For the fourth year in a row, Centegra Health System is one of 50 employers from across the country named an AARP Best Employer for Workers Over 50. The award, now in its seventh year, was established by AARP to … Continue reading →

The Chemical Dependency Evaluation Team will provide free alcohol screenings during the month of September. During the screening process individuals will complete a brief screening form and will meet with a professional substance abuse counselor to review the results and … Continue reading →

Charles Mehlman, a 68-year-old Nunda Township resident, thought he was just sick with a fever but his fever turned out to be a symptom of a heart attack. Mr. Mehlman was transported from his doctor’s office to Centegra Northern Illinois … Continue reading →

In a formal ceremony, Centegra Health System executives along with representatives from the community, including, Illinois Senator Pamela Althoff, Huntley Mayor Charles Sass, McHenry County Queen Nicole Wright, Lake in the Hills Assistant Village Administrator Shannon Andrews, Algonquin Township Clerk … Continue reading →

The fastest growing community in McHenry County will soon have increased access to high-quality healthcare close to home. After a year of preparation, Centegra’s Certificate of Need application to the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board to develop an outpatient healthcare … Continue reading →

Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center (CNIMC), McHenry, this week was named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals ® by Solucient ®, part of Thomson Healthcare, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of … Continue reading →

Centegra Primary Care is growing to meet the needs of our community by providing the highest quality healthcare services close to where you live and work. Visit our brand new Centegra Primary Care Office on the corner of Algonquin and … Continue reading →

Centegra Memorial Medical Center in Woodstock announced today that it is ranked among the nation’s top five percent of hospitals, according to a study of mortality and complication rates by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings company. Due to … Continue reading →

The first baby of 2007 was born January 1, 2007, at 8:19am at Centegra Memorial Medical Center in Woodstock. The proud parents, Ana Luisa Aguilar and Rigoberto Trujillo welcomed Maria Crystal Trujillo, the couple’s fourth child. Maria weighed in at … Continue reading →

The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence presented Centegra Health System with the 2006 Lincoln Silver Award for Progress Towards Excellence for demonstrating sound and notable continuous improvement processes for the benefit of their patients. Michael S. Eesley, Centegra President and … Continue reading →

Beginning next Monday, November 13, 2006, Centegra Health System will start a year-long feature on Star 105.5 radio station called Centegra Health Beat. Each one minute feature will provide valuable health information from our physicians and health experts. Centegra Health … Continue reading →

The first-ever open heart surgery in McHenry County was performed at Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center on Friday, October 27, 2006, when cardiac surgeons from Centegra performed bypass surgery on Sandra Nebel of Woodstock, Illinois. This procedure inaugurates Centegra Health … Continue reading →

We hope you’ll enjoy the new Centegra Primary Care (CPC) ads that are appearing in newspapers as well as billboards all around McHenry County. The ads are a fun way to remind you that we’re here for you, whenever you … Continue reading →

Janet Schutt just wanted to breathe easier. For over ten years she suffered from chronic sinus infections; it was a constant battle for her to breathe through her nose. Janet searched for many different non-surgical treatments to find relief, but … Continue reading →

Have you been feeling consistently moody or sad? Can’t relax or concentrate? Been alternating between highs and lows? Have you been troubled by unexplained aches and pains? Are you unable to eat or sleep? If so, you may be suffering … Continue reading →

The experience of caring for her mother during her last days in 2004 had a profound impact on area photographer Susan McConnell. She was the major caregiver for her mom and placed a hospital bed in the family room of … Continue reading →

Consider the index finger. We use it to hold a fork, write with a pen, dial a phone, and don’t underestimate its use in the hunt-and-peck method of typing. John Vayo, though, sees it as much more, because his index … Continue reading →

Centegra Health System and the Village of Huntley recently announced the purchase of land and preliminary plans for the development of a major healthcare campus to be located in the northeast portion of the community. Village officials have been working … Continue reading →

Soon McHenry County residents will not have to travel far from home to receive high quality cardiac care, including open heart surgery. After years of preparation and dedication, Centegra’s Certificate of Need application to the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board … Continue reading →

Patients receiving cancer care at Centegra Health System will now have one of the most advanced PET/CT scanners available to aid in the detection and treatment of patients with common cancer. The new PET scanner, GE’s Discovery ST is a … Continue reading →

Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry, last week was named to the 2005 Solucient 100 Top Hospitals ® Performance Improvement Leaders by Evanston-based Solucient ®, the nation’s leading source of healthcare information products. This is the second consecutive year that … Continue reading →

Centegra Memorial Medical Center has recently added the new SOMATOM Sensation CT scanner from Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. to their growing medical imaging department. The new 64-slice CT scanner will improve diagnosis and treatment of patients throughout the greater … Continue reading →

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the Fourth Annual Centegra Memorial Medical Center Mad Hatter Luncheon raised another record-breaking amount estimated at $112,000 to aid the development of women’s health at Centegra Memorial Medical Center in Woodstock. … Continue reading →

On April 25, the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board monthly meeting in Springfield, the Board issued an intent to deny ruling on Centegra’s Certificate of Need Application to establish open heart surgery at Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry. … Continue reading →

Enrollment in Medicare’s new prescription drug program ends May 15 and now is the time to learn more about the benefits of participation. To help clarify the details and benefits of the program, Centegra Health System?s Senior Health Insurance Program … Continue reading →

Over one hundred and fifty people turned out to support Centegra Health System’s application for a Certificate of Need to develop an open heart surgery program at a public hearing held today in McHenry, Illinois. The hearing was called by … Continue reading →

Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry, this week was named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals ® by Evanston-based Solucient ®, the nation’s leading source of healthcare information products. The award recognizes hospitals that have achieved excellence in quality … Continue reading →

Centegra Health System recently presented Virginia T. Williams, of McHenry, with the Centegra Community Leader of the Year Award for 2005. The Centegra Community Leader of the Year Award is given each year to an individual who has demonstrated service … Continue reading →

Centegra Health System welcomes several new members to its Board of Governors: Laurence Gott, MD; Paul Hills; Patrick Morehead; Parmod Narang, MD; Katherine Powell; and Charie Zanck. Each individual has been nominated to serve a three-year term on the board … Continue reading →

Centegra Memorial Medical Center announced today that it has been named a recipient of the 2006 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical ExcellenceTM, based on a study issued by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings company. Hospitals receiving this award … Continue reading →

Centegra Health System moved one step closer to realizing its plan to bring an open heart surgery program to McHenry County this week with the filing of a Certificate of Need application to the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board. Copies … Continue reading →

Soon McHenry County residents will not have to travel outside the county to receive the highest levels of heart care. Centegra Health System plans to establish the county’s first open heart surgery program to help combat the number one killer … Continue reading →

A free community cancer symposium will be held on Saturday, October 15, at McHenry County College in the Conference Center. The college is located at 8900 Northwest Highway (Route 14) between Crystal Lake and Woodstock. The day-long program runs from … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a nurse, pharmacist or imaging technologist? Students from middle school to college have the opportunity to visit Centegra Health System’s Healthcare Career Fair on October 14, 2005 from 8am-4pm … Continue reading →

The Centegra Sage Cancer Center offers care to the mind, body and spirit of those living with cancer through an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. As part of the team, Marianna Wolfmeyer serves as the oncology chaplain offering spiritual and … Continue reading →

The Auxiliary to Centegra Memorial Medical Center marks sixty years of service this year, and continues to provide funding, special services and scholarships through its hard-working volunteers. The first organizational meeting took place in March, 1945, then a planning session … Continue reading →

Woodstock-To aid in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, Centegra Health System, the largest employer and healthcare provider in McHenry County, has established The Centegra Health System Disaster Relief Fund through which Centegra employees may make donations for the benefit of those … Continue reading →

AARP announced on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 the list of U.S. companies named as the best employers for workers 50 and over. Centegra Health System of Woodstock, IL, was named to the list as one of 50 companies nationwide to … Continue reading →

CHS Leadership stresses importance of community partnerships to improve health of communityCrystal Lake-”Great healthcare depends on partnerships between hospitals, area health departments, emergency services systems and most importantly, the community,”  was the message Eileen Barnes, director of Quality Resources … Continue reading →

Centegra Memorial Medical Center Cited in U.S. News’ “America’s Best Hospitals”  Rankings U.S. News magazine announced this week its annual rankings of “America’s Best Hospitals” . Centegra Memorial Medical Center was cited this year as one of the nation’s … Continue reading →