(St. Jacob) Even after recovery, fear of the unknown troubles patients with COVID-19, as long-term effects of the disease remain to be determined.
“We keep an eye on lung function after patients are discharged from the hospital,” said Steven Taylor, MD, FAAFP, a family medicine physician at HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine – O’Fallon. “We’re looking for lung scarring and other chronic systemic effects of the disease process that are still unknown.”
Diabetes, hypertension and other chronic conditions (SPRINGFIELD, DECATUR, LITCHFIELD, SHELBYVILLE, O’FALLON, EFFINGHAM, BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – Although we are over halfway through the summer, there are a few months where lawns will need mowing. While mowing is a seemingly innocuous activity, the HSHS Illinois hospitals of HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield; HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur; HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield; HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville; HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, HSHS St. Anthony’s The fourteenth annual When Mental Illness Hits HomeVirtual Conference will be held online at snows.org/illness on August 28, 2020. 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 “From Isolation to Inclusion.” Kari Wolf, MD presents the Keynote Presentation “Where’s the Shrink? (And Why Do I Need One Anyway?)Challenges with Access to Mental HealthCare.” Brittany McCrady, LCSW presents the Following the extensive and thorough evaluation and review of mass emergency alerting systems, St. Clair County has implemented the CodeRED system, a high-speed emergency notification service provided by OnSolve, based in Ormond Beach, Florida. Public safety officials across the United States have credited CodeRED notifications for saving lives, including locating missing children, apprehending wanted criminals, and issuing timely evacuations.
The CodeRED system will serve as the backbone of the St. Clair (SPRINGFIELD, DECATUR, LITCHFIELD, SHELBYVILLE, O’FALLON, EFFINGHAM, BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – As we spend more time out of the house with outdoors activities such as spending time on the beach, hiking, swimming, etc., it is important everyone take steps to prevent sun damage on their skin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage skin in as little as 15 minutes.
Following guidance from the American Academy of Dermatology (O’Fallon, Illinois) HSHS Medical Group is pleased to award Angie Dover with our June Colleague of the Month Award. Angie is a medical assistant at HSHS Medical Group Primary & Specialty Care in O’Fallon, Illinois.
The Colleague of the Month is chosen from nominations submitted by fellow HSHS Medical Group team members. “Angie shows she cares by always showing kindness and concern for others,” her nominator said. “She treats everyone she encounters with respect and always has a positive outlook on (O’FALLON IL) - HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is excited to announce the availability for in-person breastfeeding and childbirth classes for pregnant moms in the region.St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Women and Infants Center offers a wide range of services for mothers and infants, and the class schedule for the rest of 2020 has been set. Classes are taught by a Registered Nurse from St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center and are open to any mom-to-be and their support person. According to the March of Dimes, Members of the REALTOR® Association of Southwestern Illinois (RASI) partnered with Caritas Family Solutions for a beautification project and signage at their St. John Bosco’s Children’s Center. RASI’s Community Involvement Task Force has been partnering with different local organizations every quarter to raise monetary donations, goods, and complete volunteer projects. This project was chaired by Rebecca Bollinger of RE/MAX Preferred, who is passionate about Caritas’ mission. RASI members and staff EDWARDSVILLE, IL (July 20, 2020) — Scott Credit Union was recently named one of the top credit unions in the State of Illinois in a Forbes Best-In-State ranking.Forbes, in partnership with market research firm Statista, ranked Scott Credit Union fifth in the state based on surveys of credit union members on their overall satisfaction.The survey also measured trust, terms and conditions, branch services, digital services, and financial advice, according to Scott Credit Union President & CEO Frank Padak.“We (O’Fallon, IL) – Increasing levels of activity at local hospitals and past cancellations of blood drives throughout the region have led to critically low levels of blood product supplies. Leaders from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital are calling on the public to step forward and donate at upcoming blood drives. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is hosting two blood drives during the month of August. The first is Tuesday, August 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Casandra Rivera, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, wound care, to their medical team. Casandra sees patients at HSHS Medical Group Wound Clinic - O’Fallon, which is located at 1 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., Suite 3000, in O’Fallon.
As an advanced practice clinician in wound care, Casandra treats patients who have chronic wounds associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins or arteries and immobility.
Casandra earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and GCS Credit Union has recently awarded the $2,000 Nicole R. Thorp Scholarship to Callie Kirksey of Granite City High School.
GCS was looking for applicants who receive good grades, have an opinion on effective money habits and who are actively involved in school and the community. Nicole R. Thorp, who the scholarship is named after, was a big believer in helping out where needed.
Callie is ranked number one in her class and is a varsity athlete. Callie’s community work includes volunteering with TWIGS,
July 2, 2020– Members of Scott Credit Union now have another Illinois option when they need to visit a branch. The local credit union recently opened a location in Lebanon.
The credit union, with headquarters in Edwardsville, IL, opened a full-service location at 101 E. Schuetz Street (Route 4) in Lebanon, IL.
The newest SCU location, which was a former bank building, is 3,840 square feet and features a traditional teller line in the lobby and two drive-up teller windows. The location a drive-up On June 26, 2020, an online graduation ceremony was held for 13 physicians in the Saint Louis University (SLU) Family Medicine Residency Program at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Graduates were thanked for their dedication and commitment to providing high-quality care to patients at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital during the three-year training program and in the recent months of the Coronavirus pandemic. “St. Elizabeth's is privileged to serve as a teaching hospital for the SLU program that partners with Scott St. Clare Parish re-opened its doors for public Masses last weekend with a “welcome home” theme – after 12 weeks of Masses without a congregation during the quarantine. Parishioners attending also had a chance to see the construction under way for the additions to the church.“It is with genuine joy that I am able to say, ‘welcome back’ to our parish family,” said Father Jim Deiters, St. Clare pastor. “We’ve been given permission now to have Masses open to a congregation, and we are thrilled to be back
COVID-19 Patient and Provider Urge Caution
Lawn mowing is not child’s play
WHEN MENTAL ILLNESS HITS HOME VIRTUAL CONFERENCE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020, 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.
St. Clair County Contracts with CodeRED to Provide Emergency Notification Services to Community
HSHS Illinois encourages staying safe in the sun with sunscreen
HSHS Medical Group Awards Colleague of the Month to Angie Dover
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Announces return to in-person Breastfeeding and Childbirth Education C
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Local REALTORS® Support Caritas Family Solutions with Beautif ication Project
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Blood donors needed to raise critical blood product shortages; HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to host blood drives on August 11 and 26th
HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Casandra Rivera, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Wound Care
GCS AWARDS NICOLE R. THORP SCHOLARSHIP
SCOTT CREDIT UNION OPENS NEW BRANCH IN LEBANON
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St. Clare Church re-opens to public; building addition under way
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