Forward Focus Concierge Medicine

11/03/2025

How do you know when it is time to pivot medical intervention to comfort care only? What questions should we be asking our care team to help with decision making? How do I make peace with this process? Join Dr. Twaddle and Rabbi Lowenstein this Wednesday, November 5 from 5:30-6:30pm CST via Webinar "Navigating Hospice Care" for answers to your questions. For more information and/or to register click on the link: https://www.forwardfocusmed.com/news/navigating-hospice-care-webinar

11/02/2025

November is American Diabetes Awareness Month

10/28/2025

We are fortunate to have Dr. Martha Twaddle and Rabbi Steven Lowenstein team up to talk with us on Wednesday, November 5, via a webinar, "Navigating Hospice Care", from 5:30-6:30 pm CST. They will discuss the physical and spiritual journey you or a loved one experiences when diagnosed with a progressive serious illness that requires medical intervention. For more information and/or to register click on the link: https://www.forwardfocusmed.com/news/navigating-hospice-care-webinar

10/21/2025

Our very own, Dr. Alina Elperin, was recently interviewed by "The Educated Patient" about obesity. In addition to being one of our concierge primary care physicians Dr. Elperin is also board certified in Obesity Medicine. Recognizing the critical link between metabolic health & chronic disease she takes an individualized approach to weight management, helping patients navigate life transitions - such as aging, menopause, and lifestyle changes - by creating sustainable, science backed health strategies. To learn more about how obesity is a complex disease - not a failure of willpower click on the link: Managing Obesity Like Any Other Chronic Condition, With Alina Elperin, M.D.

Obesity is a complex chronic disease — not a failure of willpower — and requires lifelong management tailored to each patient.

10/20/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Forward Focus Concierge Medicine - Our Forward Focus Family - Lake Forest - Bannockburn - Northfield. Click on link for information About Breast Cancer:https://www.forwardfocusmed.com/news/dr-smriti-goel-md-about-breast-cancer

10/16/2025

We are very excited to introduce Dr. Smriti Goel who will be joining the Forward Focus Family in January 2026. She will begin seeing patients at our Highland Park location on January 5. In the meantime, she has written a very informative Blog - "About Breast Cancer" - that you can find by clicking on the link: https://www.forwardfocusmed.com/news/dr-smriti-goel-md-about-breast-cancer

10/15/2025

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Michael Kraft after a successful Bank of America Chicago Marathon!! We are so proud of you.

10/09/2025

Are you trying to help someone you love - someone who's showing signs of cognitive change and resisting the help they truly need?
Here are six gentle, practical strategies that have helped countless families. Check out this Jen Muskat with Full Bloom Memory Care Blog: https://www.forwardfocusmed.com/news/how-help-loved-one-when-cognitive-changes-arise

10/08/2025

Do you know of someone who has fought Cancer- Yourself, family member, friend? Most of us have known someone who has. Join Dr. Jennifer Ron's Webinar on Wednesday, October 15th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm CST to learn about "Cancer from Within: The Integrative Medicine Approach". For more information and/or to register click on the link: https://www.forwardfocusmed.com/news/healing-cancer-within-integrative-medicine-approach-webinar

07/10/2025

Food choices can become very confusing at times, yes? Join us for the complimentary Part 2 of our Summer Sampler 'Lunch & Learn" Series on Wednesday, July 16th at noon, in person, in the Lake Forest Medical Suite.

Registered Nutritionist/Dietitian, Sheryl Gray will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about nutrition and share what she wishes more people knew about healthy eating. Bring your curiosity and your questions and your sack lunch. Beverages and a healthy yummy snack will be provided. For more information and/or to register click on the link: https://www.forwardfocusmed.com/news/summer-sampler-lunch-learn-part-2-what-best-way-eat

06/13/2025

Our first of three "Lunch & Learn" summer samplers focused on bone health was great thanks to Sheryl Gray, Bret Greenberg and the attendees. Click on link for more information on the rest of the series. https://www.forwardfocusmed.com/wellness-programs