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Embracing sustainable eyewear
The power of your self-talk
Navigating hospice care
Find the right doctor for your condition
Activities that can improve cardiovascular endurance
CGH Ready Care in Dixon is now open
The role of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP)
Talent Development: KSB dedicated to fostering next generation of healthcare professionals
Professional Directory
What to do about wellness after 50
(Metro) Reaching one’s fiftieth birthday in optimal health is an accomplishment to be proud of. The hard work required to be healthy in midlife includes adhering to a nutritious diet and exercising regularly. Once individuals cross the threshold and enter their 50s, they can look to some additional strategies to maintain their physical and mental well-being.
• Get a pet. Many people 50 and older qualify as “empty nesters,” a term applied to adults whose children have grown up and moved out of their homes. Some empty nesters experience a phenomenon known as “empty nest syndrome,” which the Mayo Clinic notes can be marked by feelings of sadness or loss. Pets can help people over 50 with no children at home overcome feelings linked to empty nest syndrome. Pets also can ensure individuals over 50 stay physically active.
• Prioritize learning. Whether it’s taking music lessons, going back to school or mastering a new hobby, learning has a profound effect on aging brains. For example, a 2013 study published in the journal Psychological Science found that memory function is improved by engagement in demanding everyday tasks. That study reported that people who learned new skills experienced greater memory improvement than people who only socialized or participated in activities that were not as cognitively engaging.
• Make an effort to improve balance. Various factors contribute to a decline in balance as adults age. For example, a decline in muscle mass that begins when people are in their 30s is a normal part of aging. Balance exercises can be a valuable component of a fitness regimen that help individuals reduce their risk for falling as they advance through their 50s and into their 60s and 70s.
• Embrace your inner socialite. Socialization is important for people of all ages, including individuals 50 and over. A 2017 study from researchers at Michigan State found that valuing friendships was a strong predictor of health and happiness among older adults. Opportunities to socialize with friends may increase as people navigate their 50s and children move out or become more independent.
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.
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?
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, toileting and transferring?
4 How does staff respond to a resident’s medical emergency?
4 What medical services are available?
4 What activities of daily living services are available?
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?
Services and Fees
4 What is the process for assessing a potential resident’s needs?
4 How often are housekeeping services provided? Are there additional fees for this service?
4 How often are laundry services provided? Are there additional fees for this service?
4 May a resident do their own laundry? Is there an area on-site to do their own laundry?
4 May a family member choose to take their laundry out and do it?
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.
Embracing sustainable eyewear: The environmental benefits of reusing frames
by Neil Uher II, ABO-AC, Use My Frame
In our quest for a more sustainable future, every small change counts. One area where we can make a significant impact is in the world of eyewear. Considering the immense amount of waste generated by the fashion industry, reusing frames and simply replacing the prescription lenses is a simple yet effective way to contribute to a greener planet.
Let’s explore the environmental benefits of reusing frames and why this practice is becoming increasingly popular.
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REDUCING WASTE
The fashion industry is notorious for its harmful environmental impact, and the eyewear industry is no exception. Conventional eyewear production involves the harvesting of raw materials, energy-intensive manufacturing processes, and significant packaging waste.
By utilizing existing frames and replacing the prescription lenses, we can significantly reduce the amount of waste generated in the eyewear industry.
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CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES
Creating a new pair of glasses requires the extraction of raw materials, including metals, plastics, and minerals, which contributes to deforestation, increased CO2 emissions, and the depletion of natural resources.
By reusing frames, we avoid the need for additional production and, in turn, conserve these valuable resources.
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LESS ENERGY CONSUMPTION
From the mining of materials to the manufacturing process, eyewear production consumes vast amounts of energy. Using frames that are already in circulation significantly reduces the demand for energy-intensive manufacturing, resulting in a lower carbon footprint.
By reusing frames, we reduce the need for energy consumption, thus curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
4. AVOIDING CHEMICAL POLLUTION
The production of glasses often involves the use of hazardous
chemicals, such as dyes, resins, and adhesives. These chemicals can have detrimental effects on both the environment and human health. When we opt to reuse frames, we minimize the need for further production and, therefore, reduce the release of these harmful substances into the environment.
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PROMOTING CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Reusing frames promotes the concept of a circular economy, where goods are kept in circulation for as long as possible. By extending the life cycle of eyewear frames, we contribute to a more sustainable and resource-efficient system.
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COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND ACCESSIBILITY
Reusing frames not only benefits the environment but also provides significant financial advantages for consumers. By replacing only the prescription lenses, customers can save a substantial amount of money compared to buying a completely new pair of glasses.
This cost-effectiveness further promotes the accessibility of eyewear, making it more affordable for a wider range of individuals.
Many people are unaware of the benefits of reusing eyeglasses, or sometimes are even shunned for asking. Although you can purchase new glasses from UseMyFrame.com, our foundation started (and continues) to help those who want to simply reuse their existing eyeglasses.
Embracing sustainable eyewear practices, such as reusing frames and replacing prescription lenses, is an essential step towards reducing waste, conserving resources, and fighting climate change. By adopting this approach, we contribute to the preservation of our environment while still enjoying functional and stylish eyewear.
Let’s support the transition towards more eco-friendly practices to create a brighter future for both fashion and the planet.
UseMyFrame.com is an independent retail optical store and wholesale optical lab located 104 E 3rd St., Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 677-4398.
by Natalie J Moeller, MSW, LCSW
“You will find stillness in your life when you dismiss your inner critic”- Author Unknown. Each one of us speaks to ourselves more than anyone else speaks to us. This is completely normal and ok. However, if you think about it, what we say to ourselves really and truly matters to our overall health (physical & emotional). Our brain and body believe what we tell it. So, it is vital that we learn how to speak to ourselves kindly and in a healthy manner.
From where does critical self-talk come? A few sources could be- the way your brain developed after a specific traumatic event, struggles with anxiety and depression or other mental health issues, having perfectionistic expectations, unrealistic societal expectations, or maybe hearing frequent criticism in your childhood. These are just a few examples of how our negative internal monologue can develop.
Negative self-talk can create numerous consequences, such as low self-esteem, a cycle of self-doubt, poor relationships with peers, family members, co-workers, and partners. Negative self-talk may even lead to poor health. If you think that your selftalk has reached an unhealthy level and may be interfering with connecting with people, please consider reaching out to a trained clinical therapist to seek assistance.
To get a jump start on breaking the harmful pattern, you may begin by learning to practice self-kindness & compassion, learning to meditate/pray, journaling: specifically writing positive affirmations about yourself, and using grounding techniques to stay present. The benefits of positive self-talk are amazing! It can help reduce stress, increase focus, and boost self-esteem.
At Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC, (MMA) we have a team of therapists who are skilled clinicians that can assist in gaining a clear understanding of what is challenging you and make a plan of action to help you move forward. I am one of those therapists who leads the way at MMA. My name is Natalie Moeller, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Certified Trauma Treatment Provider. I have owned and operated Moeller, Myers,
and Associates since 2015. It is exciting to think that we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary next April! I am fortunate to be surrounded by some of the brightest and best therapists and Office Manager in Northern Illinois! We have the training and certifications to provide a variety of services to the Sauk Valley Area. The Staff at Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC are professionals who are thorough with their assessments, caring and compassionate individuals who are dedicated to assisting all people through life’s difficulties. We have decades of experience providing clinical therapy to individuals, couples, and families, covering many issues. We have on staff a Registered Play Therapist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Trauma Treatment Specialists.
In addition, we are the Sauk Valley Area’s leading provider of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). We provide onsite or in office counseling services for employees and their immediate family members who may be experiencing personal, relationship or family issues, which may be interfering with productivity at work. We assist the business by providing trainings to supervisors and other staff members on topics such as stress, anxiety, depression, workplace wellness, communication, and substance abuse. Also, we assist during workplace crisis situations.
Give us a call and meet our compassionate and professional counselors that are here to assist the Sauk Valley Area! Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC – (815) 626-8760 or visit mmaccil.com or check us out on Facebook for daily tips, tricks, and bits of information to consider.
NAVIGATING HOSPICE CARE: When to start and what to expect
by Chandra Howard Marketing Director, Rock River Hospice and Home
Choosing to initiate hospice care for a loved one is a profound and often challenging decision. It signifies the acceptance of an approaching end of life but also opens the door to a comprehensive array of supportive services that can greatly enhance the quality of life for both patients and their families. At Rock River Hospice and Home, we provide a holistic approach to end-of-life care, going beyond just nursing to include:
• Social Workers: Expertise in managing medical paperwork and connecting families with vital resources.
• Home Health Aides: Assistance with personal care needs to ensure comfort at home.
• Comfort Medications: Effective management of pain and other symptoms to maintain the highest possible quality of life.
• Medical Equipment: Provision of essential tools, such as mechanized beds, to support home care.
• Spiritual and Emotional Support: Customized care addressing both the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Volunteers: Offering companionship for patients and respite for family caregivers.
• Grief Support: Professional counseling to guide families through the grieving process.
Understanding the Hesitation
With advances in medical technology extending life for many who face chronic or life-limiting illnesses, it’s natural for families to explore every available option before considering hospice care. Often, the hesitation stems from a misconception about what hospice represents. The term “hospice” is frequently associated with the end of hope and recovery, leading many to view it as a final step rather than a supportive service.
It’s important to understand that hospice care is not about hastening or postponing death. Instead, it’s about enhancing the quality of life during the final stages by focusing on comfort and support. Our skilled hospice team excels in pain management and provides the resources necessary to ensure patients are as comfortable and alert as they desire.
Navigating Anticipatory Grief
Grief does not only begin after a loved one’s death; anticipatory grief occurs in the time leading up to the loss. This form of grief can be a significant aspect of the hospice journey, affecting each family member differently. Addressing this grief is crucial, and hospice team members, including social workers, chaplains, and bereavement counselors, are trained to support families through this emotional period.
Starting hospice care earlier can provide essential support to both the patient and their family, helping to manage the emotional and practical aspects of approaching loss.
Determining the Right Time
The concept of hope often needs to be redefined when considering hospice care. Rather than viewing it as an end, see it as
an opportunity to create a peaceful, supportive environment for your loved one’s final months. This time can be used to celebrate life, mend relationships, and savor precious moments together.
Research indicates that patients with terminal illnesses may experience a longer and more fulfilling life when receiving hospice care. Benefits include:
• Reduced Fatigue: Less travel to medical facilities decreases physical and emotional stress.
• Inner Peace: The focus shifts from battling a disease to achieving comfort and tranquility.
• Comfortable Setting: Care is provided at home or in a specialized hospice setting, minimizing the stress often associated with hospital environments.
The decision to start hospice care is deeply personal. It’s generally based on a doctor’s prognosis of six months or less to live, but the timing of this decision is unique to each individual and family Consider these questions to guide your decision-making:
• Do I want to continue treatments that may not improve my condition?
• Are the side effects of current treatments outweighing their benefits?
• How do I envision my final months? Am I comfortable spending this time in a hospital setting?
• Are there specific goals or milestones I wish to achieve before I die, and how would continuing treatments affect these?
At Rock River Hospice and Home, we are committed to helping you make informed decisions and providing support throughout this journey. For more information or to discuss hospice care options, please contact us at (815) 625-3858. We are here to assist you with compassion and understanding every step of the way.
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Find the right doctor for your condition
(Metro) The medical field is comprised of many professionals working in concert to keep patients healthy, which involves treating any conditions that arise. Individuals may be treated by various types of doctors in their lifetime, and each is an expert in his or her field. According to Medical News Today, most physicians are categorized as primary care or specialty care.
Navigating the health care system can be confusing. Recognition of the specialties of various types of doctors can make it easier to make it through that system.
• General practitioner: Also known as a family physician, or primary care doctor, these are the doctors patients are likely to encounter most often. They care for patients during routine checkups and screening tests; provide immunizations; and manage ongoing medical conditions. GPs also may be internists, treating both common and complex illnesses.
• Pediatrician: Pediatricians specialize in the care of children from birth and up. Although there is no set age when patients will transition from a pediatrician to an
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• Geriatric medicine specialists: These doctors focus on treating elderly patients and the medical conditions that can develop as a person ages. Geriatric doctors work in private offices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and some even make house calls.
• Endocrinologists: An endocrinologist is an expert in the study of the body’s hormones, says the Cleveland Clinic. They diagnose and treat many different conditions that affect the endocrine system, including diabetes, reproductive issues and thyroid conditions.
• Dermatologist: Skin, hair and nail conditions are handled by a dermatologist. Dermatologists routinely treat conditions like acne, moles, scarring, rashes, and more.
• Nephrologists: Individuals with kidney diseases as well as high blood pressure and fluid and mineral imbalances will likely see a nephrologist.
• Ophthalmologist: Although many conditions of the eye can be diagnosed and treated by optometrists, ophthalmologists are medical doctors who can treat every kind of eye condition. They also can operate on the eyes, according to WebMD.
• Oncologist: Oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. They have subspecialties in specific types of cancer, and also may serve as radiation oncologists, who provide radiation cancer treatments.
• Otolaryngologists: Commonly referred to as ear, nose and throat doctors, these professionals treat diseases in these areas of the body. They also treat conditions that affect the neck and respiratory system.
• Pulmonologists: Those with conditions related to breathing issues, such as pneumonia, asthma, emphysema, and lung cancer, can seek out pulmonologists. These are just some of the many different types of doctors people may visit in their lifetimes.
adult doctor, Kids Health says the switch is typically made between the ages of 18 and
Choosing Between Glasses, Contacts, and LASIK: WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?
by Neil Uher II, ABO-AC July 31, 2024
When it comes to vision correction, the choices can seem overwhelming. Glasses, contact lenses, and LASIK surgery all offer unique benefits, but how do you know which option is right for you?
Understanding the pros and cons of each can help you make an informed decision that fits your lifestyle, budget, and vision needs.
Glasses: The Classic Choice
PROS:
Ease of Use: Glasses are the simplest solution for correcting vision. They’re easy to put on and take off, with no direct contact with the eyes.
Fashion Statement: With countless frame styles, colors, and materials to choose from, glasses can be a reflection of your personal style.
Protection: Glasses provide a barrier between your eyes and the environment, offering protection from dust, debris, and harmful UV rays if you opt for lenses with UV protection.
Low Maintenance: Glasses don’t require daily cleaning or care beyond a quick wipe with a cloth. They also don’t need to be replaced as frequently as contacts.
CONS: Appearance: Some people may not like how they look in glasses or feel that they interfere with their overall aesthetic.
Activity Limitation: Glasses can be inconvenient during physical activities, potentially slipping, fogging up, or getting in the way.
Visual Distortion: Some people
experience peripheral vision distortion or discomfort from the weight of the glasses on their nose and ears.
Contact Lenses: A Close-to-Natural Vision Experience
PROS:
Natural Vision: Contacts sit directly on your eyes, offering a more natural field of vision without the frame obstruction that glasses can cause.
Convenience for Activities: Contacts are ideal for sports and other physical activities where glasses may be cumbersome.
Cosmetic Flexibility: Contacts allow you to change your eye color with tinted lenses or simply enjoy your natural look without frames.
CONS:
Daily Maintenance: Contacts require strict hygiene practices, including cleaning and storing them properly to avoid eye infections.
Comfort Issues: Some people find contacts uncomfortable, especially if they have dry eyes or allergies.
Replacement Costs: Contacts need to be replaced regularly, which can add up in cost over time compared to glasses.
LASIK: The Surgical Solution
PROS:
Permanent Vision Correction: LASIK surgery can significantly reduce or even eliminate the need for glasses or contacts, offering long-term vision improvement.
Convenience: Without the need for daily wear and care, LASIK provides a hassle-free lifestyle.
Quick Recovery: LASIK has a relatively fast recovery time, with many patients experiencing improved vision within a day or two.
CONS:
Cost: LASIK surgery is a significant upfront investment, though it may save money over time by reducing the need for glasses or contacts.
Potential Risks: As with any surgery, there are risks involved, including dry eyes, glare, or halos around lights. Although these side effects are often temporary, they can be a concern for some.
Not for Everyone: LASIK isn’t suitable for everyone. Factors like corneal thickness, age, and overall eye health can impact your eligibility for the procedure.
Making the Right Choice
The best choice for you depends on several factors, including your lifestyle, budget, and personal preferences. If you’re active and prefer not to wear glasses, contacts might be a good option. However, if you’re looking for a long-term solution and are comfortable with surgery, LASIK could be worth considering. For those who prefer a simple, no-fuss solution, glasses remain a reliable and fashionable option.
It’s important to consult with an eye care professional who can assess your specific needs and help guide you towards the best choice. At UseMyFrame.com, we’re committed to helping you find the perfect vision correction solution tailored to your unique lifestyle. Whether you choose glasses, contacts, or LASIK, our team is here to support your journey to clearer vision.
Activities that can improve cardiovascular endurance
(Metro) Medical professionals and researchers tout the benefits of cardiovascular exercise, often referred to as “cardio,” which various organizations note should be incorporated into any well-rounded fitness regimen. The Mayo Clinic notes the many benefits of cardio, which include increased stamina, a stronger immune system, a lower risk for chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, and improved mood.
Cardiovascular workouts may not seem as intimidating as strength-training exercises that require heavy lifting, but they can still prove challenging. That’s particularly so for individuals who may feel as though their endurance levels could use some work. The Cleveland Clinic notes that cardiovascular endurance refers to how well the heart and lungs can supply the oxygen a body needs to exercise at medium- to high-intensity. That oxygen is an energy source the body utilizes to fuel cells in the tissues and muscles, which illustrates how vital cardiovascular endurance can be in relation to performance. With that in mind, individuals can consider these activities as they seek to improve their cardiovascular endurance.
• Sprint interval training (SIT): A 2107 study published in the journal Sports Medicine noted that research in the preceding decade found that sprint interval training (SIT) provided health
benefits similar to or greater than those credited to moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT). SIT is an umbrella term that can be used to describe various exercises, each of which involves sprinting for short bursts followed by several minutes of recovery time.
• High-intensity interval training (HIIT): The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health notes that HIIT incorporates numerous rounds of exercises that alternate between several minutes of high-intensity movements and shorter periods of low-intensity movements. The goal of the high-intensity portions is to increase the heart rate to at least 80 percent of its maximum rate.
• Additional exercises: SIT and HIIT are not the only exercises that can help individuals improve their cardiovascular endurance. The Cleveland Clinic notes that swimming, cycling, dancing, jogging, walking, jumping rope, and climbing stairs are some additional activities that can strengthen the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the body.
People of all ages can work to improve their cardiovascular endurance, though the Cleveland Clinic recommends individuals first consult their health care provider to devise a strategy that will be both safe and effective. More information about cardiovascular endurance can be found at clevelandclinic.org.
Located in the CGH Dixon Medical Center at 1321 N. Galena Ave, CGH Ready Care in Dixon offers the same great services as our Sterling location for everyday illnesses and injury.
Onsite X-ray facilities allow our skilled medical professionals to provide accurate diagnoses and efficient treatment plans as an alternative to an Emergency Room visit.
Follow-up appointments with appropriate specialists, if needed, will be scheduled before you leave Ready Care.
Enhanced care capabilities include laceration repair, initial strain/ sprain/fracture evaluation and management, work-related injuries and more. These are in addition to the already broad range of acute minor illnesses that we see at
Ready Care, including allergies, ear infections, bladder infections, strep throat, pneumonia, influenza and rashes, as well as the completion of camp and sports physicals.
Additionally, CGH Ready Care allows you to secure your spot in line from the comfort of your own home. Visit www.cghmc.com/readycare and select your desired treatment location (Dixon or Sterling). Once you enter your information and “get in line” – you will receive updates and reminder text messages about your walk-in care visit and your estimated visit time.
CGH Ready Care is open in Dixon and Sterling Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. When you or a loved one are ready for care, CGH Ready Care is ready for you!
The Role of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
by Tina Iyer, PMHNP-BC
A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a highly trained and specialized healthcare professional dedicated to the care of individuals with mental health disorders. PMHNPs bring a holistic approach to mental health care, integrating their expertise in nursing with advanced psychiatric training to provide comprehensive and compassionate care. Here’s an indepth look at the role of a PMHNP:
DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS
Comprehensive Mental Health Evaluations: PMHNPs conduct detailed assessments to diagnose mental health conditions. These evaluations include reviewing the patient’s medical history, conducting interviews, and using standardized diagnostic tools. The goal is to understand the patient’s symptoms, behaviors, and overall mental health status.
Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders: Based on their assessments, PMHNPs diagnose a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for developing an effective treatment plan.
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Prescribing Psychiatric Medications: PMHNPs are authorized to prescribe medications to treat mental health conditions. They use their knowledge of psychopharmacology to select appropriate medications, considering factors such as the patient’s specific condition, medical history, and potential side effects. They educate patients about their medications, ensuring they understand how to take them properly and what to expect.
Monitoring and Adjusting Medications: PMHNPs closely monitor patients’ responses to medications, adjusting as needed to ensure optimal efficacy and minimize adverse effects. Regular follow-up appointments allow PMHNPs to assess the effectiveness of the medication regimen and make necessary changes.
PREVENTATIVE CARE AND EDUCATION
Mental Health Education: PMHNPs educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and selfcare strategies. They empower patients with knowledge, helping them understand their conditions and take an active role in their care.
Preventative Strategies: PMHNPs emphasize the importance of preventative care in mental health. This includes regular mental health check-ups, early intervention for emerging symptoms, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices such as proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management techniques.
HOLISTIC AND INTEGRATED CARE
Holistic Approach: PMHNPs consider the whole person in their care, addressing physical, emotional, social, and environmental
factors that impact mental health. This holistic approach ensures that all aspects of a patient’s well-being are considered in the treatment plan.
Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers: PMHNPs often work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with primary care physicians, therapists, social workers, and other specialists. This integrated approach ensures comprehensive and coordinated care for patients.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES
Remote Mental Health Care: Many PMHNPs offer telehealth services, providing remote access to mental health care through secure video conferencing. Telehealth increases accessibility, allowing patients to receive care from the comfort of their homes, particularly beneficial for those in remote or underserved areas.
Virtual Therapy and Consultations: PMHNPs conduct virtual medication management appointments and follow-up visits. Telehealth maintains continuity of care and provides flexibility for patients with busy schedules or mobility issues.
CONCLUSION
The role of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is multifaceted and vital to the mental health care system. PMHNPs provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments, manage medications, and preventative care. Their holistic and patientcentered approach ensures that individuals receive the support they need to manage their mental health effectively. Whether through in-person care or telehealth services, PMHNPs are dedicated to improving the mental health and overall well-being of their patients.
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Graduates of KSB’s Family Medicine Residency Program gather to celebrate the programs 20th year
TALENT DEVELOPMENT: KSB dedicated to fostering next generation of healthcare professionals
Providing excellence in medical education from early experiences through residency
by Michelle Marx
A significant challenge facing healthcare organizations nationwide is recruiting and retaining skilled medical professionals in rural communities. In addition to providing topnotch patient care and services, KSB has a long history of proactively seeking out and developing the next generation of medical professionals. How? Read on to learn several ways KSB helps develop healthcare talent.
Raising Awareness and Cultivating Interest
The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is a federally funded program that provides health career support and education. KSB primarily focuses on job shadowing for high school and college students, the Rural Health Experience, the Preceptorship program, and AHEC Scholars. By participating in these programs, KSB offers students an edge by providing a more diversified, interprofessional experience to support motivated students’ return and work locally.
KSB University is another opportunity for interested high school students to gain a sneak peek into the lives of frontline
healthcare professionals. With a heavy emphasis on hands-on experiences, students interact with clinical educators, physicians, nurses and more in various hospital areas.
In addition, job shadowing at KSB helps college students gain familiarity with various medical specialties and environments. Special school programs like Health Jam for 5th graders further expand awareness of what it’s like to work in healthcare and the careers it offers. KSB also participates in various job fairs in the region, intending to look for skilled employees while continuing to ensure confidence in local healthcare within the community.
Partnering with Professional Training Organizations
Once offering an on-site College of Nursing, KSB has a long tradition of providing professional healthcare training. Today, KSB partners with various healthcare professional training organizations to provide clinical sites and mentoring for future nurses, radiologists, laboratory technicians, physical therapists, physician assistants, and more.
Each summer, KSB offers the Rural Interprofessional Preceptorship Program. The
six-week, full-time shadowing opportunity allows highly motivated health profession students to learn in a real-world setting and supports learning through active and organized participation in the community. The KSB Nursing Extern Program proactively partners with the Sauk Valley Community College Nursing Program to help prepare student nurses for the future. The 10-week summer program allows student nurses to work with departmental mentoring nurses and facilitates the student’s ability to experience real-world patient care. Students gain skills in patient assessment, prioritization, team collaboration, and care provision within their scope.
The Medical Training Journey Doesn’t Happen Overnight
Professional medical training takes time –typically 12 to 18 years or more. To become a physician, one must complete a four-year bachelor’s degree, complete prerequisite courses, and pass the Medical College Admission Test to qualify for medical school. Once in medical school, a student needs another four years or more to earn their medical degree. After medical school, a three
required, followed by obtaining state licensure. A fellowship requires more years of study if a physician decides to specialize further.
KSB Residency Programs Illuminate the Value of Rural Teaching Institutions
Residency programs benefit physicians and the community alike by providing an additional avenue for the community to receive medical care through outpatient offices, increasing access for the underserved, and providing patients with more physicians able to offer expert patient care.
Dixon Rural Training Track Family Medicine Residency Program
Recently, KSB celebrated the Family Health Center’s 20th anniversary, representing two decades of partnership with the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford. Unique in Illinois, this accredited program aims to train physicians who recently graduated from medical school to become board-certified in family medicine.
“Two decades ago, active cooperation among administrators, academics and clinicians converged in a perfect storm, allowing this unique program to be created,” says former Program Director Timothy Appenheimer, MD. “Many successful physicians have received Family Medicine
training in Dixon and served the Dixon community after graduation. It is highly unusual for a graduate medical education program to succeed in a small community like ours over time. This success is a testament to the early developers’ vision and the skill and commitment of those who continue to bring the program forward.”
The program’s success speaks for itself. Of the 28 graduates, 75% now work in rural areas. Six work for KSB, eight remain in Illinois, three work in the Midwest, and three have completed fellowships (additional training) in Palliative care medicine and Geriatrics.
KSB Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Program
The Podiatry Residency Program aims to take patient care and services to the next level by empowering the next generation of podiatric physicians and surgeons to provide the best evidence-based medicine and the most empathic patient care possible. The program offers a 36-month curriculum that accepts students from all 11 podiatric medical schools nationwide. With additional capabilities in rear foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, the program has a diverse focus on all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. This emphasis allows resident training, ranging from basic procedures to major reconstructive trauma,
revision, joint replacement, and peripheral nerve surgery.
With a strong academic focus, the residency program has become one of Illinois’s most sought-after postgraduate programs. The program has also garnered significant national attention due to its ongoing research and the faculty and residents’ excellent skills and reputation. Presenting at a minimum of two national conferences per year, the team also has multiple publications that continue to increase and grow within the program.
KSB Nursing Residency Program
The Nursing Residency Program works to ease the transition for new graduates and has retained over 90% of participants. Students meet regularly for eight months and connect with peers at the same point in their careers, allowing them to discuss current struggles, problem-solve, and learn resiliency. Topics include patient-centered care, empathy, vicarious trauma, delegation, prioritization, communication, accountability, and process improvement.
Since KSB opened its doors in 1897, the organization has been fully dedicated to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals to restore, maintain and enhance health by providing superior care now and in the future.
Amy Field, HID
Lydia Sitter, Au.D
Carolyn Awender, Au.D
PROFESSIONALS DIRECTORY
ALLERGY
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic
Therica Heeren, MS, PA-C 101 E. Miller Road Sterling, IL 61081
815-625-4790
www.cghmc.com
AMBULANCE SERVICES
Advance EMS
661 Reynoldswood Rd. 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 C Sterling IL 61081
815-626-8760
www.mmaccil.com
Path to Healing, Inc.
Tina Iyer, PMHNP 629 N. Galena Ave, Suite 120 Dixon, IL 61021
815-288-1235
Sinnissippi Centers
325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021
815-284-6611 wwww.sinnissippi.com
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.com
Sinnissippi Centers
100 Jefferson St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3157 www.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th St. Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3801 www.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 www.sinnissippi.com
ADOLESCENT/ PEDIATRIC THERAPY
Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA
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
Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E Sterling, IL 61081
815-622-2800 wwwmorningsideofsterling.com
ANESTHESIOLOGY
CGH Medical Center
Jeffrey Amport, MD
Roger Arquilla, CRNA
William Chaplin, DO
Colette Lehn, CRNA
Krzysztof Malewicz, CRNA
David Nowak, CRNA
Tyler Thompson, CRNA
Eric Thueson, CRNA
Frelea Lyn Tiongson, CRNA
Fatima Udoiwod, 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
Parkway Center 1801 Avenue G Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-1121 www.parkwaycenteril.com
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
AUDIOLOGY
Awender Audiology 610 S. Park Crest Dr. Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-3277 www.awenderhearing.com
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic
Jessica Birkey, AuD, FAAA
Laurie Zollinger, AuD, FAAA 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
KSB Commerce Towers
Madison Sudaj, AuD 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5918 www.ksbhospital.com
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CGH Medical Center
Lorri Mostad, APRN, PMHNP-BC 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com
KSB Behavioral Health
403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5683
BEREAVEMENT SERVICES
Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
Rock River Hospice & Home 2706 Avenue E
Sterling, IL 61081
815-625-3858 www.hospicerockriver.org
Serenity Hospice & Home 1658 S. IL Route 2 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2499 www.serenityhospiceandhome.org
CANCER TREATMENT
Illinois Cancer Care 101 W. 2nd Street Dixon, Illinois 61021 815-285-7800 www.illinoiscancercare.com
Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center 327 IL-2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1111 www.nicancer.com
CARDIOLOGY
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic
Tracey Aude, RN, MSN, CNP
Jobelle Gamboa, MSN, APRN, ACNP-AG, 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 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
KSB Commerce Towers
Monther El Bzour, MD
Sohail Hanif, MD 215 E. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5815 www.ksbhospital.com
MCH Specialty Clinic
Dr. Faraz Manazir 303 North Jackson St. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-5511
www.morrisonhospital.com
CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION
KSB Commerce Towers
Cardiac Rehabilitation 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5534 www.ksbhospital.com
CAREGIVER /FAMILY SUPPORT
Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E, Sterling, IL 61081
815-622-2800 wwwmorningsideofsterling.com
Rock River Hospice & Home 2706 Avenue E Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3858 www.hospicerockriver.org
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 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
CGH Downtown Medical Center
15 W. 3rd St. 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 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 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 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
CGH Ready Care Clinic – Sterling 15 W. 3rd St. (lower level) Sterling, IL 61081 815-564-1999 www.cghmc.com
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
KSB Center for Health Services
Amboy Clinic
305 E. Joe Dr. Amboy, IL 61310 815-857-3044 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Center for Health Services
Oregon Clinic
1307 W. Washington St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3151 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Center for Health Services
Polo Clinic
1107 S. Division Ave. Polo, IL 61064
815-946-3453 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Lawless Eye & Vision Care 511 Palmyra Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-2020 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Medical Group Ashton
320 N. First St. Ashton, IL 61006 815-453-1212 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Medical Group
Commerce Towers 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Pediatric Center at Edwards Clinic
144 N. Court St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5437 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Town Square Centre Clinic 102 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 Family Health Center 815-285-8520 Internal Medicine 815-284-7733 Primary Care 815-285-5961 www.ksbhospital.com
COMFORT MEDICATION
Rock River Hospice & Home 2706 Avenue E Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3858 www.hospicerockriver.org
CONTINUUM OF CARE
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
COUNSELING INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY
Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
Sinnissippi Centers 325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6611 wwww.sinnissippi.com
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 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 100 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3157 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th St. Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3801 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 wwww.sinnissippi.com
COUNSELORS
Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
COUPLES THERAPY
Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
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
Tyler Conway, MD 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 (Formerly kown as Exceptional Care & Training Center) 2601 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081
815-626-5820
www.cornerstonespecialcare.org
EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH
Moeller, Myers, & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
Sinnissippi Centers
325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6611
wwww.sinnissippi.com
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
wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers
100 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3157 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3801 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 wwww.sinnissippi.com
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
CGH Medical Center
100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0400 www.cghmc.com
KSB Hospital
403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.ksbhospital.com
ENDOCRINOLOGY
KSB Commerce Towers
Ifrah Jamil, MD 215 E 1st St. Dixon IL 61021 815-285-5875 www.ksbhospital.com
FAMILY PRACTICE
CGH Downtown Medical Center
upper level
Angel Blazquez, MD
Julie Wardell, APRN, FNP-BC
Beriah Zigler, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC 15 W. 3rd St. 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 Lynn Blvd Medical Center
Marcia Jones, MD
Jason Reter, DO
Cassie Wiersema, APN, FNP-BC
Kim Wolfe, FNP 3010 E. Lynn Blvd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-6750 www.cghmc.com
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic
Kayla Bland, PA-C, MS
Phong Dang, MD
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 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
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
Karri Kloepping, PA-C 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
Matthew Wolf, MD 212 E. Railroad St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5050 www.cghmc.com
CGH Ready Care Clinic – Dixon
Carson Andrew, PA-C
Desiree Burke, MSN, FNP-C
Wes Shaw, PA-C 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
CGH Ready Care Clinic – Sterling
Norma Alvarado-Urrutia FPAAPRN, FNP-BC
Susan Burnette, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Lauren Cecchetti, APN, NP-C
Tina Frank, APN, FNP-BC
Virginia Heal, DNP, FPA-APRN, FNP-BC
Christina Miller, FNP-BC 15 W. 3rd St. (lower level), Sterling 815-564-1999 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
KSB Center for Health Services
Amboy Clinic
Emilee Bocker, MD
Kurt Crowe, MD
Lee Murrin, NP 305 E. Joe Dr Amboy, IL 61310 815-857-3044 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Center for Health Services
Oregon Clinic
Mark Myers, MD
John Plescia, MD
Gregory Reckamp, MD
Mindy Nesemeier, FNP
1307 W. Washington St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3151
www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Center for Health Services
Polo Clinic
Jaclyn Parayao, MD
Tiffani Williams, PA 1107 S. Division Ave. Polo, IL 61064 815-946-3453 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Town Square Centre
Emilee Bocker, MD 815-285-8520
Juan Hernandez, MD 815-285-8522
Joyce Johnson, MD 815-285-8520
Adnan Muhsin, MD 815-284-7733
Jaclyn Parayao, MD 815-285-5961
Shreyas Srinivasan, MD 815-285-8528
Timothy Williams, MD 815-285-8518
Caitlin Ehlers, FNP 815-284-7733
Marissa Frost, NP 815-285-8520
102 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 www.ksbhospital.com
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
Amanda Dawson, APN, FNP-C
Cara Firch, PA-C, MS
Jorge Monteagudo, MD
Concha Sitter, MS, FPA-APRN, FNP-BC, CGRN 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790
www.cghmc.com
KSB Medical Group
Commerce Towers
Fadi Mustapha, MD
Taylor Carroll, NP
215 E. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5843 www.ksbhospital.com
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
David Almasy, MD
Anna Bida-Dudun, MD, FACOG Debra Bowman, MD, FACOG
Laurie Buckman, CNM, APRN Meredith Johnson, MSN, APN, WHNP-BC
Jeffrey LeMay, MD 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081
815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
CGH Walnut Medical Center
Laurie Buckman, CNM, APRN 131 Jackson St. Walnut, IL 61376 815-379-2161 www.cghmc.com
KSB Commerce Towers
Christine Doyle,MD William Long, DO
Courtney Duffy, CNM
Maggie Connors, NP 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5427 www.ksbhospital.com
HEALTH & BEAUTY PRODUCTS/ HEALTH FOOD STORE
Health & Nutrition Plus
2522 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081
815-625-3409
www.healthandnutritionplus.com
Olive Nut Meal Prep Services 120 N Peoria Ave. Dixon, IL 61021
815-973-5635
www.olivenutdixon.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 Birkey, AuD, FAAA
Laurie Zollinger, AuD, FAAA 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081
815-632-5400 www.cghmc.com
KSB Audiology Commerce Towers
Madison Sudaj, AuD
215 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5918 www.ksbhospital.com
Sterling Hearing Aid Center 603 Freeport Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-3220
HOME HEALTH SERVICES
KSB Home Health Care
403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021
815-284-5710 www.ksbhospital.com
HOME NURSING
CGH Home Nursing
3010 E. Lynn Blvd. Sterling, IL 61081
815-622-0836 www.cghmc.com
Castor Home Nursing
417 East Third St, Ste. A Sterling IL 61081 815-624-3177 www.castorhomenursing.com
HOSPICE
Rock River Hospice & Home 2706 Avenue E Sterling, IL 61081
815-625-3858 www.hospicerockriver.org
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
KSB Hospital
403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021
815-288-5531 www.ksbhospital.com
IMMEDIATE CARE
CGH Ready Care Clinic – Dixon 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
CGH Ready Care Clinic – Sterling 15 W. 3rd St. (lower level) Sterling, IL 61081 www.cghmc.com 815-564-1999
IN HOME RESPITE CARE
Rock River Hospice & Home 2706 Avenue E Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3858 www.hospicerockriver.org
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Allure of Prophetstown 310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175 www.allureprophetstown.com
Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-2800 www.morningsideofsterling.com
Parkway Center 1801 Avenue G Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-1121 www.parkwaycenteril.com
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
KSB Medical Group Commerce Towers Abdulhamid Alkhalaf, MD 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5979 www.ksbhospital.com
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 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
KSB Town Square Centre
Adnan Muhsin, MD
Caitlin Ehlers, NP 815-284-7733
102 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 www.ksbhospital.com
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 www.cghmc.com
KSB Hospital Lab Center 101 W. Second Street Dixon, IL 61021 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Hospital
403 E. First Street, Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.ksbhospital.com
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
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
LONG TERM CARE
Cornerstone Special Care (Formerly kown as Exceptional Care & Training Center) 2601 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081
815-626-5820
www.cornerstonespecialcare.org
Parkway Center 1801 Avenue G Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-1121 www.parkwaycenteril.com
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270
815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
MEAL PREP
Olive Nut Meal Prep Services 120 N Peoria Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-973-5635 www.olivenutdixon.com
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
MercyOne Home Medical Equipment
638 South Bluff Blvd. Clinton, IA 52732
563-244-3600 www.mercyone.org/clinton
MEMORY 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
Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E, Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-2800 wwwmorningsideofsterling.com
MENTAL HEALTH
KSB Behavioral Health 403 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021
815-285-5638 www.ksbhospital.com
Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
Path to Healing, Inc.
Tina Iyer, PMHNP
629 N. Galena Ave, Suite 120 Dixon, IL 61021
815-288-1235
Sinnissippi Centers 325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021
815-284-6611 wwww.sinnissippi.com
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 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers
100 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061
815-732-3157 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068
815-562-3801 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 wwww.sinnissippi.com
MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION AND TREATMENT
Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
Path to Healing, Inc.
Tina Iyer, PMHNP 629 N. Galena Ave, Suite 120 Dixon, IL 61021
815-288-1235
NEPHROLOGY
The Dixon Dialysis Center
Anwar Ahmed, MD
Rajesh Alla, MD V.R. Alla, MD 101 W. 2nd Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-0555 www.cghmc.com
NEUROLOGY
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic
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
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270
815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
Health & Nutrition Plus 2522 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3409 www.healthandnutritionplus.com
OBSTETRICS & 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
David Almasy, MD
Anna Bida-Duden, MD, FACOG Debra Bowman, MD, FACOG Laurie Buckman, CNM, APRN Meredith Johnson, MSN, APN, WHNP-BC Jeffrey LeMay, MD 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
CGH Walnut Medical Center
Laurie Buckman, CNM, APRN 131 Jackson St. Walnut, IL 61376 815-379-2161 www.cghmc.com
KSB Commerce Towers
Christine Doyle,MD
William Long, DO
Courtney Duffy, CNM Maggie Connors, NP 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021
815-285-5427
www.ksbhospital.com
OCCUPATIONAL 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
Castor Home Nursing Home Health Dept. 417 East Third St, Ste. A Sterling IL 61081 815-624-3177 www.castorhomenursing.com
KSB Commerce Towers 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5531 www.ksbhospital.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
Saleh Hatoum, MD 327 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-625-1111 www.nicancer.com
OPHTHALMOLOGY
CGH Dixon Medical Center
Robert Pode, DO 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
CGH Vision Center
John Hahn, MD, FACS 10 W. 3rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-1208 www.cghmc.com
OPTICIANS/GLASSES PRESCRIPTION LENSES
Usemyframe.com 104 E. 3rd. St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-285-8585
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
KSB Lawless Eye & Vision Care
Kelly Klein, OD Peter Popovich, OD Emily Richardson, OD 511 Palmyra Rd. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-2020 www.ksbhospital.com
ORTHOPEDICS
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic
Ethan Brooks, DSC, PA-C
Shawn Hanlon, MD, FAAOS
Jeffrey Thormeyer, MD, FAAOS Joshua Wade, PA-C, MS 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
KSB Commerce Towers
Stephen Gabriel, MD
Thomas Hernandez, MD
Chris Herbert, FNP
215 E. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021
815-285-5800 www.ksbhospital.com
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic
Stephanie Ernst, MSN, APN, FNP-BC
Maher Younes, MD, FAAOA 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
KSB Commerce Towers
Fazlur Zahurullah, MD
Misty Buskohl, FNP 215 E. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5603
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
KSB Hospital
Saad Blaney, MD, FCAP 403 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021
815-285-5579 www.ksbhospital.com
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
Stacey Drosopoulos, ATC, PA-C
Jackie Greve, APRN, FNP, NP-C 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
KSB Pediatric Center at Edwards Clinic
Maria Rivera, MD
Deb Gortowski, CPNP 144 N. Court St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5437 www.ksbhospital.com
Moeller, Myers, & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
PATIENT/FAMILY-CENTERED CARE
Rock River Hospice & Home 2706 Avenue E Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3858 www.hospicerockriver.org
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
Rock River Hospice & Home 2706 Avenue E Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3858 www.hospicerockriver.org
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 815-632-5199 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
KSB Commerce Towers 215 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5591 www.ksbhospital.com
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
PODIATRY
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic Eric Riley, DPM Courtney Mohr, APN, FNP-BC 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.ksbhospital.com
KSB Amboy Clinic
Nathan Mauren, DPM 305 E. Joe Drive Amboy, IL 61310 815-285-5801 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Commerce Towers
Brandon Gumbiner, DPM Nathan Mauren, DPM
Kyle Swanson, DPM 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5801 www.ksbhospital.com
KSB Oregon Clinic
Kyle Swanson, DPM 1307 W Washington St. Oregon IL 61061 815-285-5801 www.ksbhospital.com
Rochelle Multi-Specialty Clinic
Kyle Swanson, DPM 900 N. Second Street Rochelle, IL 61068
815-285-5801
www.ksbhospital.com
PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
KSB Hospital
Susan Heffelfinger, PhD
815-288-5638 403 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5579 www.ksbhospital.com
Path to Healing, Inc.
Tina Iyer, PMHNP 629 N. Galena Ave, Suite 120 Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-1235
Sinnissippi Centers
325 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6611 wwww.sinnissippi.com
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 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 100 Jefferson St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-3157 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 1321 N 7th St. Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-3801 wwww.sinnissippi.com
Sinnissippi Centers 2611 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-0013 wwww.sinnissippi.com
POST PARTUM COUNSELING
Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling IL 61081 815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
Moeller, Myers, & Associates, PC
3917 E Lincolnway Suite C 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
101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
KSB Hospital
Eyad Karzoun, MD 215 E. 1st Street Dixon IL 61021 815-285-5966 www.ksbhospital.com
RADIOLOGY
CGH Medical Center
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
KSB Hospital
Cheryl Schwalm, DO
403 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021
815-288-5531 www.ksbhospital.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
KSB CommerceTowers
Physical Therapy
215 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021
815-285-5591 www.ksbhospital.com
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation
408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
RESPITE CARE/SERVICE
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
Morningside of Sterling 2705 Ave. E Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-2800 www.morningsideofsterling.com
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation
408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021
www.resthavehome.com
Rock River Hospice & Home 2706 Avenue E Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3858 www.hospicerockriver.org
RETIREMENT LIVING
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation
408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021
www.resthavehome.com
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 Ajay Buddaraju, MD
Melissa Duncan, APRN-FNP 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.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
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
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
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
SLEEP MEDICINE
CGH Dixon Medical Center
Rebecca Cady, MS, FNP
Kim Treviranus, MD 1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-1600 www.cghmc.com
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic
Rebecca Cady, MS, FNP
Kim Treviranus, MD 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
KSB Sleep Lab Commerce Towers 215 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-5407 www.ksbhospital.com
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
815-632-5199
www.cghmc.com
KSB Commerce Towers
Physical Therapy
215 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021
815-288-5591 www.ksbhospital.com
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation 408 Maple Ave. Morrison, IL 61270 815-772-4021 www.resthavehome.com
SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL
SUPPORT
Rock River Hospice & Home 2706 Avenue E Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-3858 www.hospicerockriver.org
SPORTS MEDICINE
CGH Locust Street Medical Center
1809 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081
888-721-2867
www.cghmc.com
SUPPLEMENTS
7:24 Fitness 107 ½ 1st Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-564-9000 www.724fitnessontherock.com
SURGERY/GENERAL
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic
Ashlea Canady, MD, FACS
Heather Wakefield, MD, FACS 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081
815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
KSB Commerce Towers
Matthew Hefty, MD
David Powers, MD 215 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021
815-288-1035 www.ksbhospital.com
SURGERY/ VASCULAR PERIPHERAL
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
TEETH WHITENING
Sterling Dental 1835 1st Ave.
Sterling, IL 61081
815-626-9600
www.sterlingdental-group.com
TRANSPORTATION
Castor Medical Transportation
Non-emergency
Wheelchair lift VAN
417 E Third Street, Suite B
Sterling IL 61081
815-200-9096
book@castormedicaltransport.com
TRAUMA TREATMENT
Moeller, Myers & Associates, PC 3917 E Lincolnway Suite C Sterling IL 61081
815-626-8760 www.mmaccil.com
UROLOGY
CGH Medical Center Main Clinic
Young Song, DO
Kevin Rogers MSN, NP-C 101 E. Miller Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-4790 www.cghmc.com
VETERAN SERVICES AND PINNINGS
Rock River Hospice & Home 2706 Avenue E
Sterling, IL 61081
815-625-3858 www.hospicerockriver.org
WEIGHT LOSS
7:24 Fitness 107½ 1st Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61081
815-564-9000 www.724fitnessontherock.com
Health & Nutrition Plus
2522 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081
815-625-3409 www.healthandnutritionplus.com
WOUND CARE
CGH Dixon Medical Center
1321 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021
815-564-4002 www.cghmc.com
CGH Wound Healing Center
1809 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-564-4002 www.cghmc.com
KSB Center for Wound Healing
403 E. First St. Dixon, IL 61021
815-285-5814
YOGA
7:24 Fitness
107½ 1st Ave.
Rock Falls, IL 61071
815-564-9000
www.724fitnessontherock.com
