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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

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SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL: SwedishAmerican Holds Beam-Raising Event For New Women and Children's Tower

SwedishAmerican held a beam-raising ceremony at its new Women and Children’s Tower today on the main hospital campus.

By Press release submission\ | Oct 18, 2019

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CITY OF ROCKFORD: Over the last six months, the Midtown District has welcomed eight new businesses

Over the last six months, the Midtown District has welcomed eight new businesses.

By Press release submission\ | Oct 10, 2019

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Welcomes General and Colorectal Surgeon, Emiko Jamie Hayakawa

By Press release submission\ | Oct 10, 2019

Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome Dr. Emiko Jamie Hayakawa to the surgery staff of Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois at Mercyhealth–Rockton, 2350 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford.

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ROCKFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Sundog is hosting Banter, Business & Brews at Prairie Street Brewing Co.!

By Press release submission\ | Oct 10, 2019

Sundog is hosting Banter, Business & Brews at Prairie Street Brewing Co.!

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth to Host 22nd Annual Clinical Aspects of Medical Psychiatry

By Press release submission\ | Oct 4, 2019

Psychiatric disorders represent up to 40 percent of disorders seen in primary care.

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Welcomes Emergency Medicine Physicians

By Press release submission\ | Oct 4, 2019

Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome Mohammad Amir, DO, and Jermaine White, MD, to the Emergency Medicine staff of Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside and Rockton, Rockford. Dr. Amir aims for clear communication.

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STATELINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Laurie Selvey Joins First National Bank and Trust as Residential Loan Originator

By Press release submission\ | Oct 4, 2019

First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Laurie Selvey has joined the bank as a residential loan originator.

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SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL: SwedishAmerican Hospital to Host Medical Career Exploring Post

By Press release submission\ | Oct 4, 2019

SwedishAmerican will host an open house to provide information on the Medical Career Exploring Post offered to local youth ages 14-20.

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Welcomes Anesthesiologist, Stephanie Okwudi, MD

By Press release submission\ | Sep 27, 2019

Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome Dr. Stephanie Okwudi to the Anesthesiology staff of Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside and Rockton, Rockford. Dr. Okwudi strives to be a caring patient advocate.

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Development Foundation Dedicates Pediatric Healing Garden

By Press release submission\ | Sep 27, 2019

Mercyhealth leadership, donors, community leaders and staff came together yesterday, September 18, to dedicate the Pediatric Healing Garden at Javon Bea Hospital and Physician Clinic—Riverside.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 28 days ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth to Serve as Exclusive Sports Medicine Provider for Rockford University Athletics

By Press release submission\ | Sep 20, 2019

Mercyhealth and Rockford University announced today (September 17, 2019) a new partnership between the two organizations that will serve to elevate the overall student-athlete experience.

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Welcomes Infectious Disease Medicine Physician

By Press release submission\ | Sep 13, 2019

Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome Addie B. Spier, MD, to the Infectious Disease Medicine staff of Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside and Rockton, Rockford, and Mercyhealth Physician Clinic–Riverside, Rockford.

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth to Host Atrial Fibrillation Support Group

By Press release submission\ | Sep 13, 2019

Mercyhealth to Host Atrial Fibrillation Support Group

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth To Offer Free Prostate Cancer Screenings in September

By Press release submission\ | Sep 5, 2019

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Hospice Hosts Bereavement Support Group

By Press release submission\ | Sep 5, 2019

Mercyhealth Hospice is hosting Meaningful Memories, a free bereavement support group, at Mercyhealth at Home, 4223 E. State St., Rockford, on Thursdays, September 12-October 24, 10-11:30 am.

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SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL: SwedishAmerican Offers New Paxman Scalp Treatment For Cancer Patients

By Press release submission\ | Sep 5, 2019

SwedishAmerican is pleased to offer cancer patients a new scalp cooling treatment that prevents hair loss caused by certain chemotherapy drugs.

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SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL: SwedishAmerican Celebrates Opening of New Creekside Medical Center with Ribbon-Cutting

By Press release submission\ | Aug 29, 2019

SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, celebrated the opening of its brand new Creekside Medical Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Welcomes Emergency Medicine Physician

By Press release submission\ | Aug 24, 2019

Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael DeVisser to the Emergency Medicine staff of Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside and Rockton, Rockford.