Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Holds Free Hernia Screenings

Surgical experts at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill are offering a free hernia screening event at 3pm and 6pm on Thursday, August 2. The free event will take place in Johnson Auditorium at the hospital located at 1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068.

General Surgeons Joubin Khorsand, MD, Ivaylo Mitsiev, MD, Scott Peckler, MD and Daniel Resnick, MD will conduct the free screenings and present on the common, but often misunderstood, condition. They’ll talk about common signs and symptoms and the importance of early detection. Participants can also come ‘test drive’ the newest da Vinci robot.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, a screening is recommended:

Swelling in the abdomen, pelvis or groin area
A bulge or pain in those areas
Weakness, pressure or a heavy feeling in your stomach
Pain when bending over, coughing or lifting objects
Difficulty swallowing
Chest Pain

Registration is recommended for the free screenings. Register online for this free program at
https://weblink.advocatehealth.com/wlp2/#!/classes/listing/$ClassCode=8G46

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