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.
Srivani Sridhar, MD, Receives Integrative Medicine Board Certification
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is pleased to announce that Woodside Clinic Family Physician and Integrative Medicine Specialist Srivani Sridhar, MD, successfully completed all of the requirements for board certification in integrative medicine through the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM).
SwedishAmerican and Aramark Stuff Backpacks to Support Remedies
On Wednesday, September 20, at 2:00pm, Aramark and SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health employees will gather together to fill 200 backpacks with school supplies and then deliver them to Remedies Domestic Violence shelter.
SwedishAmerican Now Packages Medications the Green Way
SwedishAmerican’s Pharmacy now has a solution when it comes to sending temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals to patients. It is using Green Cell Foam, a new packaging material that is 100 percent biodegradable and makes disposal easy and green.
SwedishAmerican to Host Headache Conference, September 23
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is hosting a Headache Conference on Saturday, September 23, 8 AM – 12 PM, at Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. The conference will feature speakers from both SwedishAmerican and UW Health discussing several different headache topics.
SwedishAmerican Welcomes Monica Longnecker, APN
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is pleased to welcome Advanced Practice Nurse Monica Longnecker who joins Dr. Bruce Stiles at SwedishAmerican Valley Clinic.
SwedishAmerican CEO Dr. Michael Born Named to National List
SwedishAmerican President and CEO Dr. Michael Born named to Becker's Hospital Review "Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems to Know” List.
SwedishAmerican to Host Diaper Drive to Benefit The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford
SwedishAmerican is hosting a Diaper Drive, September 22 – October 20, to benefit The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford.
SwedishAmerican Welcomes New Family Physician, Mack Worthington, DO
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is pleased to welcome its new family physician, Mack Worthington, DO.
SwedishAmerican to Host Free Breast Cancer Awareness Program, October 2
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health will host Planting the Seeds of Hope, a FREE breast cancer awareness program, at Giovanni’s, Monday, October 2nd.
SwedishAmerican’s Ryan Jury Learning Center to Host FREE Health Fair, September 23
SwedishAmerican’s Ryan Jury Child Development Learning Center is hosting a FREE health fair on Saturday, September 23rd.
SwedishAmerican Receives American Heart Association Stroke Achievement Award
SwedishAmerican received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines Stroke Sliver Plus Quality Achievement Award
SwedishAmerican Davis Junction Clinic Celebrates Ten Years
SwedishAmerican Davis Junction Clinic is honored to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The clinic is located at 5665 North Junction Way in Davis Junction.
SwedishAmerican Donates More Than 1,500 School Supplies to Neighborhood Schools
SwedishAmerican hosted a Back-to-School Supply Drive with its employees; below is a list of items donated to its neighboring schools.
SwedishAmerican Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehab Program Receives Certification for Ninth Year in a Row
SwedishAmerican announces the recertification of its Cardiovascular/Rehab program by American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation