RUN FOR PRENTICE - Support Dr. Julie Levitt as she runs the Chicago Marathon...

Girls on the Run-Chicago Program has been chosen to receive a grant in the amount of $10,000 on behalf of Dr. Elena Kamel and Dr. Julie Levitt. The funding is intended to expand the program to an increased number of schools with focus on low-income areas, thereby proving significant community benefit in furtherance of Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s mission.

NEWS

THE RUN FOR PRENTICE 2011

We would like to thank our patients, colleagues, families and friends for their support of The Run for Prentice 2011!! Now in its second year as a contributing charity for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, The Run for Prentice team of 89 runners was able to raise over $102,000 to support the efforts of the Prentice Ambulatory Clinic at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

The weather and the course made for ideal conditions, and all of us had a wonderful experience. We plan to develop and grow this program for 2012 so it can continue to benefit the Northwestern and Chicago communities at large in numerous ways.

OUR DOCTORS GIVING BACK...

Making the world a better place!
Support Dr. Julie Levitt as she runs the Chicago Marathon in Support of the
Run for Prentice Women's Hospital. Come out and cheer on October 10, 2010 or
logon to http://foundation.nmh.org/RunforPrentice and support our team
with a generous donation. Help us promote research and programs to advance
women's health.

GIRLS ON THE RUN-CHICAGO PROGRAM

Girls on the Run-Chicago Program has been chosen to receive a grant in the amount of $10,000 on behalf of Dr. Elena Kamel and Dr. Julie Levitt. The funding is intended to expand the program to an increased number of schools with focus on low-income areas, thereby proving significant community benefit in furtherance of Northwestern Memorial Hospital's mission.

Girls on the Run programs run through schools and community centers throughout Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties.

This program is for girls, ages eight to thirteen. The program is designed to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. The girls are trained for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts.

Website: http://www.GirlsOnTheRun.org

TELEPHONE CONSULTATION CALLS

Please be advised that some telephone consultation calls for medical management issues after business hours or during business hours may be billed for a service fee. All Appointments not cancelled within a 24 hour notice are subject to a $25 fee.

RUN FOR PRENTICE

Support Dr. Julie Levitt as she runs the Chicago Marathon in Support of the
Run for Prentice Women's Hospital. Come out and cheer on October 10, 2010 or
logon to http://foundation.nmh.org/RunforPrentice and support our team
with a generous donation. Help us promote research and programs to advance
women's health.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 14, 2010

WE NO LONGER ACCEPT CASH AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. CHECKS, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER CARD, AMEX, AND DEBIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

INSURANCE PLAN CHANGES

Effective January 1, 2010
Dr.Kamel and Dr. Levin participate with Aetna POS plans that are not HMO based.

STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY DURING FLU SEASON

If you have a general non-urgent questions about influenza or the H1N 1 vaccine please first look at our website, the Northwestern Memorial Hospital's website at http://www.nmh.org (Flu Link) or the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov first.

If you are pregnant please be aware that we are encouraging all patients to get both seasonal and H1N 1 flu shots. We are vaccinating only pregnant patients for H1N1 in a progressive fashion starting with patients who are currently due and working towards those due in the late spring. We will contact you once your vaccine is available.

If you are pregnant and you or a family member get symptoms of the H1N 1 flu. Please call us immediately, early treatment is important.
Symptoms of the H1N 1 Flu are :
     Fever over 100 degrees
     Cough or sore throat
     Please call us at 312-440-3810 (Do not come to the office)

Please do not bring sick children to the office. Help us keep moms, babies, and our staff safe.

PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE

Please visit the following website, this is a wonderful resource for many of your obstetric and gynecological needs-- http://www.nmh.org/nmh/hlc/main.htm

WE HAVE MOVED

We have moved to our new Chicago office located at 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60611. The entrance is on Chicago Avenue. We offer discounted parking validation to our patients, at 737 North Michigan Avenue. Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation.

UNICARE

Effective March 1, 2008, we will NO LONGER participate with any Unicare products. If you have questions regarding your insurance plan, please contact your insurance carrier.

PATIENT LINK

Have you heard of Patient Link? Patient Link allows you to request prescription refills, request an appointment, update registration, complete new patient forms, pay on your account. Patient Link is very easy to use. All you need to do it register, which takes about 5 minutes. Then it is just a few clicks. Patient Link will save you valuable time. Try Patient Link today.

DO YOU HAVE HEAVY PERIODS?

Do your periods seem abnormally long or heavy? Are you afraid that you may leak through your pad or tampon. Dr. Kamel and Dr. Levin are now performing endometrial ablations, The Novasure Technique, in the comfort of our Downtown office. Ask your physician about this wonderful opportunity. See the link below for more information on Novasure.

NOVASURE

Say No More with the NovaSure procedure, the quick, safe and simple one-time treatment with No Hormones and No Hysterectomy. NovaSure can treat excessive bleeding so that you can go on with your life. Visit www.novasure.com.