Health Updates

Coronavirus/COVID-19

Our country is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important that you pay attention only to science-based advice on how to stay healthy and what to do if you have symptoms. The CDC has up-to-date science-based advice we all need to follow as we take measures to battle this virus.

If you have been suffering from any of the following, contact your primary health care provider:

Cough
Sore throat
Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
Fever
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Whole body muscle aching
Headache
Loss of smell
Loss of taste

If you have any of the following symptoms it is a medical emergency call 911:

Trouble breathing
Pain or pressure in the chest
Confusion
Inability to arose
Blue colored lips or face

Testing for the virus has been a national problem because the virus came amongst us faster than testing procedures could be developed. Testing in Lake County, Illinois is improving. Contact your PCP to see if you meet the criteria to be tested.

There are two types of tests: a diagnostic test and another serologic test that checks for antibodies. The diagnostic test will determine if you have the virus or not. The serologic test determines if you have formed antibodies for the virus from past exposure in the past 1-3 weeks.

The virus is spread through the respiratory droplets of an infected individual coming in contact with another individual’s nose, mouth or possibly the eyes. The virus can live on the surface of objects if exposed by an infected individual. That surface can then infect others.

The best way to prevent the spread of the virus is to practice social distancing of at least six feet. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or hand sanitizer.

Avoid touching your face. Use a face mask if you have the potential of being around other people. Frequently clean surfaces with disinfectant. Follow the orders of your state government to shelter in place.

Most of this information was drawn directly from the United States Center for Disease Control website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlanother good source is the Lake County Health Department website at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4377/Coronavirus-Disease-2019-COVID-19

If we all pull together and do the right thing, we will emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic with an understanding of how to deal with whatever the future has in store. Hang in there and stay well.

Dr. J

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North Shore, Dr. J and the staff were great. I started out with a pinched cervical nerve which was causing extreme pain and numbness in my arm. Surgery had been ruled out by the neurosurgeon after an MRI. My physical recommended a regimen of physical therapy which I undertook with NorthShore in November. At that time I had consistent pain in the range of 8-9 out of 10. I had trouble sleeping, driving and performing most normal daily activities due to the constant pain. I have now been through two series of physical therapy sessions with North Shore over a couple of months and the pain and numbness are completely gone. Based on my experience I would highly recommend North Shore for physical therapy treatment and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful as a bonus! Jon Heintzelman

Jonathan Heintzelman

All aspects of the rehab program were done with professionalism. Intake evaluation, exercise program, massage therapy and exit evaluation were all excellent and yielded excellent results for me. All of the staff are friendly and efficient. Dr. Johnson, Jeannette, Cyprian and Mary are friendly and make an otherwise difficult experience much more tolerable. I have gone to them on two occasions over the last several years for different injuries and, in both instances, my problems were resolved. I highly recommend them.

Lee Eddy

I was a patient 6 years ago, with lower back pain and herniation. My PT was excellent and I was back to exercise and resolution of pain and herniation. Recently I have had hip pain and and tingling down my leg. My evaluation with DR Johnson was very thorough and spot on. The PT with Dre was incredible. I am now pain free with a resolution of the tingling as well. I will definitely return for any future problems that may arise!

Barbara Bank