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Rapid growth in the Lake Zurich area in the 1980s found healthcare needs of this community addressed by a hospital, a treatment center and many adjunct services.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is part of the largest fully integrated health system in Illinois. A 183-bed facility with more than 600 physicians on staff covering 45 medical specialties, it’s located a few minutes away from Lake Zurich on Route 22. According to Ro Ostergard, communications manager, “Health Grades, the nation’s leading healthcare ratings organization, has rated Advocate in the top 5 percent in overall cardiac care excellence and gastro-intestinal clinical excellence, as well as awarded the Distinguished Hospital Award for overall excellence.”

The new Wayne and Patricia Kocourek Family Cardiac Care Center provides state-of-the-art cardiac care. Good Shepherd’s Center for Cancer Care has been recognized by the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer as one of the best in the nation. The hospital also has a Level II Trauma Center that opened this year and is 100 percent staffed by emergency specialist physicians, nurses and technicians. The trauma treatment area no longer has only curtains for privacy, but has individual soundproof glass rooms with curtains. The Trauma Center earned the state’s Emergency Department Approved Pediatrics designation for its emergency care for children. Other Good Shepherd services include new robotic-assisted surgery, an off-site, doctor-monitored electronic ICU as well as Image Guided Radiation Therapy, which pinpoints the location to receive radiation treatment. The hospital has a birth center, sleep center, behavioral health department and both in- and out-patient rehabilitation therapy among its many services. In Lake Zurich, Advocate has a breast imaging center and a pediatric rehabilitation therapy center.

Northwest Community Hospital opened an outpatient treatment center more than 10 years ago “to provide more convenient access to healthcare in the Lake Zurich area,” according to Blaine Krage, media relations specialist. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., it treats patients of all ages and has an onsite laboratory and x-ray facility for prompt diagnosis. Life-threatening conditions are referred to the main hospital in Arlington Heights. Northwest has been recognized as one of the 100 best companies to work for in the country by Fortune magazine. As a charitable organization it provides financial assistance to eligible people.

The WoMen’s Physical Therapy Institute is a stand-alone physical therapy practice specializing in incontinence and other pelvic conditions, treating both women and men. The first of its kind in Lake County in 2000, they also treat orthopedic, post-mastectomy, post-prostatectomy and athletic injuries. “We are just now starting a new pediatric program for bowel and bladder dysfunction for children as young as 5 or 6 years old,” said Lynn O’ Brien, physical therapy manager. All treatment is prescribed and carried out according to referral sources. Six licensed physical therapists, each with at least 12 years of experience, use exercise, electrical stimulation, biofeedback or manual techniques to bring about improvement. Instructions for proper diet may also be included. Sessions are conducted in a private, relaxing treatment room. Each client is considered a guest and made to feel both comfortable and welcome.

New to the area is Hawthorn Woods Family Dental. Dr. John Edgar built his office in Hawthorn Woods Commons and opened his practice in 2007. He has over 20 years of experience in general dentistry, including preventative and restorative treatment such as crowns, dentures and implants. Cosmetic dentistry includes veneers and whitening. Dr. Shaun Varghese provides orthodontic care for adults and children and also offers Invisalign “braces,” the latest technology in tooth movement. Sedation is available for those who are fearful. The practice includes a full-time and a part-time hygienist. Dr. Edgar moved his practice from the northwest side of Chicago because, “I’ve lived in this area for 10, and I love it.”

Pearle Vision has three optometrists on staff. Most prescriptions can be completed in about an hour unless materials have to be ordered. Clients can choose from among approximately 1,000 frames, and assistance with selection of style and color is available. Pearle opened in Lake Zurich in 2002 as an independent franchise “which allows us to keep our business personalized,” said Dr. Max Rose. He also pointed out that a Doctor of Optometry (OD) is licensed to treat simple eye injuries and infections and will refer to an ophthalmologist if needed.

Taking time for yourself
Massage was once regarded as a luxury only the rich could afford. Today the healing, rejuvenating effects on the body and mind are recognized, and many people are taking advantage of its stress-relieving benefits.

There are many different types of massage, such as Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, sports/stretch, pre-natal for moms-to-be, cranial sacral and reflexology. A masseuse can help choose the right type of massage for someone’s needs, and many places offer standard massages in addition to a specialty or two. Avalon Salon and Day Spa in Deer Park Mall offers a unique “Hydrotherm” massage. “Hydrotherm uses pillows filled with soothing warm water beneath the body,” according to Bonnie Conte, co-owner and salon director.

An increasing number of research studies show massage lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, enhances sleep quality and releases endorphins, the body’s “feel-good” chemical. From neo-natal units to hospice care the sense of touch is being used to increase circulation and aid lymph flow that enhances the immune system. Because massage brings fresh oxygen to tissues, it can aid in relieving arthritis pain and asthma as well as hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury. After the calming effect fades, many people find they have increased energy.

With the recent popularity of massage, places such as Massage Envy have opened to meet the need for more flexible hours and lower overall cost. According to Ross Oliver, head manager, “The
facility is open 88 hours a week and membership dues paid monthly include a one-hour session plus the opportunity to enjoy additional massages during the month at lower cost per session.”

No longer just a luxury, massage today is accessible, and people are becoming increasingly aware of its benefits. With a variety of different kinds of massage—and new types being highlighted all the time—there is truly something for everyone.