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Urgent Care vs Emergency Room: Know Where to Go Silver Cross Urgent Care Center in New Lenox and Another Coming to Mokena This Fall Future Mokena Location

It’s It’s Sunday Sunday morning, morning, and and you you slice slice your your thumb cutting strawberries.

The thumb cutting strawberries. The pain pain isn’t isn’t too too bad, bad, but but the the cut cut looks looks deep, deep, and and it’s it’s bleeding bleeding steadily. steadily.

Do Do you you head head to to the the hospital hospital emergency emergency room or visit an urgent room or visit an urgent care care center? center?

If If you’ve you’ve ever ever wondered, wondered, “ER “ER or or urgent urgent care center,” you’re not alone.

The care center,” you’re not alone. The difference difference boils boils down down to to what what constitutes constitutes aa medical medical emergency. emergency.

“Emergency “Emergency rooms rooms are are designed designed to to treat acute and life-threatening treat acute and life-threatening conditions,” conditions,” explains explains Mark Mark Veldman, Veldman, D.O., D.O., board-certified board-certified family family medicine medicine physician physician and and Medical Medical Director Director of of Silver Silver Cross Cross Hospital’s Urgent Care Center Hospital’s Urgent Care Center in in New New Lenox.

The center, which is located Lenox. The center, which is located on on the the west west side side of of the the hospital hospital campus campus in in

New New Lenox, Lenox, recently recently celebrated celebrated its its oneoneyear anniversary on the campus of Silver year anniversary on the campus of Silver Cross Cross Hospital Hospital and and serves serves patients patients 7 7 days days aa week, week, from from 9 9 a.m. a.m. to to 9 9 p.m. p.m.

Silver Silver Cross Cross will will be be opening opening aa second urgent care center second urgent care center this this fall fall in in aa 20,000-square-foot outpatient care 20,000-square-foot outpatient care center center on on the the southwest southwest corner corner of of Rt. Rt. 30 30 and and Owens Owens Road Road in in Mokena.

Mokena. The The center center will will also feature doctors’ offices. also feature doctors’ offices.

“If “If you’re you’re experiencing experiencing chest chest pain, pain, trouble trouble breathing, breathing, severe severe allergic allergic reaction, reaction, symptoms symptoms of of aa stroke stroke or or other other lifelifethreatening threatening symptoms, symptoms, call call 911 911 or or go go to to the nearest hospital emergency room the nearest hospital emergency room right right away,” away,” he he added. added.

An An urgent urgent care care center, center, on on the the other other hand, hand, is is aa great great option option for for aa cut cut on on the the thumb thumb that that may may need need stitches. stitches.

“Think “Think of of an an urgent urgent care care center center as as aa substitute for your doctor when your substitute for your doctor when your doctor’s doctor’s office office is is closed,” closed,” Dr. Dr. Veldman Veldman said. said.

Urgent Urgent care care centers centers offer offer routine routine injury injury treatment treatment and and acute acute medical medical care care that that aa primary primary care care doctor doctor would would typically typically perform perform in in the the office. office. That That includes includes

treating treating cold cold and and flu flu cases, cases, earaches, earaches, sprains sprains and and strains, strains, minor minor cuts cuts that that require require stitches, skin conditions, swelling stitches, skin conditions, swelling or or pain, pain, minor minor fractures fractures and and more. more.

“Sometimes “Sometimes you you need need medical medical attention attention right away, but it’s not right away, but it’s not an an actual actual emergency,” emergency,” he he added. added. “So “So Silver Silver Cross Cross Urgent Urgent Care Care is is aa great great option option for for routine routine injury injury and and illness illness treatment.” treatment.”

Patients Patients are are evaluated evaluated and and treated treated by by certified mid-level providers (physician certified mid-level providers (physician assistant assistant or or advanced advanced practice practice nurses) nurses) under under doctor’s doctor’s supervision. supervision.

The The New New Lenox Lenox center center features features six six comfortable comfortable exam exam rooms, rooms, on-site on-site lab lab and and X-ray X-ray services, services, aa procedure procedure room room and and aa spacious spacious waiting waiting room. room. Walk-in Walk-in care care is is available available with with no no appointment appointment needed. needed. For For added added convenience, convenience, you you can can schedule schedule aa visit visit online online while while you you wait wait at at home home or or work. work.

For For more more information information about about Silver Cross Silver Cross Urgent Urgent Care, Care, visit visit www.silvercross.org/urgent-care www.silvercross.org/urgent-care or or call call 815-300-ASAP 815-300-ASAP (2727).

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of the Nation’s BEST Hospitals Just Got BETTER!

Earning the “Triple Crown” for healthcare – a 100 Top Hospitals ranking, a 5 -Star Rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and an A for Safety from the Leapfrog Group all in the same year – is a proud moment for Silver Cross Hospital.

This puts us in a very exclusive group of hospitals nationwide that have achieved this level of excellence in patient safety, patient outcomes and patient experience.

So if you want award-winning care without the commute, trust Silver Cross Hospital.

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How to help kids adjust to contact lenses

Adults find contact lenses more convenient than traditional eyeglasses for a variety of reasons. Some adults don’t like the way eyeglasses look, while others find that eyeglasses move around too much on their faces, requiring near-constant adjustment. Though many people wait until they’re adolescents or even full-grown adults to even consider contact lenses, these popular alternatives to eyeglasses can be worn by children as well.

The United States Food and Drug Administration notes that children can safely wear contact lenses. In fact, the FDA even notes that young athletes may find contacts are better for sports than eyeglasses because they don’t break, potentially reducing the risk of eye injuries that can occur if eyeglasses break during competition. But contacts don’t just benefit athletes. According to the FDA, in certain instances, contact lenses improve the quality of vision in comparison to eyeglasses, especially for children who are very nearsighted.

Some adults are hesitant to try contact lenses out of fear of injuring their eyes when putting them in. Others may be wary of potential infection with lenses they place directly on their eyes.

Parents can expect children to have similar reservations, and there are some strategies moms and dads can try to help their children adjust to wearing contact lenses.

Point out the popularity of contact lenses.

Children may be hesitant to wear contact lenses because they don’t see other people wearing them every day. But they actually do. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 45 million Americans wear contact lenses. Explain to children that many of the people they see every day, including teachers, coaches, police officers, etc., are likely wearing contact lenses. Kids who recognize just how many people safely wear contacts each day may be more willing to give them a try. If kids remain hesitant and doctors haven’t specifically recommend they wear contacts, give them more time to come around.

Demonstrate safe handling If adults are concerned about potential eye infections, kids may have those same reservations. To help kids adjust and overcome any fears they may have,

parents can point out that safe handling greatly reduces the risk of eye infection from contact lenses. Parents can then demonstrate the various steps contact lens wearers must take to promote safe handling. Washing hands with soap and water prior to handling, keeping contacts away from water and properly cleaning them with a disinfecting solution are a few techniques to safely handle contact lenses. Parents and their children can discuss other safe handling techniques with their eye doctors at length.

Encourage children to carry their eyeglasses with them at all times.

Instruct kids to take their eyeglasses with them everywhere just in case they lose a contact lens during the day or if the lenses grow uncomfortable.

Eyeglasses and a contact kit with disinfecting solution inside can fit easily into children’s backpacks, and knowing an alternative is always on hand can ease any comfort concerns kids may have throughout the day.

Children can safely wear contact lenses, though parents should be prepared to help them adjust as they gradually grow acclimated to this convenient alternative to eyeglasses.

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HarborChase of Plainfield offers engaging and innovative assisted living options Plainfield

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Located at 12446 S. Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, HarborChase of Plainfield Assisted Living and Memory Care offers an active and engaging retirement lifestyle, full of new friends, award-winning cuisine, generous amenities, superior concierge services and energizing social events.

With assisted living and memory care available on one campus, the community offers a variety of innovative care services in a peaceful atmosphere.

“At HarborChase of Plainfield, we are dedicated to offering unmatched hospitality in an atmosphere of soothing tranquility and irresistible elegance,” said Bobbie Vavra, Executive Director at HarborChase of Plainfield.

“When people come here, all of their cumbersome chores and worries go away, and they can really take the time to enjoy life.”Residents of HarborChase enjoy a perfect combination of convenience and care. The community offers a variety of care levels, including: assisted living, memory care, respite care and day retreats. Residents receive the appropriate level of support needed to nurture and maintain independence for as long as possible.

“We truly believe in making every moment count for our residents and their loved ones,” said Vavra. “We want to compassionately focus on each person’s interests, abilities and strengths.”

The Life Enrichment program at HarborChase helps to enhance independence and choice for residents. It was created to provide a wide and pleasing variety of fitness classes, cultural events, learning opportunities, entertainment options, religious programs and group events. To help maximize participation, residents are encouraged to request specific classes and experiences.

“We work hard to ensure that residents have fun and energizing things to look forward to every day,” said Rhishard Wilson, Director of Life Enrichment at HarborChase.

“Whether its live entertainment, an educational class, a movie, a shopping excursion or an organized fitness class, our associates strive to make sure that there is truly something for everyone to look forward to and enjoy every day.”

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Advanced Neonatal Care Coming to Silver Cross!

To ensure babies with special needs can receive all the care they need under one roof, and families can stay together close to home, Silver Cross is building Will County’s FIRST Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It will open in early 2022.

Pictured from left, Mitchell Cunningham (fiancé of Amy Vana), Amy Vana, Tom Vana, Michele Vana, Matthew Vana, Morgan McCarey (Matthew’s significant other) and Silver Cross President/CEO Ruth Colby.

The Amy, Matthew & Jay Vana NICU at Silver Cross Hospital New Lenox residents Tom and Michele Vana recently made an undisclosed transformational gift to support Will County’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) opening in 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital. The NICU will be the first and only of its kind in Will County providing advanced care for premature newborns and full-term babies with congenital disorders. In recognition of their generous support, the facility will be named the Amy, Matthew and Jay Vana Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Silver Cross Hospital after the couple’s triplets.

To enhance the care Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox already provides women and children, the 316- bed hospital is opening a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) this winter.

Silver Cross received approval from the State of Illinois to upgrade from a Level IIE specialty care nursery to a Level III neonatal intensive care unit so high-risk expectant mothers and critically ill babies will no longer have to travel far for safe, advanced care.

well as space for parents to breastfeed, practice skin-to-skin bonding, and be intimately involved in their baby’s care.

Each newborn will have their own room offering a quiet environment for sleep and recovery. The NICU will provide comfort and convenience for families with a family lounge where they can relax between testing.

There’s also a family transition room for parents to spend the night before the baby is discharged home, consultation rooms to talk with specialists, and a treatment room for minor procedures.

Patients will be safely cared for 24/7 by a team of highly skilled neonatologists, neonatal nurses, therapists and other caregivers and have immediate access to Lurie Children’s Hospital pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists. For more information, visit silvercross.org.

The 24-bed NICU will be located on the third floor of the hospital’s new addition, adjacent to the birthing center and feature all single-family private rooms.

Modeled after Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s NICU, it will offer a quiet environment for sleep and recovery as

Silver Cross Hospital | 1900 Silver Cross Blvd. | New Lenox, IL 60451 | 815-300-1100 | silvercross.org

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Silver Cross Expands Birthing Center with Patient Comfort in Mind

new rooms feature a host of amenities designed for your comfort – with an important new addition: large immersion tubs for laboring moms.

When you start your family at Silver Cross, you’re in good company! In fact, more families choose our Birthing Center than any other hospital in Will County. That’s because we’ve created a unique place for special arrivals—the Women and Infant Services Birthing Center, where you and your family are at the center of everything we do.

From the personal attention of our highly trained staff to the comfort and luxury of our private mother-baby suites, we’ve designed it with you in mind. Everything’s ready for you from the moment you arrive—even complimentary valet parking and shuttle service.

Other amenities include: • • • •

Private bathroom Sofa sleeper Glider chair Blanket warmers

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In-room refrigerators Flat-screen TV And more

Everything for Your Peace of Mind An obstetrician/gynecologist is in-house 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Patients are “partnered” with a specially trained obstetrical nurse certified in electronic fetal monitoring through delivery. Our unit also features mother/baby couplet care, which means that the same experienced nurse will care for both mother and baby until it is time to go home.

Each of our birthing suites has soft lighting and soothing décor designed to put you at ease with thoughtful touches you’ll appreciate. The moment you walk in, you’ll feel at home. Every private birthing suite has an easily adjustable labor bed and labor ball available.

3 New Labor/Delivery/Recovery Rooms

This ensures continuity in care and improved communication between the patient, family, nursing staff and physicians. At Silver Cross, we also have several certified lactation consultants available for support to new moms who choose to breastfeed their babies. They offer education and support before and after delivery as well as when you return home.

To accommodate the growing number of special deliveries at Silver Cross, we’ve added 3 spacious LDR rooms to our Women and Infant Services Birthing Center, bringing our total from 2 to 15. And just like our existing LDR rooms, these beautiful

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Professional Medical PROFILE

UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WHO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SERVICES

One of the Midwest’s Largest Robotic Surgery Programs: 12,000+ Cases and Counting

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ou can count on The Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery at Silver Cross Hospital to have you feeling better in no time. We perform more robotic-assisted surgeries – including hysterectomies, hernia repairs, hip and knee replacements, complex procedures to treat colorectal cancer and more – than anyone else in the Chicago area.

Chicago's Largest Robotic Program With four (4) da Vinci® XI® surgical robots,we are one of the Top 3 robotic surgery centers in the Midwest with more than 12,000 procedures to date!

What’s more, the Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery at Silver Cross Hospital was the only facility in the Will County to offer Mako™ robotic-arm assisted surgery for partial knee and total hip replacement for adults living with earlyto mid-stage osteoarthritis. This new technology helps provide more accurate placement and alignment of a patient’s implant.

Renowned Surgeons Best of all, the Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery is home to some of the most experienced robotic surgeons in the region and nation. Several are pioneers in their field mentoring other surgeons across the 50 states and around the world in advanced colorectal, gynecological, and hernia repair and gallbladder removal robotic techniques.

Others help design the implants used during joint replacement surgery.

In fact, surgeons from around the world train with us. Our vast experience means better outcomes for you such as less pain and risk of complications, a shorter hospital stay, and virtually scar-less results.

We are performing complex procedures safely and with more precision than ever before. This means that our patients experience less pain and scarring, a shorter hospital stay, and recover quickly.

Single-Site Surgery The Institute’s experts even perform complex procedures such as SingleSite® hysterectomy and cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) through one tiny incision in the belly button for virtually scar-less results.

The Institute’s comprehensive team of robotic surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and technicians have safely performed over 12,000 robotic procedures. And, our patients consistently rate us in the Top 10% in the nation for patient satisfaction. You can read our many patient success stories on our website.

For more information, visit midwestroboticsurgery.org

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Three things to know about varicose veins

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Have you noticed tiny veins starting to spread across one or both of your legs? And have some of them become larger and more painful over time? These are called varicose veins and here are three things you should know about the condition: 1. Don’t ignore them Don’t brush varicose veins off as just a cosmetic issue as they can actually be detrimental to your overall health.

“They are not going anywhere and will only get worse,” said Kathe Malinowski, lead esthetician and marketing manager for Eterna MedSpa & Laser Vein Center.

If you are having symptoms such as tired, itchy, burning or restless legs, it is likely you have vein disease. And those symptoms mean you can take advantage of Eterna’s free vein screening. The consult includes a quick ultrasound to assess the veins and see if further treatment should be pursued.

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2. Most insurances are accepted at Eterna for vein treatments There are several effective options for combatting the condition, including endovenous laser treatment, sclerotherapy, and microphlebectomy. They can be done in-office under local anesthesia.

“Sclerotherapy is usually cosmetic but if it is done to clean up spider veins after an endovenous vein treatment it will be covered under the insurance,” Malinowski said.

3. Age doesn’t matter Varicose veins are equal opportunity offenders.

“If you are unlucky and you inherited the condition it can affect you as young as in your mid-20s,” Malinowski said.

Additionally, varicose veins can be brought on by pregnancy, standing for prolonged periods of time, and wearing high heels daily.

But don’t think the condition is limited to women.

“We have treated several men here at Eterna for the condition,” Malinowski said.

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4 common reasons people lose their hair Shedding a small amount of hair each day is normal. In fact, minor hair loss often is a sign that the body is growing new, healthy hair to replace old hair. But there may be cause for concern when more than 100 hairs per day are caught in the bristles of a brush or at the bottom of the shower drain.

If a person is suddenly seeing more scalp or if hair feels less thick than it once did, he or she may be losing more hair than is normal, according to Francesca Fusco, M.D., a dermatologist and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai.

Getting to the root of the problem may take some time, but people can learn about common causes of hair loss to determine what might be the issue.

Stress The National Institutes of Health reports that long-term or chronic stress puts people at risk for a number of health problems, including hair loss. A Harvard University study led by Dr. Ya-Chieh Hsu found increased corticosterone levels secreted by adrenal glands that occurred from mild to

moderate stress affected hair regrowth in mice.

Stress caused hair to gray or fall out in mice, and further study is needed to determine if there is a similar connection in humans.

Genetics Both men and women are susceptible to hair loss due to genetics. The American Academy of Dermatology says hair loss is more likely to affect men along the hairline.

In women, hair loss is usually concentrated at the crown of the head, especially noticeable at the hair part. There is no way to prevent this type of hair loss, but there are topical treatments that may slow down hair loss and make hair appear fuller longer.

Hormones Hair loss can result from hormonal changes that occur when going on or off hormonal birth control methods or changing products. In addition, pregnancy causes

surges in estrogen that cause hair to grow rapidly without falling out. However, after pregnancy, hair patterns return to normal growth cycles and mild to intense hair shedding for a few months may occur.

Vitamin deficiency or overabundance According to the AAD, overconsumption of supplements that contain vitamin A or certain medications may trigger hair loss.

People who are not getting enough protein also may experience unwanted hair loss, as might those who have low iron levels.

Hair loss can be unsettling. Though it’s often natural, certain instances of hair loss should be brought to the attention of a physician.

WHere does lost weight go?

Obesity is a significant threat to public health. The World Health Organization says global obesity rates have nearly tripled since 1975. There are now more than one billion overweight adults across the globe, and at least 300 million people are classified as clinically obese.

Many people want to lose weight and unhealthy fat for personal reasons or at the suggestions of their doctors. Weight loss often involves a combination of increasing exercise and decreasing calorie consumption. As excess weight starts being shed, it becomes evident that a biological process is taking place. Many people refer to it as burning calories. But fat loss is a complicated process that’s spawned various misconceptions.

Breathing to lose weight?

Many people may not know that a lot of the fat lost during weight loss efforts occurs through simple breathing. According to Live Science and a 2014 study from

researchers at the University of New South Wales, the body stores excess protein or carbohydrates in a person’s diet in the form of fat, specifically triglycerides, which consist elementally of hydrogen, carbon and oxygen. When people lose weight, triglycerides are breaking up into these building block elements through oxidation.

The researchers found that, during oxidation, triglycerides are used up in a process that consumes many molecules of oxygen while producing carbon dioxide and water as waste products. The study found that, during weight loss, 84 percent of the triglyceride fat that is lost turns into carbon dioxide and leaves the body through the lungs. The remaining water may be excreted as sweat, breath or tears, or come out in urine — water excretion is the lesser-known component of the biological process.

Researchers who authored the University

of New South Wales study determined that, when 22 pounds of fat are oxidized, 18.5 pounds of it leaves the body as exhaled carbon. The amount of carbon that is lost can be increased through exercise, according to Medical News Today. By substituting one hour of moderate exercise (like jogging) for one hour of rest, a person can increase his or her metabolic rate of triglyceride usage sevenfold.

Carbon excretion also occurs during sleep, while sitting and doing daily activities.

However, the amount excreted during these activities is minimal and can be offset by eating too much food. Simply breathing more and faster during regular activities is not recommended, either, as doing so increases the risk for hyperventilation.

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Dr. Mary Fitzgibbon, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, provides care for women at all stages of life.

Morris Hospital Welcomes Local OB/GYN Dr. Mary Fitzgibbon Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Mary Fitzgibbon has joined Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists.

Bringing 17 years of experience practicing from the Joliet area, Dr. Fitzgibbon is seeing patients at the Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology offices in Channahon (Morris Hospital Ridge Road Campus), Diamond-Coal City, and Morris.

The practice also includes Dr. Andrea Chen, Dr. Erik Muraskas, Dr. Victoria Ochoa, Dr. Leticia Setrini-Best and Dr. Douglas Toussaint.

As an obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Fitzgibbon specializes in the care of women at all stages of life, including women’s preventive health, reproductive, menstrual and hormonal disorders, menopause and gynecological conditions including fibroids, endometriosis, and birth control. She is trained in minimally invasive gynecology surgery.

“I am lucky to love what I do and come to work every day ready to dedicate my time and skills to my patients,” Dr. Fitzgibbon says. “I truly believe OB doctors have the best job in the world.

We have the privilege of helping people through some of life’s biggest milestones.

I have patients I started seeing as teens and have watched them grow into young adults and become parents themselves.”

Dr. Fitzgibbon completed a four-year obstetrics and gynecology residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

She earned a medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio, and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is also a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and a member of the American Medical Association and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Born in Vermont, Dr. Fitzgibbon says she was raised in a family and community that stressed the importance of helping neighbors and taking care of one another.

Today as a wife and mother, she is living those same values she learned growing up.

In her role as an obstetriciangynecologist, Dr. Fitzgibbon is focused on providing her patients care using evidencebased medicine. She also puts her emphasis on building strong relationships with her patients so they together can

make the best decisions with regard to their healthcare.

“The best relationships are built on trust, and I am committed to using my knowledge and skills to treat every patient to the best of my ability every day,” Dr. Fitzgibbon says. “I believe the physician and patient are a team working together with a goal of great health. I want my patients to feel like they can reach out with questions and concerns and know I am there to listen and help them.”

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fitzgibbon, call 815-521-4600 (Channahon) or 815-941-0441 (Diamond or Morris.) For more information, visit www.morrishospital. org/obgyn.

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SAME ORTHOPEDIC EXPERTS. SAME OFFICE LOCATIONS.

NEW PRACTICE NAME. Dr. Mir Ali Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Dr. Kyle Pearson Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Raymond Meyer Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Keith Rezin Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Robert Williams Orthopedic Surgeon

The physicians with Rezin Orthopedics have joined Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine!

You can continue to count on them for expert care and treatment of problems associated with the neck and back, shoulder, elbow, hand, knee, hip, foot and ankle.

Ask about our onsite therapy services and new patient portal!

For more information, go to morrishospital.org/orthopedics, or call a location near you!

• Morris 815-942-4875 • Ottawa 815-433-0850 • Joliet (Houbolt Road) 815-741-4000

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