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TABLE OF CONTENTS Vitamin D and its Link to Cancer Prevention . . . . . 3 Know the Signs: Understanding Hernias . . . . . . . . . 4 Do My Lenses Need Polished Edges? . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The role of Regulation in Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CGH Hometown Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 What to look for when Choosing Senior Living . . . 10 The Journey of a Little Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hospice Nurses provide Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Understanding TMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Physical activities kids can engage with . . . . . . . . 18 A New Pillar of Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2026 Professional Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Articles and advertisements in this publication are the property of est. 1851 Sauk Valley Media. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the FOR ADVERTISING publisher. Ad content is not the Jill Reyna responsibility of Sauk Valley Media. JReyna@shawmedia.com The information in this magazine is 815-631-8774 believed to be accurate; however, PUBLISHED BY Sauk Valley Media cannot and does Sauk Valley Media not guarantee its accuracy. Sauk 113 S. Peoria Ave. Valley Media cannot and will not Dixon, IL 61021 be held liable for the quality or PUBLISHER Jennifer Heintzelman performance of goods and services provided by advertisers listed in any GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kris Sands portion of this magazine.
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“Nature is the best physician” - Hippocrates
VITAMIN D
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AND ITS LINK TO CANCER PREVENTION
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is crucial for maintaining health. Vitamin D is essential for bone health and immune function. For the last 20 years, researchers have studied vitamin D to determine if it can help to prevent certain cancers. The theory that it may is built upon the role vitamin D plays in regulating cell growth, proliferation and cell death (apoptosis). Data published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2019 that was based on the largest randomized clinical trials on the topic, the VITAL (Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial), reveals the link between vitamin D and cancer prevention is nuanced. The primary finding was that vitamin D supplementation did not significantly lower the overall incidence rate of invasive cancer in the general population, when compared to the placebo. However, when researchers looked into specific cancer types, the VITAL study showed a statistically significant 38 percent reduction in total cancer mortality (death from cancer) among participants who took vitamin D for at least two years. Among the more than 25,000 men and women who participated, those who took 2,000 international units of vitamin D each day for an average of 5.3 years were nearly 20 percent less likely than those who took the placebo to have an advanced cancer, which is defined as one that metastasized or proved fatal. The risk reduction also correlated to participants being at a normal weight. Researchers didn’t see a benefit in people who were overweight or obese. There has been a compelling trend regarding colorectal cancer and vitamin D supplementation. Data published in JAMA Network Open showed that those who consistently supplemented with vitamin D had a roughly 17 to 25 percent lower risk of developing advanced colorectal adenomas or cancer, suggesting a potential benefit for protecting against gastrointestinal malignancies. While vitamin D is vital for overall health, it cannot conclusively and universally be recommended as a cancer prevention measure for the general public, based on scientific consensus supported by the National Cancer Institute and other medical organizations. However, given the link between vitamin D and cancer mortality, supplementing with vitamin D is a low-risk measure individuals can adopt. It’s always best to consult with a doctor for more guidance about appropriate supplementation doses and health strategies.
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KNOW THE SIGNS: Understanding hernias and when to seek care Many people experience a small bulge or discomfort in their abdomen and assume it’s nothing serious. But in some cases, it may be a hernia, a common condition that affects millions of Americans each year.
in the abdominal wall, particularly in areas that are naturally weaker.
A hernia occurs when tissue or part of an organ pushes through a weak area in the muscle or connective tissue that normally holds it in place. While hernias can develop at any age, they become more common as people get older and can affect both men and women. According to Andrew Feyh, MD, a general surgeon at OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, most hernias occur
“There are some built-in weak spots in the abdominal wall, particularly around the belly button or in the groin area,” Dr. Feyh said. “In addition, anytime you’ve had a prior surgery in that area, there can be weaknesses that get introduced where incisions were made.” Hernias are among the most common conditions treated by general surgeons. Inguinal hernias, which occur in the groin, are especially common and are significantly more likely to affect men than women.
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Several factors can increase a person’s risk of developing a hernia. Excess body weight places additional pressure on the abdominal wall, while activities that involve frequent heavy lifting can strain weakened tissue. Chronic coughing, pregnancy, constipation and previous abdominal surgeries can also increase the likelihood of developing a hernia by repeatedly increasing pressure inside the abdomen.
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While not every hernia can be prevented, Dr. Feyh says maintaining a healthy weight, using proper lifting techniques and seeking treatment for conditions that cause persistent coughing or straining may help reduce risk.
weakened area is repaired, sometimes with mesh reinforcement to provide additional strength and reduce the risk of recurrence. Although most hernias are not immediately dangerous, some can become emergencies if a portion of the intestine becomes trapped. Warning signs include severe or worsening pain, abdominal swelling, nausea, vomiting or an inability to eat or drink normally. “If it gets to be extremely painful, then that’s a reason to come and get evaluated, possibly in the Emergency Department,” Dr. Feyh said.
One of the most recognizable signs of a hernia is a bulge that becomes more noticeable when standing, coughing or lifting. Some people may experience only mild discomfort, while others develop aching, pressure or pain that gradually worsens over time.
OSF Saint Katharine provides expert general surgery care through Andrew Feyh, MD, and Matthew Hefty, MD. Patients can receive consultations and surgical care in Dixon at Commerce Towers and in Sterling at the OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health.
Unlike a pulled muscle, hernias do not heal on their own. In many cases, surgical repair is recommended to relieve symptoms and prevent complications. During surgery, the protruding tissue is returned to its proper position, and the
Anyone experiencing symptoms of a hernia should speak with a health care provider. Early evaluation and treatment can help prevent complications and get patients back to their normal activities.
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Do My Lenses Need Polished Edges? BY NEIL UHER
When you order new lenses, you might be asked whether you want the edges polished. It’s an easy question to wave off, but the answer actually depends on your frame and your prescription. Here’s how to tell whether it matters for your glasses. What “polished edges” actually means When we grind a lens to fit a frame, the cut edge comes out frosted and matte, like the surface of ground glass. Polishing buffs that edge until it’s smooth and glossy, closer to clear. It has nothing to do with your prescription or how well you see. The center of the lens, the part you look through, is the same either way (anti reflective coating is recommended to help reduce inner reflections). Edge polishing is about the rim of the lens: how it looks and, in some cases, how light plays off it. When polished edges are worth it Rimless and semi-rimless frames. This is the big one. If your glasses have no frame around the lens, or only a partial rim, the edge of the lens is right out in the open. A frosted edge looks unfinished and catches dirt. A polished edge looks clean and intentional. On rimless and drill-mount styles, we almost always recommend polishing. Strong prescriptions with thick edges. The higher your prescription, the thicker the lens edge, especially for nearsighted (minus) prescriptions, which are thickest at the outer edge. A thick frosted edge shows up as a white band around your lenses. Polishing that edge makes it more translucent, so the thickness is far less obvious. It won’t make the lens thinner, but it makes thick lenses look a lot cleaner. If your prescription is on the stronger side, this is a real cosmetic upgrade. Thin or lightly built frames. Even with a full frame, some thin metal or acetate styles leave a sliver of the lens edge visible from the side. If you’ve noticed a white line peeking out of your current glasses, polished edges fix that. When you can skip it If your lenses sit inside a full frame that covers the edge completely, polishing is mostly cosmetic and usually unnecessary. You’re never going to see that edge, so there’s little reason to pay for finishing it. A standard frosted edge tucked inside a thick acetate or metal frame works just fine.
In short: the more of your lens edge that shows, the more polishing matters. One tradeoff worth knowing Polished edges are glossy, and glossy surfaces catch light. On very thick, high-minus lenses, a polished edge can occasionally “light pipe,” picking up reflections around the rim in bright conditions. For most prescriptions this is a non-issue, and the cleaner look is well worth it. But if you have a very strong prescription, it’s worth a quick conversation about whether polishing, a thinner high-index material, or both is the best route for your lenses. That’s the kind of thing we’ll talk through with you rather than guess at. It comes down to the edge you’ll actually see Here’s the simple way to decide: If your frame is rimless or semi-rimless, polish the edges. They’re on display. If your prescription is strong enough to leave thick edges, polishing makes them look cleaner, even in a full frame. If your lenses sit fully inside a frame that hides the edge, you can usually skip it. We polish edges right here All of our edge work is done in our Rock Falls lab, not shipped out somewhere. That includes replacement lenses for a frame you already own. If you’ve got a favorite rimless frame and you want new lenses finished properly, we can grind, polish, and fit them in-house. And if you’re not sure whether your glasses need polished edges, send us a quick photo or bring them in and we’ll tell you straight. Not every lens needs polished edges. But on the right frame and the right prescription, it’s the difference between glasses that look finished and glasses that look like they came off a machine. If you’re ordering new lenses and you’re not sure, just ask. It’s exactly the kind of detail we pay attention to. Questions about your lenses? Reach out to UseMyFrame.com — expert help from a real optical shop.
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See Clearly, Look Great: The Real Benefits of Prescription Sunglasses by Neil Uher II, ABO-AC June 20, 2026 Most people who wear prescription glasses face the same dilemma every summer: squinting through the sun, fumbling between two pairs of glasses, or simply resigning themselves to seeing the world in a blur behind a pair of drugstore tinted lenses. It doesn’t have to be that way. Prescription sunglasses solve this problem entirely — and the benefits go well beyond convenience. Here’s why they’re one of the smartest optical investments you can make.
1. You Can Actually See Clearly Outside
blocking 100% of UVA and UVB rays. That’s the same protection as the best nonprescription sunglasses, with the added benefit of corrected vision.
3. No More Swapping Between Two Pairs If you wear prescription glasses, you know the routine: go inside, switch to your regular glasses. Go outside, switch to sunglasses (and squint). Drive home, switch again. It’s annoying at best and genuinely inconvenient at worst — especially when you need to read something in bright light.
This one sounds obvious, but it’s worth saying: regular sunglasses don’t correct your vision. If you need glasses to see, putting on a standard pair of sunglasses means trading one problem (glare) for another (blurred vision).
Prescription sunglasses eliminate the swap. One pair, outdoors. One pair, indoors. Your life gets simpler.
Prescription sunglasses give you both. Your full corrective power — whether that’s single vision, bifocal, or progressive — built right into a lens that’s also tinted and UV-blocking. No compromise. Clear vision and sun protection, at the same time.
Squinting in bright light is tiring. When your eyes are constantly working against glare — especially if you’re also straining to see without proper correction — the result is often headaches, fatigue, and sore eyes by the end of the day.
2. Your Eyes Get Real UV Protection
Prescription sunglasses reduce that strain significantly. Properly tinted and corrective lenses let your eyes relax in bright conditions instead of fighting them, which means you feel better after a day outdoors.
UV radiation is serious business. Long-term exposure without protection increases the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and other vision-threatening conditions. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends wearing UV-blocking eyewear anytime you’re outside — not just at the beach. The good news: prescription sunglass lenses can be made with full UV400 protection,
4. Less Eye Strain and Fewer Headaches
5. Safer Driving in Sunlight and Glare Glare is a genuine driving hazard. Sun low on the horizon, reflected light off wet pavement, oncoming headlights — all of these temporarily blind drivers and contribute to accidents every year.
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6. Style Without Sacrifice Here’s where it gets fun. Prescription sunglasses aren’t limited to boring, clinicallooking frames. Any sunglass frame you love — aviators, wayfarers, oversized, sport-wrap — can be fitted with prescription lenses. You get to wear the frames you like and see the way you need to. And if you already have a favorite pair of sunglasses that fit perfectly? You might not need to replace them at all.
Already Have Sunglasses You Love? We Can Add Your Prescription. At UseMyFrame, we specialize in fitting prescription lenses into frames you already own. If you have a pair of sunglasses with the right shape and depth to accommodate optical lenses, we can cut and mount your prescription directly into them — saving you the cost of new frames and letting you keep the pair that already fits your face perfectly. We handle single vision, bifocal, and progressive prescriptions in sunglass tints, polarized options, photochromic (transition) lenses, and more. Every lens is cut by hand in our family-run lab, inspected before it ships, and backed by our satisfaction guarantee. If you’re ready to stop squinting and start seeing clearly in the sun, we’d love to help.
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THE ROLE OF REGULATION IN THERAPY MARY ALICE WENTLING, LCPC, NCC, REGISTERED PLAY THERAPIST NATALIE J. MOELLER, LCSW, CERTIFIED TRAUMA THERAPIST Mental health therapies help individuals build awareness, insights and tools to change. However, accessing these benefits can be challenging when the nervous system is stuck in a state of high alert or shame. For therapy to be successful the therapist will most often use co-regulation as a supportive process to help individuals manage their emotions, behaviors and mistaken thought processes through warm, connected interactions. The shared experience helps individuals gradually develop self-regulation skills , making it easier to address life challenges. The science behind co-regulation involves the knowledge of the autonomic nervous system – fight/flight or hide/collapse as protective responses the brain has developed to keep individuals safe. Co-regulation helps individuals achieve a state of safety and connection to self and others. This coregulation matters because it allows individuals the ability to develop and nurture their own emotional resilience. Important statistics from Haven Family Chiropractic tell more of the story: Up to 15% of children struggle with emotional regulation on their own and rely heavily on adult co-regulation. Clinical observations show that when children lack proper nervous system regulation, 82% show constant movement, 71% have trouble sleeping, and 68% get stomach aches before school. (National Institute of Health,2023) When people closely connect, their breathing rates and heart rate match up to create a shared sense of safety. Clinical studies using brain scans show that close friends sync their brain activity to help process and lower negative feelings like anger or stress. The body uses chemical messengers like oxytocin (the bonding chemical) and cortisol (the stress hormone) to share and balance emotional states between individuals. So having We have counselors specializing in:
that trustworthy friend(s) you co-regulate with is literally supporting your well-being! The therapists at Moeller, Myers, & Associates are co-regulation experts. They support each individual in gaining a sense of safety within the therapeutic relationship to be able to address the “hard stuff” to better resolve issues that brought the individual to seek therapy. Each therapist has their own theory for healing mental health wounds, but each theory starts with the therapeutic relationship of co-regulation – of feeling heard and of having a guide through challenging times. Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC consists of a seasoned group of clinical social workers and clinical professional counselors in the Sauk Valley area, with a combined nine decades of experience in helping individuals, couples and families successfully manage their overall wellbeing, through life’s challenges and difficult transitions. Our focus is on you! We will provide an assessment and general treatment plan to direct you through life’s struggles. Fun fact: We are the only clinical site in the Sauk Valley area that has certified staff: • Registered Play Therapist • EMDR Trained Trauma Therapists • 3 Certified RTM Therapists • Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist • Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor • Women’s Health including: ◦ Fertility, PCOS, Pregnancy, ◦ Menopause, PMDD, PMS ◦ Sexual Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders Visit our website at mmaccil.com for more information or call 815.626.8760 to make an appointment with one of our clinical therapists.
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At CGH Medical Center, we know quality care doesn’t end when a patient leaves the hospital or one of our clinics. Opening late September, CGH Hometown Pharmacy will make managing medications easier with convenient, connected care close to home. Located next to the CGH Vision Center at 4 W. 3rd Street in Sterling, the full-service pharmacy will offer the added convenience of a drive-thru, making it easy to pick up prescriptions after an appointment, on the way home from work or while running errands. Integrated with Epic and MyChart, CGH Hometown Pharmacy
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will allow pharmacists and providers to communicate quickly and efficiently to resolve questions and help patients get the medications they need without unnecessary delays. The pharmacy will offer prescription transfers, 90-day supplies for qualifying medications, auto-refills, and medication synchronization programs, which allow prescriptions to be ready on the same day each month. Immunizations and vaccinations will also be available, as well as a selection of over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, first aid supplies, and more. Most major prescription insurance plans will be accepted, and pharmacy staff will be available to help patients navigate coverage, prior authorizations, copays, and cost-saving options. Patients wishing to transfer prescriptions can contact their current pharmacy or healthcare provider, or simply speak with CGH Hometown Pharmacy staff for assistance. Whether you’re leaving a medical appointment, being discharged from the hospital, or simply looking for a convenient hometown pharmacy, CGH Hometown Pharmacy will be here to make managing your medications easier while providing the personalized care you’ve come to expect from CGH. CGH Hometown Pharmacy will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit cghmc. com/pharmacy or call 815-632-5371 to learn more.
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING SENIOR LIVING FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE BY: KARLA BURN, RESTHAVE CARE & REHABILITATION
Finding the right senior living home for you or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. The right fit and feel is imperative for a happy and successful transition. Here is some information to help you choose the right place. ATMOSPHERE, MOOD AND STAFF 4 Is the home clean and does it smell fresh? 4 Is the atmosphere homelike, attractive and inviting? 4 Does the staff call residents by name and interact warmly & kindly with them? 4 Does the staff appear rushed or are they genuinely friendly and interested in you? 4 Do the residents socialize with each other and appear happy and content? 4 Do staff treat each other professionally? 4 What training and qualifications does the staff have? 4 Be sure and talk with the current residents about how they like their home.
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4 Is the home appropriately heated\cooled? Does each apartment or room have an individual heating\cooling unit? 4 Does the home have fire sprinklers and exits clearly marked? 4 Are furnishings provided? Can you bring in your own furnishings? 4 Is the home a locked unit? Do they have dementia care if needed? 4 Can you visit any time or only at certain times? 4 Do all apartments have telephone, cable and internet available? Is there a cost for these items? 4 Does the kitchen have a refrigerator, freezer, microwave, stove, oven and sink? 4 How large is the bathroom area? Is there a walk in shower A seat in the shower? Are you able to remove cabinets to allow wheelchair access? 4 Is smoking allowed in their apartments? Public spaces? Designated areas?
AMENITIES & ACTIVITIES 4 Is there a walking path? Gazebo, courtyard or sitting area outdoors? 4 Is there an exercise room? Other health & exercise activities? 4 Is there a chapel or other quiet private area to reflect in? 4 Are their spiritual activities? Bible study, weekly mass etc.? 4 What other recreational activities are there? Outings? Where to? 4 Is the community invited in for activities? 4 Are activities diverse? For example, are there service projects offered, craft, cooking, active, sport, outdoor, spiritual, community and individual activities? 4 Is there a beauty shop/barber shop on site? Are you able to go out to get your hair done?
MEDICATION & HEALTH CARE & GROOMING 4 Is there a licensed nurse available on the premises? If so, during what times? 4 Are you able to choose what pharmacy you may use? 4 What is the policy regarding medication storage and assistance with medication administration? 4 Are staff trained and available to assist resident who experience memory, orientation or judgement losses? 4 Are you able to get help with bathing, dressing, eating,
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4 Is there transportation and arrangements available? What are the fees for this service? 4 If the resident’s needs change, are there additional services available? Are there any additional fees that come with additional services? Level of care fees etc.? Or will the resident have to leave to another facility? 4 Know about all costs associated with living at the home and hidden fees. 4 Know the circumstances and situations in which fees might change. FOOD SERVICES 4 Are there set times for meals or are they available when a resident prefers? 4 Are menus reviewed by a nutritionist? 4 May residents eat meals in their room or apartment? 4 May a resident request special items to eat? 4 What happens if a resident is unable to make it to the dining room for a meal? 4 Are any snacks provided? 4 Is there an additional charge for meals or snacks? 4 Are family and \ or friends allowed to eat with you at the home? Is there a charge for this? 4 You may want to try a meal at the home before making a decision. 4 Is there a place where families or friends could cook a meal? Is there a grill available for this? Is there an additional fee for this?
OTHER 4 Is this a for profit home or not-for-profit home? 4 Who governs or over sees this home’s administration? Is it a corporation? A board? Made up of whom? 4 Is the home VA contracted or discounted for veterans? 4 Does the home allow visiting or permanent pets? If so, how do they handle residents that have pet allergies? Who is in charge of the pets care? 4 Do volunteers, family members, community member come in and help with programs and events? 4 Does the home host community events? How many in a years’ time? What kind of events? 4 Does the home host events that give back to the community or involve the community? 4 Understand the admission and discharge agreements. 4 Ask specifically about move-out criteria. Is there a 30-day notice required? What circumstances may cause a resident to be asked to move out of the home? Etc. 4 Understand resident rights and responsibilities.
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THE JOURNEY OF A LITTLE HEART Sometimes the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference. In January 2014, a small quilted heart was discovered near a cave at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. There was no name, no explanation, and no indication of who had left it there. The only message attached to the heart was simple: “I need a home.” The three sisters who discovered the heart were intrigued. After returning home, they searched the internet, explored abandoned art projects, investigated geocaching coordinates, and tried to uncover the story behind their unexpected find. They never discovered where the heart came from. Instead, they discovered something else: the joy of finding it. That experience inspired the creation of IFAQH (It Found A Quilt Heart), a grassroots project built around the simple idea of leaving handmade quilted hearts in public places for strangers to find. Over the past decade, hundreds of hearts have found their way into the world. The project remains intentionally simple and anonymous, with no hidden agenda. The goal is simply to give someone an unexpected moment of joy and connection. Now, that spirit of kindness and connection has found a home at The Serenity Shed (131 N 3rd Street in Oregon, IL), Serenity Hospice & Home’s community bereavement and support center in downtown Oregon.
For those experiencing grief, crafting can offer more than a creative outlet. It can provide a reason to gather, something meaningful to do with one’s hands, an opportunity for conversation, and a chance to create something that will bring happiness to someone else. The hearts made at The Serenity Shed will eventually leave the hands of their makers and find their way into the community. The people who made them may never know who discovers them—or what that person might be experiencing when they do. And perhaps that is what makes the project so meaningful. Someone who is grieving can create something intended to bring joy to a stranger. Someone who may be having a difficult day can unexpectedly discover a small reminder that kindness still exists. The journey of each heart is different. Some may be found quickly; others may wait patiently for the right person to come along. But each carries the same simple message: you found me, and now I need a home. From an unexpected discovery in a Nevada state park to a gathering of people creating hearts together in Oregon, the IFAQH project illustrates how kindness can travel farther than we ever realize. A few supplies. A little time. And a whole lot of heart.
The Serenity Shed provides a welcoming space for anyone experiencing grief. Its programs include support groups, For more information about IFAQH, visit creative activities, and opportunities to connect with others ifoundaquiltedheart.com and serenityhospiceandhome.org for who understand that grief can take many forms. The Shed’s more information on Serenity Hospice & Home. mission is not to tell people how to grieve, but to provide companionship, understanding, and a safe place to navigate the journey. One of its weekly gatherings, Tuesdays at The Shed, brings people together every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recently, participants gathered around tables, picking up supplies and fabric to create hearts for the IFAQH project. 14 | A SHAW MEDIA PUBLICATION | HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY 2026
HOSPICE NURSES PROVIDE CARE DURING SOME OF LIFE’S TOUGHEST MOMENTS Coping with terminal illness can be challenging, even for those people with immense support systems behind them. At some point in one’s care plan, it may be recommended to transition from actively treating or trying to cure a condition to making the person more comfortable. This is when hospice steps in. Generally speaking, hospice is reserved for people who expect to die from an illness within the next six months. Hospice care can take place in a health care setting or in a person’s private home. Hospice nurses are vital parts of a hospice care team. These people care for those who have opted for hospice at the ends of their lives and fulfill the hospice philosophy of comfort and quality based on each person’s unique needs. According to Samaritan Life-Enhancing Care, a hospice nurse serves many purposes. A hospice nurse discusses and explains the patient’s prognosis, and performs assessments and reviews medical histories. The nurse will administer medication for pain and monitor conditions and additional needs. Hospice nurses work to support the family and advocate for care according to the patient’s wishes. They
also can answer questions and address concerns, serving as sounding boards in difficult situations. Hospice nurses also provide emotional support and can facilitate spiritual support. Nurses also may be present at the time of death if asked. Hospice nurses also may help coordinate counseling for surviving family members who are experiencing grief. Hospice nurses may be classified as intake admissions, case managers, visit nurses, and triage nurses. One or more hospice nurses will be involved with patient care over the course of treatment. Most hospice care providers are Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistants or Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurses. It is important for people considering hospice care nursing to determine the certification and coursework necessary for a career in the field. Families seeking hospice care needs should work with certified individuals. It takes a compassionate person to work in hospice care. These invaluable individuals step in to offer assistance during trying times for individuals and their families.
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Understanding TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
A Non-Invasive Option for Depression Have you or a loved one struggled with depression that hasn’t improved with medication or therapy? Depression is caused by reduced activity in the areas of the brain that regulate mood. NeuroStar TMS “wakes up” those areas with focused magnetic pulses to help the brain function how it should. You may have heard of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). But what exactly is it, and how does it help?
What Is TMS?
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a non-invasive treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. These pulses can “wake up” underactive brain regions, helping to improve symptoms—especially in depression. It is not a drug, “shock” therapy, or surgery. It is a safe, effective treatment for depression without the common side effects of medication. • No surgery • No anesthesia • You’re awake and alert during treatment
Who Can Benefit from TMS?
TMS is FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression, meaning depression that hasn’t improved after trying medications or therapy. It’s also being used for: • Depression with anxiety • OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) • Adolescents (15-21) depression TMS is ideal for people who’ve had limited success with antidepressants or experienced side effects.
What Is a Typical TMS Session Like? • You sit in a comfortable chair.
• A cushioned coil is precisely placed against your head while magnetic pulses deliver the therapy to the correct location that regulates mood in your brain. • You may feel a tapping, tingling, or warming sensation where the coil is positioned. This is temporary and typically subsides with subsequent treatments.
• A study of real-world outcomes reported an 83% response rate which means patients experienced notable relief, and a 62% remission rate which means their depression effectively went away. • Some start to see improvement in a few weeks, others take longer. Improvements can include changes in mood, fewer days of depression, and increased desire to engage with other people more often. In fact, your friends and family may notice your results before you do! • Completing the full treatment course gives the best chance for delivering long-lasting relief from depression.
Are There Side Effects?
TMS is well tolerated. Possible side effects include: • Mild scalp discomfort or headaches • Facial muscle twitching during the session • Fatigue or lightheadedness Serious side effects are rare, but there is a very small risk of seizure (less than 0.1%).
Is TMS Right for You?
TMS represents hope for many people struggling with depression or other difficult-to-treat conditions. If you or someone you care about has not found relief with traditional treatments, talking with a mental health professional about TMS could open new possibilities. As research continues, TMS may become an option for even more people and conditions in the future. Always consult with a qualified provider to discuss risks, benefits, and whether TMS is the right fit for your individual needs. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Path to Healing, who can guide you further. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and exploring all your options is an important step toward better mental health. You may be a good candidate if: • You’ve tried 2 or more medications for depression with little relief. • You’ve had side effects from medications. • You want a non-drug option that doesn’t require anesthesia. • You can attend daily sessions for several weeks. A provider will do a full evaluation to make sure it’s a safe option.
• Each session lasts 20–40 minutes. • Most people have daily sessions, 5 days per week for 4–6 weeks. • No recovery time needed — you can drive yourself home.
How Effective Is TMS?
For more information, contact Path to Healing or scan the QR code in the upper left on page 17 to answer a few questions to see if you qualify.
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We would like to welcome our newest team member…
Darcy Akins, PMHNP Darcy earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. She brings over six years of dedicated psychiatric nursing experience, caring for diverse populations within acute mental health units. Through this intensive clinical work, Darcy developed a profound empathy for how mental health conditions affect both individuals and their families. She deeply values each patient’s lived experience, bringing compassion and a holistic lens to her practice. Darcy’s clinical interests encompass ADHD, Autism, OCD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and mood disorders. She firmly believes in an integrated approach to wellness, viewing medication as a supportive asset to help patients achieve their personal goals. “I don’t know why bad things happen to us, but I know that over time we heal ourselves, and then maybe we go on to heal something even biggerand that’s how pain becomes purpose.” — S.R. A SHAW MEDIA PUBLICATION | HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY 2026 | 17
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES KIDS CAN ENGAGE WITH EACH DAY
Modern children are not getting enough daily physical activity. So says a 2024 report from the Physical Activity Alliance, a coalition that works to promote regular participation in physical activity. Researchers behind the report utilized data from the National Survey of Children’s Health and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, which showed that just 20 percent of children between the ages of six and 17 meet the daily physical activity minimum of 60 minutes recommended by the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. That four in five children are not getting enough physical activity each day is a red flag for parents. A 2023 study published in the journal Children noted that children who engage in sedentary behaviors are at increased risk for an assortment of negative health outcomes that include obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and poor mental health. Parents can help kids reduce their risk by encouraging daily physical activity, which can be incorporated into youngsters’ lives in various ways. • Walking: Walking is an accessible physical activity that children can embrace throughout the day. In lieu of driving to the bus stop each morning, parents can walk their children there and even arrive a little early so kids get a chance to run around with their friends before the bus arrives. Parents also
can incorporate walks into their nightly routines by taking a post-dinner stroll around the neighborhood. • Dancing: Dancing is another great physical activity that children, especially those in elementary school, tend to love. The National Institutes of Health note that dancing can improve mood, promote hearth health, help to build strong muscles and bones, and create better balance and coordination, among other benefits. Parents concerned that kids aren’t getting enough physical activity can host routine dance parties at home to get kids off the couch and up and moving. Let kids choose the music so they’re more enthusiastic about cutting a rug. • Outdoor activities: Organized sports is not the only way for kids to be physically active. Kids who don’t enjoy sports can still get lots of exercise each day. Parents can introduce youngsters to outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking and cycling to ensure they aren’t spending all of their free time sitting around. Come wintertime, if the air outside is too chilly, consider taking youngsters to a local indoor swim club or an indoor rock climbing facility, many of which have programs for climbers as young as five. Many modern kids aren’t getting enough physical activity each day. Parents can remedy that by incorporating any number of fun physical activities into kids’ daily routines.
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BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATION: A NEW PILLAR OF HEALTH & WELLNESS AT 7:24 FITNESS ON THE ROCK
When 7:24 Fitness on the Rock opened its doors, our mission was never simply to give people a place to exercise. We wanted to create a place where people could improve their health, feel better, get stronger, and ultimately live a better life.
For years, we have focused on three important pillars: Fitness. Nutrition. Accountability. We believe exercise is essential, but we also know that what you do outside of the gym matters just as much. Proper nutrition helps fuel the body. Accountability helps turn good intentions into consistent habits. Together, these pillars have allowed us to help people of all ages and fitness levels work toward meaningful, sustainable results. But there was another piece of the health and wellness puzzle we wanted to address: Recovery. That is why we have expanded the 7:24 Fitness approach with a fourth pillar, Recovery, and introduced whole-body red light therapy with our new Prism Light Pod. Why Recovery Matters Our bodies are constantly being challenged. Exercise, work, stress, lack of sleep, aging, and the demands of everyday life can all affect how we feel and perform. While we often focus on doing more to improve our health, recovery is about giving the body the support it needs to adapt, repair, and continue performing at its best. Red light therapy has become an increasingly popular recovery and wellness tool because it uses specific wavelengths of red and nearinfrared light to penetrate the body’s tissues and interact with our cells. One of the primary areas of interest is the mitochondria, the
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structures inside our cells responsible for producing energy. By supporting cellular energy production, photobiomodulation, commonly known as red light therapy, is being studied and used for a variety of wellness and recovery applications. Depending on the individual and their goals, red light therapy may help support: • Muscle recovery and physical performance • Temporary relief from minor muscle and joint discomfort • Healthy circulation • Skin health and rejuvenation • Cellular energy and mitochondrial function • Overall recovery and wellness Not All Red Light Therapy Is the Same When we decided to add red light therapy to 7:24 Fitness, we didn’t simply want to add a few red light panels and call it a recovery service. We wanted to invest in technology that would complement the level of care we strive to provide our members and community. That led us to the Prism Light Pod, an award-winning, wholebody red and near-infrared light therapy system designed to deliver therapeutic light across the body at once. Rather than relying on a small panel that treats only a limited area, the Light Pod surrounds the body with light, providing a convenient whole-body experience. It also offers six specialized programs designed around different wellness goals: Recovery • Performance • Weight Loss Anti-Aging • Pain • Wellness This allows us to help each person choose a program based on what they are hoping to accomplish instead of taking a one-size-fits-all
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approach. Fitness Is Only One Piece of Your Health At 7:24 Fitness, we still believe strongly in the power of exercise. Strength training, cardiovascular fitness, mobility, and simply moving your body consistently can have a tremendous impact on your quality of life. But health doesn’t begin and end with a workout. It’s why our vision continues to grow. Fitness gives your body a reason to adapt. Nutrition gives it the building blocks it needs. Accountability creates consistency. Recovery helps prepare you to do it all again. Together, these four pillars create the foundation of what we believe health and wellness should look like. And you don’t have to be an athlete, or even a member of our gym, to benefit from focusing on recovery. Whether you’re looking to recover from workouts, stay active as you age, support your overall wellness, or you’re simply curious about red light therapy, we’d love to help you learn more. Curious About Red Light Therapy? We invite you to schedule a FREE Red Light Therapy Consultation at 7:24 Fitness on the Rock. We’ll talk about your goals, explain how our Prism Light Pod works, walk you through the different programs, and help determine whether red light therapy may be a good addition to your wellness routine. Contact 7:24 Fitness on the Rock at 815-564-9000 today to schedule your FREE consultation.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS ALLERGY CGH Dixon Medical Center Therica Heeren, MS, PA-C 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Therica Heeren, MS, PA-C 101 E. Miller Rd Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com AMBULANCE SERVICES Advance EMS 700 Countryside Lane Dixon, IL 61021 Emergency: 815-288-6898 Non-Emergency: 815-288-6717 CGH Emergency Services 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 815-564-4949 www.cghmc.com ADDICTIONS/ SUBSTANCE USE Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Sinnissippi Centers 212 W. Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 815-209-0998
Sinnissippi Centers 325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6611 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 524 W. Stephenson, Ste. 340 Freeport, IL 61032 815-516-8898 Sinnissippi Centers 1122 Healthcare Dr. Mt Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1376 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 100 Jefferson St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3157 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th St. Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3801 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 www.sinnissippi.org ADOLESCENT/ PEDIATRIC THERAPY Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net
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Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com
Awender Audiology 610 S. Park Crest Dr. Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-3277 www.awenderhearing.com
Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Jessica Wilde, AuD, FAAA 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
CGH Health Foundation Kris Trotter, Dementia Navigator 2600 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400, ext. 3977 Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-2800 www.morningsideofsterling.com ANESTHESIOLOGY CGH Medical Center Jeffrey Amport, MD William Chaplin, DO Kimberly Duttlinger, CRNA Deana Giacalone, CRNA Colette Lehn, CRNA Krzysztof Malewicz, CRNA Jerry Metcalf, CRNA Alyssa Norman, CRNA David Nowak, CRNA Stephen Reimers, CRNA Brittany Schuler-Hill, CRNA Tyler Thompson, CRNA Eric Thueson, CRNA Frelea Lyn Tiongson, CRNA Cheryle Williams, CRNA 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com ASSISTED LIVING Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-2800 wwwmorningsideofsterling.com Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
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Bariatric Supplies Castor Medical Supplies 415 E Third St. Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 957-5117 www.castormedicalsupplies.com BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CGH Medical Center 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine 403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5683 Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Sinnissippi Centers 212 W. Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 815-209-0998 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6611 www.sinnissippi.org
2026 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Sinnissippi Centers 524 W. Stephenson, Ste. 340 Freeport, IL 61032 815-516-8898 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 1122 Healthcare Dr. Mt Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1376 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 100 Jefferson St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3157 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th St. Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3801 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 www.sinnissippi.org BEREAVEMENT SERVICES Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Serenity Hospice & Home 1658 S. IL Route 2 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2499 www.serenityhospiceandhome.org
CANCER TREATMENT Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center 327 IL-2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1111 www.nicancer.com CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Rafel Atassi, MD 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com CARDIOLOGY CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Tracey Aude, RN, MSN, CNP Jobelle Gamboa, MSN, APRN, ACNPAG, CVNP-BC, RCIS Hassan Kieso, MD, FACC Polly Nobis, RN, MS, FNP Theresa Rogers, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Danelle Saunders, APRN, FNP-C Peter Sharis, MD, FACC Twinkle Singh, MD, FACC, FSCAI 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com CGH Dixon Medical Center Hassan Kieso, MD, FACC 1321 N. Galena Ave., Dixon 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Morrison Medical Center Mary Maddasion, DNP, ARNP-BC Qaiser Rasheed, MD, FACC 105 S. Heaton St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-8100 OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers Monther El Bzour, MD Sohail Hanif, MD 215 E. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5815 www.osfhealthcare.org MCH Specialty Clinic Dr. Faraz Manazir 303 North Jackson St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-5511 www.morrisonhospital.com
CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION CGH Lynn Blvd. Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation 3010 E. Lynn Blvd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-9723 OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers Cardiac Rehabilitation 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5534 www.osfhealthcare.org CAREGIVER /FAMILY SUPPORT CGH Health Foundation Kris Trotter, Dementia Navigator 2600 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400, ext. 3977 CGH Ways to Wellness Program Kristi Christiansen Stacey Nielsen 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling 815-625-0400, ext. 1916 or 1911 www.cghmc.com/waystowellness Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E, Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-2800 wwwmorningsideofsterling.com CHIROPRACTORS CGH CHIROPRACTIC Curtis Coyle, DC, CCEP 2600 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1211 www.cghmc.com CLINICS CGH Dixon Medical Center CGH Dixon Vision Center CGH Dixon Rehab Services 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 CGH Downtown Medical Center 15 W. 3rd St. (upper level) Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0226 www.cghmc.com
CGH Fulton Medical Center 1130 17th St., Suite B Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-2005 www.cghmc.com CGH Locust St. Medical Center Rehab Services, Wound 1809 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1210 www.cghmc.com CGH Lynn Blvd Medical Center 3010 E. Lynn Blvd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-6750 www.cghmc.com CGH Medical Center Main Clinic 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com CGH Milledgeville Medical Center 601 E. Old Mill St. Milledgeville, IL 61051 815-225-5040 www.cghmc.com CGH Morrison Medical Center 105 S. Heaton St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-8100 www.cghmc.com CGH Mt. Carroll Medical Center 106 E. Market St. Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-3678 www.cghmc.com CGH Polo Medical Center 711 S. Division St. Polo, IL 61064 815-946-3661 www.cghmc.com CGH Prophetstown Medical Center 212 E. Railroad St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5050 www.cghmc.com CGH Ready Care Clinic – Dixon 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 855-460-2273 www.cghmc.com/readycare
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CGH Ready Care Clinic – Sterling 15 W. 3rd St. (lower level) Sterling, IL 61081 855-460-2273 www.cghmc.com/readycare CGH Rock Falls Medical Center 1315 Dixon Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-632-5366 www.cghmc.com CGH Vision Center 10 W. 3rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1208 www.cghmc.com CGH Walnut Medical Center 131 Jackson St. Walnut, IL 61376 815-379-2161 www.cghmc.com CGH 2600 North Locust Street Medical Center Peds Rehab 815-632-5398 Chiropractic 815-622-1211 2600 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Amboy 305 E. Joe Dr. Amboy, IL 61310 815-857-3044 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Oregon 1307 W. Washington St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3151 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Polo 1107 S. Division Ave. Polo, IL 61064 815-946-3453 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Optometry 511 Palmyra Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-2020 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Ashton 320 N. First St. Ashton, IL 61006 815-453-1212 www.osfhealthcare.org
OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine - Pediatric 144 N. Court St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5437 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health 102 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 Family Health Center 815-285-8520 Internal Medicine 815-284-7733 Primary Care 815-285-5961 www.osfhealthcare.org CONTINUUM OF CARE Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com CNA & CPR EDUCATION & CLASSES Castor Health Institute 6 E 23rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 622-3550 www.castorhealthinstitute.com COUNSELING INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net
Sinnissippi Centers 212 W. Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 815-209-0998 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6611 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 524 W. Stephenson, Ste. 340 Freeport, IL 61032 815-516-8898 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 1122 Healthcare Dr. Mt Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1376 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 100 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3157 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th St. Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3801 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 www.sinnissippi.org COUNSELORS Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net
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COUPLES THERAPY Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net DENTISTS Sterling Dental 1835 1st Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9600 DERMATOLOGY CGH Dixon Medical Center Rachel M. Deets, PA-C, MS 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Mark E. Moran, MPAS, PA-C 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES Cornerstone Special Care (f/k/a Exceptional Care & Training Center) 815 W. 23rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-5820 www.cornerstonespecialcare.org EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Sinnissippi Centers 212 W. Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 815-209-0998 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6611 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 524 W. Stephenson, Ste. 340 Freeport, IL 61032 815-516-8898 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 1122 Healthcare Drive Mt Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1376 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 100 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3157 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3801 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 www.sinnissippi.org EMERGENCY MEDICINE CGH Medical Center 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com
OSF Saint Katharine 403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.osfhealthcare.org ENDOCRINOLOGY CGH Medical Center Downtown Clinic Anuradha Guthikonda, MD (Tele-health) 15 W. 3rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0226 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers Ifrah Jamil, MD Katie Wilkinson, APRN 215 E 1st St. Dixon IL 61021 815-285-5875 www.osfhealthcare.org FAMILY MEDICINE CGH Dixon Medical Center Diana Alanis, MD Julie Henson, DO 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Downtown Medical Center Angel Blazquez, MD Amanda Dawson, APN, FNP-C Beriah Zigler, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC 15 W. 3rd St. (upper level) Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0226 www.cghmc.com CGH Fulton Medical Center Lynne Coffey, FNP 1130 17th St., Ste. B Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-2005 www.cghmc.com
CGH Milledgeville Medical Center Paul Steinke, DO Angela Stralow, FNP-BC 601 E. Old Mill St. Milledgeville, IL 61051 815-225-5040 www.cghmc.com CGH Morrison Medical Center Kurt Crowe, MD Breah Sharp, FNP-BC Kimberly Teats-Garrison, PA-C Matthew Wolf, MD 105 S. Heaton St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-8100 www.cghmc.com CGH Mt. Carroll Medical Center Julie Wardell, APRN, FNP-BC 106 E. Market St. Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-3678 CGH Polo Medical Center Henry Oh, DO 711 S. Division St. Polo, IL 61064 815-946-3661 www.cghmc.com CGH Prophetstown Medical Center Breah Sharp, FNP-BC Matthew Wolf, MD 212 E. Railroad St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5050 CGH Ready Care Clinic – Dixon Carson Andrew, PA-C Desiree Burke, MSN, FNP-C Maria Chattic, APRN, FNP-BC Brian Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 855-460-2273 www.cghmc.com/readycare
CGH Lynn Blvd Medical Center Marcia Jones, MD Jason Reter, DO Cassie Wiersema, APN, FNP-BC Kim Wolfe, APN, FNP-BC 3010 E. Lynn Blvd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-6750 www.cghmc.com
CGH Ready Care Clinic – Sterling Norma Alvarado-Urrutia, FPA-APRN, FNP-BC Susan Burnette, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Lauren Cecchetti, APN, NP-C Tina Frank, APN, FNP-BC Maria Miller, FNP-BC Courtney Mohr, APN, FNP-BC 15 W. 3rd St. (lower level), Sterling 855-460-2273 www.cghmc.com/readycare
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Kayla Bland, PA-C, MS Phong Dang, MD Mercedes Devers, FNP-C Eric Kuhns, MD Miranda Long, PA-C John Luckey, MD Shannon Scroggins, APN, FNP-BC 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
CGH Rock Falls Medical Center Donna Cook, APN, NP-C Jennifer Garriott, APN, FNP-BC Kelli Jepson, DNP, APN, FNP-BC Peter Toth, MD, PhD 1315 Dixon Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-632-5366 www.cghmc.com
CGH Walnut Medical Center Missi Armstrong, APN, FNP-BC 131 Jackson St. Walnut, IL 61376 815-379-2161 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Amboy Stephanie Amor-Arteaga, APRN Emilee Bocker, MD Firas Darwiche, MD Lee Murrin, NP 305 E. Joe Dr Amboy, IL 61310 815-857-3044 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Oregon Mark Myers, MD John Plescia, MD Gregory Reckamp, MD Mindy Nesemeier, FNP 1307 W. Washington St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3151 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Polo Jaclyn Parayao, MD Tiffani Williams, PA 1107 S. Division Ave. Polo, IL 61064 815-946-3453 OSF Saint Katharine Primary Care - Ashton Jennifer Hernandez, APRN 320 North Street Ashton, IL 61006 815-453-1212 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Sterling Caitlin Ehlers, APRN Jennifer Hernandez, APRN 1840 1st Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 779-251-6100 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Town Square Centre Emilee Bocker, MD 815-285-8520 Caitlin Ehlers, APRN 815-285-5961 Juan Hernandez, MD 815-285-8522 Joyce Johnson, MD 815-285-8520 Adnan Muhsin, MD 815-284-7733 Jaclyn Parayao, MD 815-285-5961 Timothy Williams, MD 815-285-8518 Marissa Frost, NP 815-285-8520 102 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 www.osfhealthcare.org
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FITNESS 7:24 Fitness 107 ½ 1st Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-564-9000 www.724fitnessontherock.com GASTROENTEROLOGY CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Jaziel Chavira, FNP Katelin Durham, MD Cara Firch, PA-C, MS Karri Kloepping, PA-C Jorge Monteagudo, MD Concha Sitter, MS, FPA-APRN, FNP-BC, CGRN Michael Weaver, MD 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers Fadi Mustapha, MD Taylor Carroll, NP 215 E. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5843 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Sterling Taylor Carroll, APRN 1840 1st Ave., Sterling, IL 61081 815-285-5843 www.osfhealthcare.org GLUTEN FREE FOODS Health & Nutrition Plus 2522 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3409 www.healthandnutritionplus.com GROUP FITNESS 7:24 Fitness 107 ½ 1st Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-564-9000 www.724fitnessontherock.com GYNECOLOGY CGH Dixon Medical Center Anna Bida-Dudun, MD FACOG Barb Tieman, FNP, CNM 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Anna Bida-Dudun, MD, FACOG Gregory Granzeier, DO Meredith Johnson, MSN, APN, WHNP-BC Rana Khalek, MD, FACOG Jeffrey LeMay, MD Megan Renkes, NP Barb Tieman, FNP, CNM 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers William Long, DO Maggie Connors, NP Teressa Alexander, MD Armando San Juan, MD Dana Hoffman, CNM 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5427 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Sterling Dana Hoffman, CNM 1840 1st Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 779-251-6100 HEALTH & BEAUTY PRODUCTS/ HEALTH FOOD STORE Health & Nutrition Plus 2522 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3409 www.healthandnutritionplus.com HEARING AIDS Awender Audiology 610 S. Park Crest Dr. Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-3277 www.awenderhearing.com CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Jessica Wilde, AuD, FAAA Andrea Brenner, Hearing Instrument Dispenser 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-632-5400 www.cghmc.com Sterling Hearing Aid Center 603 Freeport Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-3220 HOME HEALTH SERVICES Castor Home Nursing 417 E Third St. Sterling IL 61081 (815) 564-0977 www.castorhomenursing.com
OSF Home Health Care 403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-5710 www.osfhealthcare.org HOME NURSING CGH Home Nursing 3010 E. Lynn Blvd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-0836 www.cghmc.com Castor Home Nursing 417 E Third St. Sterling IL 61081 (815) 564-0977 www.castorhomenursing.com HOSPICE Serenity Hospice & Home 1658 S. IL Route 2 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2499 www.serenityhospiceandhome.org HOSPITALS CGH Medical Center 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center 403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.osfhealthcare.org IMAGING SERVICES CGH Medical Center Imaging Center 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com IMMEDIATE CARE CGH Ready Care Clinic – Dixon 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 855-460-2273 www.cghmc.com/readycare CGH Ready Care Clinic – Sterling 15 W. 3rd St. (lower level) Sterling, IL 61081 855-460-2273 www.cghmc.com/readycare
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INDEPENDENT LIVING Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com Heritage Square 620 N Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com INFECTIOUS DISEASE OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers Abdulhamid Alkhalaf, MD 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5979 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health -Sterling Abdulhamid Alkhalaf, MD 1840 1st Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 815-285-5979 www.osfhealthcare.org INTERNAL MEDICINE CGH Dixon Medical Center Eric Gale, MD, FAAP Marisa Garcia, MSN, FNP-BC 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Toni Ikens, APN, FNP- BC Iyad Jundi, MD Vincent Racanelli, DO Tiffany Sweeney, NP 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Town Square Centre Adnan Muhsin, MD 815-284-7733 102 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 LABORATORIES CGH Dixon Medical Center 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Medical Center 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 CGH Morrison Medical Center 105 S. Heaton St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-8100 OSF Saint Katharine Lab Center 101 W. Second Street Dixon, IL 61021 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center 403 E. First Street, Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.osfhealthcare.org Value Lab 404 W Blackhawk Ste. 101 Byron, IL 61010 815-677-9384 www.valuelab-dixon.com Value Lab 832 N Galena Ave Dixon, IL 61021 815-677-9384 www.valuelab-dixon.com LONG TERM CARE
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Castor Medical Supplies 415 E Third St Sterling IL 61081 (815) 957-5117 www.castormedicalsupplies.com Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply 3312 River Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-4041 1309 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5857 www.nihms.com MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL
OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center 403 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5638 www.osfhealthcare.org
Castor Medical Supplies 415 E Third St Sterling IL 61081 (815) 957-5117 www.castormedicalsupplies.com
Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
MEMORY CARE Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com
Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com
Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com
Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com
Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-2800 wwwmorningsideofsterling.com
Cornerstone Special Care (f/k/a Exceptional Care & Training Center) 815 W. 23rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-5820 www.cornerstonespecialcare.org
MENOPAUSE & SEXUAL HEALTH
Heritage Square 620 N Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
CGH Medical Center/CGH Main Clinic-Outpatient Mental Health Brooke Bruketta, LCSW Courtney Duffy, DNP, APRN, CNM, PMHNP-BC Andie Engelkens, LCPC, NCC Allison Maas, DNP, PMHNP Amy Meyer, MA, LCPC, NCC, AMTP Jessica Prowant, LCPC Starr Shamp, LPC 101 E. Miller Road Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
CGH Downtown Medical Center Marcia Jones, MD, MSCP Nancy Tran, MD, MSCP 15 W. 3rd St. (upper level) Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0226 MENTAL HEALTH CGH Medical Center Inpatient Mental/Behavioral Health 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com
Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Sinnissippi Centers 212 W. Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 815-209-0998 www.sinnissippi.org
Sinnissippi Centers 100 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3157 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3801 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 www.sinnissippi.org MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION AND TREATMENT CGH Medical Center Inpatient Mental/Behavioral Health 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com CGH Medical Center/CGH Main Clinic Outpatient Mental Health Brooke Bruketta, LCSW Courtney Duffy, DNP, APRN, CNM, PMHNP-BC Andie Engelkens, LCPC, NCC Allison Maas, DNP, PMHNP Amy Meyer, MA, LCPC, NCC, AMTP Jessica Prowant, LCPC Starr Shamp, LPC 101 E. Miller Road Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
Sinnissippi Centers 325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6611 www.sinnissippi.org
OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center 403 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5638 www.osfhealthcare.org
Sinnissippi Centers 524 W. Stephenson, Ste. 340 Freeport, IL 61032 815-516-8898 www.sinnissippi.org
Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net
Sinnissippi Centers 1122 Healthcare Drive Mt Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1376 www.sinnissippi.org
Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net
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Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net NEPHROLOGY The Dixon Dialysis Center Anwar Ahmed, MD Rajesh Alla, MD V.R. Alla, MD 101 W. 2nd Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-0555 NEUROLOGY CGH Dixon Medical Center Ahmad Daif, MD Khanh Nguyen, MD (Tele-health) 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Brian Anseeuw, MD Chester Dela Cruz, MD Preeti Joseph, MD 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com NURSING HOMES Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com Heritage Square 620 N Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS 7:24 Fitness 107 ½ 1st Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-564-9000 www.724fitnessontherock.com
Health & Nutrition Plus 2522 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3409 www.healthandnutritionplus.com
CGH Locust Street Medical Center 1809 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1210
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Castor Home Nursing Home Health Dept. 417 East Third St, Ste. A Sterling IL 61081 815-624-3177 www.castorhomenursing.com OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.osfhealthcare.org
CGH Dixon Medical Center Anna Bida-Dudun, MD, FACOG Barb Tieman, FNP, CNM 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Anna Bida-Dudun, MD, FACOG Gregory Granzeier, DO Rana Khalek, MD, FACOG Meredith Johnson, MSN, APN, WHNP-BC Jeffrey LeMay, MD Megan Renkes, NP Barb Tieman, FNP, CNM 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers Teressa Alexander, MD Maggie Connors, NP Dana Hoffman, CNM William Long, DO Armando San Juan MD 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5427 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Sterling Dana Hoffman, CNM 1840 1st Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 779-251-6100 www.osfhealthcare.org OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com ONCOLOGY/HEMATOLOGY CGH Dixon Medical Center Alhareth Alsayed, MD 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Mir Alikhan, MD, FACP Alhareth Alsayed, MD Lindsay Rodriguez, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com ONCOLOGY/ RADIATION ONCOLOGY Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center 327 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-625-1111 www.nicancer.com OPHTHALMOLOGY
Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com
CGH Dixon Vision Center Robert Pode, DO Joseph Tan, MD 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
CGH 2600 North Locust Medical Center Pediatric Rehab 2600 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-632-5398 www.cghmc.com
CGH Vision Center John Hahn, MD, FACS Joseph Tan, MD 10 W. 3rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1208 www.cghmc.com
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OPTICIANS/GLASSES PRESCRIPTION LENSES CGH Dixon Vision Center 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Vision Center 10 W. 3rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1208 www.cghmc.com Usemyframe.com 104 E. 3rd. St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-677-4398 OPTOMETRISTS CGH Dixon Medical Center Edward Hanlon, OD 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com CGH Vision Center Matthew Cutter, OD 10 W. 3rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1208 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Optometry Kelly Klein, OD Peter Popovich, OD Emily Richardson, OD 511 Palmyra Rd. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-2020 www.osfhealthcare.org Usemyframe.com 104 E Third St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 677-4398 ORTHOPEDICS CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Ethan Brooks, DSC, PA-C Shawn Hanlon, MD, FAAOS William E. Shaw Jr., PA-C Jeffrey Thormeyer, MD, FAAOS Joshua Wade, PA-C, MS 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers Stephen Gabriel, MD Thomas Hernandez, MD Chris Herbert, FNP 215 E. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5800 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Sterling Chris Herbert, APRN 1840 1st Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 779-251-6110 www.osfhealthcare.org OTOLARYNGOLOGY CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Carly Molter, FNP-BC Maher Younes, MD, FAAOA 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com PAIN MANAGEMENT CGH Medical Center Juan Ibarra, MD 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 ext. 1003 www.cghmc.com PATHOLOGY CGH Medical Center Farzan Eskandari, MD, FCAP 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center Saad Blaney, MD, FCAP 403 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5579 www.osfhealthcare.org PEDIATRIC/ADOLESCENT CGH Dixon Medical Center Eric Gale, MD, FAAP Marisa Garcia, MSN, FNP-BC 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Warren Cannell, MD Staci Drosopoulos, ATC, PA-C Jackie Greve, APRN, FNP, NP-C 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com CGH Pediatric Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy 2600 N. Locust, Suite D Sterling, IL 61081 815-632-5398 CGH Pediatric Sleep Medicine Brittany Monceaux, MD 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center Maria Rivera, MD Deb Gortowski, CPNP 144 N. Court St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5437 www.osfhealthcare.org Moeller, Myers, & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com PERSONAL TRAINING 7:24 Fitness 107 ½ 1st Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-564-9000 www.724fitnessontherock.com PET-FRIENDLY LIVING Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-2800 www.morningsideofsterling.com PHYSICIAN ASSISTANCE
PHYSICAL THERAPY Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com CGH Locust Street Medical Center 1809 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1210 www.cghmc.com CGH Rehab Services -Morrison 105 S. Heaton St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-8100 www.cghmc.com CGH Pediatric Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy 2600 N. Locust, Suite D Sterling, IL 61081 815-632-5398 www.cghmc.com CGH Rehab Services – Dixon 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com Dixon Physical Therapy Dr. Michael Tunink 841 N. Galena Ave., Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-2296 www.dixonphysicaltherapy.com OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers 215 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5591 www.osfhealthcare.org
Value Lab 404 W Blackhawk Ste.101 Byron, IL 61010 815-677-9384 www.valuelab-dixon.com
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
Value Lab 832 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-677-9384 www.valuelab-dixon.com
PODIATRY CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Eric Riley, DPM Marian Kavanaugh, DPM Jessica White, APN, FNP-BC 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
Community Health Clinic Nathan Mauren, DPM 1401 E. 12th Street, Mendota, IL 61342 815-285-5801 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers Brandon Gumbiner, DPM Nathan Mauren, DPM Kyle Swanson, DPM 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5801 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Oregon Kyle Swanson, DPM 1307 W Washington St. Oregon IL 61061 815-285-5801 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Sterling Nathan Mauren, MD 1840 1st Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 779-251-6110 www.osfhealthcare.org Rochelle Multi-Specialty Clinic Kyle Swanson, DPM 900 N. Second Street Rochelle, IL 61068 815-285-5801 www.osfhealthcare.org PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES Path to Healing, Inc. Tina Iyer, PMHNP 629 N. Galena Ave, Suite 120 Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-1235 Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing Tina Iyer, PMHNP Darcy Akins, PMHNP 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net
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Sinnissippi Centers 212 W. Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 815-209-0998 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6611 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 524 W. Stephenson, Ste. 340 Freeport, IL 61032 815-516-8898 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 1122 Healthcare Dr. Mt Carroll, IL 61053 815-244-1376 www.sinnissippi.org Sinnissippi Centers 100 Jefferson St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3157 Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th St. Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3801 Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 www.sinnissippi.org POST PARTUM COUNSELING Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net
PRENATAL MENTAL HEALTH Moeller, Myers, & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com PULMONOLOGY CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Abdullah Altayeh, MD, FCCP Angela Tschosik-Johnson, MSN, AGACNP-BC Shelly Vroman, ANP-BC 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers Eyad Karzoun, MD 215 E. 1st Street Dixon IL 61021 815-285-5966 www.osfhealthcare.org RADIOLOGY CGH Medical Center Efrain Aguilar-Murillo, MD Eliona Corrigan, DO* Keith L. Pham, MD* Kyung Yoo, MD* 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com *Independent Physician, not employed by CGH Medical Center OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health 403 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.osfhealthcare.org RAPID TESTING Value Lab 404 W Blackhawk Ste.101 Byron, IL 61010 815-677-9384 www.valuelab-dixon.com Value Lab 832 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-677-9384 www.valuelab-dixon.com RED LIGHT THERAPY 7:24 Fitness 107 ½ 1st Ave (815) 564-9000 724fitnessontherock.com
REHABILITATION CENTERS Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com RESPITE CARE/SERVICE
SCRUBS Castor Scrubs 417 E Third St. Sterling IL 61081 (815) 957-5117 www.castorscrubs.com SHORT TERM CARE Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com
Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com
Heritage Square 620 N Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com
Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
Heritage Square 620 N Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com RETIREMENT LIVING Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 RHEUMATOLOGY CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Ajay Buddaraju, MD Melissa Duncan, APRN-FNP 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com CGH Dixon Medical Center Elizabeth Banker, PA-C Ajay Buddaraju, MD 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
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SKILLED NURSING Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com Heritage Square 620 N Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com SLEEP MEDICINE CGH Dixon Medical Center Brittany Monceaux, MD (adult/peds) 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Rebecca Cady, MS, FNP Brittany Monceaux, MD (adult/peds) 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 CGH Morrison Medical Center Rebecca Cady, MS, FNP 105 S. Heaton St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-8100 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers 215 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5407 www.osfhealthcare.org SPEECH THERAPY Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com Allure of Sterling 612 St. Mary’s St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9020 www.alluresterling.com CGH Locust Street Medical Center 1809 N. Locust St., Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1210 www.cghmc.com CGH Pediatric Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy 2600 N. Locust, Suite D Sterling, IL 61081 815-632-5398 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers 215 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5591 www.osfhealthcare.org Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com SPORTS MEDICINE CGH Locust Street Medical Center 1809 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1210 www.cghmc.com
SUPPLEMENTS 7:24 Fitness 107 ½ 1st Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-564-9000 www.724fitnessontherock.com SURGERY/BREAST CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Brittany Borto, DO, MS 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com SURGERY/COLON & RECTAL CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Steven Kim, MD, FACS 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com SURGERY/ENDOCRINE CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Ian Behr, MD, MS, FACS 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com SURGERY/GENERAL CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Adam Awwad, MD, MS Ian Behr, MD, MS, FACS Brittany Borto, DO, MS Steven Kim, MD, FACS Andrew Knudsen, PA-C 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com OSF Saint Katharine Commerce Towers Andrew Feyh, MD Matthew Hefty, MD 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-1035 www.osfhealthcare.org OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health - Sterling Matthew Hefty, MD Andrew Feyh, MD 1840 1st Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 779-251-6110 www.osfhealthcare.org
SURGERY/ VASCULAR PERIPHERAL CGH Dixon Medical Center Erika Stach, MSN, FNP-BC 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021
WEIGHT LOSS 7:24 Fitness 107½ 1st Ave Rock Falls, IL 61081 815-564-9000 www.724fitnessontherock.com
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Thomas F. King, DO Erika Stach, MSN, FNP-BC 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
Health & Nutrition Plus 2522 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3409 www.healthandnutritionplus.com
TEETH WHITENING
Castor Medical Supplies 415 E Third St. Sterling IL 61081 (815) 957-5117 www.castormedicalsupplies.com
Sterling Dental 1835 1st Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-9600 www.sterlingdental-group.com TRANSPORTATION Castor Medical Transportation Non Emergency 415 E Third St Sterling IL 61081 (815) 200-9096 www.castormedicaltransportation.com TRAUMA TREATMENT Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway, Suite E Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com Path to Healing 134 E Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL 61010 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing Tina Iyer, PMHNP Darcy Akins, PMHNP 629 N Galena Ave. #120 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net Path to Healing 100 W 1st St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 288-1235 www.pathtohealing.net
WHEELCHAIRS
WOUND CARE Castor Home Nursing 415 E Third St Sterling IL 61081 (815) 564-0977 www.castorhomenursing.com CGH Dixon Medical Center Ellie Bullis, MSN, FNP-C 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-564-4002 www.cghmc.com CGH Wound Healing Center Ellie Bullis, MSN, FNP-C 1809 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-564-4002 www.cghmc.com OSF Wound Care & Hyperbarics 403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5814 YOGA CGH Health Foundation 2600 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400, ext. 5716 7:24 Fitness 107½ 1st Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-564-9000 www.724fitnessontherock.com
UROLOGY CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Michael Fumo, MD Young Song, DO Kevin Rogers, MSN, NP-C 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
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Expert care – conveniently located in Sterling When you or your family need medical care, you don’t have to look far. Instead, trust the compassionate team at OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health in Sterling. We can handle all of your family’s primary care needs, including treatment for common illnesses, annual wellness visits, immunizations, chronic disease management and more. We also offer specialty care in the following areas: • Gastroenterology • General surgery • Infectious disease • Obstetrics and gynecology • Orthopedics
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Call us today at (779) 251-6100.
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1840 1st Ave. | Sterling, IL
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