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Tip the Odds of Survival in Your Favor

Surgical Services Close to Home

Stay Fit This Fall!

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HealthNotesYour Local Healthcare Resource.

FALL 2016

Dear Friends,

As mentioned in RCH’s Spring HealthNotes newsletter, we opened the Rochelle Community Hospital Health & Wellness Center on April 11. After four months of operating out of the new facility, we are pleased with the activity in this location, as patients seek services at the Family Healthcare Clinic, Multi-Specialty Clinic and the HealthWorks Fitness Center.

We were fortunate that – as the Family Healthcare Clinic moved into the Health & Wellness Center – Dr. Christine Gorman and Dr. Surjit Thiara joined RCH as employed physicians. After having worked with each of these physicians over the years, we are excited to know these relationships will

continue, and we will maintain the opportunity to serve their patients well into the future.

Constructing the Health & Wellness Center was predicated on the opportunity to grow our patient base and expand our service offering. Thankfully, we are trending in both those directions. With the additions of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Dr. Andrew Blint from Rockford and Dr. Sabet Siddiqui, an Oncologist from DeKalb, to our Multi-Specialty Clinic, we were able to increase our specialty services earlier this year.

The expansion of the HealthWorks Fitness Center has also enabled us to accommodate more Cardiac Rehabilitation patients as well as community members looking to increase their activity level. The increase in space, equipment and programs has really made the Fitness Center a valuable asset.

As we look to the future, we will continue to investigate ways to meet all of your healthcare needs and appreciate the opportunities you have given us. We want to hear from you about how we are doing, what you would like to see us offer and ways we may serve you better. Please feel free to contact me directly or stop by the hospital to see the changes we are making. Rochelle Community Hospital is your hospital, and we are here to serve you – our patients, families and visitors.

Best in health,

Chief Executive Offi cer, Rochelle Community Hospital

Major News

Mark J. BattyChief Executive Offi cer

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TIP THE ODDS OF SURVIVAL IN YOUR FAVORWith the risk of cancer 1 in 2*, it’s likely you know someone affected by cancer. And if you’re diagnosed, it’s good to know there’s specialized cancer care close to home – RCH Oncology Services. With access to two cancer care specialists and a complete spectrum of hematology and oncology care right here in Rochelle, appointments and treatment are now more convenient and easier to access.

Cancer Care Specialists in Rochelle Every Monday and Thursday Both Dr. Mete Korkmaz, with OSF Center for Cancer Care in Rockford, and Dr. Sabet Siddiqui, with Oncology MDs in DeKalb, see patients at the Multi-Specialty Clinic in the Health & Wellness Center. Dr. Korkmaz is available Monday afternoons, and Dr. Siddiqui is available Thursday afternoons. The two physicians treat patients with all forms of cancer, including:

Other Services RCH Oncology Services performs all diagnostic tests including MRIs, CT scans, mammograms, X-rays, labs and blood work. If needed, biopsies, surgeries and infusion/chemotherapy treatments are also available at the hospital.*www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerbasics/lifetime-probability-of-developing-or-dying-from-cancer

• Breast Cancer• Colon Cancer• Kidney Cancer• Lung Cancer

• Prostate Cancer• Throat Cancer• Thyroid Cancer• Uterine Cancer

Call the Multi-Specialty Clinic at 815-561-0009for more information.

Dr. Mete Korkmaz815-227-2273

Dr. Sabet Siddiqui815-862-3489

SURGICAL SERVICES CLOSE TO HOME…RCH offers both inpatient and outpatient surgical services – including laparoscopy – performed by an outstanding staff with state-of-the-art equipment. If a hospital stay is required, your family can visit without the hassle of traveling to a larger city… and that’s a bonus when you want loved ones nearby. The next time you need surgery, remember there really is no place like home… think of RCH first!

Inpatient, Outpatient and Emergency Surgeries include, but are not limited to:• Orthopaedics (arthroscopies, hip, knee, shoulder, including joint replacement, ACL repair, rotator cuff repair,

carpal tunnel, trigger finger release, fracture repair)• Podiatry (hammer toe repair, bunionectomy)• General surgery (breast, gallbladder, colon resection, hernia repair, appendectomy, thyroidectomy)• Scopes (colon, stomach)• Ophthalmology (cataract removal, eyelid reconstruction or repair and other vision related treatments)• Cancer Care (colon, mastectomy, thyroid)

Contact your physician to schedule your surgical consultation. We must have your doctor’s order on file before a consult may be scheduled.

RCH Surgeons

Michael J. Monfils, MD General Surgery815-562-5549

Lawrence P. Prabhakar, MDGeneral Surgery, Colon/Rectal Surgery815-397-7900

Kyle Templin, DPM Podiatric Surgery262-215-3959

Andrew Blint, MD Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Trauma815-636-0700

Jason Friedrichs, MD, MS Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery815-895-3937

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ServicesMidwest Orthopaedic Institute (MOI)815-561-7100

Ankur Rishi Behl, MD Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Michele T. Glasgow, MD, FAAOS Orthopaedic Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow, Sports Medicine

Ryan Kenny, DO Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity

Steven G. Glasgow, MD, FAAOS Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy

Shane York, DPM, FACFASPodiatric Surgery, Foot & Ankle

Rajeev K. Jain, MD, FAAOSOrthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement

Russell J. Bodner, MD, FAAOS Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy

Tony Choi, MD, FAAOS Orthopaedic Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow, Sports Medicine

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STAY FIT THIS FALL!One of the best things about summer is the regular occurrence of shedding a few pounds. The

warm weather prompts us to spend more time outdoors, which naturally increases our physical activity. However, it’s quite the opposite in the fall. Summer is coming to an end, and the

cool weather tends to slow us down. Here are a few tips to keep off that unwelcomed weight:

1) Get your workout done early in the day! Finding time later in the day tends to be a challenging task for most. Our ever-faithful friend procrastination tells us, “I’ll do it later” and later tells us, “I should have just done it earlier.” Many fi nd themselves experiencing this vicious inner battle for a lifetime! Set the alarm a

little earlier than usual and make the effort – you won’t regret it. I’ve never heard anyone walk out of a gym and say, “I just

wasted my time.” Studies continue to show that those who exercise earlier in the day have better energy, awareness and

cognitive function throughout the day! Try it, you may just fi nd you don’t need coffee made with Red Bull to get you going.

2) If you struggle to be self-motivated, fi nd a workout buddy! Working out with someone else establishes accountability!

Committing to someone else can sometimes be easier than committing to ourselves. The last thing you want is to carry the

reputation of being an “unreliable friend.” Don’t have any friends? You can make countless friends at the gym. We’re all there with a common

goal so encouragement and conversation with one another comes naturally.

3) Always keep things in perspective! Step back and look at the big picture and the long-term effects. Although exercise comes at a time commitment cost now, it is far more affordable than medical costs later. Regular exercise has a long list of benefi ts that include helping to: prevent unwanted weight gain, keep your metabolism high, preserve muscle mass, control blood sugar, sleep better at night, decrease

likelihood of depression and potentially save countless hours of doctor visits and medical bills in the future.

Try some of these tips for a healthier and more enjoyable fall season.

Rob Scholl, Exercise Physiologist at HealthWorks Fitness

Check out rochellehospital.com/recipes for some healthy fall recipes!6

Foundation NewsYOUR GIFTS AT WORKGifts of every size count at Rochelle Community Hospital, enhancing the care and services provided to our patients.

Educating the CommunityTo help our friends, families and neighbors stay healthy, Rochelle Community Hospital offers free monthly presentations on current wellness topics. This is a great opportunity to learn in a comfortable environment about everything from managing diabetes to preventing a fall to keeping your mind active and strong.

Rapid ResultsGetting radiology reports to the physicians fast is always a positive for both doctors and patients. The new PACS Workstation and Image CD Burner for our Radiology department is an efficient upgrade that provides one workspace for the clinical tools and applications physicians and radiologists need for convenient local and remote reporting. Targeting CancerHelping local area cancer patients is the main goal of the All About Me Program. Anyone affected by cancer in the hospital’s service area is eligible to apply for a $250 scholarship and receive an educational resource cancer care bag. This fund provides grants and resources to cancer patients so they can better manage their road to recovery.

Rippling EffectRochelle Community Hospital’s mission and vision directs us to improve the health of our community by providing high quality care with competence, excellence and compassion.

For more information about the RCH Foundation, or any programs mentioned above, please contact Michelle LaPage at 815-561-3110 or log onto www.rochellehospital.com/foundation.

RESOURCES FOR CANCER PATIENTS

RCH Foundation Board Members:Surjit Thiara, MD, PresidentCarol Elliott, Vice PresidentRichard Ohlinger, SecretaryRick Reed, TreasurerMark Batty, RCH Chief Executive OfficerClyde Gelderloos

Reed HarrisRobert JohnsDebbie KerstenMichele PetersenH.W. Wetzel, Jr.

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CONVENIENT CARE… READY FOR YOUR SICK DAYS!Nobody plans a sick day, and waiting to schedule an appointment is the last thing you want when you’re not feeling well. Now, compassionate, quality care is only a step away at the NEW RCH Convenient Care! Staffed by Family Medicine providers, RCH Convenient Care combines the former Walk-In Clinic and Urgent Care together in one location.

The skilled staff offers treatment without an appointment, so scheduling is never a problem when it comes to sick days, sprained ankles or kids with fever.

Expanded Hours in a New Location!Accessible from the main hospital entrance at 900 N. 2ndMonday-Friday, Noon to 9 p.m.Saturday, 9 a.m. to NoonSunday, 1 to 4 p.m.815-561-3100

Learn more at rochellehospital.com/ConvenientCare

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