New Bell School Road Clinic Approved for SwedishAmerican by State Regulators
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, won approval this morning from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to expand its excellence in healthcare with the construction of a new 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art clinic on Bell School Road, near the SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center campus.
SwedishAmerican Turns its Campus Blue in Honor of Fallen Rockford Police Officer Jaimie Cox
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is turning its campus blue in honor of fallen Rockford Police Officer Jaimie Cox.
SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center to Host FREE Support Group for Young Women
The support group will take place on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 6:40 PM at Katy’s Place located inside the Regional Cancer Center, 3535 N. Bell School Road, Rockford.
The support group will be facilitated by a licensed clinical professional counselor. For questions or to learn more about the support group, call (779) 696-1663.
SwedishAmerican Adopts New Ultrasound Technology to Detect Lung Cancer at an Earlier Stage
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is pleased to announce it now offers a new piece of technology to help in the fight against lung cancer, a disease that kills more men and women than any other disease.
SwedishAmerican to Host FREE Diabetes and Heart Disease Lecture & Community Diabetes Support Group
More than 30 million Americans, or 9.4 percent of the population, have diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association. With November being Diabetes Awareness Month, SwedishAmerican is hosting a FREE community lecture on diabetes and heart disease and a FREE community diabetes support group.
SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center to Host Lighting Ceremony to Raise Awareness about Lung Cancer
The SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center will host Shine a Light on Lung Cancer on Thursday, November 9 at 5:30 PM.
SwedishAmerican OB/GYN Dr. William Cunningham Receives Award from UIC Rockford Medical Student Council
SwedishAmerican OB/GYN Dr. William Cunningham has been awarded the Faculty and Staff Aureus Award for the month of September from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Medical Student Council.
SwedishAmerican Welcomes Three New Physicians
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is pleased to welcome three new physicians to its team, Dr. John H. Braxton, Dr. John Kaminski and Dr. Murtaza Rizvi.
Dr. John H. Braxton is SwedishAmerican’s new cardiothoracic surgeon. He is board certified in thoracic surgery and has over 20 years of experience. He joins Dr. Srinivas Kolla in the SwedishAmerican Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic, located within the SwedishAmerican Heart Institute, and will practice exclusively at SwedishAmerican.
SwedishAmerican Welcomes New Advanced Practice Nurses
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is pleased to welcome two new advanced practice nurses (APNs) to its team, Anne Cunningham and Lorri Mostad.
Anne Cunningham is an APN who will partner with Dr. Andrea Giamalva and Dr. Stephanie Gorham at SwedishAmerican Belvidere Clinic. Together, they will expand their practice and provide extended patient care and enhanced chronic disease management to their patients.
SwedishAmerican Donates More Than 4,000 Diapers to The Pregnancy Care Center
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health donated more than 4,000 diapers to The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford.
City-Wide Trunk-Or-Treat Scheduled for October 30
SwedishAmerican Foundation, Rockford Police Department and Rockford Fire Department are teaming up to host a free Trunk-or-Treat event on Monday, October 30 from 6 – 8 PM.
SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
The SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center, developed in collaboration with UW Health and its nationally recognized University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, is pleased to announce the celebration of its fourth anniversary.
SwedishAmerican Pharmacy Hires One-of-a-Kind Inpatient Medication Access Specialist
The Pharmacy Department at SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is excited to announce it has added a new, one-of-a-kind, pharmacy technician position to its growing team. Paige Roop is the new Inpatient Medication Access Specialist (iMAS) at SwedishAmerican.
SwedishAmerican Goodwill Drive Collects More Than 2,200 Pounds Worth of Donations
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is pleased to announce it has donated more than 2,200 pounds of donated clothing and household items to Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois
SwedishAmerican Continues Long-Term Relationship with Blue Cross Blue Shield
For years, SwedishAmerican Hospital; SwedishAmerican Home Health Care; and SwedishAmerican Medical Group clinics have participated with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Illinois. BCBS insurance holders not only have access to SwedishAmerican Hospital, providers and clinics throughout Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties, but also have access to SwedishAmerican’s outpatient pharmacy.
SwedishAmerican to Host Puttin’ On the Glitz on November 10
SwedishAmerican is hosting its annual Puttin’ On the Glitz fashion show/luncheon on Friday, November 10, at 11:00 AM at Giovanni’s. The event is a fundraiser for SwedishAmerican’s oncology patients and will go towards patient and family support services and resources.
SwedishAmerican Foundation to Co-Host Fall Neighborhood Association Group Summit, October 19
The SwedishAmerican Foundation, Rockford Police Department and Neighborhood Association’s from Jackson Oaks, Keith Creek, North Highland, Rockview and South Highland are hosting a Fall Neighborhood Association Group Summit on Thursday, October 19 from 6 – 7:30 PM at Redeemer Church, 827 16th Street, Rockford.
Mobile Stroke Unit to Visit SwedishAmerican Hospital, October 13
SwedishAmerican, through its connection with Superior Ambulance, will host the Rush University Medical Center Mobile Stroke Unit on Friday, October 13 from 9 AM to 2 PM in the SwedishAmerican Emergency Department parking lot.
SwedishAmerican Welcomes New Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Meredith Brawley, MD
SwedishAmerican is pleased to welcome our new obstetrician & gynecologist, Meredith Brawley, MD. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call SwedishAmerican Rock Valley Clinic at (779) 696-1815.
Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (RAASE) to Host Human Trafficking Conference
The Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (RAASE), with support from the SwedishAmerican Foundation, will host a Human Trafficking Conference on Friday, November 3 at Heartland Community Church
SwedishAmerican Neurosurgeon Dr. Gayatri Sonti Earns Top Doctor Award
Gayatri Sonti, DO, PhD, Neurosurgeon at SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health has been named a 2017 Top Doctor in Rockford.
SwedishAmerican Caring Canines Celebrate Seventh Birthday
Research has shown that a visit by a specially trained therapy dog and handler can reduce stress and pain levels, lower blood pressure and result in shorter hospital stays for many patients. SwedishAmerican started its Caring Canines program in 2010 and recently celebrated its seventh birthday.
SwedishAmerican BetterLife Wellness to Host FREE Weekly Yoga Class for Swedes Cancer Patients
SwedishAmerican BetterLife Wellness is hosting a yoga class designed for Swedes cancer patients every Wednesday from 12:15 – 1:00 PM at Katy’s Place, located inside the SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center.
SwedishAmerican Foundation to Co-Sponsor A Walk to Remember, Oct. 1
The SwedishAmerican Foundation and Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory is pleased to co-sponsor A Walk to Remember on Sunday, October 1, a memorial walk to remember children lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant and childhood death.
Approval for New Women and Children’s Tower at SwedishAmerican Delayed as Regulators Seek More Information
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health will return to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to seek approval for a new, state-of-the-art women’s and children’s tower on its main hospital campus in downtown Rockford. Today's vote of 4-2 in favor of the project fell one short of the needed 5 votes. SwedishAmerican has been given the opportunity to submit a modified application to the board for this project that has received widespread support from community leaders and elected officials.