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(O’FALLON, IL) – To help those living with peripheral arterial disease, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently added a new cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program, Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).
PAD is a vascular disease caused by a gradual build-up of plaque within the leg arteries. It may cause disabling symptoms, such as:
Leg cramping while walkingLeg pain while restingNerve damageSkin breakdown
According to the American (O’Fallon, IL) – HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in conjunction with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC), is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, February 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the SLU Conference Room at 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon, IL.
Anyone attending the drive should park near the hospital’s Outpatient entrance and enter the building using the Outpatient entrance, which is noted with a blue “Outpatient” sign. Additional directional signs will be posted to lead guests to (O’FALLON, IL) – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has selected HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies with input from the medical community.
Knee and hip replacement Presentation is Tuesday, February 25 and is free to the public
(O’FALLON, IL) – HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is hosting a free educational health presentation, Health Connections, on Tuesday, February 25th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the hospital. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, but seats are limited so RSVPs are required.
The topic for this session is “Heart Health Awareness: Heart Disease and Promoting Heart Health” presented by Atul Shah, MD, a cardiologist with In 2019, GCS Credit Union generated nearly 1,000 employee volunteer hours through their Caring for our Community program.
The Caring for our Community program is an original program that recognizes staff members for their volunteer hours in the community.
GCS Credit Union’s top volunteer in 2019 was Jason Kaminski, a Member Service Representative who recently celebrated 20 years with GCS Credit Union. Kaminski volunteered 200 hours in the community through various neighborhood and philanthropic (BELLEVILLE, IL) – In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois is teaming up with several community organizations to “Cram the Car” with non-perishable food items for Catholic Urban Charities.
Help with the 6th annual “Cram the Cars” and drop off your non-perishable food items at any one of the below organizations:
Oliver C. Joseph Chrysler Dodge Jeep – 3795 IL-15, Belleville, ILSwansea Rehabilitation and Health Care Center – 1405 N 2nd St, St. Elizabeth’s provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms
(O’FALLON, IL) – The American College of Cardiology has recognized HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. St. Elizabeth’s was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI in January based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
“Chest (O’FALLON, IL) – Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association.
During American Heart Month, the heart experts at Prairie Heart and Vascular Institute at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital offer the following information about heart attacks that could save you or a loved one’s life.
What are the early symptoms of a heart attack?
A heart attack may cause various types of discomfort that are not generally perceived as “pain” and are not Event celebrates those touched by cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and takes action for lifesaving change O’Fallon – February 4, 2020 – The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of St. Clair County needs volunteers for its annual Relay For Life event on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at O’Fallon Township High School.
We are looking for individuals interested in donating their time or talent as our community comes O’Fallon, IL - GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $860 in the month of January to benefit Without Limits Dance Company.
At GCS Credit Union we focus on giving back to our community and caring for our members. One way GCS gives back to the community is with our monthly jeans program, called Casual for a Cause. Staff are able to make a monthly donation to a local charity or organization and in return wear jeans to work on Fridays and Saturdays.
During the month of January, GCS staff donated SHILOH, Ill. - (Jan. 23, 2020) – Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced today the opening of a new Spectrum store in Shiloh. The Spectrum store gives consumers in the Shiloh area a comfortable and convenient option for learning more about Spectrum’s video, internet and voice services — and its latest offering, Spectrum Mobile™.
The brand new Spectrum store, located at 3950 Green Mount Road, features an enjoyable and relaxed environment, allowing customers to learn more about and try Area ambulances are now better equipped to address allergic reactions in the field thanks to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon with a donation of 24 EpiPens.
EpiPens, which is a name-brand, is an auto-injecting device that delivers doses of epinephrine to stop severe and potentially deadly allergic reactions. In 2007, when the Mylan company bought the auto-injecting EpiPen device, the cost for a set of two auto-injectors was about $94. Today, the cost for an EpiPen kit (a pair of two pens) is LSI Properties, LLC sold a 24,000 SF Warehouse on 3.4 Acres located at 4200 Horseshoe Lake Road in Pontoon Beach, IL to Contegra Realty Group, LLC. BARBERMURPHY represented both parties in this transaction.
Frederick Amann Land Trust #1 sold a 100 Acre Development site located at 3369 Carlyle Road in Belleville, IL to Thomas H. Renner. BARBERMURPHY represented both parties in this transaction.
Tami Foschiatti sold a 11,500 SF automotive repair facility located at 3617 Collinsville Road in Fairmont SHILOH, IL – The Metro-East Housing Market Closed 2019 StrongHome Sales
Almost every county in the Metro-East had more units sold compared to December 2018. St. Clair County had 18.8 more units sold with 253 units in the month of December. While, Madison County had 9.8 more units sold with 269 units. According to Illinois REALTORS® data, 12.1 percent more homes were sold in the state of Illinois in December 2019, compared to December 2018.
The number of homes sold in December also increased from the (O’FALLON, IL) – To honor their colleagues who serve as volunteers in branches of the military, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital joined with the Illinois Employer of the Guard and Reserve organization in signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.
The Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) is an organization that works with the military and family members of those that serve. In addition, the Illinois ESGR supports employers by encouraging them to act as advocates for (O’FALLON, IL) – HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital will expand its open days and hours for 3D mammography and X-ray procedures at the downtown Belleville imaging center beginning February 3, 2020.The HSHS Imaging Center-Belleville is located at 180 S. Third Street, Suite 101, and the new hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Walk-in X-ray services are available and 3D screening mammograms are set by appointment. To schedule a mammogram, patients can call 618-222-4639.State-of-the-art 20 years ago, a group of friends from New York founded the St. Baldrick's Foundation as a challenge to see how they would give back for their "good fortune in business". The volunteers decided to raise funds to help find cures for children with cancer. With the support of their family, friends, and employers as sponsors, they shaved their heads in solidarity with children who typically lose their hair during cancer treatment. The inaugural event was hosted on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2000.
Every 2 HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is proud to be a part of bringing comprehensive cancer services to patients in the metro east region.SERVICES AND FEATURES WILL INCLUDE:
• Medical Oncology, Hematology and Radiation Oncology Services
• Research and Clinical Trials
• Diagnostic, Consultation and Follow Up Services
• Cancer Screenings, Cancer Prevention & Wellness Programs
• Education and Support
• Imaging (Bone Densitometry, CT, PET)
• Laboratory
• Chemotherapy, Infusion Therapy & Immunotherapy
• O’FALLON-SHILOH—The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce hosts the 44th Annual Salute to Business Awards honoring businesses that have made a particularly positive impact in the community at a luncheon on Wednesday, April 1st at the Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon. Registration starts at 11:15 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 11:45 a.m. This luncheon is a premier event in our community – we’ll have 250+ come out and celebrate with us!
Businesses/Organizations will be recognized for
New Rehabilitation Program to Help Those with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Share the Luck and donate blood at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, February 13
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s hosts public education event, Health Connections, on Heart Health
GCS Employees Volunteered Nearly 1,000 Hours in 2019
Community is invited to “Cram the Cars” with Canned Goods for Catholic Urban Charities
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Receives ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation
American Heart Month: What You Should Know About Heart Attacks
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of St. Clair County Needs Event Volunteers
GCS EMPLOYEES DONATE $860 TO WITHOUT LIMITS DANCE COMPANY
New Spectrum Store Now Open In Shiloh
St. Elizabeth’s ensures first responders equipped with lifesaving EpiPens
Recent Transactions January 2020
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Key Housing Market Statistics in the Metro-East Released December 2019
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Honors Military Volunteers with Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital expands hours of imaging services in downtown Belleville
SHAVE THE DATE for the 2020 St. Baldrick's Foundation Event at Helen Fitzgerald's Irish Grill & Pub on Saturday, March 7th from 11am-7pm raising money for children's cancer research by shaving heads.
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Community-minded Businesses to be Honored at 44th Annual Salute to Business Awards Luncheon
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