Central Illinois Healthcare - September 2016

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HSHS Medical Group Provides Patient-First Care

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High-quality, comprehensive care is top priority

Robert C. Russell, MD FACS Options for corrective, cosmetic improvements. >PGS 12, 13

Christie Clinic: Mohs Micrographic Procedure offers greatest success for high-risk melanomas. >PG 5

HSHS Medical Group, the Illinois physician organization of Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), offers patient-first care to Central and Southern Illinois. Comprised of more than 350 providers and 1,000 colleagues, the organization understands patients want providers who really listen and genuinely understand them. They offer skillful, compassionate providers and staff – experts who will work with you, embrace and be responsive to your Melinda Clark needs, and design and tailor personChief Executive Officer alized care just for you and your sitHSHS Medical Group uation.

HSHS Medical Group works with local HSHS hospitals to give patients high quality, comprehensive care. HSHS creates an environment of clear communication between the patient, primary care providers, specialists and inpatient services. Together they can help you reach your best possible health.

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The organization covers a wide range of specialties, including diabetes, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, primary care, pulmonology and sports medicine. You can also call a patient advocate at 844-520-8897 for personalized help finding the

provider who best fits your unique needs. Patient advocates spend time listening to you and help you find the information you need to make a confident decision.

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If you can’t make it to the office to see a provider for minor health concerns, HSHS Medical Group will bring the clinic to you. With HSHS Medical Group Anytime Care, patients can be seen in less than 20 minutes for only $29. Anytime Care provides 24/7 care to patients using a computer or mobile device.

Diabetes Care Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at HSHS Medical Group offers world-class care close to home. Their highly specialized team of experts – board-certified endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, certified diabetes educators and dieticians – work together to provide patients with the tools they need to manage diabetes and live their best life.

HSHS Medical Group believes that every encounter with a patient is an opportunity to create an outstanding patient experience.

Their promise is patient-first care.

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Healthcare Leadershipx

Illinois Telehealth Network Receives Award of Merit Program has potential of saving hundreds of lives in the years ahead

At its recent Educational Conference ‌ and Annual Meeting in Effingham, the Illinois Rural Health Association presented its “2016 Rural Health Award of Merit” to the Illinois Telehealth Network (ITN). HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is one of the 23 Network members honored with this award.

Each year, the association’s Award of Merit is presented to a group that has made great strides to improve access to rural health care with innovative programs or activities that provide outstanding benefit to the public’s health.

David Imler, one of seven newly elected ITN board members and board chair of Hillsboro Area Hospital, accepted the award on behalf of the network. “I believe the Illinois Telehealth Network has the potential of saving hundreds of lives in the years ahead,” Imler said. “It can also improve patient outcomes, reduce disability, and increase access to care for countless rural patients.”

With a vision to connect and share resources, strengthen rural health care and save lives, the network has 23 mostly rural members. It is supported by more than $1 million in federal and private foundation grants. Several of the network’s federal grant applications were supported by U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk, and U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis and John Shimkus.

The Illinois Telehealth Network (ITN) recently received the Illinois Rural Health Association’s (IRHA) ‘2016 Rural Health Award of Merit’ at the IRHA Educational Conference and Annual Meeting on August 11 in Effingham. Accepting the award were (sitting, from left to right): Gurpreet Mander, MD, In the past two years, ITN has:‌ ITN chair, and chief medical officer, HSHS St. John’s Hospital; David Imler, ITN board member, and board chair of Hillsboro Area Hospital; (standing, Helped launch pilots for tele-stroke, from left to right) David Mortimer, ITN administrative director, and Innovation Institute director, Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation; Chris heart failure remote monitoring telehealth, Schmidt, RN, BSN, ITN network director, and regional stroke and telemedicine nurse coordinator, HSHS St. John’s Hospital; Tammy Lett, RN, MBHA, and virtual urgent care ITN Tele-Behavioral Health Committee co-chair, and chief nursing officer, HSHS Holy Family Hospital, (Greenville, IL); Margaret Vaughn, executive Secured federal grant funds for emer- director, IRHA; Ryan Jennings, MD, ITN Tele-Behavioral Health Committee co-chair, and chief medical officer, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital gency room telemedicine equipment for six (Effingham, IL). rural hospitals Completed a five-year strategic plan, (Springfield, IL) Chris Schmidt, RN, BSN ITN network joined Imler in accepting the award, com Tammy Lett, RN, MBHA, ITN Tele-Be- director; regional stroke and telemedicine mented, “Over the past two years, this netelected a board and formalized bylaws havioral Health Committee co-chair, chief nurse coordinator, HSHS St. John’s Hospital work has made great strides in advancing Also representing the ITN and nursing officer, HSHS Holy Family Hospital (Springfield, IL) delivery innovations through telemedicine

(Greenville, IL) David Mortimer, ITN administrative applications.” He added, “In this time of accepting the award with Imler Ryan Jennings, MD, ITN Tele-Behav- director; innovation institute director, care redesign and accountable care prewere:‌ ioral Health Committee co-chair, chief Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation paredness, I believe that the work of this Gurpreet Mander, MD, ITN chair; chief medical officer, HSHS St. Anthony’s Me- (Springfield, IL) new network will be transformative to rural Dr. Mander, who served as ITN chair and health care.” medical officer, HSHS St. John’s Hospital morial Hospital (Effingham, IL) 4

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A Physician’s Voice

Mohs Micrographic Surgery Offers Highest Cure Rate for Most Skin Cancers Procedure for patients with a higher risk of non-melanoma cancers JEREMY YOUSE Dermatologist, Christie Clinic‌

‌“You have skin cancer,” is never a phrase that people want to hear from their doctor.

Yet, as the rates of skin cancer continue to increase at an alarming pace, it is a phrase that I am uttering more and more often. As the only fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and newest board certified dermatologist in the Champaign-Urbana and Decatur region, I diagnose and treat patients with aggressive non-melanoma skin cancers every day.

Typically, when dermatologists discuss skin cancers, we classify them as either non-melanoma skin cancer or melanoma. There are Youse two basic types of non-melanoma skin cancers—basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Non-melanoma skin cancers are much more common and much less likely to spread to distant body sites compared to melanoma skin cancer. Very few people die from BCC and SCC, but these skin cancers can lead to significant problems when improperly treated or left untreated. Untreated non-melanoma skin cancers can cause significant pain, non-healing ulcers, and significant destruction of normal healthy tissue, skin, and cartilage. SCC’s, in particular, are more likely to eventually grow and spread and become life threatening if left untreated.

There are many treatments available for patients diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer. When the skin cancers are small and detected early, treatment may be as simple as scraping away the abnormal skin or applying a topical chemotherapy cream. When the skin cancers are more advanced, large in size, recurrent or previously treated, or in sensitive areas, such as the face, the treatment of choice is often Mohs micrographic surgery.

Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized technique of skin cancer treatment that is performed for patients with higher risk non-melanoma skin cancers, particularly when the skin cancers arise on cosmetically sensitive areas of the face, lips, ears, eyelids,

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There are two basic types of non-melanoma skin cancers—basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). or hands. Traditional excision surgery treatments for these skin cancers can lead to unacceptably high recurrence rates and unnecessary scarring and disfigurement.

The Mohs surgery technique is performed in the office using local numbing medicine. No general anesthesia is required. The technique was developed over 50 years ago, by Dr. Fred Mohs and over the past few decades, has become the treatment of choice for high risk non-melanoma skin cancers.

Mohs micrographic surgery has several benefits compared to traditional surgery for skin cancers. Mohs micrographic surgery allows the Mohs surgeon to evaluate the entire peripheral and deep margin of the removed skin.

This allows the Mohs surgeon to remove a very narrow margin of skin around the skin cancer and check the edge under a microscope for residual “roots” of skin cancer that extend to the margin. The skin cancer roots are then precisely mapped and small

additional amounts of skin are removed only in the affected areas. This allows for higher cure rates, preservation of normal healthy skin, and smaller defects. Once the skin cancer has been cleared with Mohs surgery, the Mohs surgeon will determine the best way to help repair the skin to its normal appearance and function, often repairing the treated area with stitches the same day.

In summary, Mohs micrographic surgery offers the highest cure rates for most skin cancers, preservation of normal skin, and smaller scars. After completing my dermatology residency and Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic, I am proud to offer this treatment option to patients with skin cancer in the Decatur region. www.christieclinic.com, (217) 266-0807.

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PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS FROM SORLING NORTHRUP

Healthcare providers become prime targets of ransomware attacks Effects can be severe including loss of patient information

‌Ransomware attacks are increasingly making headlines. Although many businesses are targeted by hackers, healthcare providers are prime targets of cyber criminals who want to cash in on the large amount of confidential information providers maintain on their computer systems.

So what is ransomware? It is malicious software deployed by hackers to encrypt files and deny access to data until a ransom is paid, oftentimes combined with an ominous threat to permanently destroy the files if the ransom is not paid within a short time period. The stakes are high for healthcare providers operating in an environment that increasingly relies upon technology to deliver, record, and obtain reimbursement for services. The potential effects of a ransomware attack can be severe and include temporary or permanent loss of proprietary and patient information; the financial cost of restoring data and systems; lost revenue from the interruption of operations; reputational harm; and even harm to patients if care becomes temporarily unavailable or less reliable due to the lack of patient information.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently offered guidance on ransomware (http:// www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/RansomwareFactSheet. pdf) to reinforce the role of HIPAA compliance in preventing, detecting, containing, and responding to ransomware attacks. The guidance emphasizes the importance of HIPAA-mandated security measures, including conducting a risk analysis and establishing a plan to deal with the identified risks; implementing policies, procedures and workforce training to safeguard against, detect, and report detections of malicious software; and maintaining a contingency plan that includes disaster recovery, emergency operations, frequent data backups, and test restorations. According to HHS, a ransomware attack constitutes a “security incident” under HIPAA which requires initiation of security incident response and reporting procedures. HHS further clarifies that a “breach” of protected health information is presumed to have occurred as a result of a ransomware attack unless the entity can demonstrate otherwise through a fact-intensive assessment. When such a breach occurs,

Zach Dinardo is a shareholder at Sorling Northrup, concentrating his practice in the areas of health law, business advising, contract preparation, professional licensure and disciplinary defense, and transactions.

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Ransomware is a malicious software deployed by hackers to encrypt files and deny access to data until a ransom is paid. the entity must notify the individuals whose information may have been compromised, the Secretary of HHS, and, in some cases, the media.

Given the dramatic increase in the number of recent ransomware attacks targeting healthcare providers, the potential consequences in the healthcare environment, and the emphasis placed on such attacks by HHS, healthcare

Lisa Harms Hartzler joined Sorling Northrup in 2006. Her practice focuses on the general corporate representation of health care providers and on specific health care issues, including reimbursement, licensing, Certificate of Need, tax-exempt bond financing, allied health professional contracts, and federal and state tax exemptions

providers need to be proactive in addressing the ransomware threat. Now is a good time to review HIPAA-mandated policies and procedures, train or refresh employees on cyber security safeguards, and update data backup and emergency services. www.sorlinglaw.com, (217) 544-1144.

John R. Simpson joined Sorling Northrup in January 2009 after 32 years of practice with the Illinois Attorney General.

Mr. Simpson’s practice at Sorling Northrup focuses on estate and tax planning, state and local tax advice, and litigation before administrative bodies, including the Illinois Department of Revenue, and the courts.

John A. Kauerauf joined Sorling Northrup in 1986 on graduation from law school, and practices in the areas of employment law and business law with particular concentration in representing health care, religious, and not-for-profit entities. Mr. Kauerauf holds a Certified Public Accountant certificate from the University of Illinois. www.thebusiness-journal.com

Professional Insights

Colee opens as telepharmacy in Crossing Healthcare Technology may keep costs lower for the customer

‌The newest pharmacy in Macon County will bring updated technology to patients across the area. Colee’s Community Pharmacy opened as a telepharmacy in Crossing Healthcare’s new building at 320 E Central Ave. in Decatur in July 2016. Telepharmacies are spreading across the Midwest, and Illinois Pharmacy regulations have modified greatly in the last 10 years to allow pharmacy owners to keep up with this growing trend.

A Telepharmacy is setup similarly to a full-service retail pharmacy with a certified pharmacy technician, but the final mediDale Colee cation verification and patient medication counseling are provided from an off-site pharmacist.

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tion process before the pharmacist can approve for it to be dispensed to the patient. Patients can receive medication counseling through a computer tablet and private phone with the pharmacist, similar to FaceTime or Skype technology.

“As healthcare costs continue to rise, this technology can hopefully help keep the additional labor costs away from the customer while still providing great customer service” said Dale Colee, Pharmacist-in-Charge at Colee’s Community Pharmacy. “Independent pharmacies need to adapt to patient needs and technology trends, and we are excited to bring this to the Decatur area.”

For more information about Colee’s Community Pharmacy’s new telepharmacy, please contact Lauren Young at 217-330-5004.

Colee’s Community Pharmacy is the third independent pharmacy owned by Dale & Rita Colee in the Decatur area.

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Aside from these accreditations, Smith continues to stay abreast of the latest in scientific, technological and medical advances to deliver the best possible aesthetic outcomes for his patients.

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Cortney obtained her BSN at Aurora University in 2004, and became a Certified Nurse Injector in 2014. Her nursing experience includes 13 years in perioperative nursing. Her specialties include women’s health, aesthetics, and plastic surgery.

She is passionate about her patients and spends a lot of time with them as she helps them decide what treatments are best for the patient to achieve their goals. Cortney prides herself in building comfortable and trusting relationships with her patients, and strives to enhance her patients’ natural beauty as well as boosting their confidence and self-image.

Cortney is a detail oriented individual with an aesthetic eye. She loves her job, and enjoys making a positive difference in her patients’ lives. She believes that when a person looks good, they feel good. The part she likes most about her job is helping people look and feel their best.

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After working in the beauty industry for a decade, Nicole decided to follow her heart and passion for aesthetics and skincare by continuing her education. She returned to the University of Spa and Cosmetology Arts in Springfield Illinois, Graduated in March 2013, and then became a Licensed Esthetician.

Nicole has been our Skin Care Specialist since 2014, performing many types of skin rejuvenation therapies. She is proficient in Exilis skin tightening and fat reduction therapies, as well as Micro-needling treatments and Hydrafacial MD next generation microdermabrasion including LED light therapy. Nicole conducts excellent skin consultations and analysis, customizing skin care treatment plans to help her patients achieve their skin health goals. She also enjoys performing treatments such as chemical peels, enzyme facials, and facial waxing, as well as performing laser therapies.

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With more than 20 years of experience working in the beauty industry, Lynn shares her passion for the art and science of aesthetic medicine and cosmeceutical skin care products with everyone she meets. She was key in creating Dr. Smiths line of cosmeceutical products called Smith MD, and formulated several of the products in the line. Lynn makes patient education a priority in all she does, from our newsletter, to our Blog, our website, our social media and our in office and off site events.

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Wealth Management

The CRT: a potential VIP for preserving or transferring wealth ‌Charities connect people who care with people in need. Careful financial planning can help preserve or transfer wealth while doing something wonderful for organizations you care about. Since 1969, thousands of charitable trusts have been created which provide significant tax savings for the benefactor while benefiting charities—not the IRS. The most popular is the charitable remainder trust (CRT) and here’s how it works: A CRT is funded with assets from the grantor – ideally, highly appreciated assets like Dave Brandon securities or property arrived in with a low cost basis.

Central Illinois Because the assets are in 1985 after earmarked for charity, graduating from the trust does not pay SIU Carbondale. capital gains taxes when Dave launched selling the assets. During the Decatur the trust’s term—usually News Bureau the grantor’s lifetime for WCIA-3 (CBS) or 20 years—the trust Champaign. In August 1997, Dave makes annual payments joined the Alumni- to beneficiaries (usually heirs but can also Development be the grantor) and the staff at Millikin grantor retains the right University to change beneficiaries. eventually When the trust ends, the becoming remainder goes to the VP, Alumni & Development and charitable beneficiaries.

If you have made other he served in this arrangements to benefit capacity until your heirs, a CRT can be July 2016 when he joined Hickory used to supplement your retirement plan. You can Point Bank & set up a CRT during peak Trust. earning years and fund it with assets like non-dividend paying growth stocks or zero coupon bonds and you can defer income from the CRT until you retire.

Annual payouts to you can include makeups for short income years and, unlike IRAs or 401(k) plans, there are no limits on how much you can contribute.

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Healthcare News

St. Anthony’s welcomes Memorial Medical Center Laura Hickenbottom to hold free seminar on ‌ SHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, H Effingham, recently welcomed Laura Hickenbottom, NNP-BC, to serve as the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for the Women and Children’s Care department.

She will be providing services to newborns in the Women and Children’s Care department on a biweekly basis. She will be attending preterm and Laura high risk deliveries, and Hickenbotany other deliveries where tom a newborn may need extra care. For newborns that do not have a family doctor, she will be conducting history and physicals, and following them during their stay at St. Anthony’s

Memorial Hospital. She will also be caring for newborns in the hospital’s Level II nursery.

Hickenbottom graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. She has special certifications in NICU, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and STABLE (neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick newborns). She comes to St. Anthony’s from Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis, where she served as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

She also previously worked as a Neonatal Flight Nurse for Carle Hospital in Urbana.

ovarian cancer ‌SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Medical Center will host a free seminar on gynecologic cancers at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, in the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation.

The two-hour program, “It Can’t Happen to Me: Ovarian, Cervical and Uterine Cancers,” will feature two gynecologic oncologists: Dr. Nora MacZura with Springfield Clinic and Dr. Laurent Brard with the Simmons Cancer Institute and SIU HealthCare.

MacZura will discuss ovarian cancer, and Brard will talk about cervical cancer as well as uterine and endometrial cancer.

Cancer survivors will also share their stories with the audience. The two-hour program will also include questions from the audience.

Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause

of cancer-related deaths among women and is the deadliest of the gynecologic cancers, according to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. The highest rate of ovarian cancer (23.8 percent) occurs in women from 55 to 64 years old, but 11 percent of all ovarian cancers occur in women from 20 to 44 years old.

Light refreshments will be served.

The Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation (MCLI) is at 228 W. Miller St., at the southeast corner of Rutledge and Miller streets. Free parking is available on the first and third levels of the parking garage south of the MCLI at Rutledge and Carpenter streets.

The seminar will be in the Curtis Theatre Classroom on the second floor.

To register, visit MemorialMedical.com or call 217-788-3333.

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Steve Tenhouse is IRHA’s Administrator of the Year ‌Steve Tenhouse with more than a decade of experience in healthcare administration in a rural health organization is seeing his years of hard work and dedication pay off, with recognition by the Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) as the 2016 Administrator of the Year.

IRHA’s Rural Health Awards Program, honors outstanding achievement in rural health care service. The award was presented at the Annual Educational ConferSteve ence at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham during a lunch on Tuesday, August 11th.

Steve Tenhouse, CEO of Kirby Medical Center, was nominated and awarded for the Rural Health Administrator of the Year award

for his outstanding contribution of major has spearheaded a number of improvements the county, and new wellness and healthcare significance to rural health in Illinois as an and wellness initiatives, including a replace- services offered to Piatt County and suractively involved health administrator. The ment hospital, expansion of primary care in rounding communities. nominations included details of Tenhouse’s effort to go above and beyond what is normally expected and for his exemplary dedication to the advancement of the health of the public.

“I’m honored to be recognized by the IRHA, my peers, and all that work in healthcare. Sometimes work in healthcare goes unnoticed or unappreciated. So, to be recognized and appreciated is very humbling,” said Tenhouse.

The staff and administration of Kirby Medical Center, which is located at 1000 Medical Center Drive in Monticello, owe much of their recent success to Tenhouse’s leadership. Since stepping into the role of “...it’s right outside your door at your new, luxury home on Lake Decatur.

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Med Spotlight: Robert C. Russell, M.D. - Plastic Surgeon

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Robert C. Russell, MD, FACS DR. RUSSELL IS AN ACCOMPLISHED surgeon with more than 35 years of experience in the field of plastic surgery.

He is a clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, and the chairman of Plastic Surgery at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He received his undergraduate B.S. degree from Indiana University while playing football and earning All-American honors. He received his medical degree from Indiana University in 1972. He completed 3 years of general surgery training at Indiana University Affiliate Hospitals, and a one-year hand surgery fellowship at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He then completed a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois in 1979, followed by a one-year fellowship in microsurgery at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

Plastic surgery derives its name from the Greek word “Plastikos” meaning to shape or form. The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) recognized Plastic Surgery as a unique surgical specialty in 1937. Today, the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certifies candidate physicians who have completed an ABMS approved plastic surgery residency program and passed a comprehensive written and oral examination. Plastic surgeons treat patients with a wide variety of congenital or acquired conditions which can broadly be divided into two categories, cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

Cosmetic surgery procedures are elective and are performed to improve the patient’s appearance. They are not covered by insurance, and account for 20-25% of all plastic surgery procedures. Reconstructive procedures are done to restore form and/or function to patients with acquired or congenital defects and account for 75-80% of all plastic surgery procedures performed nationally.

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Cosmetic Surgery Because cosmetic procedures are paid for by the patient in advance, other medical specialties such as otolaryngology, ophthalmology, general surgery, and dermatology currently perform some elective procedures, usually related to their specialty.

Common cosmetic procedures performed by board certified plastic surgeons include face lift (rhytidectomy), eye lid lift (blepharoplasty), nose job (rhinoplasty), breast

enlargement (augmentation mammoplasty), breast lift (mastopexy), tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), and liposuction.

Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive plastic surgery procedures to repair congenital defects include repair of facial clefts, cleft palate, encephalocele, myelomeningocele, hemangiomas, prominent ears, hypospadias, syndactyly, polydactyly, radial and ulnar club

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hand. Removal of cutaneous malignancies such as basal cell, squamous cell, and melanomas, and reconstruction of the resulting defects are routinely performed by plastic surgery. Repair of traumatic hand injuries, including digital, wrist, and distal forearm fractures, repair of tendon lacerations, closure of soft tissue defects, completion of amputations, repair of transected nerves, and release of compressed nerves, replantation/revascularization of amputated digits, hands, and arms. Treatment of more common hand problems, including Dupuytren’s contracture, rheumatoid arthritis, ganglions, and trigger finger. Plastic surgery consultation is often sought by other physicians for closure of large soft tissue defects, which can occur following tumor ablation, trauma, or the result of pressure necrosis.

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Options for corrective and cosmetic improvements range from very quick, noninvasive procedures such as Botox or filler injections to extensive surgical interventions with hospital stays. Dr. Russell is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM).

Heartland Plastic Surgery is located between Memorial Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital at 320 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702. Dr. Robert C. Russell is a clinical professor of plastic surgery at Southern Illinois School of Medicine and is Chairman of plastic surgery at St. John’s Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and has a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in hand surgery. If you or your patient’s require plastic surgery consultation, please call 217-525-0808 and talk to an actual person who will schedule a consultation within 10 days. For more information and to view more patient photos, visit our website: HeartlandPlasticSurgeryCenter.com

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Dr. Russell also sees patients in Effingham, Illinois every month at the office of Dr. Ruben D. Boyajian located at 904 Medical Park Drive.

Please contact Dr. Boyajian’s office at (217) 3472255 to see when Dr. Russell will be there next.

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HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation offers opportunity to honor a loved one Healing Garden Commemorative Paver Program ‌EFFINGHAM, IL – The HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Foundation dedicated The Healing Garden in May 2009. Located between the Prairie Heart Institute at St. Anthony’s and the Chapel, The Healing Garden offers a place of peace and comfort for patients, visitors and hospital colleagues. Please feel free to visit The Healing Garden anytime you are looking for a place of serenity and solitude.

Part of the appeal of the Healing Garden are the touching commemorative pavers placed throughout the garden, recognizing contributions given to support the healing of body, mind, and spirit of St. Anthony’s patients and families. As the hospital continues to expand and grow The Healing

Garden, the Foundation is offering an opportunity to honor a loved one, or simply to support this area of sanctuary and solace for all who wish to visit it, whether they are a patient at St. Anthony’s or a community member who needs a quiet place for contemplation. Pavers are now being placed in the walkway/landscaping area across from the entrance to the Prairie Heart Institute.

For making a contribution at certain levels for the Healing Garden, the Foundation offers the following commemorative opportunities: $100 – 4 x 8 inch paver $250 – 8 x 8 inch paver $500 – 12 x 12 inch paver $2,500 – 12 x 12 inch paver (can include graphic) $3,000 – Garden Bench Gifts can provide lasting recognition of someone special for others to observe and enjoy as St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital continues its ministry of healing; a healing of body, mind, and spirit. Consider making

a contribution to commemorate a birth, “in memory of…”, your family or business name, an anniversary or a special celebration. The next paver order will be placed on September 8.

Visit the hospital’s web site at stanthonyshospital.org, click “Giving” at the top of the page, then click “The Healing Garden” and then “Click here to download our paver form”. Contributions can also be made online through the website – click “Giving”, and then “Make a Donation”. For more information about The Healing Garden and commemorative opportunities, contact Michael Wall, Director of Philanthropy, at 217-347-1854 or michael.wall@hshs.org.

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is part of the Southern Illinois Division of Hospital Sisters Health System, which also includes HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.

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The HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation offers commemorative pavers to honor a loved one or support The Healing Garden, an area of sanctuary and solace for all who wish to visit it.

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Dr. Larry Osborne gives his patients something to smile about

Dr. Larry W. Osborne, DMD, FAGD, LTD maintains a private dental practice focused on comprehensive restorative dentistry for all ages. He is a past president of the Illinois State Dental Society and has been honored as its Distinguished Member in 2013.

‌Do you like the way your teeth look? People choose esthetic or cosmetic dental procedures for various reasons – to repair a defect such as a malformed bite or crooked teeth, treat an injury, or just improve their overall appearance. Whatever the reason, the ultimate goal is to restore a beautiful smile!

Common esthetic dental procedures can be performed to correct misshaped, discolored, and chipped teeth—from teeth that are too long or short, have gaps, or missing teeth.

In our office some of the more common procedures include: Bonding: A procedure utilizing tooth colored materials to close gaps or change tooth color Contouring and reshaping: A procedure that straightens crooked, chipped, cracked, or overlapping teeth

Veneers: A procedure in which ultra thin coating is placed over the front teeth to correct unevenly spaced, crooked, chipped, oddly shaped, or discolored teeth Orthodontics: From conventional braces, aligners, and retainers there are many ways to reposition teeth to a more pleasing smile Whitening and bleaching: As the term implies, whitening and bleaching is an extremely popular procedure used to make teeth whiter.

Which technique should be used to improve your smile? A comprehensive dental exam will take many factors into consideration, including your overall oral health!

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HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital auxiliary’s grocery grab winner donates nearly $500 in groceries ‌The winner of the Grand Prize for HSHS St. Mary’s Auxiliary’s 4th Annual County Market Grocery Grab was Mary Blalock of Decatur. When Anita Culp of the St. Mary’s Auxiliary called to deliver the good news, Mary could not believe that she had won.

She decided to donate the winnings to the Good Samaritan Inn. They selected St. Teresa High School student and Good Samaritan Inn volunteer

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Tegan Lakshmanan, who gave up a trip to Six Flags to do the shopping. She grabbed $496.35 worth of groceries in three minutes which is the highest amount received in the four years of the event.

Proceeds from the Grocery Grab will go toward purchasing two Life/form® manikins for nurse education purposes at St. Mary’s Hospital.

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From left, Mary Blalock, Grocery Grab winner, Tegan Lakshmanan and her mother, and executive director of the Good Samaritan Inn, Reverend Stacey Brohard.

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PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS - SPRINGFIELD CLINIC

Springfield Clinic surgeon advances the treatment of skin cancer Approach minimizes amount of healthy tissue removed, improving outcome DR. JAMIE MCGINNESS Springfield Clinic‌

‌More than 8,500 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, making it the most common of all cancers in the United States. In fact, research suggests that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.

The prevalence of this disease keeps Dr. Jamie McGinness, a specialist in skin cancer treatment and Mohs micrographic surgery at Springfield Clinic, incredibly busy. His medical practice, which once included general dermatology, has evolved exclusively to skin cancer surgery.

Mohs micrographic surgery is a highly advanced and effective treatment for many forms of skin cancer. The Mohs technique, considered the gold standard in skin cancer treatment, involves the surgical removal of skin cancer layer by layer. During the procedure, each layer is microscopically examined until the cancerous tissue has been completely removed and margins are clear (tissue surrounding the tumor is cancer-free).

Unlike more traditional skin cancer treatment methods that estimate the extent of the tissue to treat, Mohs surgery examines 100% of the tumor margin allowing Dr. McGinness to take only the necessary amount of tissue to ensure complete removal of the cancer. This approach minimizes the amount of healthy tissue removed and improves the cosmetic outcome.

Because the entire tumor is removed during the procedure, Mohs surgery is considered the most effective treatment, with a cure rate up to 99% for primary tumors and up to 94% for recurrent tumors. With its high cure rates, Mohs surgery is often considered the most cost-effective solution as well.

“Mohs surgery is not the solution in all cases,” said Dr. McGinness, “but where it is clinically appropriate, we’ve experienced tremendous success.” Since joining Springfield Clinic in 2012, Dr. McGinness has completed more than 2000 cases using the Mohs method.

Dr. McGinness completed his residency (he also served as chief resident) in Dermatology at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He completed fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at the Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center in Leawood, KS, advanced dermatopathology training at University of Cincinnati College 16

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Dr. Jamie McGinness is a specialist in skin cancer treatment and Mohs micrographic surgery at Springfield Clinic of Medicine in Cincinnati, OH, as well as advanced Mohs and surgical training with Dr. Tri Nguyen, a world renowned Mohs surgeon, in Houston, TX. Given the growth in demand for his surgical services, Dr. McGinness recently established a new clinical department at Springfield Clinic known as Mohs & Dermatologic Surgery. His medical office is now located on the 3rd Floor in Springfield Clinic 1st – 900 Building at 900 North 1st Street in Springfield. Visit SpringfieldClinic.com for more information about Mohs Surgery and Dr. McGinness.

“Mohs surgery is not the solution in all cases, but where it is clinically appropriate, we’ve experienced tremendous success.”

Dr. Jamie McGinness

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Legal Issues

Legal considerations for the electronic practice of medicine Telemedicine hoping to fill the gaps

‌The merger of technology and medicine is changing how patients receive care by increasing access to providers along with convenience that is about as close to the traditional house-call as it can get. What started off as a necessity to bring care into jails and rural communities is now transforming into the ultimate convenience to all patients. However, this new age of medicine does not come without legal concerns.

Access to specialists is becoming more problematic, especially in rural areas and smaller communities. It is expected that the United States will experience a significant shortage of physicians in the next decade; this shortage is already reaching our region to some extent. Hospitals and health systems are now looking to telemedicine to fill the gaps. A physician can be at a computer treating a patient in a hospital bed or clinic hundreds of miles away.

Expanding from the clinics and hospitals, telemedicine allows a parent to videoconference a provider from their child’s bedroom so they do not have to wake up other children or drag a sick child out in the cold. It allows people to use their smartphone or computer to interact with a provider during the work day so they don’t have to miss time from work for minor medical issues.

However, telemedicine adds a level of complexity to traditional healthcare law. Before launching this service, providers must involve attorneys to evaluate the intricate legal landscape of telemedicine. Patient privacy and security can be more vulnerable while using electronics and technology to deliver care. Credentialing and licensing physicians who are scattered across the country can be difficult to manage. There

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Paige Toth serves as Vice President, Associate General Counsel for HSHS Medical Group. She is a 2005 graduate of St. Louis University School of Law and is a member of Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys and ASHRM. is potential liability for providing medical care and treatment options without seeing the patient in person. Other legal concerns include consent, fraud and abuse laws, billings and reimbursement.

All of these risks however, if properly addressed through attorneys and state and federal regulations, set the stage for telemedicine to provide convenient and safe care.

Litigation is still fairly quiet as this method of practicing medicine is still emerging, especially in Illinois. State laws continue to develop to regulate the electronic practice of medicine. In 2015, IlTHINKSTOCK‌ linois adopted legislation to join Telemedicine allows people to use their smartphone or computer to interact with a provider during the work day so the Interstate Medical Licensure they don’t have to miss time from work for minor medical issues.

Compact “in order to strengthen access to health care and in recognition of the advances in the delivery of health care.”

Despite the complex legal issues, it is exciting to think about providers bringing care back into the home through technology, and the opportunity to receive care from a world-renowned specialist in your local hospital in Central Illinois.

Access to specialists is becoming more problematic, especially in rural areas and smaller communities. It is expected that the United States will experience a significant shortage of physicians in the next decade; this shortage is already reaching our region to some extent.

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Healthcare IT

Tele-health solutions more desirable than ever before SUE SARHAGE

‌ here is an important new dynamic evolving T in the “virtual healthcare” market as an alternative to face-to-face physician visits. It is designed to help cope with rising deductibles and larger co-pays. As an example, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BC/BS) co-pays for its PPO have risen in basic plans to $600 for emergency room (ER) visits.

Enter “tele-health”, yet another example of technology as a deliverer of lifestyle-altering services. The need to use our healthcare facilities more efficiently is well known and with larger, new co-pays adoption of technological alternatives is helping drive demand away from the bricks-and-mortar settings to the nearest digital device. The challenges presented by restricted ER hours and frequently long waiting times upon arrival at an ER also is making tele-health solutions appear more desirable than ever before. And, its’s not just millennials who are the early adopters, but rather people of all ages.

I recently attended the American Telemedicine Conference where there was aisle upon aisle of new, diverse technology all designed to support this trend. Companies are offering telehealth on all digital platforms — smartphones, tablets and computers. However, many of my experiences from the early days of electronic medical records (EMR) taught me to approach these new applications with a certain skepticism. Minimal vetting of these new therapies is occurring due to a lack of standards and protocols among vendors and software developers. Frequently, when new technologies move forward unregulated or too swiftly to bother with guidelines, problems will inevitably arise. In this superheated climate, even holding suppliers to a minimum standard of “what is promised is what is actually delivered” can be a daunting task.

Nevertheless, there are bright spots; an example is behavioral health where advanced programs of support and software solutions in the cloud are creating more treatment options. I

have been encouraged by the technology I have seen that is designed to provide a standardized and comprehensive crisis assessment tool and create immediate access to the most appropriate care. This is a big step in the right direction for the elderly, teens, and others especially when they experience depression and anxiety.

Naturally, another concern that comes with these changes is the subject of reimbursement which varies by state, location and availability of providers. Various models include E-Visits where patients may pay a minimum fee of $20-$30 for access to a doctor. This is already in use with some Illinois hospitals and medical groups. E-Visits allow patients to have a virtual doctor visit and discuss options for treatment of common symptoms such as allergies, urinary pain and flu symptoms. They even enable a prescription to be sent electronically, if indicated.

Significant satisfaction has been reported by many patients using E-Visits as an alternative to either not receiving treatment or being

Sue Sarhage, Healthcare IT Strategist delayed in getting an appointment scheduled.

Typically, patients may also use their health savings account (HSA) for payment.

Notwithstanding the problems cited above, US News Health recently forecasted that nearly one million patients will receive an online consultation in 2016, so tele-health appears is in all likelihood here to stay.

Central Illinois students begin medical school ‌Twenty-five medical students from central Illinois began their medical training recently at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale by participating in a “White Coat Ceremony”. The ceremony is designed to establish a “psychological contract for professionalism and empathy” in medicine and is held at most U.S. medical schools each fall.

During the ceremony, Debra Klamen, MD, MHPE, associate dean for education and curriculum and chair of the Department of Medical Education, welcomed the students and read the Hippocratic Oath.

Wesley McNeese, MD, associate dean for diversity and inclusion, presented the medical students. Elizabeth Cavanaugh, MD, an anesthesiologist in St. Louis and a member of the Class of 1998, gave the students their first white coat, which is provided by the School’s Alumni Society. The students also received a pin containing the words “Compassion, Respect and Integrity” from the SIU Foundation.

Martha Hlafka, MD, assistant professor of internal medicine, gave the keynote speech.

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Medicine Award.

Emily Chesser, daughter of Tom and Bette Most of the students are from the south- Chesser of Sherman ern two-thirds of the state, says Erik J. ConAlexander Christensen, son of Dana and stance, MD, associate professor of internal Elizabeth Christensen of Dunlap Peyton Crowe, daughter of Joseph Crowe medicine, associate dean for student affairs and admissions and a 1988 graduate. The and Cindy McFarland of Athens class has 46 men and 31 women.

Brendan Finnell, son of Roger and Julie Finnell of Springfield Students‌ Jordan Fischer, daughter of Jeffery and Kyle Carver, son of Edward and Stephanie Tracy Fischer of Brimfield Carver of Champaign David Forgas, spouse of Stephanie Forgas Omar Dawood, son of Dr. Mohammed and and son of Tim Forgas and Mary Cutler of Tanwear Dawood of Forsyth Springfield Allison Frey, daughter of David and NanAaron Fleming, son of Steve and Jayme cee Frey of Bloomington Fleming of Lovington Sheela Gogula, daughter of Ravi and Zachary Gao, son of Zhenqiang and ZhipSarala Gogula of Champaign ing Gao of Springfield Jennifer Hill, daughter of John and Laura Kaitlin Gibson, daughter of David and LoHill of Urbana retta Gibson of Bloomington Ryan Scribner, son of Tom and Carla Srishti Goel, daughter of Rajeev and Priya Scribner of Decatur Goel of Bloomington Warren Skoza, son of Tom and Jean Skoza Ben Hauter, son of Drs. Dru and Marcia of Champaign Hauter of Kenney Christiana Stark, daughter of Timothy Mackenzie Heywood, daughter of Brian and Joan Stark of Urbana and Shannon Heywood of Peoria Collin Innis, son of Pam Innis of SpringFarris Abou-Hanna, son of Jeries and field and the late Gary Innis Khaula Abou-Hanna of Peoria

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Geriatric Healthcare

SIU scientist examining environmental effects on longevity Bartke lab to study temperature, metabolism

‌Most of us go about our daily and nightly routines in a comfortable, room-temperature environment. Could lowering the thermostat help our bodies to run more efficiently, boosting both our health and lifespan?

Andrzej Bartke, PhD, professor of internal medicine and medical microbiology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, has received a National Institute on Aging (NIA) grant to fund studies to explore the effects of temperature on longevity. Bartke is an internationally renowned expert on mammalian aging. His laboratory was the first to discover that a genetic mutation in mammals could extend lifespan.

Bartke’s recent studies lead him to suspect a higher environmental temperature will reduce the gains usually exhibited by his long-lived animal models. Conversely, cooler temperature may cause metabolic characteristics associated with delayed aging—increased oxygen consumption and increased fat utilization to compensate for heat loss—that will improve endurance and potentially extend lives. The new research could reveal mechanisms that contribute to improved metabolism.

The two-year grant award is $226,848.

Bartke is an SIUC distinguished

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Andrzej Bartke, PhD

scholar in internal medicine and physiology and chief of the geriatric research division at SIU School of Medicine. He joined the SIU faculty in 1984. He earned his doctorate in zoology genetics from the University of Kansas in Lawrence (1965) and magister degree (equivalent of M.S.) from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland (1962). Bartke has received numerous awards for his re- Bartke’s recent studies lead him to suspect cooler temperatures may cause metabolic characteristics associated with delayed aging. search on aging, including the 2017 IPSEN Foundation Longevity Prize and the inaugural “M Prize” for his contributions to life extension research resulting in the longest lived mouse (2003).

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EMS & Trauma Joint Advisory Council How to Build Resiliency to Battle Burnout Meeting Allison Winkler, MPH, AMA Memorial Medical Center, Center for Social, buffet dinner, presentation and Learning and Innovation – (face-to-face/ dancing Inn @ 835, 835 S. 2nd St., Springfield videoconference) Springfield AND VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE AT: Register at SCMS 217-726-5106 or scmsIDPH Champaign Regional Office, Room docs.org by Oct. 11th B, 2125 S. First St., Champaign, IL 61820 Interested persons may contact the Di- Oct. 24, 10:30 A.M.‌ vision of EMS and Highway Safety at 217State EMS Education Committee 785-2080.

VIDEOCONFERENCE IDPH Bell Building, 422 S. 5th St., 3rd Floor Conference Room, Springfield, IL Oct. 11, 10:30 A.M.‌ End Stage Renal Disease Advisory Board 62703 VIDEO CONFERENCE and Parkland College, 2400 West Bradley 525 W. Jefferson St., 4th Floor Video Con- Ave. Room X-135, Champaign, IL 61821 ference Room, Springfield, IL Interested persons may contact Elaine Nov. 10, 10:30 A.M.‌ Huddleston in the Office of Health Care Hospice and Palliative Care Advisory Regulations, Division of Health Care Facil- Board Committee Board ities and Programs at 217-782-0483.

VIDEO CONFERENCE 525 W. Jefferson St., 4th Floor Video ConOct. 12, 10:00 A.M.‌ ference Room, Springfield * Home Health, Home Services and Home Nursing Advisory Board Committee Board Nov. 15, 10:00 A.M.‌ VIDEO CONFERENCE Hospital Licensing Board VIDEO CONFERENCE 525 W. Jefferson St., 4th Floor Video Conference Room, Springfield * 525 W. Jefferson St., 4th Floor Video Conference Room, Springfield * Oct. 21, 6:00 P.M.‌ * Interested persons may contact Elaine Sangamon County Medical Society and Huddleston in the Office of Health Care Alliance Regulations, Division of Health Care FacilAre You Cheating Your Health, Family and ities and Programs at 217-782-0483.

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‌Who would have guessed that Illinois is home to 106 wineries! From as far north as Galena to as far south as Belknap, Illinois; we are as diverse in our wineries as we are in our wines. Each year the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association hosts an annual Illinois State Fair Wine Competition to determine the success of our wines. Bronze, Silver, Gold and Double Gold medals are awarded to wineries who exceed standards based on color, aroma, balance, clarity, taste and finish. A panel of 12 exceptionally qualified judges make the determination during the three-day competition. After the judges determine the Double Gold Awardee’s they narrow down to the Best of Show; the best of the best. This year’s recipient of the Best of Show went to Louis and Tina Donnel of Willow Ridge Winery. They are Sesquicentennial Farmers who diversified a portion of their land and began a vineyard over 10 years ago. After a few years perfecting their grapes; they opened their winery near Shelbyville, Illinois. They have been making commercial wine for over nine years and have a very serene environment for which to enjoy a glass of their award winning Chambourcin. Yes, it is Chambourcin, not Chardonnay.

Illinois is home to grapes varieties that produce excellent wine and are less susceptible to the effects of extreme cold, thus making them ideal for the Midwest’s unpredictable weather. The top six grape varietals are Chambourcin a late-ripening, dark blueblack grape that can produce a highly rated red wine, Bordeaux-style wine or a rose’.

Seyval is a grape that produces food-friendly white wines that are often thought of as al-

Cynthia Fleischli is the Executive Director for the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association in Springfield, IL and can be reached at director@illinoiswine.com. or 217726-8518. ternatives to Chardonnay. Vignoles produces excellent white wine from dessert wine to dry or semisweet varietals. Chardonel is a hybrid of Chardonnay and Seyval vines, which produces toasty oak, ripe apple and pear flavors.

Vidal Blanc is similar to Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadet grapes and can be vinified in a variety of styles. Norton produces a dark, inky red wine with flavors of plums and cherries.

As you travel throughout Illinois please add a trip to one of Illinois’ outstanding wineries and if you need assistance in locating them, please go to www.illinoiswine.com or go to our Facebook page Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association or Twitter at #IGGVA or #IllinoISwine. Cheers!!

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