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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Posted on May 17, 2012

Centegra provides signs and symptoms of stroke. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged awareness, Centegra, death, disability, national, stroke |

Centegra encourages people to halt distracted driving

Posted on May 11, 2012

Health system celebrates National Trauma Awareness Month by educating community.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged accidents, distracted, driving, injury, month, national, society, traffic, trauma |

Centegra Gavers Breast Center receives American College of Radiology designation

Posted on May 11, 2012

Center is fully accredited in mammography and more.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged accreditation, breast, Center, excellence, Gavers, imaging, mammography, radiology |

Centegra brings robot-assisted hysterectomies to McHenry County

Posted on May 11, 2012

Women benefit from less blood loss, faster recovery times after robotic surgery.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged advanced, bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids, hysterectomies, surgery, technology, uterine, women |

State seeks volunteers to respond to disasters

Posted on May 11, 2012

The Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council (MCHC), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) released a new public service announcement to raise awareness about Illinois Helps, a statewide database that registers volunteers to respond to major disasters or … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged disasters, Illinois, responders, state, volunteers |

Auxiliary to host 10th annual Mad Hatters Luncheon

Posted on April 30, 2012

The Centegra Hospital-Woodstock Auxiliary encourages women of all ages to wear a hat for women’s health in McHenry County during the 10th annual Mad Hatters Luncheon Wednesday, May 9. Tickets are still available. The event begins with a silent auction … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged Auxiliary, benefit, breast, Centegra, Center, Gavers, Hatters, luncheon, Mad, proceeds |

Centegra’s vascular screenings offered in May

Posted on April 30, 2012

The mobile health unit has technicians and equipment that help to screen and diagnose health problems at many stages and promotes education, while building awareness and responsibility for one’s own health. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged Centegra, disease, health, heart, mobile, screening, stroke, unit, vascular |

Centegra cafes offer new ways to make healthy food choices

Posted on April 26, 2012

Nutritional information, color-coded utensils help visitors, employees choose healthiest foods.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged cafes, foods, healthy, hospital, nutrition, selections, utensils, wellness |

Meesala leads multidisciplinary team through Centegra Back and Spine Center

Posted on April 25, 2012

Meesala said the team approach to patient care is what attracted her to the medical staff at Centegra Health System. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged back, Centegra, Center, clinicians, collaborate, experts, medical, patients, spine |

ECHO heart screenings for teens offered at Centegra

Posted on April 25, 2012

Centegra Wellness on the Move provides convenient locations for screenings during the month of May. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged Centegra, echo, echocardiogram, health, heart, screenings, system, teens, Ultrasound, wellness |

Presentations in May focus on kidney health, arthritis, back pain and heart health

Posted on April 24, 2012

Centegra sponsors several free wellness lectures during the month of May.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged arthritis, back, Centegra, free, health, heart, kidney, lectures, pain, physicians, wellness |

Centegra to open new back and spine center May 2 in Huntley

Posted on April 20, 2012

The Centegra Back and Spine Center will focus on a combination of non-invasive treatment measures including physiatry, physical therapy, chiropractic care, diagnostic medical imaging, pain management, neurology services, behavioral health services and Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged acute, back, chronic, coordinated, management, medical, neck, non-invasive, non-surgical, pain, personalized, spine, treatment |

Centegra celebrates National Donate Life Month

Posted on April 19, 2012

Hospitals educate about importance of organ and tissue donation. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged Centegra, donor, health, life, organ, saving, transplants |

Young brain cancer survivor grateful to Centegra for extended life

Posted on April 12, 2012

Couple celebrates blessings and birth of baby boy despite terminal diagnosis of father. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged brain, cancer, diagnosis, father, seizure, survivor, tumor, young |

Couple credits Centegra’s corporate wellness program with lifestyle change

Posted on April 9, 2012

Worksite wellness program offers variety of services for local businesses and employees.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged active, Centegra, corporate, endurance, habits, health, lifestyle, loss, weight, wellness |

Centegra looks for pets to participate in animal assisted therapy

Posted on April 5, 2012

Caring Paws Program seeks registered team members. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged animal, assisted, caring, class, dogs, paws, therapy |

Centegra to host skin cancer screenings this spring

Posted on April 3, 2012

Health system also to host The Road to Healthy Skin Tour in June.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged cancer, Centegra, Center, dermatology, detection, healthy, melanoma, prevention, Sage, screenings, skin |

Foundation presents will planning seminars

Posted on April 2, 2012

The Centegra Health System Foundation assists the community by offering two free will planning seminars. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged estate, foundation, planning, prepared, seminar, state, will |

Centegra welcomes doctor to Centegra Physician Care

Posted on March 29, 2012

Dr. Ali Malick is a rheumatologist serving McHenry County.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged care, Centegra, Huntley, medicine, pain, physician, rheumatology |

Centegra CEO registered to participate in ACS study, did you?

Posted on March 28, 2012

Residents called to participate in groundbreaking cancer prevention study in McHenry County.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged cancer, future, historic, prevention, society, study |

Free screening offered April 21 for oral, head and neck cancer

Posted on March 27, 2012

Centegra Sage Cancer Center to provide life saving screening.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged alcohol, cancer, free, head, neck, oral, screening, tobacco |

Centegra’s vascular screenings provide immediate preliminary results

Posted on March 26, 2012

Learn about the risks for heart disease or a stroke with a vascular screening available on the Centegra Wellness on the Move mobile health unit. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged disease, exam, heart, mobile, preliminary, results, risk, screening, stroke, vascular, wellness |

Free presentations in April focus on heart health, heel pain and laparoscopic hysterectomy

Posted on March 23, 2012

Centegra sponsors free wellness lectures in April. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged April, free, heart, heel, hysterectomy, laparoscopic, lectures, pain, physician, wellness |

Is your teen at risk for heart problems?

Posted on March 22, 2012

ECHO heart screenings for teens offered at Centegra in convenient locations in April.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged abnormalities, defects, echo, echocardiogram, heart, screening, symptoms, teens |

Centegra continues Mammo Mondays in April and May

Posted on March 21, 2012

Recognizing the importance of early detection, Centegra Health Systemâ€™s nationally recognized breast health program continues to sponsor Mammo Monday events throughout McHenry County during the months of April and May.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged bone, breast, daughters, density, friends, health, mammo, mammography, Monday, screening, sisters, women |

Auxiliary to host 10th annual Mad Hatters Luncheon

Posted on March 21, 2012

Funds will help support the Centegra Gavers Breast Center.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged auction, Auxiliary, benefit, breast, Centegra, Center, family, friends, Gavers, hat, health, hospital, luncheon, proceeds, women |

Centegra Health System recognizes Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on March 19, 2012

Early detection is the key to beat this disease. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged awareness, cancer, colorectal, death, detect, disease, free, kits, March, men, month, society, test, women |

Centegra celebrates Certified Nurses Day March 19

Posted on March 16, 2012

Health system honors the more than 130 board certified nurses on staff.
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Physicians available to answer questions about their philosophy, operations and personal interests

Posted on March 15, 2012

During this “speed-dating” event, participants will have a four-minute time slot with each of the physicians available that day. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged Centegra, dating, doctors, gynecology, Huntley, mchenry, obstetrics, pediatrics, physicians, speed, Woodstock |

Weight-loss surgery information sessions planned locally

Posted on March 9, 2012

Two locations offer convenient access for those wishing to learn more about weight-loss surgery.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged benefits, Centegra, health, loss, obesity, options, surgery, system, weight |

Centegra celebrates IBCLC Day, honors lactation consultants March 7

Posted on March 7, 2012

The Centegra Breastfeeding Resource Center is staffed by RNs who are international board certified lactation consultants. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged babies, baby, breastfeeding, Centegra, Center, children, clinical, health, hospital, infant, lactation, pregnancy, resource, support, women, Woodstock |

Centegra offers seven-week freedom from smoking classes

Posted on March 6, 2012

Centegra partners with the McHenry County Department of Health to help smokers quit.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged addiction, cancer, Centegra, classes, death, department, freedom, health, lung, men, nicotine, smoking, women |

April 4 Centegra symposium to teach about link between genes and cancer

Posted on February 25, 2012

Informative lecture and discussion will address family history, cancer risks and effective treatments. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged cancer, Centegra, discussion, effective, genes, lecture, risks, symposium, treatments |

Chicago Bulls guard Rose’s injury benefited from chiropractic care

Posted on February 24, 2012

Local chiropractors treat back spasms through Centegra Physician Care. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged athletes, back, Bulls, Chicago, chiropractor, muscle, options, pain, spasms, treatment, workers |

ECHO heart screenings for teens offered at Centegra

Posted on February 23, 2012

Centegra Wellness on the Move mobile health unit provides convenient locations for screenings.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged abnormalities, defects, detect, echo, echocardiogram, health, heart, screenings, symptoms, system, teens, Ultrasound |

Free physician lectures planned for March

Posted on February 22, 2012

Centegra sponsors free wellness lectures that focus on back pain, epilepsy, kidney conditions and more.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged back, Center, chronic, conditions, epilepsy, Fitness, free, kidney, lecture, medical, muscle, neck, options, orthopedic, pain, physician, spasms, spinal, staff, surgeon, treatment |

Vascular screenings planned for March

Posted on February 21, 2012

Centegraâ€™s vascular screening program provides immediate preliminary results on the many important tests. Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged disease, exam, health, heart, mobile, risk, screening, stroke, unit, vascular, wellness |

Nurses use senses of humor to challenge patients to join Mile Club

Posted on February 8, 2012

Centegra patients benefit from walking laps around second floor of Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged competition, hospital, medical, nurses, patients, surgical, walk |

Centegra earns Joint Commission gold seals for quality, safety

Posted on February 7, 2012

Centegra’s bariatric, primary stroke center and heart failure programs recognized.
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Posted in Press Release | Tagged awards, bariatrics, care, Center, certification, failure, gold, heart, hospitals, infection, leadership, management, medication, patients, prevention, program, seal, standards, stroke |