guide to healthcare in the fox - 2010

Guide toHealthcare

inThe Fox

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When Patrick Hogan’s heart began racing earlier this year, his mindinstantly flashed back to the two other times in his life he’d experi‐enced a rapid heartbeat coupled with feelings of dizziness andlightheadedness. In the past, doctors told the 31‐year‐old GlendaleHeights resident that his rapid heart rate – 300 beats a minutecompared to the normal rate of 60 to 90 beats a minute – was like‐ly due to his working long hours, taking diet pills and drinking toomuch of caffeine.

Hogan called 911 when it happened this time and was rushed toAdventist GlenOaks Hospital’s Shanahan Emergency and TraumaCenter. He was then referred to Dr. John Beshai, medical director ofcardiac electrophysiology at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital and asso‐

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ciate professor of medicine, director of pacemaker and defibrillator serv‐ices, and program director of cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at theUniversity of Chicago.

Beshai used the hospital’s three‐dimensional EnSite Velocity mappingsystem to help locate the source of Hogan’s rapid heart rate and treat itwith remarkable precision. Adventist GlenOaks Hospital’s Heart &Vascular Institute is one of only three hospitals in the entire Chicagoarea to offer EnSite Velocity.

Beshai diagnosed Hogan with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), arapid heart rate originating from the atria, or the upper chambers of theheart.

“EnSite Velocity allows us to construct a three‐dimensional anatomicalmodel of the heart, which then can be usedto identify where the ‘short circuit’ is com‐ing from,” Beshai said. “At that point, radiofrequency energy is applied to the source ofthe arrhythmia and eliminated.”

“I felt like I was in a sports bar – not ahospital – because I was surrounded by somany flat‐screen TVs,” Hogan joked. “But Iknew the doctor had complete control andthat was reassuring. It took only three hoursfor him to cut off the electrical signal thatset my heart into overdrive.”

According to Beshai, the key to treatingpatients like Hogan is a correct diagnosis.

“SVTs are often misdiagnosed as panicattacks and the patient is placed on anti‐anxiety medication and referred to a psychi‐atrist,” Beshai said. “SVTs can be treatedwith a 98 percent success rate – which isquite impressive.”

“Our investment in this next‐generationtechnology is another example of AdventistGlenOaks Hospital’s commitment to improv‐ing patient care,” said Chief Executive OfficerBrinsley Lewis.

AdventistGlenOaks Hospital

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CASTLEOrthopaedics & Sports Medicine

The physicians at Castle Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, S.C., have

been providing patients in the greater Fox Valley area with excellence

in orthopaedic care for over 30 years. Castle’s nine board-certified

orthopaedic surgeons, a primary care sports medicine specialist, and a

podiatrist have a combined experience of over 120 years - providing a

firm foundation upon which the latest proven technological advances

are continuously added. Through its three offices in Aurora and

Yorkville, Castle brings access to state-of-the-art orthopaedic care

close to home. Diagnostic X-ray services are available at all three

offices while physical therapy services are also available at both

Aurora offices.

At the main office, located on Ogden Avenue in Aurora (across form

the Rush Copley Medical Center), a specialized hand therapist also

assists patients with various hand and upper extremity problems to

reach their maximum level of recovery. Castle also provides an MRI

facility, certified by the American College of Radiology, at its main

location and those scans are read by some of the nation’s leading

experts in orthopaedic imaging. DEXA (bone density) scanning for

osteoporosis is also provided at the Ogden Avenue location.

To complete the offering of a full range of orthopaedic services,

Castle Surgicenter, L.L.C., located within the main office, is a dedicat-

ed surgical facility that includes seven patient rooms and features two

fully equipped orthopedic outpatient operating rooms including live X-

ray capability. The Surgicenter is accredited by the Accreditation

Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

But what sets Castle Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, S.C., apart

isn’t all that technology. The physicians and staff at Castle believe that

the practice of medicine isn’t all science and technology – it’s also art,

the art of taking care of each patient, one at a time, with dignity and

respect. That combination of art and science is what makes Castle

“Your Choice For Excellence”.

For further information, including virtual tours and videos, visit the

practice’s website at www.castleortho.com. To schedule an appoint-

ment call 630-978-3800 or request an appointment via the website.


Research Center at Central DuPage Hospital, a collaborative

cancer care program for adult cancer patients that provides clini-

cal care and research on the CDH Campus. Its focus is to pre-

vent, detect and treat the many types of cancer that can affect

adults. This affiliation with Loyola University Health System

allows a team of Loyola medical oncologists and research staff

to bring the latest technology and techniques to patients close to

home in Chicago’s far western suburbs.

The hospital is part of an interdependent network of health-

care organizations and services, including convenient care cen-

ters, occupational health services, home health and hospice care.

For more information or to find a doctor on the medical staff of

CDH, visit www.cdh.org or call 630-933-4234/ TTY 630-933-

4833 for the hearing impaired.

Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) is a nationally recognized, 313-bed facili-

ty located in Winfield, Ill., a suburb west of Chicago. CDH is a leading

center for medical technology and one of the busiest surgical hospitals in

Illinois.

For the last four consecutive years, Thomson Reuters has listed CDH as

a 100 Top Hospital in the U.S. Similarly, U.S. News & World Report has

included CDH on their list of Best Hospitals in the orthopaedics category

each year since 2007.

Through an affiliation between CDH and Children’s Memorial Hospital,

families have access to a pediatric program like none other in Chicago’s

western suburbs. Children's Memorial at Central DuPage Hospital offers

expertise and comprehensive pediatric care to children of all ages, from

newborns through 18 years of age. More than 60 Children’s Memorial

pediatric specialists are on the medical staff at CDH in various units and

programs.

Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) teamed up with Loyola University

Health System in April 2008 to establish the Loyola Cancer Care &


Central DuPage Hospital

Edward Hospital & Health Services is a full-service, region-

al healthcare provider offering access to complex medical

specialties and innovative programming. Edward, located

on a 50-acre campus in Naperville, Ill., has 309 private

patient rooms and 4,100 employees, including nearly 1,400

nurses and a medical staff of 980 physicians. The physi-

cians represent more than 60 medical and surgical special-

ties and subspecialties. More than 98% of Edward’s physi-

cians are board certified in their specialty.

Edward is the number one hospital for overall quality in

Chicago’s west and southwest suburbs and number one in

all key service lines in the region according to a 2009 sur-

vey by the National Research Corporation.

Edward has earned a reputation as a healthcare leader by providing

advanced cardiac care at Edward Heart Hospital and state-of-the-art cancer

diagnosis and treatment at Edward Cancer Center.

Edward provides world class stroke care through the Edward

Neurosciences Institute in affiliation with the Northwestern Medical Faculty

Foundation. The Institute features the most advanced interventional neuro-

surgery techniques and drug therapies to treat strokes and other neurological

disorders.

Edward also provides the latest imaging technology, care for critically ill

newborns, minimally invasive surgery, newest clinical trials and behavioral

health services through Linden Oaks at Edward.

Edward was re-designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence in

2010 after receiving its original designation in 2005. Edward is one of only

two hospitals in DuPage County and the only one serving Will County to

have earned the prestigious recognition.

Edward also provides convenient access to high quality healthcare at

numerous locations throughout the region, including the 60-acre Edward

Plainfield campus, which serves residents of Plainfield and surrounding

communities with the 24/7 Edward Plainfield Emergency Room, Edward

Plainfield Cancer Center, Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center, a medical

office building and Plainfield Surgery Center.

EdwardsHospital



In 2004, Rany Jazayerli, M.D.

opened his Dermatology practice

in St. Charles with the vision of

expanding his practice to serve

the greater Fox Valley area. Over

the next 6 years, Dr. Jazayerli has

added two additional offices in

Darien and Sycamore, and added

a Physician Assistant, Jennifer

Cunningham.

Dr. Jazayerli enjoys treating

skin diseases of all types and in

all patients, from children to the

elderly. He has a particular interest in the treatment of skin can-

cer, warts, and the use of phototherapy to treat diseases such as

psoriasis, vitiligo, and eczema. He also has an expanding interest

in a variety of cosmetic treatments, including Botox, Dysport, a

range of fillers including Juvederm and Radiesse, as well as

superficial and deep chemical peels. In addition, the office

employs the Varilite laser to treat unwanted blood vessels and

other red spots on the skin, and the brand-new LightSheer Duet

laser to treat unwanted hair on patients of all skin types.

CredentialsDr. Rany Jazayerli graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins

University in Baltimore, Maryland. He received his medical

degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, then com-

pleted his internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan,

and his dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Dr. Jazayerli is a board-certified dermatologist and a Fellow of

both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American

Society of Dermatologic Surgeons.

In 2008, Jennifer Cunningham,

P.A.-C, joined Clear Skin

Dermatology. Jennifer grew up in

the Tri City area. She graduated

with her Bachelor of Science in

Biology at Northern Illinois

University in 1994, then attended

Midwestern University in Downers

Grove where she graduated Cum

Laude in 1998 with a Bachelor of

Medical Science in Physician

Assistant Studies. Jennifer has

worked as a physician assistant for

over a decade, and previously

worked for a facial plastic surgeon doing cosmetic procedures

such as Botox, Radiesse, Juvederm, and Restylane. She has taken

advanced cosmetic courses in Botox and facial sculpting.

Trust Your Skin to the Skin Specialist

Clear Skin Dermatology

& Cosmetic Surgery

2560 Foxfield Rd.

Ste 100

St Charles, IL

1830 Mediterranean Dr

Sycamore IL

2861 83rd Street

Darien, IL

Phone:630-443-8855

www.cskinderm.com

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Clear Skin Dermatology – The OfficeAt Clear Skin Dermatology, our patients come first. We do our best to address the

needs of our clients and their schedules.

1. We answer our phones. We make every effort to answer your phone call

within 3 rings. No prompts to go through.

2. Convenient office hours, especially for those who cannot miss work. We offer

early morning (7 AM), evening (until 6:30 PM),and weekend hours (2 Saturdays

per month) at our St. Charles office. We also work during your lunch hour,

so you can schedule a noontime appointment and have your cosmetic or med-

ical service completed before you return to work.

3. We'll see you as soon as possible. We have arranged our schedule so that you

are not only seen on time, but an efficiently-run practice means we can accommo-

date new patients to be seen right away - usually within 48 hours!

4. Friendly staff. Your business matters to us and our staff are some of the best

at customer service. Friendly faces, prompt returns of your phone calls, and ensur-

ing that your needs have been met are what we strive for daily.

5. Prompt billing to your primary and secondary insurance. Our office submits

your claims electronically to streamline the payment process.

6. We accept insurance from all major PPO/POS carriers as well as Medicare.

7. We love what we do!

Clear Skin Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery

When Dr. Jazayerli Is Notseeing Patients…

Outside the office, Dr. Jazayerli is a nationally-recognized

sportswriter, who co-founded Baseball Prospectus in 1996, and

has been a contributing author on 14 different books. His work

has appeared in Sports Illustrated as well as ESPN.com, and he

has been featured in publications including the Chicago Tribune

and Sun-Times, the New York Times, the Kansas City Star, the

Baltimore Sun, the Orlando Sun-Sentinel, and other newspapers.

He also hosts a weekly radio show on 810 WHB in Kansas City

(while taping from his St. Charles office) during the baseball sea-

son.

tional open radical prostatectomy

procedures,” according to

Michael Rashid, M.D., urologist.

“The da Vinci also fosters greater

preservation of the nerves, result-

ing in lower impotency rates.”

“Patients who have traditional

prostatectomy procedures typical-

ly have a six-week recovery peri-

od, whereas patients treated with

the da Vinci system typically

have a two-week recovery peri-

od,” said Dr. Rashid.

Jonathan Song, M.D., gynecol-

ogist, is using the surgical robot

for myomectomies (removal of

fibroid tumors) and hysterec-

tomies because it “provides more

precision, allowing us to do

laparoscopic procedures instead of having the patient undergo major abdominal

surgery, resulting in less blood loss and a shorter hospital stay. This is a major

benefit to our patients. To have the opportunity to offer this level of technology

right here in the Tri-Cities area is something we’re very excited about,” Dr. Song

said.

Linda Bauer, director of surgery at Delnor, added, “We are thrilled to offer the

availability of the da Vinci® surgical system here at Delnor. We know that there

is a general preference among our patients for minimally-invasive surgical proce-

dures when at all possible, and we are proud to have our surgical staff confidently

utilizing such an advanced level of technology.”

For more information about the da Vinci surgical robot, go to delnor.com or call

Delnor’s Physician Finder service at 630-208-3993.

The hospital recently added the da Vinci® robot to its sur-

gical team – giving physicians greater precision and control

in the operating room, and enabling patients to benefit from

smaller incisions, less pain and quicker recovery times.

Delnor is one of the few hospitals in the Midwest to offer

the latest version of the da Vinci, called the Si. It is the

most advanced robotic technology currently available in the

field of surgery.

With its four robotic arms and a superior 3-D visualiza-

tion system, the da Vinci’s masterful capabilities are used

for urologic, general, cardiac and gynecological surgeries.

Once laparoscopic incisions are made and the robotic arms

are positioned, the surgeon sits at a remote control panel

near the patient to view the surgical site in 3-D. The sur-

geon then manipulates the robot to perform the surgery..

The robot eliminates hand tremors and other factors that

can sometimes impact conventional surgery. A complete

surgical team is with the surgeon and the patient at all

times, assessing the patient and assisting the robot.

“The da Vinci® will allow us to do more complex

laparoscopic procedures through smaller openings, result-

ing in less pain and less blood loss and a faster recovery for

the patient ,” said Gustavo Banti, M.D., urologist.

“Whatever movements you make with your hands, those

are the movements the instruments make inside the body.

Complex operations that require precise dissection and fine

suturing are much easier to perform with the da Vinci sys-

tem, which allows us to offer the benefits of less-invasive

surgery to many more patients,” says Dr. Banti.

“The da Vinci’s capabilities are especially useful for

prostate surgeries because the 3-D imaging allows for bet-

ter cancer control with results equal to or better than tradi-


Da Vinci RobotRevolutionizes

Surgery at Delnor

The latest in minimally-invasive

surgery is now available at Delnor

Hospital in Geneva.


Our Team facilitates patient-provider

partnerships by developing a plan of

care that utilizes informative resources

to promote healthy life choices in a

warm and nurturing environment.

Fox Valley Women & Children’s

Health Partners offers a full range of

Obstetric, Gynecologic and Pediatric

services supported with state-of-the-art

facilities and procedures. Our highly-

qualified medical team includes Board-

Certified Physicians, Nurse

Practitioners, and Ultrasonographers—

all working together to provide you with

complete solutions to your health care

needs.

To learn more about Fox Valley

Women & Children’s Health Partners

please visit, www.fvwchp.com. Our two

locations to better serve you… St.

Charles, 3310 W. Main St Suite 200 and

North Aurora, 82 Miller Drive Suite 102.


Fox Valley Women & Children’s HealthPartners is a community of caring health careprofessionals committed to providing patients

with Full Circle Quality Care.


According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 700,000 total hip and knee replacements are per-

formed annually and by 2030, these numbers are projected to increase to 3.4 million.

Recognizing that specialized rehabilitation is needed after a joint replacement, Marianjoy launched the Joint Access

Program, designed for a patients’ specific needs including diagnosis and general health, goals, and even age. Providing mul-

tiple levels of care—inpatient, subacute and outpatient therapy—the program offers a seamless transition as the patient pro-

gresses.

“After a joint replacement, patients may require intensive inpatient rehabilitation but can quickly progress to our outpa-

tient level of care,” explains Dr. Aliga, Medical Director of the Marianjoy Joint Access Program. “Those needing 24-hour

nursing care and more time to recover may be better suited for our subacute level of care. In each case, patients are able to

recover at their own pace, while receiving the con-

venience of services in one facility.”

Dr. Aliga’s background is in orthopaedic surgery.

As the leader of the Joint Access team, he collabo-

rates with the clinicians, offering guidance and

ongoing education, thereby providing the most effi-

cient therapy possible for the patient, enabling them

to recover quicker.

“Our program is unique because the patient’s

treatment is really an extension of the surgeon’s

protocol,” continues Dr. Aliga. “Maintaining an

open line of communication with the surgeon, we

follow the goals and restrictions they have for their

patient. The treatment details are executed based on

the surgeon’s instructions and our understanding of

the specific biomechanics involved. This way, we

achieve optimal recovery in the most efficient

way.”

The Joint Access Program is complemented by a

variety of programs and services at Marianjoy

including the Balance and Vestibular Clinic, a

Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinic, as well as a warm-

water aquatic therapy pool.

Marianjoy’s orthopedic and Joint Access pro-

grams are further enhanced by ongoing research in

the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

The continual review and incorporation of new

knowledge allows the patient to receive the most

updated treatment plan that can help maximize

results.

“We treat nearly 500 orthopedic patients each

year through Marianjoy’s inpatient and subacute

programs and an additional 1,200 per year on an

outpatient basis,” notes Dr. Aliga. “By reviewing

and monitoring patients’ outcomes, we have refined

the orthopedic rehabilitation regimen and treatment

plans to deliver the best care possible, getting

patients back to their normal daily activities more

quickly.”

For more information on the Marianjoy Joint

Access Program, please call 630-909-8920.


THE MARIANJOY JOINT ACCESS PROGRAM

Keeping You on the Move


Bare, David Chang, Lenard LaBelle, David Mochel, Jeffrey Senall,

William Sterba, David Watt and Gregory Witkowski, are skilled in

advanced techniques to restore mobility and active lifestyles.

Patients with spine and musculoskeletal conditions consult OAD’s

Spine Center experts for the most comprehensive scope of surgical

and conservative back and neck care. Fellowship-trained spine sur-

geons, Drs. Mir Ali, John Andreshak, Stephen Heim and Jerome

Kolavo, collaborate with OAD’s physiatrists (board certified in physi-

cal medicine and rehabilitation), Drs. Beth Froese, Mary Norek,

Steven Mayer and Vinita Mathew. The Spine Team’s collaborative

approach ensures patients are evaluated, diagnosed and treated in a

timely manner.

For patients of all ages, OAD’s distinguished Hand and Upper

Extremity Center provides highly specialized orthopaedic expertise,

from athletic and work injuries to arthritis and congenital hand defor-

mities. Drs. Anup Bendre, Thomas Kiesler, Mary Ling, Richard

Makowiec and Richard Thomas, are fellowship-trained in hand sur-

gery, each having Certificates of Added Qualification in Surgery of the

Hand.

The Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, under the direction of

Dr. Jeffrey Senall provides the community with another area of OAD

expertise. Dr. Senall’s background and Mayo Clinic fellowship train-

ing contributed to the development of a Center dedicated exclusively

to conservative and operative treatment of all foot and ankle condi-

tions. The Center includes another foot and ankle fellowship-trained

specialist, Dr. Gregory Witkowski, and podiatric physician and sur-

geon, Rachel Cisko, DPM. This comprehensive, full-service Center’s

specialists promptly care for any foot or ankle problem, injury and/or

deformity with personalized treatment plans.

OAD has locations in Warrenville, Bartlett, Naperville, Winfield,

Wheaton and Carol Stream. Call (630) 225-BONE (2663) and visit

www.OADortho.com for patient education and practice information.

Understanding patients’ orthopaedic and musculoskeletal needs,

Orthopaedics (OAD) has welcomed more specialists, extended

appointment hours and expanded therapy and diagnostic services.

Same day appointments are often available!

With increased participation in athletic, recreation and fitness activi-

ties, aches, pains and/or injuries are frequent occurrences. OAD’s fel-

lowship-trained sports medicine specialists get patients ‘back in the

game’. The Sports Medicine Team includes Drs. Aaron Bare, Matthew

Gimre, Lenard LaBelle, William Sterba and David Watt, with Drs.

LaBelle and Watt possessing Subspecialty Certifications in

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

Arthritis and other degenerative joint diseases affect many people as

we live longer with vitality and determination to stay active.

Shoulder, hip, knee and ankle joint replacement specialists, Drs. Aaron



TheOrthopaedicsExperts, Close toHome.

100,000 square-foot Surgery Center with leading edge technol-

ogy and focusing on patient and family comfort. Committed to

comprehensive care for the Aurora area, Provena Mercy

Medical Center has the area’s only Center for Diabetic

Wellness, offering comprehensive diabetic management servic-

es and has been the leading provider of behavioral health serv-

ices for more than 90 years. Provena Mercy Medical Center is

also a Level II “Plus” birthing center with extended capabilities

and a special care nursery delivering approximately 1,500

babies annually. Committed to care excellence, Provena Mercy

Medical Center is part of Provena Health, which includes six

hospitals, home health, 14 long-term/residential facilities and

over 40 clinics in Illinois.

Our patients and visitors have said it for years. There’s just

something special…something different about Provena Mercy

Medical Center.

Something you feel from the moment you walk inside.

For nearly a century, Provena Mercy Medical Center has provid-

ed the Fox Valley with healthcare that is defined by great com-

passion, a deep respect for the dignity of individuals and always

centered on our mission “to build communities of healing and

hope in the spirit of Jesus Christ.”

Provena Mercy Medical Center is a 315-bed hospital based in

Aurora. With more than 400 physicians on staff, 1,500 employ-

ees and 300 volunteers, Provena is known for providing lead-

ing-edge care and technologies to the communities they serve.

Committed to excellence, Provena Mercy Medical Center’s

Cardiac Care program has been ranked the number one car-

diac surgery program in Chicago’s western suburbs and number

three in Illinois for the past two years according to

HealthGrades®, the nation’s leading health care ratings organi-

zation. And for cardiac and other emergencies, Provena Mercy

Medical Center is a Level II trauma center that includes one of

only 10 Chest Pain Centers in Illinois and 308 nationwide to be

accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. Nationally

recognized orthopedic services including joint replacement and

innovative techniques and minimally invasive procedures,

Provena Mercy Medical Center provides a recently-remodeled


Provena Mercy Medical CenterSomething Special Inside



Provena Saint Joseph Hospital is part of Provena Health, an integrated

Catholic health care system that includes six Illinois hospitals.

Feel the difference faith makes at Provena Saint Joseph Hospital.

For over 100 years Provena Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin has been a

leading care provider in the Fox River Valley. With more than 400

physicians on staff, 1,200 employees and 300 volunteers, Provena Saint

Joseph Hospital is known for providing leading-edge care and tech-

nologies to the communities they serve in a comfortable, warm envi-

ronment including a new four-story bed tower featuring all private

rooms and patient-focused amenities.

Among the many advanced care services Provena Saint Joseph

Hospital offers:

Feel the Difference Faith Makes

At Provena Saint Joseph Hospital,

Faith is what makes us different and

faith is what makes all the difference.

• The hospital provides advanced cardiac services,

including nationally-recognized cardiovascular surgery

and stroke care.

• HealthGrades®, the nation’s leading healthcare rating

organization ranks Provena Saint Joseph Hospital

Number One in the state of Illinois for cardiac surgery in

2009 and has earned the HealthGrades Award of

Excellence for cardiac surgery and stroke care which

ranks the programs in the top 10 percent in the country.

• Topping the list of available high-tech cardiac care,

Provena Saint Joseph’s is the only hospital in the area

to have a hybrid cath lab. Provena Saint Joseph

Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute also provides lead

ing edge diagnostic and interventional catheterizations,

electrophysiology laboratory, cardiac rehabilitation

and cardiac diagnostics, including 64-slice CT.

• When seconds count, the Elgin community counts on

Provena Saint Joseph Hospital’s Emergency Services, a

state-designated Level II Trauma Center.

• And for advanced cancer care, the Elgin region has

come to know The Bob & Edna Meadows Regional

Cancer Care Center. The newly-built Center provides

state-of-the-art cancer care collaboratively delivered by

board-certified radiation oncologists, nurses, radiation

therapists, physicists, social workers, nutritionists,

hospice nurses and massage therapists.

PROVENA

SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL


Commission disease-specific certification in Stroke and is

a recognized Primary Stroke Center, and most recently

became the first hospital in the Fox Valley area and only

the fifth in Illinois to receive the Joint Commission’s certi-

fication in Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement.

Organizationally, Rush-Copley’s brand extends beyond

the hospital and its core services. The Ogden Avenue cam-

pus in Aurora is home to the Rush-Copley Healthplex, the

area’s premiere fitness center. The Rush-Copley Medical

Group is comprised of 17 primary care and specialty

physician practices that include family medicine, internal

medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryn-

gology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, endocrinolo-

gy, oncology, neurosurgery, reproductive health and physi-

cal rehabilitation.

Rush-Copley is poised to respond to the continually

growing needs of its community with a passion for excel-

lence and a commitment to the highest quality care avail-

able. For more information visit rushcopley.com

For over 120 years Rush-Copley Medical Center has been a proud to be a leader in

the fast-growing Aurora and Greater Fox Valley area for providing excellent med-

ical care.

With over 3,000 births annually, Rush-Copley ranks 5th in the state of Illinois in

births, and over 68,000 yearly visits puts Rush-Copley in the top ten hospitals in

Illinois for providing emergency services to the community.

Further responding to the community’s needs, Rush-Copley recently built a satel-

lite campus. Thenew Rush-Copley Healthcare Center in the nearby community of

Yorkville offers urgent care, physician offices and a full array of diagnostic servic-

es that include laboratory and imaging.

Institutes of Excellence have been developed in five key areas—cancer, heart,

emergency services, women’s health and neuroscience—all critical to the well

being of the community. For example, Rush-Copley has the only Level III

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Kane County and delivers the highest level of

medicine to high-risk mothers and their babies. In fact this commitment to excel-

lence earned Rush-Copley the nation’s first Joint Commission Gold Seal of

Approval for both Maternal/Child and High-Risk Neonatal Care. This recognition

means mother and infants delivering at Rush-Copley or medically fragile babies

can rely on receiving the highest quality of care. Rush-Copley also holds Joint


Sherman Health is a not-for-

profit, community-governed

healthcare system dedicated

to providing patients and visi-

tors with outstanding health-

care and service...every life,

every moment, every day.

Located at 1425 N. Randall

Road in Elgin, Ill., the new

255-bed, 645-sq.ft. Sherman

Hospital opened in December

2009. The state-of-the-art

facility features private

patient rooms, a 15-acre geo-

thermal lake to heat and cool

the facility, an advanced

Emergency Department with

separate ambulance access, a

free-standing Cancer Care Center with comprehensive treatment options, a

spacious Family Birthing Center with a Special Care Nursery, a Heart &

Vascular Center for our experienced staff and physicians, and a bright and

open design to contribute to the healing process. Sherman is proud to now

offer Radiation Oncology services in affiliation with the University of

Chicago, and maintains its partnership with Children’s Memorial Hospital.

Sherman HealthThe original Sherman Hospital, located at 934 Center Street in

Elgin, Ill., is now a Sherman Family Healthcare immediate

care center open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. Sherman also

provides convenient, quality healthcare services at Sherman

Family HealthCare immediate care centers at 600 South

Randall Road in Algonquin, 2320 Royal Boulevard in

Boulevard, and 2000 McDonald Road in South Elgin. Here,

patients can receive immediate care services, occupational

health services, physical therapy services, Medical Imaging

and more. For more information on Sherman Health locations

and services, please visit www.ShermanHealth.com or call

800-397-9000.

Rush-CopleyMedical Center


ABOUT LIFE IN THE FOX VALLEY 25

For over 65 years, the board-certified doctors at Wheaton Eye Clinic have

provided world-class care to patients of all ages – from newborns to octoge-

narians. The excellence and dedication of its medical staff have made it the

largest privately-held eye clinic in the Midwest.

Wheaton Eye Clinic doctors offer full-service family eye care - from rou-

tine well eye examinations, to treatment of the most complex eye problems

and diseases - through office appointments, urgent and home care services.

Clinic doctors are trained in all ophthalmic sub-specialties including

Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Cornea and External Disease,

LASIK/Refractive Services, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Uveitis, Retina and

Vitreous, Neuro-Ophthalmology and Eyelid/Orbital Plastic Surgery and

Reconstruction.

Over 120,000 patient visits a year are handled by Wheaton Eye Clinic

throughout locations in Wheaton, Hinsdale, Naperville and Plainfield.

Connected to the Wheaton facility is The DuPage Eye Surgery Center, an

out-patient surgery center, which handles nearly 6,000 surgeries a year

including LASIK, cataract and oculoplastic procedures.

In addition to a highly trained and experienced medical staff, Wheaton

Eye Clinic provides full service vision correction services with doctors of

Optometry, contact lens specialists and a designer eyewear studio in each of

its four clinic locations.

Wheaton Eye Clinic patients come from Chicago and the surrounding

suburbs, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Iowa. Referring physicians

across the United States, and many international countries, also send their

patients to Wheaton Eye Clinic because of its unwavering excellence in

compassionate eye care.

WHEATON Eye Clinic

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