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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.
Please help spread the word: The Grundy County Health Department is offering a drive through flu shot clinic next Monday, Sept. 28 from 3-7 p.m. at the Grundy County Highway Garage, 245 Route 47, Morris. This is for adults only, with both regular and high dose flu vaccines available. It's a great way to get your flu shot without having to get out of your car! Appointments are required. Please read the flyer for additional details.
We applaud the Illinois Health and Hospital Association for launching the “Moving Healthy Ahead” initiative to remind everyone that hospitals have implemented many procedures and practices to keep everyone safe during the COVID pandemic. Too many people have put off important health screenings, physician visits, preventive care, surgeries and even emergency room visits. COVID doesn’t change the need to make sure disease is being treated, chronic health conditions are being managed, and preventive screenings and procedures are up to date. Please keep taking care of yourselves! #IHA #MovingHealthAhead
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We are very happy to have support persons back for inpatients, emergency and surgical patients. However, we do need to ask for everyone’s cooperation in making this a success. If you are coming to the hospital as the designated support person for a patient, please be respectful of our requirement that masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times, even in a patient room. This is how we maintain a safe environment for everyone. Thank you!
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 will be in Morris tomorrow, October 10, with their mobile COVID testing unit from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Saratoga Grade School, 4040 N. Division St., Morris. This is for anyone who wants to be tested, regardless of symptoms. Additional testing dates are today in Yorkville and next Tuesday, October 13, in Joliet.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to remind women to schedule their annual mammogram! Mammography screenings really do save lives.
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Scheduling your mammogram is just as important as ever | morrishospital.org
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!
We regret that our strict visitor guidelines are going back into effect tomorrow due to the increasing number of COVID cases in the community. This applies to the hospital and all of our locations. Our goal, always, is to maintain a safe environment for our patients and staff. Thank you for your cooperation.
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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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Chronic sleep issues shouldn’t be ignored | morrishospital.org
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.
Congratulations to Michael Plochocki, our Fire Starter of the Month for January 2021! Michael is a supervisor in our Laboratory and demonstrates incredible dedication to Morris Hospital and his co-workers through his leadership role, commitment to quality, and ability to shine in all situations. We are so fortunate to have Michael on our team.
We are sharing the Grundy County Health Department's update on COVID vaccination for the community.
Grundy County Health Department is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
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Updated 02/11/2021
Grundy continues to move through Phase 1b, and awaits further direction from IDPH after the 02/10 announcement which adds people to the eligibility list for 1b.
There is currently much more demand than supply, and so we ask for the community's patience. Eligible persons may complete an interest survey at www.grundyhealth.com, which is used in planning purposes and to notify individuals who have expressed interest while vaccine is still limited. There is no need to verify submission of the survey, as close to 10,000 people have submitted a survey since mid-January.
This phase is expected to last for several months, as we work to vaccinate all who are interested.
The below Media Release and Chart can also be found at www.grundyhealth.com.
Community members may assist in these efforts by sharing this information with loved ones, friends and congregation members who are not active on Facebook. Similar information is shared on WCSJ each Monday and Thursday at 8:40am.
It was our privilege to be part of this patient's rehabilitation and help improve her quality of life. Her story demonstrates that physical therapy can result in some pretty amazing outcomes. Great job to our wonderful physical therapy team, and thank you to Maureen for sharing her story!
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Physical Therapy Makes a Difference | morrishospital.org
No matter your age, we have all felt the mental stress that has weighed on us over the past 11 months during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as Dr. Jennifer Thomas points out in this radio interview on WCSJ 103.1 FM, it's extremely important for parents in particular to monitor their children for any signs of mental concerns. Dr. Thomas, a board-certified family medicine physician, is the medical director of the hospital's Integrated Care program that incorporates mental health into the primary care setting. She says the pandemic has been hard on us all mentally, but it can be especially hard on children who thrive on routine and predictability.
We have more photos to share of our employees expressing why they chose to receive the COVID vaccine. Yesterday in Illinois, over 58,000 doses were administered, almost doubled compared to one week prior. We encourage you to continue checking the website of the health department in the county where you live and your local media for information about vaccine availability in your community. #VaccinesSaveLives
Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Morris Hospital is seeking a Planning Analyst and Specialty Radiology Technologists to join our team! The positions are benefits eligible. Apply on our website today linked below!
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February Heart Month is a perfect time to remind you that there are a number of cardiologists on the Morris Hospital Medical Staff who are excellent resources for your heart-related concerns. Be sure to check them out on our online provider directory!
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