you.

Bipan Chand, MD, is a gastrointestinal surgeon and advanced endoscopist at Ascension Illinois in Chicago, IL. Dr. Chand is board-certified with the American Board of Surgery and specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, as well as advanced endoscopy.

11/03/2025

🍼 When you’re expecting, you’re not just planning for delivery—you’re navigating a world of options, advice, and decisions that can feel anything but simple.

That’s why our community made sure families in Hoffman Estates have more than just a place to give birth.

At Ascension Saint Alexius, we’re a Baby-Friendly designated facility—and that means every part of your experience is built to support connection, comfort, and confidence.

💜 Guided by research
💜 Focused on bonding, breastfeeding support, and informed choice
💜 Built around your birth plan—whether it’s midwife‑led, OB‑guided, or high‑risk

🤱 From midwives and OBs to NICU teams and high-risk care, our birthing center is ready for whatever your journey looks like—and always starts with what matters to you.

The rest of the country is now being asked to meet this standard.
Thanks to you, we’re already there.

👶 Baby‑Friendly care starts here. Always has.

11/01/2025

On Halloween, we celebrate fear like it’s a costume. But for many, fear is far more personal—and it doesn’t disappear on November 1. 📆 👻

It’s the fear of losing control.
Of being seen.
Of asking for help.
Of food, your body, or the next panic attack you can’t explain.

At Ascension Illinois, we know fear shows up in real ways—like anxiety, eating disorders, depression, trauma, and more. And just like we treat physical wounds with care, we believe mental and emotional wounds deserve the same attention.

That’s why across Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago, we offer whole-person mental health care—around the clock, across specialties, and without judgment.

🧠 Inpatient Eating Disorder treatment
🎨 Art & music therapy
💬 Group + individual counseling
🌿 Support for addiction, OCD, mood disorders & more
⚡ ECT + TMS services
🧑‍⚕️ A team that actually listens

Because fear doesn’t make you weak—and facing it doesn’t mean doing it alone. You deserve a care team that knows how to walk through it with you. 👣

📍 Find support across Chicagoland
📞 855-383-2224 (Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital) | 773-665-6509 (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)

10/31/2025

🎃 Tips AND Treat! 🎃

🦴 Stiff or achy joints? Physical therapy can improve mobility and ease joint pain, keeping you active and moving smoothly at any age.

😳 Worried about back problems like herniated discs? Physical therapy builds core strength and supports spine health, helping to prevent injuries and avoid surgery.

🌪️ Feeling unsteady or dizzy? Physical therapy can boost your balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls for everyone, from teens to seniors.

💦 Bladder issues or pelvic discomfort? Physical therapy helps strengthen and relax pelvic muscles, offering relief and improving daily comfort.

🔥 Chronic pain making life difficult? Physical therapy creates personalized, drug-free solutions to get you back to living fully, no matter your stage of life.

🎥 TREAT: Enjoy this Halloween dance from our full multidisciplinary Rehab team, spreading smiles and spooky spirit!

10/31/2025

🎃 Pumpkins aren’t the only thing getting carved this season—so are moments of joy, connection, and creativity.

At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, our annual pumpkin carving tradition isn’t just about celebrating fall. It’s about creating space for expression, laughter, and healing—reminding us all that small moments of creativity can offer big support for our mental health.

🏅 This year’s Pumpkin Contest Winner?

Miss Kandy Corn, crafted by our incredible Access Department—using an impressive 7 pounds of candy corn! 🍬 Their creativity shines as brightly as their commitment. The Access team is here 24/7, assessing patients and ensuring everyone in our community receives the compassionate care and support they need.

🎨 Arts and activities like these are part of the care we offer every day. Whether someone’s navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling overwhelmed—we meet them where they are, with programs that treat the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

💕 Because mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all. And sometimes, the right care looks like a group of people sitting around a table, carving out something meaningful—together.

📍 Free assessments available 24/7 in Hoffman Estates
📞 855-383-2224

10/30/2025

One day a year, we dress fear up in fangs and fake blood—and call it fun. 🧛‍♀️

👻 But fear doesn’t always look like a costume.
🦃 Sometimes, it looks like skipping meals at family gatherings.
🏋️ Sometimes, it hides behind perfectionism or exercise routines.
👂 And sometimes, it’s the voice in your head convincing you that you’re only enough if you’re shrinking.

At Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, we know that eating disorders are real, complex illnesses—not phases, not diets, not about vanity. They thrive in silence and shame—and they deserve specialized, compassionate care.

That’s why our Inpatient Eating Disorders Unit offers around-the-clock support, built by experts who understand what it takes to reclaim your life. With medical, nutritional, and therapeutic care all in one place, our team is here to walk with you from survival to healing. 🕊️

Because no matter what fear tells you—you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to face this without a team. 👣

📞 24/7 Care & Support: 773-665-6509
📍 2900 North Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL

Mental Health specialists at Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago Inpatient Eating Disorders Unit in Chicago, Illinois, provide advanced care to adults.

10/30/2025

😳 The lump she almost ignored.
The pain she chalked up to stress.
The delay that could’ve cost her everything.

Breast cancer doesn’t always arrive with warning signs—and when it does, early detection changes everything.

That’s why at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago, breast care means more than a mammogram.

🧠 It means being seen by a team that knows what to look for—before you even know to ask.
🏥 It means NAPBC-accredited care, right here in Lincoln Park and Lakeview.
🧭 And it means having a navigator by your side, helping you know what’s next before fear can fill in the blanks.

Because catching it early doesn’t just save lives—it gives them back.

Care teams at Ascension Illinois in the greater Chicago area provide mammograms to screen for breast health and help detect signs of breast cancer.

10/29/2025

When it comes to stroke, every second lost can mean ability lost. ⏰

That’s why on World Stroke Day—and every day—Ascension Saint Joseph —Chicago wants to remind you that we are ready 24/7 with advanced stroke care teams for you, your parent, your friend, your neighbor, and everyone in between. 👫

From the first signs of a stroke to your recovery journey, our Accredited Primary Stroke Center is ready to deliver coordinated, life-saving care—fast. Because for our doctors, neurologists, nurses, and rehab specialists, stroke care isn’t just urgent. It’s personal. 🎯

Know the signs. Know your risk. And know that expert care is always close to home.

🚨 Face drooping
🚨 Arm weakness
🚨 Speech difficulty
🚨 Time to call 911

Doctors and care teams at Ascension Illinois in Chicagoland deliver emergency stroke care and rehabilitation to help you recover after a stroke.

10/27/2025

😵‍💫 One minute everything’s fine. The next, your body is telling you: this isn’t normal.

You don’t need to second-guess what you’re feeling.
You need a team that knows what to do.

At Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, our emergency room is built for moments just like this—when your chest tightens, your vision blurs, or your words suddenly stop making sense.

🏥 We’re a Primary Stroke Center. That means if it’s your heart, your brain, or something you can’t explain—we’re ready. Right here. Right now.

🏥 Recognized in the Top 10% nationally for Overall Quality of Emergency Care—because your worst day deserves our very best.

📺 http://ascn.io/618078wxj

https://ascension.org/IllinoisIf you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.Getting the right care at the right tim...

10/23/2025

😳 The lump she almost ignored.
The pain she chalked up to stress.
The delay that could’ve cost her everything.

Breast cancer doesn’t always arrive with warning signs—and when it does, early detection changes everything.

That’s why at Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, breast care means more than a mammogram.

🧠 It means being seen by a team that knows what to look for—before you even know to ask.
🏥 It means NAPBC-accredited care, right here in Lincoln Park and Lakeview.
🧭 And it means having a navigator by your side, helping you know what’s next before fear can fill in the blanks.

Because catching it early doesn’t just save lives—it gives them back.

Care teams at Ascension Illinois in the greater Chicago area provide mammograms to screen for breast health and help detect signs of breast cancer.

10/22/2025

We’re honored to be recognized by the American College of Surgeons and accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) — a reflection of our commitment to the highest standards in breast cancer care.

But these awards don’t belong to us alone.
They belong to you — our patients, our community.

✨ To every person who trusted us with their care...
✨ To every family who walked beside them...
✨ To every survivor, every fighter, and every loved one who stood in their corner...
Thank you.

Because of your strength, your stories, and your belief in compassionate care — we’ve been able to raise the bar for breast health in Chicago.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate you, and we renew our promise:
We’re here — for every journey, every question, every moment. 💓

Together, we’re not just treating breast cancer.
We’re building a community of hope. 👬

Care teams at Ascension Illinois in the greater Chicago area provide mammograms to screen for breast health and help detect signs of breast cancer.

10/20/2025

🕊️ For nearly 40 years, Rabbi Norman Lewison has offered more than prayers — he’s offered presence.

At Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago, his chaplaincy has never been confined by faith tradition. It’s stretched across belief systems and life chapters — through war zones, hospice beds, maternity wings, and moments too sacred for words.

💬 “I’m doing what I wanted to do in life.”

Whether comforting a physician in his final days, mentoring future chaplains, or sharing quiet strength with someone of a different faith — Rabbi Lewison’s ministry is built on something simple, yet powerful: staying.

This Spiritual Care Week, we honor a chaplain whose legacy is defined not by titles, but by timeless impact.

10/17/2025

Teaching is one thing.
But teaching while treating underserved patients every day?
That’s a different kind of purpose. 👊🏽💼

Dr. Aditya Voruganti joined Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago to do both—guiding new physicians and growing care for those who need it most.

🧠 Leads six+ quality improvement projects across the residency clinic
👥 Chairs the Evaluation Committee for long-term medical education strategy
🏥 Treats patients at Seton Family Health Center with a focus on equity and trust

💬 “We serve a diverse and often underserved patient population, including Medicaid, underinsured and unhomed patients. Being able to walk with them through difficult health moments, making sure patients feel supported and cared for, is a privilege.”

He’s not just teaching family medicine.
He’s changing how we show up for our communities.

Aditya Voruganti, MD, is a family medicine physician at Ascension Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. He provides primary care for minor illness and injuries, preventive health screenings, routine check-ups and vaccinations. Dr. Voruganti listens to understand you and your health concerns. He takes the t...

10/15/2025

What makes you trust a team with something this personal?

At Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, breast cancer care isn’t just comprehensive—it’s personal, precise, and nationally recognized:

🎗️ NAPBC-accredited for meeting the highest national standards in breast cancer care
🔍 Advanced screening using the latest imaging technology
🛠️ Hidden scar & nipple-sparing surgeries that prioritize both healing and dignity
🧠 Multidisciplinary planning tailored to each patient’s life, not just their diagnosis
💞 Full reconstruction options and compassionate support from start to finish

We’re proud to be one of only four hospitals in Illinois with this level of recognition—
But we’re even more proud of the trust our patients place in us every day.

Care teams at Ascension Illinois in the greater Chicago area provide mammograms to screen for breast health and help detect signs of breast cancer.