For the third year in a row, Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center (CNIMC) has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals: Benchmarks for Success by Thomson Healthcare, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost … Continue reading →

Centegra Weight Loss Surgery Center surgeon, Amir Heydari, MD, recently performed the area’s first Sleeve Gastrectomy to help put a local patient on the road to successful weight loss. The Sleeve Gastrectomy is a laparoscopic surgical procedure, which permanently reduces … Continue reading →

No matter what our age, we want to feel and look our best. Good health is not something to be taken for granted and is even more precious as we get older and want to stay active. All too often … Continue reading →

Residents of the Greater McHenry County region will soon be able to have local access to the world’s most advanced cancer treatment system, TomoTherapy Hi-Art, through Centegra Health System. TomoTherapy is a form of Intense Modulated Radiation Therapy, which provides … Continue reading →

Centegra Health System is pleased to announce the addition of its newest service, Immediate Care. Centegra’s first Immediate Care opens to patients in May, 2008 and is located at 360 Station Drive (corner of Exchange and Station) behind Dominick’s Finer … Continue reading →

Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center received a Certificate of Approval with commendation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The Commission on Cancer recognizes the cancer team and the facility for its commitment to the community and to … Continue reading →

The Auxiliary to Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center’ president Dale Cunat presented a check in the amount of $220,000 to Centegra Health System to help fund its newest wellness program, Centegra Wellness on the Move, at the Auxiliary’s Annual Meeting … Continue reading →

February is Heart Awareness Month. With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, it is important to understand the risk factors associated with this disease. Click here to learn more about heart healthy eating and … Continue reading →

Centegra Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that it is one of only 269 hospitals to receive the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Awardâ„¢ and one of only two community hospitals in Illinois to be a recipient of … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Aline and Guy Allangba of Crystal Lake on the arrival of their first baby, a son, Guy (pronounced Gee) Allangba, Jr. Guy was the first baby born in McHenry County in 2008. His proud parents welcomed Guy on … Continue reading →

No matter what our age we want to feel and look our best. Good health is something never to be taken for granted, and is even more precious as we get older and want to live active lives. All too … Continue reading →

Centegra Memorial Medical Center Emergency Department Nurse, Brandy Weirich, and her husband, Bill, a Barrington firefighter were recently highlighted in an episode of the Rachael Ray Show. Brandy was chosen to be on the Rachel Ray show because of the … Continue reading →

Today, Centegra Health System unveiled a new, unique wellness program designed to increase the health and wellness of the residents of the greater McHenry County area, “Centegra Wellness on the Move.” The announcement was made, along with the “Health State … Continue reading →

Sandra Nebel thought she was suffering from the flu last October when she went to her physician. Little did she know, she would end up at Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center (CNIMC) in McHenry to become the hospital’s first open … Continue reading →

Centegra is proud to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Flight For Life – Northern Illinois. Flight For Life, which began in May 1987 at Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry, provides quick-response air transportation for emergency situations. When the program … Continue reading →

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 →