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Mercyhealth Patient Asks to Have Wedding in Chapel After Terminal Diagnosis
ROCKFORD, Illinois--Rich Stebbins found out two weeks ago that he has terminal cancer. It was always his intention to marry his fiancé, Dana Pizzolato, 46, this spring. But during Rich’s recent visit to Mercyhealth Hospital and Clinic-Rockton Avenue, he suffered ...
Parker High School Students to Donate Items to House of Mercy
JANESVILLE, Wisconsin - Janesville Parker High School students are giving back to the community in a big way this month. Some 500 students and more than 100 staff are participating in Celebrate Diversity Month and Earth Day in April. One of ...
Mercyhealth at Home Hospice to Offer Free Bereavement Support Group
ROCKFORD, Illinois- Join us on Thursdays starting April 19 through May 31, 5-6:30 pm, for a new bereavement support group called Meaningful Memories. This 7-week long support group is for those who’ve recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Mercyhealth ...
Mercyhealth Walworth to Offer Free Dinner Seminar on Advances in Joint Replacements
LAKE GENEVA, Wisconsin-Join us on Tuesday, April 24, at 6 pm, for a free dinner and healthy discussion on advances in joint replacements hosted by Craig Lyon, MD, Orthopedics, at Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Walworth, Hwys. 50 & 67, Lake ...
Mercyhealth at Home Hospice Expands Therapy Offerings to Patients
ROCKFORD, Illinois—Mercyhealth at Home Hospice is pleased to announce it has expanded its complimentary therapy offerings to include massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, reiki therapy and more. This holistic approach to compassionate care is in addition to other services such as volunteer pet ...
Mercyhealth Lake Geneva Welcomes New Physician
LAKE GENEVA, Wisconsin--Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome Neil Rennick, DO, family medicine physician, to Mercyhealth Lake Geneva, 350 Peller Rd., Lake Geneva. Dr. Rennick’s special interests include: Preventive medicine Motivational achievement Aviation medicine Osteopathic manipulation Dr. Rennick earned his medical degree at ...
Mercyhealth Welcomes New Pediatrician
MCHENRY, Illinois—Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome Karen Klawitter, MD, board certified pediatrician to its staff at the Mercyhealth McHenry, 3922 Mercy Dr., McHenry. Her special interests include: Well child care and education Asthma “As a mom of 5 children, I pride myself ...
Mercyhealth Listed in ‘150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for 2018’
ROCKFORD, Illinois—Mercyhealth is pleased to announce Becker’s Healthcare has listed it as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for 2018.” The list highlights hospitals, health systems and health care companies that promote diversity within the workplace, ...
Mercyhealth Offers Free Advance Care Planning Services During Week of National Healthcare Decisions Day
JANESVILLE, Wisconsin—How prepared are you for an unexpected accident or illness? Starting a conversation about such life-changing events is difficult, but having an advance directive in place is a gift to your loved ones and ensures everyone is aware of ...
Mercyhealth to Host Free Lunch and Learn on Stroke in Lake Geneva
LAKE GENEVA, Wisconsin—Mercyhealth will host a free lunch and learn on stroke, Thursday, April 26, noon, at Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Walworth, lower-level conference room, Hwys. 50 and 67, Lake Geneva. The healthy discussion is lead by Dr. Ross Lewis Levine, ...
