Guest speaker Mimi Donaldson to discuss being healthy and busy. Continue reading
Visitor restrictions include those under 18 years of age
Due to increased “influenza like illness” in our community, Centegra has instituted temporary visitor restrictions, because we care about the safety of our patients, families and staff. Continue reading
ECHO heart screenings designed for teens 13 to 18
Centegra Wellness on the Move provides convenient locations for screenings. Continue reading
February is heart month: Centegra offers vascular screenings
February is heart month and Centegra Health System encourages men and women 40 years and older to check their risk for stroke with a comprehensive vascular screening. Continue reading
Hearthstone, Centegra partner for transitional healthcare
Hearthstone will manage transitional unit at Centegra Specialty Hospital-Woodstock. Continue reading
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Centegra looks for pets to use in animal assisted therapy
Caring Paws program seeks registered team members. Continue reading
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WNHS girls basketball teams to sponsor ovarian cancer event
The Woodstock Thunder girls basketball teams are sponsoring an education night and game fundraiser in January to increase awareness about ovarian cancer. Continue reading
Safe Super Bowl Sunday tips provided by NHTSA and NFL
The U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, along with the National Football League and Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM), have joined forces to spread an important safety message to the public about designating a sober driver … Continue reading
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Centegra implements visitor restrictions at hospitals
Influenza cases increase in McHenry County. Continue reading
Quarterly diabetes support group meeting scheduled for Jan. 31 in Huntley
Join Centegra Health System in raising awareness of this ever-growing disease and the people whom it affects at a diabetes support group meeting. Continue reading
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Tagged diabetes, disease, exercise, support
Centegra Hospital-Woodstock welcomes first baby of 2013 in McHenry County
Centegra Hospital-Woodstock welcomed Christopher Canache, the first baby born in McHenry County in 2013! Christopher was born at 12:10 a.m. to parents Daniela and Pedro Canache, both 30, of Huntley. He was also welcomed by his 4 and 1/2 year … Continue reading
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Break Your Boundaries with weight loss program in 2013
‘Break Your Boundaries’ program available for up to 20 area companies. Continue reading
Happy anniversary Smoke-Free Illinois Act!
Jan. 1 marks the fifth anniversary of the Smoke-Free Illinois Act, the law which made it easier to breathe indoors by making all work places like warehouses, factories, cabs, restaurants, bars and casinos smoke-free. Thanks to this law, Illinois residents … Continue reading
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Bully proof your child with Centegra program
During a special lecture presentation, parents and children will learn practical techniques and ways to practice their new skills to address bullying. It is recommended for children in grades two through five. McHenry County Crisis Team members will instruct the … Continue reading
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Mammo Mondays continue this winter at Centegra facilities
Centegra’s nationally recognized breast program continues in the New Year. Continue reading
Program teaches kids how to prepare healthy treats
Join Centegra Health System registered dietitians as they teach children ages 4 and up how to experiment with foods in the kitchen and create healthy treats. Kids in the Kitchen classes are scheduled for 9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 … Continue reading
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ECHO heart screenings designed for teens 13 to 18
Centegra Wellness on the Move provides convenient locations for screenings in Spring Grove, Huntley and Woodstock. Continue reading
Centegra offers vascular screenings in January
Vascular disease is among the leading causes of death in the United States, yet is generally asymptomatic until a catastrophic event occurs, such as a stroke or aneurysm rupture. Continue reading
Centegra sponsors physician lectures on weight lifting techniques and more
Free wellness presentations offered to the public in January. Continue reading
Stay well during the holidays at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Centers
Easy shopping, exciting programs and spa specials available in Crystal Lake and Huntley. Continue reading
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Tagged Bridge, Centegra, Center, exercise, Fitness, health, lecture, membership
Quit smoking in the new year; classes scheduled to begin January 9
Classes will teach practical ways to end nicotine addiction through group support and behavior modification. Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, adults, behavior, group, modification, nicotine, quit, smoking, support
Centegra honors fallen helicopter crew members
At about 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, a helicopter crashed in a field south of Rochelle in Lee County. Continue reading
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Tagged Centegra. helicopter, crew, members
Centegra welcomes Fox Valley Internal Medicine
Internal medicine group joins forces with Centegra Physician Care. Continue reading
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Tagged access, associates, Fox, healthcare, internal, medicine, physicians, providers, residents, valley
Centegra to recognize extraordinary nurses with DAISY Award
Beginning in January, one nurse will be selected each month. Continue reading
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Tagged award, care, Centegra, DAISY, extraordinary, nurses, patients
Men take advantage of free screenings at Centegra Sage Cancer Center
Wellness exhibits, video and take-home materials provide education about men’s health issues. Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, Centegra, Center, health, men, men's, screenings
Mammo Mondays continue in December at Centegra facilities
Centegra Health System’s nationally recognized breast program continues to sponsor Mammo Monday events throughout McHenry County during the month of December. Continue reading
Is it the flu or common cold?
In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, according to flu.gov. Continue reading
Centegra plans annual candlelight service Dec. 10
Children lost perinatally to be memorialized. Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, birth, canndlelight, live, memorialized, perinatal, service
Centegra provides memory support for cancer survivors with Dec. 4 presentation on ‘chemo brain’
The free program, “Memory Support for Cancer Survivors,” will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the classrooms at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. Continue reading
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Tagged brain, brainetics, cancer, Centegra, chemo, courage, survivor, wellness
Centegra offers vascular screenings in December
Technicians, equipment part of mobile health unit service. Continue reading
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Tagged Aneurysm, asymptomatic, death, disease, event, rupture, stroke, vascular
Centegra provides ECHO heart screenings designed for teens 13 to 18
Centegra Wellness on the Move provides convenient locations for screenings. Continue reading
Centegra offers management services for those on blood thinners
Centegra’s Anticoagulation Management Services improves quality of life and educates patients. Continue reading
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Tagged anticoagulation, blood, clotting, doses, management, medications, prescription, services, thinners
Centegra nurse receives Woodstock Moose Annual Nurse of the Year Award
Jennifer Kennedy teaches, leads, innovates as medical surgical nurse educator. Continue reading
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Tagged behavioral, Centegra, critical, department, emergency, health, incident, medical, nurses, support, surgical, trauma
Centegra Weight-Loss Surgery Center support group conducts clothing sale
Event is open to the public and all items will be sold for $1. Continue reading
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McHenry County Board approves acceptance of We Choose Health funds
MAPP obesity subcommittee to oversee funds from grant that promotes healthy eating, active living and smoke-free and safe environments. Continue reading
Centegra offers low-dose CT lung screening for smokers
Health system also promotes smoking cessation during November, including participation in the Great American Smokeout Nov. 15. Continue reading
Number of events planned to educate community on diabetes
Join Centegra Health System and the American Diabetes Association in raising awareness of this ever-growing disease and the people that it affects. November is American Diabetes Month. Continue reading
ECHO heart screenings designed for teens 13 to 18
Centegra Wellness on the Move provides convenient locations for screenings during month of November. Continue reading
