Tech Tips To Keep Trick-Or-Treaters Safe On Halloween

Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Children pick out their favorite costume, celebrate with friends and community, and collect treats. But for parents, safety is a priority. Smartphones now have a variety of helpful safety features, like a built-in flashlight, easy access to emergency numbers and real-time location sharing. Older children and adults can easily … Read More

OSF HealthCare Offers Drive-Thru Flu Vaccines

OSF HealthCare is once again offering a convenient way for you to get a flu shot through its drive-thru flu shot clinic. Beginning Wednesday, September 27, patients 18 and older can schedule an appointment to get their flu shot at our drive-thru flu clinic at OSF Medical Group – Primary Care located at 698 Featherstone Road in Rockford. The clinic … Read More

OSF HealthCare Welcomes New Pulmonology Specialist

OSF HealthCare is pleased to add a new pulmonology specialist to its staff to better serve the community of Rockford and surrounding areas. The addition of Mirza Ali, MD, will ensure increased access for patients in need of pulmonology care at OSF Medical Group – Lung & Pulmonology, 535 Roxbury Road, Rockford, IL, 61107. Dr. Ali received a Bachelor’s degree … Read More

Beloit Health System Announces Expansion of NorthPointe Surgery Center Services

Beloit Health System (BHS) is pleased to announce the partnership with Rockford Nephrology Associates (RNA) to provide a new service at our NorthPointe Surgery Center. Because of the partnership with RNA, the NorthPointe Surgery Center will be able to provide placement of Dialysis Catheters for our patients. Two physicians from RNA, Dr. Ahmed & Dr. Maynard are specialized in the … Read More

FOREST CITY GEAR TO EXHIBIT AT MOTION + POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO IN DETROIT

Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, will be exhibiting Motion + Power Technology Expo October 17-19, 2023, in Detroit. Owned by the American Gear Manufacturers Association, partnered with the National Fluid Power Association, and co-located with Heat Treating Society & IMAT 2023, MPT Expo aims to connect manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers across motion power, … Read More

FOREST CITY GEAR ANNOUNCES PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP OF ANDERSON JAPANESE GARDENS 2023 JAPANESE SUMMER FESTIVAL

Forest City Gear is proud to announce its presenting sponsorship of the 2023 Japanese Summer Festival at Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, IL on July 29-30. Anderson’s Japanese Summer Festival is an annual celebration featuring exhibits, demonstrations, and unique performances for all age groups, meant to foster a better understanding of Japanese culture. Some of this year’s festival activities include musical performances, … Read More

Beloit Regional Hospice Names as Prestigious 2023 Hospice CAHPS HONORS Recipient

Beloit Regional Hospice has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys and advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that continuously provide a positive patient experience and high-quality care as measured by the patient and caregiver experience. It acknowledges the … Read More