Help us create a HOLE-IN-ONE for our Patient Transportation and LifeLine® programs! Registration is underway for the Morris Hospital Auxiliary’s VIRTUAL Golf Tournament, being held now through October 27. The event is proudly presented by Top Flite Sponsors Busey Bank and the Morris Hospital Medical Staff.
Those participating can play at any golf course and following an 18-hole round, golfers submit their picture and their scorecard. After scores are tallied on October 28, we will award a $500 cash prize for first place, $250 for second place, and $100 for third place. Even if you can’t play golf, you can enter a chance to win the 50/50 Raffle or make a donation towards the two programs. This year is our 25th anniversary of the Golf & Cards Tournament, so we hope you will consider joining this unique and fun opportunity. Unfortunately there will be no Bridge or Euchre Tournaments this year. Registration, ticket sales, and more information is available online at www.morrishospital.org/golf or on our Auxiliary Virtual Golf Tournament Facebook Event Page.
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Morris Hospital is seeking a Performance Improvement Specialist! This position is full time and benefits eligible. For more information and to apply- visit our website linked below!
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28 September at 22:30 ·
We hope everyone who participated in our Conquer COVID Virtual 5K had a great time getting out and doing something active. We know our employees who participated sure did. We can't wait to be back next year with our traditional Corn Fest 5K Run. In the meantime, keep conquering COVID!
If you are experiencing mild to moderate injury or illness, our Walk-In Care Services are here for you! Dr. Charlotte Albinson, medical director of Morris Hospital's Immediate Care and Convenient Care services, shared with the WCSJ Radio Morris,IL The Voice of Grundy County that our four walk-in care clinics have been open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, offering both face-to-face and video appointments. Our walk-in care services are available at four locations - Channahon, Diamond-Coal City, Morris and Yorkville. For more information about locations or hours, please visit www.morrishospital.org/walkincare.
We are very happy to welcome Dr. Matt Bartindale to the Morris Hospital Medical Staff! Dr. Bartindale is an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat) with ENT Surgical Consultants. He is seeing patients in their Morris office and will be doing surgeries at Morris Hospital!
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16 September at 03:16 ·
ENT Surgical Consultants proudly announces the addition of a new physician to our practice —
Dr Matt Bartindale.
Dr. Bartindale is an otolaryngologist with a special interest in ear disease, hearing loss, and skull base surgery. He is experienced in minimally invasive ear surgery, where he performs a large proportion of his surgeries completely through the ear canal, avoiding an external incision (and never shaving hair). Dr. Bartindale’s additional clinical interests include pediatric ENT, thyroid disease, nose and sinus disease, and snoring and sleep disorders.
Dr. Bartindale earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame. He graduated cum laude at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine with honors in bioethics and professionalism. His otolaryngology residency was also completed at Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Bartindale subsequently completed a fellowship in advanced otology and lateral skull base surgery at Puget Sound ENT in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Bartindale has been involved in research with numerous publications and presentations at national meetings. Most of his research has focused on cochlear implants and the management of lateral skull base tumors. He placed in Loyola’s Girgis Resident Research Competition every year during residency. He is committed to providing innovative care for his patients. He has expertise in chronic ear disease, cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing aid placement, acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) removal, cerebrospinal fluid leak repair, Meniere’s disease, and superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome.
Dr. Bartindale is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society. He was first connected to Joliet when he worked at the Will Grundy Free Medical Clinic for a summer during college.
Take a final swing in supporting our Patient Transportation and LifeLine® programs! As we enter the final week of the 2020 VIRTUAL Golf Tournament, we hope you will consider joining this unique and fun opportunity. The tournament continues through October 27 and is proudly presented by Top Flite Sponsors Busey Bank and the Morris Hospital Medical Staff. Those participating can play at any golf course and following an 18-hole round, golfers submit their picture and their scorecard. After scores are tallied on October 28, we will award a $500 cash prize for first place, $250 for second place, and $100 for third place. Even if you can’t play golf, you can enter a chance to win the 50/50 Raffle or make a donation towards the two programs. Registration, ticket sales, and more information are available online at www.morrishospital.org/golf or on our Auxiliary Virtual Golf Tournament Facebook Event Page.
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If you haven't had your flu shot yet, there's a drive-through opportunity next Wednesday at the Grundy County Health Department. We had seen some positive flu tests in the past week, so we know seasonal flu is here. Please get vaccinated!
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October 13 at 8:24 PM ·
Our next Drive-through Flu Shot Clinic will be held on October 21st from 10am-12pm. Adults only (18+). The clinic will be held, in the parking lot of 1320 Union St., Morris, IL
Please call our office at (815) 941-3404 to reserve your time slot today!
**You must have an appointment to attend**
For Children's Flu Vaccines please call our office to schedule an appointment.
Please be sure to get your flu vaccine if you haven't already done so. If you can avoid getting the seasonal flu, you might be able to save yourself worry and concern over whether you could have COVID since many of the symptoms are very similar.
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October 13 at 7:13 PM ·
CDC is preparing for flu and COVID-19 to both spread this winter. You can help. For the best protection against flu, get yourself and your loved ones vaccinated, because this season, especially, no one has time for flu.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Lzxuqb.
Terri and Jeff from our Imaging Department paid a visit to Mayor Dick Kopczick today to thank him for issuing a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and displaying our ginormous pink ribbon in front of Morris City Hall. October is a great time to make sure you are up-to-date on your annual mammogram. Mammography really does save lives!
Morris Hospital is seeking part-time and temp/casual Phlebotomists! Benefits eligible, day and night shifts are available. To apply today, visit our website linked below!
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Our popular Carb Counting class is back, this time virtually! This allows you to view the program any time you want, from any location. And it’s free! While the class is especially recommended for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes, it is great information for people who want to eat more healthy by managing the carbohydrates in their diet. Follow the link to register, and then you’ll receive access to our virtual class. In addition, all registered participants are welcome to reach out to our registered dietitian by phone with any questions about carb counting.
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The Illinois Department of Public Health is hosting a number of COVID mobile testing sites in the surrounding area this weekend, including Saturday, Nov. 7, in Yorkville, Joliet and Streator, and Sunday, Nov 8 in Yorkville, Romeoville and Streator. Please follow the link for specific times and locations. This is a great resource for anyone wanting to get tested.
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We are very happy to welcome Dr. Michaelia Fosses Vuong to the Morris Hospital Medical Staff. She is with EPIC Group, the independent physician group that cares for patients in our Emergency Department. Dr. Fosses says that by the third year of medical school, she knew emergency medicine was the specialty for her. We're so glad she chose EPIC Group and our community! Welcome, Dr. Fosses!
We are very happy to be honoring this outstanding RN as our November Fire Starter of the Month. Allison Giordano works in our ICU and strives for excellence in everything she does. In addition to taking great care of our patients, she is always willing to help others in any way she can. Her flexibility, hard work, and excellent skills are an inspiration to all. Thank you, Allison. We are so glad you're part of our team.
This is amazing! Look at the progress this patient has made just two weeks after having outpatient total knee replacement surgery. Yes, outpatient! Dr. Rezin is doing outpatient total knee replacement surgery at Morris Hospital and now at Deerpath outpatient surgery center in Morris as well.
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October 28 at 7:09 PM ·
Dr. Keith Rezin is seeing great results from patients after their recent total knee replacements done as an outpatient surgery. Here is a patient just 2 weeks out from their surgery!
We are so pleased to announce that local internal medicine physician Dr. Olga Peplos has merged her independent practice with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. The affiliation allows Dr. Peplos more time to focus on patient care. In fact, she is now seeing patients five days a week at two locations in Morris and Diamond. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Peplos to our Healthcare Centers of Morris Hospital family!
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The pandemic hasn’t stopped us from having a little Halloween fun! We hope the photos bring you a smile. Happy Halloween!
One of the many good things that has come from the pandemic is the genuine acts of kindness demonstrated by people in our community. The most recent comes from Pieces from the Heart Quilt Guild, whose members wanted to do something to show their gratitude for our staff. They assembled 1,400 treat bags -- one for every employee in our organization. This act of kindness truly came from their hearts. Thank you, Pieces from the Heart Quilt Guild!
If you’re in need of COVID testing to rule out symptoms, for possible exposure, or for return to school or travel requirements, our urgent care centers can help. This is a walk-in service – no appointment needed – with locations in Channahon, Diamond-Coal City, Morris, and Yorkville. For hours and details about what to expect, please check our web page.
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This very special Morris Hospital employee is an inspiration in so many ways. You definitely will want to watch this video.
If you haven’t been getting a good night’s sleep or feel fatigued all the time, be sure to talk to your primary care physician or a physician who is educated in sleep disorders to find out if a sleep study might be recommended for you. If you have a sleep disorder, a number of treatments are available that can lead to significant improvement in energy and vitality. Start the New Year off right!
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We are looking for candidates for several great career opportunities at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. Among the positions we currently have available include: Environmental Services Supervisor, Registered Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Tech, Respiratory Care Therapist, EMG Electromyography Tech, Environmental Services Associate, and much more. Follow the link to find out more about these great opportunities!
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As a Resource Hospital for Emergency Medical Services, today it was our privilege to be able to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and dispatchers who serve as first responders in our area communities. We are still in Phase 1a of the state's mass vaccination distribution plan that includes healthcare personnel and residents and staff at long-term care facilities. Continue to watch for announcements from your local health department so you can stay up-to-date on future phases of the vaccination schedule as information becomes available.
