Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville News & Events

It’s the time of year where we all make an appointment to get our annual influenza vaccination. The flu can cause serious illness and can infect people at any age. The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is by getting your annual flu shot – for both adults and kids. 

School is now in session. With the end of summer in sight and flu season right behind it, it’s inevitable that heading back to school leads to kids getting sick. But there are a few simple things we can all do to stay as healthy as possible during the school year.

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, an excellent reminder to be proactive about sun protection — particularly when it comes to dangerous UV rays.

Thorek Memorial Hospital is holding a Job Fair at our main hospital location at 850 W Irving Park Rd on Saturday, June 25th from 9am – 2pm.

On October 1, 2019, Thorek Memorial Hospital in Chicago acquired Methodist Hospital of Chicago, now Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville, and Bethany Retirement Community. 

February is American Heart Month. Diet plays a major role in heart health and can impact your risk of heart disease. Here are 5 heart healthy foods that you might not have thought of, that you should be eating to maximize your heart health.

As pandemic restrictions have eased, and the city has begun to open up a bit more, everyday germs have found their way back into our lives. After a long stretch of good health, you might find that you are starting to get sick more often, but it’s not COVID. The common cold, among other every day viruses are back.

With COVID-19 still present in Chicago and beyond, healthcare providers are bracing for another Winter with many cases of both the flu and coronavirus.

Thorek has over 150 physicians on its Medical Staff, representing all major specialties.

November is National Diabetes Month. The Thorek Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education & Wellness Center is here to support you in any way we can.