New spaces for transitional care patients

In January, GRHS opened a comfortable new lounge for patients who are receiving complex medical care in our transitional care unit. “The length of stay for these patients can range from several days to three months. That’s a long time to be in the hospital. Now they have a comfortable space to relax and visit with their friends and family,” explains Jon Braband, FACHE, president and CEO of GRHS.

The lounge features upholstered seating, a kitchenette and a private meeting room for conferences and family parties. Just around the corner are new respiratory therapy treatment and equipment rooms – important for patients who are on ventilators. Both projects were funded by a generous gift from Security Bank & Trust Co. and the Hoese family.

Before joining GRHS in December, orthopedic surgeon and world traveler Brian Walters, MD, went to medical school in Israel, served his residency in New York City, completed fellowship training in Alabama and practiced medicine in Shanghai, China. But he feels right at home in Glencoe. As he puts it, “I’ve lived in all sorts of ‘bright-lights’ places, but I’m no stranger to the Midwest.” He spent eight of his growing-up years in Missouri.

“Glencoe is a place where I can care for entire families, across generations,” he says. “That’s a rare privilege for specialists practicing in large cities, but something I expect will happen quite often at GRHS. I’m glad to be getting to know people here.”