Moms of intensive care babies receive free rides to hospital One of the most rewarding moments in a mother’s life is giving birth. One of the scariest moments is finding out that the baby needs to stay in the hospital because he or she needs to receive expert care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Read more
What to expect in the emergency department Doctor Sofia Kahn, the medical director and chair of the emergency department, describes what to expect when you visit the emergency department at DeKalb Medical. From triage to discharge, your wait times may vary, but we are with you all the way. Read more
New Medicare cards are coming To combat identity theft and safeguard taxpayer dollars, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is readying a fraud prevention initiative that removes Social Security numbers from Medicare cards. Read more
Breast cancer treatments may harm women's hearts A new study shows that breast cancer treatment carries heart risks. Fortunately, there are things women can do to minimize these risks while still getting the care they need. Read more