Our Most Recent Posts
Emma’s Story
By John Parli, Emma’s dad It all began with a tummy ache. Worried that it may be appendicitis, Danielle (Emma’s mom) took Emma, 6, to a walk-in clinic. She was very lethargic, vomiting... Read More
Keeping Hope for Hendrix
When Hendrix Mascara, 2, was born four-weeks early, his parents knew immediately something was more concerning than his premature arrival. “He spent a lot of time after birth in the neonatal intensive care... Read More
One in One Million – Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome
In fall of 2016, Teresa and Kenny Gulo noticed that their daughter Kate, 2, who loves to dance and run, was losing her balance more often. “Kate’s falling was more than your average... Read More
Dylan’s Journey with Ewing Sarcoma
During baseball practice in January 2017, Dylan Provenzano’s coach noticed that he kept falling. His mom, Sam, recalls, “I went to pick Dylan up from practice and his coach shared with me that... Read More
The Solar Eclipse and Your Eyes
The solar eclipse set to occur on August 21 is causing quite a bit of anticipation. According to NASA, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and Earth and... Read More
Keep Your Teen Safe: Binge Drinking at Lollapalooza Decreasing, but Remains a Problem
By Nina Alfieri, MD The much anticipated 2017 Lollapalooza Music Festival is this weekend. Although the festival will boast another great lineup of tremendous musical talent underneath the beautiful Chicago skyline, music loving... Read More