We are truly overwhelmed by all the wonderful support for the 2020 Rockford Register Star | rrstar.com What Rocks awards. Thank you for all of the nominations! OrthoIllinois made the Top 5 for several categories, and we would appreciate your continued votes (once per day) through October 16th! Best Orthopedist: Brian Foster, MD, Scott Trenhaile, MD, Brian Bear, MD, John Bottros, MD, Jeffrey Earhart, MD Best Physical Therapy Best Spine Center Best Spine Surgeon: Todd Alexander, MD, Brian Braaksma, MD Best Podiatrist: Kelly John, DPM https://rrstar.gannettcontests.com/What-Rocks-2020/ RRSTAR.GANNETTCONTESTS.COM What Rocks 2020

As we close out Healthy Aging Month, one piece of advice deserves a good reminder – listen to your doctor. In this case, we’re talking specifically about recovery from orthopedic surgery. This blog from our own Dr. Kenneth Korcek is a good first-time read or reread about the importance of sticking to a post-operative care plan and general tips that will improve overall health. Dr. Korcek specializes in treating hand, wrist, and elbow injuries and sees patients at our Rockford and Algonquin locations. #healthyagingmonth https://www.orthoillinois.com/blog/feeling-great-can-cause-a-longer-recovery-its-crucial-to-follow-doctors-orders-after-surgery/ ORTHOILLINOIS.COM Feeling great can cause a longer recovery. It’s crucial to follow doctor’s orders after surgery | Ortho Illinois

Whether it’s a tweaked back caused by yard work or pain from the return to fall sports and activities, injuries can happen anytime. Remember that our Injury Express clinic in Rockford is an affordable, walk-in option for strains, sprains, fractures, cuts, and scrapes! https://www.orthoillinois.com/injury-express/

Remember that all OrthoIllinois locations require patients to wear masks, per state regulation. We are also still prescreening patients upon arrival, and visitors must wait outside or in their cars unless patients require assistance. Check out our website for the latest updates on how we’re keeping patients and our staff safe and healthy. All our locations remain open with regular business hours. Questions about your appointment? Call us at 815-398-9491. https://www.orthoillinois.com/blog/coronavirus-announcement-updates/

What exactly is a sports medicine injury? This includes care for advanced athletes and anyone who’s physically active. Many of our sports medicine specialists work with professional sports teams (including the Chicago Blackhawks and the Rockford IceHogs) and local high school teams. They’re supported by on-staff certified athletic trainers and physical therapists. Common injuries they can diagnose and treat include fractures and dislocations, rotator cuff injuries, knee injuries, torn ligaments and tendons, hip injuries, and sprains and strains. https://www.orthoillinois.com/sports-medicine/ ORTHOILLINOIS.COM Sports Medicine | Ortho Illinois

Dr. Victor Antonacci and Dr. Mark Barba, Total Joint Replacement Specialists, discuss the local surge in orthopedic surgeries with WREX-TV! https://wrex.com/2020/09/11/local-surge-in-surgeries-surgeons-explain-why/ WREX.COM Local surge in surgeries, surgeons explain why

The Rockford IceHogs honored healthcare heroes and frontline workers this past weekend. Every Rockford IceHogs player wore the name of a healthcare hero or frontline worker in the Rockford community on their jersey nameplate during pregame warm-ups at the BMO Harris Bank Center against the Iowa Wild. OrthoIllinois held a randomized drawing for two, patient-facing employees a chance to be recognized. Congratulations and thank you for your service to Laura Blumm, X-Ray Technician and Gabriela Linares, Medical Assistant, Clinic Lead. As a thank you from the IceHogs, each community hero received their jersey autographed directly from the player and a special personalized video message! #75 Alec Regula - Laura Blumm #76 Tim Soderlund - Gabriela Linares

The annual Foot Care Event for residents in need at Carpenter's Place is next Thursday, April 1st. Shoe donations are still needed. If you are interested in supporting this community event, there are various options below! Shoe Donations Drop-off: Carpenter’s Place – 1149 Railroad Avenue, Rockford Note: “Foot Care Event” to designate your gift *Online orders can be sent directly to Carpenter’s Place (1149 Railroad Avenue, Rockford IL 61104).* Financial Donations: Check – payable to Carpenter’s Place, Attn: Patti Floyd Credit card – www.carpentersplace.org or call the office at 815-964-4105 and ask for Patti (ext. 216)

Whether you're a weekend warrior or spring cleaning, accidents can happen! Injury Express is an affordable, walk-in option for strains, sprains, fractures, cuts, and scrapes! https://www.orthoillinois.com/injury-express/

The Northern Illinois Food Bank will be hosting two (2) Pop-Up Markets this week in Rockford! - Thursday, March 18th at City First Church from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Saturday, March 20th at 5460 E State St., Rockford from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Northern Illinois Food Bank March 15 at 6:00 PM · This week, we have six (6) Pop-Up Market distributions where you can pick up fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, and more: ✅ 3/18 – City First Church (Rockford), 10-1 ✅ 3/18 – Cristo Rey (Waukegan), 3:30-6 ✅ 3/20 – Camera Park (Glendale Heights), 9-12 ✅ 3/20 – Joliet Junior College, 9-12 ✅ 3/20 – Kankakee High School, 9-12 ✅ 3/20 – 5460 State St (Rockford), 9-12 For more information, visit solvehungertoday.org/distributions Esta semana, tenemos seis (6) distribuciones de Mercado Emergente donde puede recoger frutas, verduras, carne, productos lácteos, y más: ✅ 3/18 – City First Church (Rockford), 10-1 ✅ 3/18 – Cristo Rey (Waukegan), 3:30-6 ✅ 3/20 – Camera Park (Glendale Heights), 9-12 ✅ 3/20 – Joliet Junior College, 9-12 ✅ 3/20 – Kankakee High School, 9-12 ✅ 3/20 – 5460 State St (Rockford), 9-12 Para más información, visite solvehungertoday.org/distributions

It is Brain Awareness Week! Dr. Pradeep Raju shares what to do after suffering a concussion and how to let your brain heal. Follow the link below to learn more! https://www.orthoillinois.com/blog/letting-your-brain-heal-what-to-do-after-suffering-a-concussion/

OrthoIllinois and the OSF Podiatry Resident Program partner annually to host a Foot Care Event for residents in need at Carpenter's Place, a non-profit homeless day center here in Rockford. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, April 1st. Shoe donations are needed to ensure all guests that attend will receive a new pair. If you would like graciously support this event in any way, there are various options to do so below. Shoe Donations Drop-off: Carpenter’s Place – 1149 Railroad Avenue, Rockford Note: “Foot Care Event” to designate your gift *Online orders can be sent directly to Carpenter’s Place (1149 Railroad Avenue, Rockford IL 61104).* Financial Donations: Check – payable to Carpenter’s Place, Attn: Patti Floyd Credit card – www.carpentersplace.org or call the office at 815-964-4105 and ask for Patti (ext. 216)