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January 2008
Two Diamond Headache Clinic Physicians Receive New Certification
Doctors are among 8 in Chicagoland area with certification
Chicago, Ill. (Jan. 17, 2008) – Two Saint Joseph Hospital physicians affiliated with the Diamond Headache Clinic, Merle Diamond, M.D., of Glenview, and Fred Freitag, D.O., of River Forest, recently received certification in Headache Medicine from the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS), a professional medical organization.
To receive this 10-year certification, Drs. Diamond and Freitag passed a headache medicine accrediting examination, which became available in 2006. Headache medicine is a neurologic subspecialty focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of head and face pain, according to the UCNS website. Only 165 physicians nationwide hold this certification, with 8 in the Chicagoland area, according to the UCNS.
Dr. Diamond is board-certified in internal medicine, and Dr. Freitag is board-certified in family medicine. Also UCNS accredited at the Diamond Headache Clinic is Nabih Ramadan, M.D., board-certified in neurology.
“This recent certification is another example of the commitment and dedication of our physicians in providing the highest level of care to patients with headaches and migraines,” said Seymour Diamond, M.D., director and founder of the Diamond Headache Clinic.
World renowned, the Diamond Headache Clinic provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to headache management. The Clinic has a 38-bed inpatient unit at Saint Joseph Hospital, and its outpatient clinic in Lincoln Park. For information about the Clinic, visit http://www.reshealth.org/rhcservices/service_detail.cfm?rhcServiceID=211.
About Saint Joseph Hospital
Founded in 1868, Saint Joseph Hospital has a long tradition of providing care to the community. The 335-bed full-service hospital on Chicago’s north side specializes in a full array of services, including cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, family medicine, diabetes and behavioral care. The hospital has more than 550 physicians on staff, representing more than 35 specialties. As a community-based teaching facility, Saint Joseph has seven residency programs.
No other hospital in Chicago received more HealthGrades® Awards in 2007 and 2008 than Saint Joseph Hospital. The hospital ranked among the top 5 percent in the nation for overall clinical quality and received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ two years in a row. The hospital also received 2008 HealthGrades Specialty Excellence Awards for cardiac care, coronary intervention, pulmonary care, stroke and critical care – plus five-star ratings in 12 clinical areas. For information, visit sjh.reshealth.org.
About Resurrection Health Care
Saint Joseph Hospital is part of Resurrection Health Care, a family of health care services providing advanced medical care and exceptional customer service with compassion and hope. Our hospitals, nursing homes, retirement communities, home health services, behavioral health programs and other services are conveniently located in many Chicagoland neighborhoods.
Resurrection Health Care is a not-for-profit Catholic organization sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and the Sisters of the Resurrection.
December 2007
Diagnosis and Treatment of Headache in Older Adults
Older adults frequently complain of headache and some do not begin to develop headaches until after age 50. Although many adults attribute their headache to everyday stress and tension, other events can trigger headaches in the older adult. For patients with chronic, severe or debilitating head pain, expert care is often needed. Join Frederick Freitag, D.O., as he discusses how to diagnose and treat your headache pain.
WHEN: Thursday, December 20, 2007
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Saint Joseph Hospital
2900 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Biokan Conference Center (second floor)
FEE: Free
To register please call (877) 737-4636
April 2007
Migraine Headaches in Women: Issues of Concern.
Women are impacted by headache more frequently than men. There are also specific times in a woman's life when migraines are more difficult to treat. Join our physician expert, Merle Diamond, M.D., Diamond Headache Clinic, as she discusses the issues of how headaches specifically affect women. Registration is required by Monday, September 3rd.
To register please call (877) 737-4636
Complimentary reception to follow. Free
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Hallmark
2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
January 2007
Diamond Headache Clinic featured in Chicago Magazine.
Click here to view our Ad in Chicago Magazine.
November 2006
Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs titled Migraine Pain Relief
Dr Frederick Freitag teams up with Sandeep Amin, M.D., a pain physician at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, to study nerve stimulation for migraine relief.
Click here to view the article in: Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs titled Migraine Pain Relief
Fall 2006
The Man Who Put "Headache" on the Medical Map. An Interview with Seymour Diamond, MD
"At our clinic, we coordinated care of patients. And even today, the major thing that is different about our clinic-and it’s something I still stress when I give my lectures-is that the headache patient needs continuity of care."
Click here to view the entire article from: The Pain Practitioner
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