Food, Facts and Myths: Eat to Beat Malignancy - LIFEstyle Revelations that Challenge the Media

The Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center, in partnership with Hadassah Chicago Chapter and Hadassah North Shore Chapter, proudly presents “Food, Facts and Myths: Eat to Beat Malignancy - LIFEstyle Revelations that Challenge the Media. Led by Carol A. Rosenberg, MD, FACP, Director of NorthShore University HealthSystem’s (NorthShore) Living in the Future (LIFE) Cancer Survivorship Program, this informative health education lecture will address the myths perpetuated by mainstream media and identity healthy lifestyle and diet options. Healthy refreshments will be served at this complimentary educational event!  

Space is limited. To make reservations, please call NorthShore University HealthSystem Foundation at (224) 364-7296 or visit northshore.org/mrw. 

The Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center is proud to promote health education and health awareness to the communities served by Highland Park Hospital and the NorthShore University HealthSystem community. The Heath Resource Center provides free, easily accessible, broad-based health information to help individuals make informed decisions when it comes to health and disease treatments.

Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. The system includes four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore employs approximately 10,000 and has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including an 800+ physician, multispecialty group practice with over 100 office locations. Further, NorthShore supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

The NorthShore Research Institute focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in clinical trials and medical informatics. The NorthShore University HealthSystem Foundation is the primary philanthropic entity of NorthShore. The Foundation raises charitable contributions and engages volunteer friends in support of NorthShore’s ongoing mission to preserve and improve human life.

NorthShore has significant capabilities in a wide spectrum of clinical programs, including Kellogg Cancer Center, NorthShore Neurological Institute, cardiovascular care, orthopaedics, high-risk maternity and pediatrics. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the first in Illinois designated as a system to receive this prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing and high standards in patient care. NorthShore is a national leader in the implementation of innovative technologies, including electronic medical records (EMR). In 2003, NorthShore was among the first in the country to successfully launch a system-wide EMR with demonstrable benefits in quality, safety, efficiency and service to patients. NorthShore has been recognized by multiple national organizations for this notable achievement.