Angie Kolthoff, Practice Manager at Integrative Medical Associates, held a Lunch & Learn at Stillman Bank entitled: “What is Functional Medicine?” Integrated Medical Associates is located in Rockford and serves patients across the country. Founded by Dr. Stephen Nitz in 2014. Her presentation defined Functional Medicine as a personalized, system-oriented model that empowers patients and practitioners to achieve the highest … Read More
Stateline Chamber’s 3rd Golf Play Day
The Stateline Chamber Golf Play Day really is the most fun play day in the region. This year we had 100 golfers take part. Almost every single hole sponsor brought an activity for everyone to participate in, and beverages were not hard to find on the course. All of the golfers had a great time, and they couldn’t ask … Read More
All Seasons Carpet Cleaning After Hours
Brent and Andrea Versendaal, owners of All Seasons Carpet Cleaning, hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and Business After Hours at their place of business 6813 Elm Avenue in Loves Park. Brent stressed his business message as “The most thorough Carpet cleaning ever…or it’s free” Carpet cleaning demonstrations, centrifuge drying techniques, and cleaning samples were provided to all in attendance. A … Read More
Proceeds from Regina Dunkin Day Benefits Literacy Awareness
Culver’s presented a check for $647.94 to the School District of Beloit for the Beloit Literacy for Life Initiative in honor of Regina Dunkin Day. In addition, Regina reached out to the community and received contributions of $1,815.15 which brought the grand total raised to $2,463.09. These funds will go toward the purchase of books and help support the early … Read More
Beloit Health System Receives Grant to Educate and Train Local Teens
A Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Grant provides opportunities for local students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare (Beloit, WI) SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has provided a $450,000 grant to Beloit Health System who partnered with Hendricks CareerTek and Blackhawk Technical College to educate and train over 2000 middle and high school … Read More
Savant Capital Management Continues to Grow in the Rockford Region
Savant Capital Management, an independent, nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm, is pleased to announce it has added a team of new employees to its headquarters located in Rockford. The firm employs more than 150 team members throughout the Midwest and Washington, D.C. area, with 103 working from its Rockford headquarters. Ronda Barkley joined Savant as a client services assistant. She supports … Read More
New Illinois Law Provides Funding for Children with Hearing Loss
Rockford — Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed a landmark health legislation that requires Illinois insurers to cover replacement costs of hearing aids every three years for hard-of-hearing children who are 18 or younger. This law will ensure that when children grow out of their current hearing aids or break them, insurance companies are required to provide coverage. The law also provides that repairs are covered … Read More
Topping Out Ceremony Marks Important Milestone at SwedishAmerican Creekside Medical Center
Construction on the 70,000-square-foot SwedishAmerican Creekside Medical Center is currently underway and today marked an important milestone – its topping out ceremony. The celebration took place near the jobsite at 3505 North Bell School Road, adjacent to the Regional Cancer Center. SwedishAmerican leadership, physicians, Alderman Kevin Frost and Scandroli Construction President Joe Scandroli spoke and made their mark on the 25-foot long purple beam that … Read More
SwedishAmerican Welcomes New Endocrinologist, Dr. Amrutha George
SwedishAmerican is pleased to welcome its new endocrinologist, Amrutha George, MD. Dr. George has a special interest in thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism, along with Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of thyroid nodules. She is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism. Dr. George is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Endocrinology Society. Dr. … Read More
August Lunch & Learn
Kris Wilcoxen, agency sales manager at American Republic Insurance Services, explained the A,B,C and D’s of Medicare during the Stateline Chamber Lunch and Learn. Kris is a health insurance specialist focusing on Medicare and Medicare products, he can also help individuals with life, dental, long-term and short-term care insurance. Kris provided all attendees with take home bags that included the … Read More