HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Encourages Vaccinations for People of All Ages During National Immuniz
(O’FALLON, IL) – August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and HSHS Medical Group are reminding the community that immunizations are important for people of all ages. National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) was established to encourage people to stay up to date on vaccines recommended for them. NIAM also encourages parents to make sure their children are vaccinated and ready for the upcoming school year. “Vaccinations are important for people of all
Bri's Eye Photography supports the local community
Bri's Eye Photography has been chosen to support and volunteer as the official photographer for the O'Fallon City Fest which is occuring from 19-20 Aug and put on by the City of O'Fallon after only being here for 7 weeks so far! Please come out and enjoy the Festival (https://www.ofallon.org/home/events/38493) Also, I'd like to put a call out for volunteers for the festival that are 16+ or older. We need able bodies for the parade on Satuday to help keep folks clear of the floats and the parade in
IMPACT Strategies Continues Work at Building 111 with Tenant Finish for American Water
Project marks the firm’s eighth renovation in the former Millers Mutual building. Fairview Heights, IL – August 8, 2022 IMPACT Strategies continues its work at Building 111 in Alton, Illinois formerly known as the Millers Mutual Building with an 8,900 square foot tenant finish project for American Water. The firm began renovation work on the building in 2017; this assignment marks IMPACT’s eighth interior remodel project in the building. The approximately $1 million project for American Water includes
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Honors Colleague with National DAISY Award
O’FALLON, IL – HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital presented the quarterly National DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Shane O’Connor, RN from the Emergency Department. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's nationwide program to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day. A colleague nominated O’Connor for the award stating, “The patient’s family member had been asking questions throughout the day and Shane answered the questions thoroughly and kindly each time, making sure everyone
QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING “WE REMEMBER YOU” CANDLELIGHT VIGIL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Ill., and the St. Clair County Mental Health Board Suicide Prevention Alliance invite you to two in-person programs at the Shrine. Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training - Join us for this free training for anyone who wants to know how to help someone who is struggling with thoughts of suicide. Registration is required due to space limitations. This program will take place on Wednesday, September 7, at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the
A HISTORY OF SIN: FROM ADAM TO AUGUSTINE SATURDAYS, AUGUST 27, SEPTEMBER 3, 10 & 17 10 am – 12 N
On Saturdays, August 27, September 3, 10 & 17, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Ill., will offer a four -part scripture study series entitled “History of Sin: From Adam to Augustine.” At first glance it may seem odd to think that sin has a history – but it does. The saga of sin is a long journey with many twists and turns. In this series we’ll see that there are several different meanings of sin in the Old Testament. We’ll show that even Jesus and Paul did not share the
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital shares benefits of breastfeeding August is National Breastfeeding Month
(O’FALLON, IL) – HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recognizes National Breastfeeding Month in August, and the benefits of breastfeeding. A mother’s milk provides a newborn with vital antibodies and an immunity boost as the infant grows. “Whether breastfeeding is provided by the breast or by pumping breast milk, it can provide important protection to an infant from many short- and long-term illnesses,” said Amanda Schaefer, MSN, RN, manager of the Women and Infants Center at St. Elizabeth’s. “It also provides
Holland Construction Services Completes Mill Creek Flats Development in Midtown St. Louis
Swansea, Ill. (August 8, 2022) Holland Construction Services has completed work on Mill Creek Flats Luxury Apartments, a $22 million, six-story building with 105 residential units and a two-story parking garage in Midtown St. Louis. Located near SSM Health’s new hospital campus and St. Louis University, the development includes 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space and resident amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop pool and pet spa. The project, which was developed by Pier Property Group,
City of O’Fallon, Illinois Sales Tax Increase Effective July 1, 2022
The City of O’Fallon, Illinois recently approved changes that reduce property taxes and provide property tax relief for our citizens. To make tax rates more equitable for all residents and visitors in O’Fallon, a sales tax increase is effective July 1, 2022. This notice is from the City of O’Fallon Finance Department; however, a copy of the bulletin from the Illinois Department of Revenue is also attached for your reference. This IDOR bulletin should also be mailed directly to your business soon. Effective
HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Jennifer Schaefer, APRN, Gastroenterology
O’Fallon, Illinois—HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Jennifer Schaefer, APRN, to our medical team. Jennifer sees gastroenterology patients at HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care - St. Elizabeth’s, which is located at 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., Suite 5000, in O’Fallon. As an advanced practice clinician in gastroenterology, Jennifer diagnoses and treats disorders of the digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at
The Hett Announces its 2022-2023 Season
Performing arts, speakers, and more to take place at McKendree University(LEBANON, Ill., August 8, 2022) – The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) at McKendree University is proud to announce the lineup for its 2022-2023 season, featuring acclaimed performers and returning favorites.Reserved seats for all programs may be purchased by the general public starting on Monday, August 29 at noon. Friends of the Hett will be able to purchase their tickets beginning on Monday, August 8 at noon. Buy tickets
GCS DONATES TO WILD CANINE RESCUE
Granite City, IL - GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $930.00 in the month of July to benefit WILD Canine Rescue through their Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program. The Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program is funded by GCS employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, GCS employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. This year, GCS Credit Union is
Holland Construction Services Completes Mill Creek Flats Development in Midtown St. Louis
Swansea, Ill. (August 8, 2022) Holland Construction Services has completed work on Mill Creek Flats Luxury Apartments, a $22 million, six-story building with 105 residential units and a two-story parking garage in Midtown St. Louis. Located near SSM Health’s new hospital campus and St. Louis University, the development includes 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space and resident amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop pool and pet spa. The project, which was developed by Pier Property Group,
Fall into learning with the 2022 Fall OSEO Catalog
As the air grows cooler and the learning season commences, we invite you to join us both indoors and out as we enjoy new opportunities with Trips, Courses, Speakers, Events, as well as some returning favorites in Online Degree Completion, Alternative Digital Credentials, and personal and professional development.For Educard holders, History 400/Special Topics this semester is “The American Home,” a Saturday morning class offering hands-on learning and field trip experiences to local historic homes. This
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers Award $3,500 in Scholarships to Area Students
(O’Fallon, IL) - HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers Scholarship Committee recently awarded four scholarships to area students through the annual HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Auxiliary Volunteer Scholarship program. The Auxiliary Volunteer Scholarship is offered to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital colleagues and volunteers, as well as their spouses, children and grandchildren. The scholarship winners were chosen from a blind process based on volunteer hours, resume and letters of recommendation. Applicants
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s names new Executive Director of Operations
(O’FALLON, IL) – Nalin Kulasekara, MBA, has been named Executive Director of Operations at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, effective August 1, 2022. Kulasekara has extensive experience in operations, financial management and supply chain management in small and multi-location organizations. Prior to joining us, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Epworth Children & Family Services in Webster Groves, MO. He previously served in several roles at SSM Health Systems in St. Louis, starting as Corporate
Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants Welcomes John Pargulski, DO, back to Maryville
Maryville, IL – Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants is pleased to bring a familiar face back to Maryville. Cardiologist John Pargulski, DO, now sees patients at HSHS Medical Group’s office at 2401 S. Center Street in Maryville, IL. “I’m a regular guy who was born, raised and trained in the Midwest,” says Dr. Pargulski. He earned his medical degree at the Des Moines University and completed his internal medicine residency at St. Louis University. He completed a cardiology fellowship at Ohio State University
IMPACT Strategies Adds Three Project Staff Members
IMPACT Strategies has added three new staff members: Clayton Rehkemper as Project Manager, and Lucas Theising and Zackary Barnes as Project Engineers. Project Manager Clayton Rehkemper joined the IMPACT Strategies team in May. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Western Illinois University. Rehkemper has 6 years of experience in the construction industry, having previously served in roles including Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, and Project Manager. Clayton and his
Holland Construction Services Hires Scott Hendricks as Vice President of Industrial
Swansea, Ill. (July 27, 2022) Holland Construction Services is proud to announce it has hired Scott Hendricks to serve in the newly created position of Vice President of Industrial. Hendricks has spent nearly two decades in the construction industry, including an earlier stint at Holland in the pre-construction department. His experience includes pre-construction and estimating, project development, and client relations. Holland’s President Mike Marchal said they decided to create this position based on
IMPACT Strategies Adds Anna Middendorf as Senior Project Engineer
Middendorf to assist with projects in the firm’s Cincinnati office. Cincinnati, OH – August 1, 2022 IMPACT Strategies announces the addition of Anna Middendorf as Senior Project Engineer in the firm’s Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky office. Middendorf holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Northern Kentucky University. Although she recently graduated in 2021, she has been working in the commercial industry for nearly five years. “Working full-time while attending school allowed me to
News Release: 7/29/2022
Hoyleton Youth and Family Services became a certified CARE agency in May 2022. Hoyleton achieved this accreditation by meeting Cornell University’s Residential Child Care Project’s highest standard for implementation of the Child and Residential Experiences (CARE) program model. This trauma-informed, principle-based program model represents a new approach for residential child and youth care work. There are only 13 social services agencies in the world and only 10 in the United States, who are CARE
IMPACT Strategies Celebrates Firm’s 20th Anniversary
This month marks a momentous occasion of 20 years in business for IMPACT Strategies, one of the region’s premier commercial building and construction management firms. Founded in July 2002 by Mark Hinrichs and Mike Christ, the firm has grown to over 50 employees with offices in three states. Major milestones over the last 20 years have included: – IMPACT Strategies founded by Mark Hinrichs and Mike Christ with the firm’s headquarters in Fairview Heights, IL. – IMPACT completed projects in twelve (12)
News Release: 7/27/2022
Memorial Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, has been recognized as High Performing for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report in the treatment of heart failure, chronic obstructive coronary disease (COPD), diabetes, kidney failure and knee replacement. The annual Procedures and Conditions ratings, now in their eighth year, are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for common conditions and elective procedures. These ratings extend the U.S.
WHEN MENTAL ILLNESS HITS HOME CONFERENCE (IN PERSON) FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows The sixteenth annual When Mental Illness Hits Home Conference will be held in the Shrine’s Visitors Center on August 26, 2022. This conference reaches out to families, friends and professionals who journey with those with a mental illness. This year’s conference will focus on the topic of “Living in the Now: Moving from Anxiety and Depression to Recovery and Peace.” Presenter Dr. Luis Giuffra will speak on “Depression! Now What? – The Latest Treatments” Marcie
IMPACT Strategies Adds Two New Office Staff Members
IMPACT Strategies’ office staff has grown by two – the firm has added Tori DeClercq as Project Assistant and Gerica Stucker as Accounting Coordinator. Tori DeClercq holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural science from Western Illinois University. In her new position as Project Assistant, Tori will be assisting project managers throughout all phases of construction on IMPACT’s projects across the region. She joined IMPACT Strategies in April after working for several years in the agricultural industry.
Joanne Hernandez joins Scott Credit Union executive team as COO
Scott Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Joanne Hernandez to Chief Operating Officer. She was the Vice President of Consumer Lending prior to taking on her new responsibilities. “Scott Credit Union is very dedicated to their employees and members,” said Hernandez. “My goal is to strive for excellence within operations and improve our processes. All of us at Scott Credit Union are consistently looking forward to determine how we can improve member experience.” Hernandez brings more
The need for blood doesn’t take a summer vacation Top four reasons to donate blood in the summer
O’FALLON, IL) – While summer is a time many enjoy vacations, cookouts and gatherings with friends and family, it is also a time hospital need more blood donations as people tend to get too busy to think about donating blood. Someone needs blood or a blood product every two seconds in the United States, according to America’s Blood Centers (ABC). About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood for a variety of reasons. Blood transfusions can be necessary for serious injuries, surgeries,
