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News and Events

Upcoming Events

April 2020
Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the following services have been closed to in-person visits for the foreseeable future: Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services.  

The following services can be scheduled currently for e-visits:
-Primary Care (excluding annual appointments)
-Integrative Medicine Consults
-Psychology Services
​-Nutrition Services
-Chiropractic Services*
*Only for existing patients. Please send Dr. Mindy Cramer a MyChart message to determine if e-visit is appropriate.  

For other questions about scheduling please call 312-926-3627 or send your provider a MyChart message directly.  We are available Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p.

March 2020
​The Osher Center Presents: Dr. Michael Greger, "How Not To Die"
​Join us for Healthy Fare, Presentation and Q&A with Dr. Michael Greger in support of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern University.
Dr. Greger has scoured the world's scholarly literature on clinical nutrition and developed this new presentation based on the latest in leading-edge research exploring the role diet may play in preventing, arresting, and even reversing our leading causes of death and disability.

Aug 2019
Welcome Dr. Anna Jonas!

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Welcome Anna Jonas, DO, to the OCIM team!  Dr. Jonas joined us in August 2019 and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Jonas is trained in Family Medicine and most recently completed her Neuromusculoskeletal Fellowship in July 2019 at Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO.  Dr. Jonas has interests in preventative medicine, holistic care, musculoskeletal complaints and is trained in osteopathic manipulations.  


​What is a DO?
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, or DOs, are fully licensed physicians who practice in all areas of medicine. DOs receive special training in the musculoskeletal system during medical school and use their hands to diagnose and treat illness and injury. Osteopathic physicians focus on prevention, tuning into how a patient’s lifestyle and environment can impact their wellbeing.
 
A typical office visit includes a normal history, physical, and treatment plan. DOs practice according to the latest science and technology, but also consider options to complement pharmaceuticals and surgery. The treatment plan may include Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in addition to medications, lab work, imaging, referrals etc.
 
What is OMT?
Osteopathic manipulative treatment- hands-on procedures that identify and treat painful structural abnormalities in the body, promote healing and increase overall mobility.
 
OMT can be used with people of all ages. OMT is often used to treat muscle pain, but can also help provide relief for patients with asthma, sinus disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, headaches, chronic pain and more. OMT can be used to complement, and sometimes even replace medications or surgery.
 
What is Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine?
Neuromusculoskeletal medicine is a specialty in osteopathic medicine that diagnoses and treats conditions involving nerves, muscles, soft tissue and bones. The goal of this type of medicine is to help the body heal itself. The fellowship and board certification distinguishes physicians who regularly practice OMT and have at least one year of additional training in OMT.
 
Read more here:
https://doctorsthatdo.org/difference/osteopathic-manipulative-treatment
https://osteopathic.org/what-is-osteopathic-medicine/what-is-a-do/

May 2019
Welcome Dr. Regina Kim!

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We are excited to announce that Regina Kim, MD has joined our Primary Care Team at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine!

Dr. Kim comes with 13 years of experience in family medicine in the Chicago-land area.  Prior to joining Northwestern Medicine,  she practiced as an attending physician at PCC Community Walk-In Wellness Center, Immediate MD and Howard Brown Health Center.


"My professional and personal passion is to be curious, continue to learn, and to improve. I believe in the fundamental importance in health as it relates to food, environmental factors, sleep, movement, and self-care." 

To read more about Dr. Kim, please visit our integrative primary care page.

Jan 2018
Welcome Dr. Catherine Cheng!

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The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine (OCIM) at Northwestern Medicine is pleased to welcome Catherine Cheng, MD, FACP as the Interim Medical Director for Clinical Operations, evolving the vision of what integrative medicine means for our patients.

Dr. Cheng has been practicing internal medicine since 2002 and joined Northwestern Medicine in 2009. She is board certified in internal medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. She currently practices at Northwestern Executive Health and is dedicated to helping her patients achieve their best health with special attention to mental wellness, stress management, health education and positive health behavioral changes.  Dr. Cheng is also a national speaker on physician health and well-being. 
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Message from the executive director of the
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern University:
Thank you for your interest in the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine! We strongly believe that integrative medicine is an approach that may be beneficial for all patients when based on the latest scientific evidence and used as part of a whole treatment plan that includes lifestyle medicine, conventional Western medicine & complementary approaches.


The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine includes clinical, research, education and national efforts to increase knowledge about and training in integrative medicine.
What is integrative medicine?
It is a philosophy and practice of how we care for patients and ourselves:

Integrative medicine is authentic medicine - It's what patients and providers believe in their hearts and minds is the right treatment, based on all current evidence and informed by their beliefs, values and experiences.

Integrative medicine is everyday medicine - It’s the way you live your life, the food you eat, the environment you live in, the relationships you maintain.

And Integrative medicine is, simply, medicine. - It is using the best approach to help you not just treat disease, but flourish in your life.

While integrative medicine has been referred to as the “new” medicine, it is in many ways a return to principles of medicine from the time of Hippocrates: a focus on science-based practices while acknowledging the body’s natural healing capacity. By combining conventional Western medicine with time-tested, proven practices from around the world, we expand our care options for a variety of conditions and diseases. By remembering the core principles of healing and the need to care for the whole patient, we can better relieve suffering. 
 
Our vision for the future of individual care and ultimately, our healthcare system revolves around introducing new integrative care models into the mainstream. As part of The Osher Collaborative our faculty are working together to create innovative clinical models of care, advance medical education, and collaborate on research initiatives.​ We are dedicated to taking a leadership role alongside the six other Osher Centers for Integrative Medicine to create positive change in healthcare for individuals and better health for communities. 

The team at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine invites you to experience a unique healthcare experience. We are dedicated to being your partner in achieving your goals.
Come See Us:
150 E. Huron St., Suite 1100
Chicago, Illinois 60611
[Click here] for map, hours and parking

Contact Us:
Phone: 312.926.DOCS (3627)
Fax: 312.926.6285
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 January Osher Newsletter

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Learn about our inspiring advisory council: people who have a passion for integrative medicine and help us achieve our vision! 

To learn more and see how to be involved: 
Visit our council website:
IM AWARE 
​(Integrative Medicine: Advising With Awareness, Resources and Education)
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