Alexander L. Lin, MD

01/24/2026

A tiny tube with a big job. Here’s how catheters help our team take on tough cases in the cath lab.

01/23/2026

Emergency department “doc" and dad Aaron Epstein, MD, shares how he keeps his family heathy in the winter.

01/22/2026

A legend has logged off — for good! Jane Mockaitis, a registered dietitian, has officially retired from Northwestern Medicine. She celebrated with co-workers and flowers in her “no work zone.”

01/21/2026

Eduardo made his debut with plenty of naps and endless snuggles from his family. The first days are always the sweetest.

Welcome to the world, Eduardo!

What’s your favorite memory from your baby’s first days?

01/20/2026

Fearing every bite: Patients and physicians reveal how we transform digestive illness into digestive health — and restore the joy of eating.

01/20/2026

Care teams in the Coronary Care Intensive Care Unit at Northwestern Memorial Hospital made sure the patients could cheer on the “Cardiac Bears” last night through the exciting — but heartbreaking — game!

01/19/2026

As a yoga teacher and student, Lou Ann didn’t bang the gong, but instead played it to honor her last day of radiation therapy for invasive ductal carcinoma, a type of breast cancer. Her daughter-in-law was there to witness the moment and join her for a celebratory lunch.

Here’s to Lou Ann — and to finding your own way to celebrate life’s victories!

01/18/2026

Are you trying Dry January? Your brain may thank you.

While the whole body absorbs alcohol, it really takes its toll on the brain by interfering with communication pathways. It can also affect how your brain processes information. Read about the stages of alcohol intoxication.

Even moderate drinking can influence mental clarity and control.

01/17/2026

Congratulations to our Anesthesia teams at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital!

Both were recognized as outstanding clinical sites for Rosalind Franklin University student registered nurse anesthetists.

McHenry Hospital was named a top 10 favorite clinical site for training out of 80 locations. And Caleb Ashton DeMoss, DO, an anesthesiologist at Huntley Hospital, was honored as a Top 10 favorite preceptor out of 1,200 preceptors.

These awards, based on votes from the recent graduating class, highlight the exceptional care and education provided by our teams.

Thank you to all of the leaders and staff who support our mission to train the next generation of anesthetists.

01/16/2026

Can excitement trigger a heart attack? (Asking for friends who plan to watch another Chicago Bears game this weekend.) A cardiologist explains.

01/15/2026

Weight loss medications like Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide can do more than help people lose weight.

The conversation around obesity and heart health is shifting.

01/14/2026

Last month, Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute participated in National Lung Cancer Screening Day. To make screening more accessible, our teams added Saturday hours at Northwestern Medicine Crystal Lake Medical Arts Center and Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Outpatient Center, and screened more than 30 patients in one day.

Early detection saves lives. Ask your primary care clinician about lung cancer screening.