If you’re interested in learning more about the health risks of our community, you won’t want to miss this free presentation. Dr. Thomas Schiller, chief integration officer and long-time SwedishAmerican family medicine physician and hospital administrator, will walk you through the major population health risks affecting the Stateline area. Dr. Schiller will discuss: Why the prevalence of chronic illness is … Read More
SwedishAmerican Heart Institute to Open on June 1
After a 15-year relationship with Midwest Heart Specialists, SwedishAmerican is charting a new course that will provide improved service and enhanced treatments in cardiac care. Today, June 1, The SwedishAmerican Heart Institute will open and feature an expanded team of highly-skilled cardiologists including familiar faces, Dr. Andrew Kotis and Dr. Mukesh Singh, as well as nurse practitioners Kim Christenson, Lisa … Read More
SwedishAmerican Welcomes New General Surgeons
SwedishAmerican Welcomes New General Surgeons, Jason Klovning, MD and Paul, Batty, MD, FACS UW Health Surgery at SwedishAmerican is pleased to welcome its newest General Surgeons, Jason Klovning, MD and Paul Batty, MD, FACS. Dr. Klovning comes to SwedishAmerican with more than nine years of surgical experience and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He has … Read More
SwedishAmerican & UW Health Telestroke Network Pass Milestone
SwedishAmerican & UW Health Telestroke Network Pass Milestone of Treating 1,000th Patient SwedishAmerican and UW Health are marking Stroke Awareness Month by passing the milestone of treating its 1,000th patient through the Wisconsin Telestroke Network. About 700,000 people have ischemic strokes in the United States, those who aren’t treated quickly can die or have permanent brain damage. Patients … Read More
13 News Today Meteorologist Morgan Kolkmeyer to join WGN in Chicago
13 News Today Meteorologist Morgan Kolkmeyer to join WGN in Chicago ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) – 13 News Today meteorologist Morgan Kolkmeyer will be joining “WGN Morning News” in Chicago at the end of May. Kolkmeyer, a Rockford-native, has served as the morning show meteorologist at 13 WREX since August 2014. She was a part of two Emmy Award-winning … Read More
SwedishAmerican to Hold Caring Canines Therapy Dog Summer Auditions
Are you certified as a therapy dog team? If not, are you willing to pursue it? Would you enjoy visiting patients and staff at SwedishAmerican facilities? If you responded “yes” to these questions, you should consider having your dog become a SwedishAmerican Caring Canine. SwedishAmerican will be holding auditions for membership on the Caring Canines therapy dog team on Thursday, … Read More
Cornerstone Credit Union Awards Scholarships to Local Students
Cornerstone Credit Union Awards Scholarships to Local Students FREEPORT, IL – Cornerstone Credit Union proudly announces the recipients of their 2017 Founders’ Scholarships: Emily Diffenderfer, Orangeville High School; Heather Musser, Stockton High School; and Priscila Castillo, Sterling High School. Each will receive a $5,000 scholarship in graduated payments over four years to encourage degree completion. “A solid education enables … Read More
SwedishAmerican to Celebrate its 106th Anniversary
SwedishAmerican to Celebrate its 106th Anniversary & Host Founder’s Week Activities, June 4 – 9 SwedishAmerican Hospital was founded on June 6, 1911. To celebrate and honor its 106th anniversary, SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, is hosting a week-long celebration, June 4 – 9. On Sunday, June 4 from 1 – 4 PM, the SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center … Read More