The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: Northwestern creating Urologic Cancer Institute Edward Schaeffer; Get Egg-Static About Nutrition Goals! Dr. Mickey Rubin

Edward Schaeffer, MD, Chief of Urology at Northwestern Medicine discusses the new Institute was made possible by a commitment of $10 million from philanthropist Michael Polsky, CEO of Invenergy and a longtime friend to Northwestern Medicine. Northwestern Medicine is dedicated to addressing some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, and rates are on the rise. Prostate cancer can often be found before symptoms start by early screening and testing the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in a man’s blood. This screening is important because in its early stages, prostate cancer often doesn’t cause any symptoms.

Mickey Rubin, PhD, ENC Executive Director Why adding this nutritional powerhouse can help you stay on track. It’s time for a Resolution Revolution! Move beyond the traditional, short-term, and sometimes even unrealistic goals and start thinking about long-term nutrition goals, such as making more conscious food choices. Many Americans still believe that eggs should be avoided for their cholesterol content. However, large eggs are a nutritional powerhouse and one of the few natural food sources of Vitamin D, a nutrient of public health concern that is critical for building strong bones. Dr. Mickey Rubin will highlight scientific evidence demonstrating how including nutrient-rich eggs fit into a variety of healthy eating patterns. why adding high-quality protein into daily meals can help keep you focused on life changes to improve your mind, body and soul!