Great Local Stories All of the stories listed here are available at no charge to you.  Simply click on the story you want, give us your station or network name and location, and download the MP3 file. If you need help getting any of our stories, or if you need a phone feed, please call 312-224-2750. From back pain to brain tumors, the nation’s neurological surgeons are on the forefront of treatment. At the annual meeting the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, members are discussing the latest medical techniques and discoveries that are making a real difference in people’s lives. Click here to access the story featuring Dr. Anthony DiGianfilippo of Hinsdale Click here to access the story featuring Dr. Jeffrey Cozzens of Evanston Click here to visit the American Association of Neurological Surgeons web site With the percentage of children who are overweight in America tripling over the last 30 years, physical education in our schools is more important than ever. That’s why physical education professionals and advocates across the state are marking “National Physical Fitness and Sport Month” in May, by working to ensure our schools are offering quality physical education programs for all students. Click here to access the story featuring Beth Mahar of New Lenox Click here to visit the National Association for Sport and Physical Education's web site People living with Arthritis have traveled to the nation’s capital to lobby members of Congress to support the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act, which would be the first Arthritis-related federal legislation in 30 years. Click here to access the story featuring Kristen Hartman of Aurora Click here to visit the Arthritis Foundation’s web site One of the ways you can protect yourself against arthritis is to increase your physical activity. While we may have trouble getting motivated, a sometimes forgotten family member can help us get active. Click here to access the story featuring Sharon Tatom of the Greater Chicago chapter of the Arthritis Foundation Click here to access the story featuring Heidi Koll of the Greater Illinois chapter of the Arthritis Foundation Click here to visit the Arthritis Foundation’s web site Many of us take breathing for granted, until we have difficulty doing so. Members of the American Association for Respiratory Care have met in San Antonio to discuss the latest treatments and therapies to help people with lung conditions breathe easier. Click here for story featuring Donna Dupras of Chicago Click here to visit the AARC consumer web site: yourlunghealth.org Radiological Society of North America Radiologists are at the forefront of medicine. Members of the Radiological Society of North America have gathered in Chicago to discuss several breakthroughs and advances in the detection and treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions. Click here to access story with Dr. Maryellen Giger of Chicago on computer-aided breast cancer screening Click here to access story with Dr. Robert Edelmen on CT scans to screen for heart disease Click here to visit Radiological Society of North America web site Medicine faces many challenges. Some of the answers come from doctors with a hands-on approach to healing and prevention. And with an eye toward that, members of the American Osteopathic Association have met in Orlando. Click here to access story with Dr. Timothy Jacobs of Quincy Click here to access story with Dr. Frederick Freitag of Chicago Click here to visit the American Osteopathic Association web site The physicians who work to ensure your children’s health, the nation’s pediatricians, are meeting as the American Academy of Pediatrics convenes in its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Pediatricians are learning the latest treatments for childhood diseases and ailments, and are sharing ideas for treating their patients. Click here for story featuring Dr. Dick Burnstine of Buffalo Grove Click here for story featuring Dr. Mike Verive of Chicago Click here to visit the American Academy of Pediatrics web site Plastic surgeons from around the world gathered in Chicago to attend Plastic Surgery 2005. Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons discussed the latest advances in treatment, which improve results, reduce recovery time and maximize patient safety. Click here for story featuring Dr. Todd Hewell, III of St. Charles Click here to visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons web site
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