Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Centers want to offer less stress during the holidays by keeping area residents relaxed, healthy and by offering exciting programs for kids during winter break. Take an hour to enjoy a spa experience while kids hone … Continue reading →

Carole Krodel, 63, Johnsburg, had a dentist appointment that turned into a cancer diagnosis. Krodel, who works near her dentist’s office, had two hours to kill between getting off work and having her teeth cleaned. Consequently, she chose to fill … Continue reading →

Centegra Health System executives spread holiday cheer as they visited area non-profit organizations to volunteer and deliver donations on Dec. 13.On behalf of Centegra’s 3,600 Associates, system leaders distributed gifts and donated their time to Salvation Army, Turning Point, Home … Continue reading →

Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.The ACR gold … Continue reading →

Find out if you are at risk for a stroke or heart disease with a vascular screening available on the Centegra Wellness on the Move mobile health unit. The mobile health unit not only helps to screen and diagnose health … Continue reading →

MCHENRY – Is your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan going to cover your prescription drugs in 2011? Are your out-of-pocket costs going to increase? Will you need pre-authorization for your medications? These are the questions Medicare beneficiaries should be asking during … Continue reading →

McHENRY – Children lost during the period around childbirth will be memorialized during Centegra Health System’s annual candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Church of the Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Table space will … Continue reading →

CRYSTAL LAKE – Nurses who work in Centegra Health System’s emergency departments in McHenry and Woodstock are committed to continuing education that keeps them prepared to treat any person who needs care. Centegra Health System congratulates its nurses on their … Continue reading →

Centegra Health System joins the American Cancer Society to celebrate the 35th Great American Smokeout on Nov. 18. Smokers are encouraged to make a plan to quit and take an important step toward a healthier life. Thursday, Nov. 18, Dr. … Continue reading →

Centegra Health System will host several free health lectures in November and December. Community members are welcome to hear physicians speak about ways to improve lung health, keep children safe and manage stress during the holiday season. Space is limited … Continue reading →

Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center and The Running Depot will host the five- and 10-mile Northwest Trail Run at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 at Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake. A post-race party will give participants a chance to … Continue reading →

McHENRY COUNTY – Centegra Health System hosts comprehensive prostate health support services for the residents of McHenry Country. In partnership with Wellness Place in Palatine, prostate-related lectures are offered on the first Thursday of each month at Centegra Health Bridge … Continue reading →

McHENRY COUNTY – Back by popular demand, Centegra Health System is continuing its “Ëœfeel good’ mammogram experience that began in July. The “Ëœfeel good”  experience has left hundreds of women in the community feeling good that they took the … Continue reading →

MCHENRY – Centegra Health System announced today it will expand its rehabilitation network by opening an outpatient facility Nov. 1 at Fox Point, an independent and assisted living residence in McHenry operated by CRL Senior Living Communities. The clinic will … Continue reading →

Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center in Huntley is home to the third annual Centegra Health System Diabetes Fair. The fair is composed of information to highlight the unknown symptoms of diabetes while assisting those attending who already know they have … Continue reading →

HUNTLEY – Centegra Health System will host several free health lectures during October and November. Community members are welcome to hear physicians speak about the latest in screening and diagnostic procedures with mammograms, the advantages of minimally invasive hysterectomies and … Continue reading →

HUNTLEY  - Centegra Health System welcomes chiropractors Dr. Randy David and Dr. Mark Dowell to Centegra Primary Care. The addition of chiropractic care enhances Centegra’s high-quality orthopaedic and rehabilitative services by offering patients another way to treat pain and improve … Continue reading →

McHENRY – As the McHenry Western Lake County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System celebrates its 35th anniversary, Centegra Health System recognizes emergency care providers throughout the area. The EMS system was created in 1975 when Centegra Health System partnered with … Continue reading →

CRYSTAL LAKE – Fall has arrived and at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Centers, it’s pumpkin time – pumpkin facial time, that is. As the weather cools this October, things are still hot at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Centers, where special … Continue reading →

CRYSTAL LAKE – Centegra Health System will join other healthcare providers around the country in saluting the region’s emergency department nurses during Emergency Nurses Week Oct. 10 to 16. Emergency Nurses Day is Oct. 13. “We honor the advanced skills, … Continue reading →

MCHENRY – McHenry Township Junior Warriors (MTJW) will be tackling breast cancer one yard at a time throughout October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This program will involve youth football players, parents and community members by adorning football fields … Continue reading →

CRYSTAL LAKE – Centegra Health System and McHenry County ThinkFirst, which is administered by the McHenry County Mental Health Board, have partnered to bring national and local experts together to address the startling rise in sports-related concussions among middle and … Continue reading →

Peggy Rubeck, Human Resources Coordinator at Camfil Farr in Crystal Lake, knows the stress that comes with having to remember the treatment each of her different doctors prescribes. Her experience with Centegra Health System’s electronic medical records has proven to … Continue reading →

HUNTLEY – Centegra Health System will host several free health lectures during September. Community members are welcome to hear physicians speak about the latest developments and treatments in prostate health, warning signs and treatment of a stroke and common questions … Continue reading →

WOODSTOCK  - Blue Cross and Blue Shield has designated Centegra Hospital-Woodstock as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery. To date, only 230 facilities nationwide have received a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery designation. As part of Blue Distinction, … Continue reading →

Centegra Health System and a group called Guardians of the Ribbon joined forces to bring pink fire trucks to McHenry County Tuesday, Aug. 31 to support women in their fight against cancer and inspire men to get involved. In one … Continue reading →

McHENRY – On Saturday, Sept. 18, the Centegra Sage Cancer Center, in cooperation with Centegra Health System affiliated urologists, will offer prostate cancer screenings in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Week Sept. 19-25. The screenings will take place from 9 … Continue reading →

CRYSTAL LAKE – Centegra Health System Foundation is proud to accept a $500,000 donation from the Auxiliary of Centegra Hospital-Woodstock for McHenry County’s only patient-centered program that will provide a coordinated, interdisciplinary, high-quality continuum of care for women’s breast care … Continue reading →

HUNTLEY – Frank Gonsowski of Huntley proudly left the Centegra Wound & Hyperbaric Center Tuesday, Aug. 3 after being the first patient healed by Dr. Roger Lundquist, medical director of the center. Upon opening to the public in July, the … Continue reading →

HUNTLEY – The decision to make a change in favor of a healthier lifestyle is a personal one and many seek motivation from external sources like Centegra Health System’s  Worksite Wellness Program. Participants in the program are encouraged to strive … Continue reading →

CRYSTAL LAKE – Harriet Ford of Crystal Lake knows how quickly life can change because of a heart attack. Her father had his first heart attack at 41, when Harriet was only 7 months old. “Because of my dad’s heart … Continue reading →

McHENRY COUNTY – On July 1, Centegra Health System launched a “Ëœfeel good’ mammogram experience that will leave women in the community feeling good that they took the time for their breast health and are talking about it with their … Continue reading →

CRYSTAL LAKE – As Centegra Health System continues to grow, new leadership roles will benefit the community and Centegra Associates in a number of ways. Jason Sciarro was named President and Chief Operating Officer for Centegra Health System July 12. … Continue reading →

McHENRY – On June 7, Centegra Sage Cancer Center celebrated the approximately 12 million cancer survivors in the United States with refreshments and raffle items for patients and families who visited that day. The simplicity of the event reflects the … Continue reading →

HUNTLEY – Centegra Health System will begin hosting comprehensive prostate health support services for the residents of McHenry Country beginning in July. In partnership with Wellness Place in Palatine, prostate-related lectures, support groups, fitness programs and one-on-one consultations will be … Continue reading →

WOODSTOCK – Two Centegra Primary Care physicians are now providing laparoscopic hysterectomies to women of the greater McHenry County area. Dr. Dudley Brown and Dr. Alissa Erogbogbo perform the surgeries at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. The laparoscopic surgery offers many benefits to … Continue reading →

McHENRY – David L. Tomlinson, Vice President Operations at Centegra Health System, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders. “Because healthcare management ultimately affects the people in … Continue reading →

HUNTLEY – One in 12 Americans, almost 24 million, suffer from diabetes and need access to a facility that treats chronic and non-healing wounds. Centegra Health System is pleased to offer hope for non-healing wounds to the McHenry County Community … Continue reading →

McHENRY- Centegra Health System is growing its laboratory services with a 10,000-square foot expansion that broke ground June 24 at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. Construction is underway and completion is expected by the spring of 2011. Centegra President and Chief Executive Officer, … Continue reading →

McHENRY – The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) recently completed its three-year survey of the Centegra Hospital- McHenry and Centegra Hospital – Woodstock campuses and found both campuses to be compliant on all standards, with approval on … Continue reading →