CGH Medical Center News

August 27th, 2010
CGH Reflections Ball - Celebrating 100 Years
This year, as CGH reflects upon “100 Years of Caring,” the Reflections Ball and Auction will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Brandywine Inn in Dixon, IL, to raise funds to purchase this device, while also providing community members, employees and physicians a chance to celebrate and recognize the life-saving work of CGH Medical Center....Read More

August 16th, 2010
“Strong Women, Strong Bones” Comes to Milledgeville
The “Strong Women, Strong Bones” class will again be offered in Milledgeville beginning September 27....Read More

July 29th, 2010
Join Us for a Flavor Safari!
Are you looking for something fun to do with your children or grandchildren on a hot summer day?...Read More

July 29th, 2010
CGH to Hold Blood Drive on August 7
Summer is the time of year when many forget that the need for blood continues....Read More

July 23rd, 2010
What Can I Do With All of These Vegetables?
Are you asking yourself, “What can I do with all of these vegetables?”...Read More

July 19th, 2010
Car Seat Safety Check Scheduled for July 24
It is estimated that about 80% of car seats are misused, either because a child is in the wrong seat, the seat is installed wrong, or the child is not placed in the seat correctly....Read More

June 14th, 2010
Ice Cream Social Marks CGH 100th Anniversary
Despite pouring rain, over 200 people enjoyed a free ice cream social on Sunday, June 13, at the Dillon Home/Museum grounds....Read More

May 1st, 2010
Now You Can Create "One Garden...to Go!"
The CGH Health Foundation invites you to create "One Garden...to Go!"...Read More

April 29th, 2010
CGH to Hold Two "Look Back at Nursing" Style Shows
The last 100 years of nursing at CGH Medical Center will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 5 at two “Look Back at Nursing” Style Shows presented by the CGH Health Foundation....Read More

April 15th, 2010
CGH Becomes Midwest Leader in Breast Ultrasound Technology
CGH Medical Center became the first hospital in the Midwest, aside from Northwestern in Chicago, to unveil the new, innovative ACUSON S2000™ Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS) ultrasound system from Siemens Healthcare....Read More

April 12th, 2010
Vegetable Gardening for Small Yard Spaces
The CGH Health Foundation and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners invite you to “Plant the Seeds for a Healthy Future”....Read More

April 1st, 2010
W.O.W. Registration Deadline Quickly Approaching!
The CGH Health Foundation is excited to again offer women the opportunity to join W.O.W. (Women Out Walking)-a 10-week walking challenge!...Read More

March 3rd, 2010
Gut Reaction: What You Need to Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
It’s not life-threatening, but irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be painful and disrupt your life....Read More

February 22nd, 2010
100 Winks: What's Keeping You From Sleeping?
The CGH Health Foundation invites you to a "Dinner with a Doc" on Tuesday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ryberg Auditorium....Read More

January 30th, 2010
Play Smart Cart and Win!
The CGH Health Foundation and CGH Community Services invite you to play “Smart Cart” and win!...Read More

January 29th, 2010
CGH to Hold "Biggest Heart on the Block" Blood Drive
February is not only American Heart Month…it’s time for the fifth annual Blood Drive challenge between CGH and the SRFC! ...Read More

January 29th, 2010
CGH Offering $99 HeartChecks During February
Could you or a loved one be at risk for a heart attack and not even know it?...Read More

January 28th, 2010
CGH Health Foundation Offers Free BP/BS Screenings for February
Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings are scheduled throughout Sterling and Rock Falls for the month of February. ...Read More

January 28th, 2010
CGH Health Foundation Invites You to “Grow a Healthy Heart”
In honor of American Heart Month, University of Illinois Master Gardener, Greg Clarke, will present a program entitled “Growing a Healthy Heart.” ...Read More

January 27th, 2010
Don’t Miss February’s Two-for-One Tuesday!
Do you know someone who needs a mammogram but can’t afford it?...Read More

January 21st, 2010
AWAKE Support Group Cancelled
The AWAKE Support group, scheduled to meet tomorrow night, Thursday, January 21, has been cancelled....Read More

January 20th, 2010
Driving in Snow and Ice
The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. Don't go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination....Read More

December 30th, 2009
CGH Mourns Loss of Long-Time Board Member and Special Friend, Althea Larson
The CGH family of staff, past patients and friends of the hospital mourn the loss of a very special woman, Althea Larson....Read More

December 29th, 2009
Health Foundation Offering Year-Round “Two-for-One Tuesday” Mammogram Program
Do you know someone who needs a mammogram but can’t afford it?...Read More

December 29th, 2009
“Strong Women, Strong Bones” Comes to Milledgeville
“Strong Women, Strong Bones” will again be offered in Milledgeville starting February 8....Read More

December 23rd, 2009
CGH Medical Center and LRB Distributors Team Up to Offer Free Cab Rides this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time of great joy as families and friends gather to celebrate the season....Read More

December 11th, 2009
CGH Discontinues Visitor Restrictions
Effective Friday, December 11, CGH has discontinued the visitor restrictions which were placed due to the H1N1 influenza pandemic. ...Read More

December 8th, 2009
Departments Closed Due to Impending Weather
For the safety of our patients, CGH Medical Center's Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Departments will be closed Wednesday, December 9 due to the impending weather....Read More

December 2nd, 2009
CGH Receives Patriotic Employer Award from the U.S. Department of Defense
On behalf of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Senior Master Sergeant Gary Velasquez recently presented CGH Medical Center with a “Patriotic Employer” award....Read More

November 16th, 2009
Founder of Imerman Angels to Speak in Sterling
Cancer survivor and founder of Imerman Angels, Jonny Imerman, will speak on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the CGH Ryberg Auditorium....Read More

November 13th, 2009
CGH Medical Center Begins 100th Anniversary Celebration
On November 22, 1909, 13 determined physicians signed the incorporation papers of the Whiteside Public Hospital....Read More

November 3rd, 2009
Geil Selected as CGH’s VP of Patient Services
Kristie Geil, RN, MSN, CPHQ, has been named Vice-President of Patient Services for CGH Medical Center, Sterling....Read More

October 30th, 2009
Modern Healthcare Again Names CGH "One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare"
For the second year in a row, CGH Medical Center, Sterling, has been named one of the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare,” by business magazine, Modern Healthcare....Read More

October 27th, 2009
Health Foundation Offers Free BP/BS Screenings for November
Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings are scheduled throughout the Sterling and Rock Falls area for the month of November....Read More

September 24th, 2009
CGH Health Foundation Offering Two-for-One Mammograms During October
Do you know someone who needs a mammogram but can’t afford it?...Read More

September 23rd, 2009
CGH Medical Center to Hold Blood Drive on October 1
Help the American Red Cross ensure a stable and diverse blood supply by making an appointment to donate blood or encouraging others to become blood donors....Read More

September 23rd, 2009
Health Foundation Offers Free BP/BS Screenings for October
Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings are scheduled throughout the Sterling and Rock Falls area for the month of October....Read More

September 18th, 2009
Record Setting Year for the CGH Health Foundation
Another record-setting year was celebrated on Thursday, September 17 at a packed CGH Health Foundation reception....Read More

August 4th, 2009
CGH First in the Sauk Valley to Implant New Wireless Pacemaker
CGH Medical Center is the first hospital in the Sauk Valley to implant a new pacemaker equipped with wireless technology....Read More

August 3rd, 2009
CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal Nears 70% Mark
Nearly 68% of the $260,000 goal has been raised toward the 2009 CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal....Read More

July 18th, 2009
CGH Home Nursing Earns Patient Satisfaction Award of Distinction
Based on overall patient satisfaction award results, CGH is pleased to announce that CGH Home Nursing Services has been named a “National Best Practice Agency” by Fazzi Associates....Read More

July 17th, 2009
A Legacy to Dr. Surjit Hermon: CGH Health Foundation Looking to Community for Support
The legacy of the late Dr. Surjit Hermon, former chief of radiology at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, will go on through the purchase of the new Siemens ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system....Read More

July 16th, 2009
CGH Auxiliary Pledges $10,000 for Breast Ultrasound Scanner
The CGH Medical Center Auxiliary announced this week that they have made a $10,000 pledge toward the purchase of the new breast ultrasound scanner....Read More

July 15th, 2009
CGH Medical Center to Hold Blood Drive on July 30
Blood donations can drop during the summer when many blood donors are vacationing. However, the need for blood is ongoing....Read More

June 30th, 2009
Come Ride the Fifth Annual Tour de Health Bike Ride!
Mark your calendar and dust off your bike for the CGH Health Foundation’s Tour de Health bike ride on Saturday, July 11....Read More

June 30th, 2009
Get Fit, Get Moving at the Health Foundation’s Biking/Racing Family Events
Whether you like pedaling or putting the pedal to the metal, a trio of summer events for the whole family is being sponsored by the CGH Health Foundation....Read More

June 29th, 2009
"Strong Women, Strong Bones" Comes to Milledgeville
CGH Medical Center is pleased to announce that the “Strong Women, Strong Bones” class will be offered in Milledgeville starting in September. ...Read More

June 19th, 2009
Whiteside Co. Health Department Confirms First H1N1 Case
Whiteside County has its first laboratory confirmed positive H1N1 influenza case....Read More

June 5th, 2009
Chip in to “Birdies for Charity” on Behalf of Foundation
Chip in to the 17th annual Birdies for Charity Fund in association with the John Deere Classic and you might win a new car or over 500 other prizes!...Read More

May 27th, 2009
Representative Phil Hare to Visit CGH Medical Center
Representative Phil Hare will be at CGH Medical Center at noon on Thursday, May 28, to hold a town hall meeting on healthcare....Read More

May 21st, 2009
CGH to Hold Blood Drive on June 4
Summer is coming and the need for blood is ongoing....Read More

May 1st, 2009
CGH Health Foundation Offering Two-for-One Mammograms During May
Do you know someone who needs a mammogram but can’t afford it?...Read More

April 30th, 2009
Dinner with a Doc Program Looks at the Dark Side of the Sun
Just in time for warmer weather, dermatologist John Exner, MD, will present a Dinner with the Doc program entitled, “The Dark Side of the Sun: Skin Cancer”, on Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. in the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling....Read More

April 29th, 2009
CGH Earns Quality Respiratory Care Recognition in National Program
The CGH Pulmonary Medicine/Respiratory Care Department has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of Respiratory Care services available in hospitals....Read More

March 31st, 2009
CGH Auxiliary to Produce 100th Anniversary Cookbook
In honor of the upcoming 100th Anniversary of CGH Medical Center on November 22, 2009, a commemorative cookbook will be created by the CGH Auxiliary....Read More

March 13th, 2009
Registration Deadline for Women Out Walking Program Extended!
The CGH Health Foundation has extended the deadline to register for the 2009 Women Out Walking program until Friday, March 20....Read More

March 13th, 2009
CGH Medical Center Expands Website to Better Inform Patients
CGH Medical Center, thanks to a gift from the CGH Health Foundation, has expanded it’s website with easily accessible in-depth health information....Read More

March 12th, 2009
CGH Diabetes Center Awarded ADA Recognition
The American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality self-management education program was recently awarded to the CGH Diabetes Center....Read More

March 11th, 2009
CGH Medical Center Auxiliary Accepting Scholarship Applications
The CGH Medical Center Auxiliary has scholarships available for students accepted into health-related fields at accredited schools....Read More

March 11th, 2009
Two Local Clubs Raise Funds for Women’s Health Programs
Nearly $2,000 was raised by two area groups which hosted quilt raffles in behalf of the CGH Health Foundation. All proceeds go to enhance women’s health services....Read More

February 12th, 2009
Joe Piscatella, Best Selling Author and Heart Health Expert, to Speak in Sterling
Joe Piscatella, best selling author, national speaker and frequent guest on the Today Show, CNN, Good Morning America and Fox News, will visit the Sauk Valley on Thursday, February 26 at the Sterling High School Centennial Auditorium....Read More

February 11th, 2009
Ed Andersen, CGH Medical Center CEO, Receives Prestigious P.W. Dillon Award
More than 200 individuals celebrated the accomplishments of area chamber members at the recent Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce 96th Annual Dinner and Awards Program held at Deer Valley Golf Club in Deer Grove....Read More

February 2nd, 2009
CGH Medical Center to Hold Blood Drive on February 7
February is not only “Love Your Heart” Month…It’s time for the fourth annual Blood Drive challenge between CGH Medical Center and the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic!...Read More

February 2nd, 2009
CGH Health Foundation Receives Grant for Women Out Walking Program
The CGH Health Foundation has received a $4000 grant to once again offer the Women Out Walking program in Whiteside County....Read More

January 8th, 2009
CGH Discontinuing 62-Nurse Phone Triage Service
Effective March 1, 2009, CGH Medical Center will no longer be offering the 62-NURSE (626-8773) phone triage service....Read More

December 18th, 2008
CGH and LRB Team Up to Offer Free Cab Rides this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time of great joy as families and friends gather to celebrate the season. To help make those celebrations as joyous and safe as possible, CGH Medical Center and LRB Distributors are once again teaming up to provide free cab rides for holiday revelers in Sterling and Rock Falls....Read More

December 10th, 2008
CGH Dispatchers Utilizing New “Aspirin Diagnostic” Protocol
When someone calls 911 with chest pain or heart attack symptoms, dispatchers at CGH Medical Center can now utilize a new protocol that allows them to advise the patient to take aspirin in certain situations....Read More

December 9th, 2008
CGH Cancer Program Receives COA with Commendation
The CGH Cancer Program recently received a Certificate of Approval with Commendation from the American Commission on Cancer (CoC)....Read More

December 1st, 2008
CGH Medical Center to Hold Blood Drive on December 4
As temperatures drop and snow falls, the holiday season brings families and friends together to celebrate and give gifts. One gift that is always needed, especially during the holiday season, is the gift of life. CGH Medical Center and the American Red Cross ask you to share the gift of life with those in need this holiday season by participating in the upcoming CGH Medical Center blood drive....Read More

October 31st, 2008
CGH Medical Center Named One of the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare”
Modern Healthcare magazine has ranked CGH Medical Center thirteenth (#13) in the nation among the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare,” and ninth (#9) in the nation among healthcare providers....Read More

October 3rd, 2008
Get Ready to “A-Maze Us!”
The CGH Health Foundation, Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply (NIHMS) and Sandy Pine Elk Farm would like to invite you and your family to experience a day of country living, as you join us for this year’s CGH breast cancer awareness event, “A-Maze Us!” scheduled for Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 at Sandy Pine Elk Farm, 28650 Hahnaman Road, Deer Grove....Read More

October 3rd, 2008
17th Annual Pumpkin Dash Set for October 4
once again time for area kids to put on their running shoes as the 17th annual Great Pumpkin Dash Cross County Festival is just around the corner!...Read More

September 30th, 2008
"Look Good...Feel Better" Program to be Held October 6
CGH Medical Center and the American Cancer Society invite women currently struggling through cancer - the diagnosis, treatment and subsequent concerns about their appearance - to “Look Good…Feel Better”....Read More

September 22nd, 2008
Dr. Surjit Hermon (1947 - 2008) to be Remembered Fondly by CGH Friends & Family
Sadness and shock spread quickly throughout CGH and the Sauk Valley community as we learned of the passing of one of our wonderful and caring physicians, Dr. Surjit Hermon, Radiology on Friday, September 19. Dr. Hermon died in an auto racing accident at Road America in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. About 300 vintage and historic race cars were on hand for the Vintage Festival Races....Read More

September 18th, 2008
CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal Campaign Surpasses Goal
Another record-setting year was celebrated Wednesday at a packed CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal reception. A $40,000 check presentation from Team Underwires was the highlight of the evening ceremonies....Read More

September 18th, 2008
Child Car Seat Check Planned for Saturday, September 20
Join CGH Medical Center, ABC Americorps and the Rock Falls Fire Department as they sponsor a free child car seat safety check on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls Fire Department, 1013 7th Avenue, Rock Falls....Read More

September 10th, 2008
CGH Medical Center Sponsors Paint the Town
CGH Medical Center, Sterling, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2008 Paint the Town event on Saturday, September 20, 2008, in Morrison, IL....Read More

September 2nd, 2008
New iPro Continuous Glucose Recorder Offered by CGH Diabetes Center
The CGH Diabetes Center, with funding from the CGH Auxiliary, was recently able to purchase two, 72-hour iPro Continuous Glucose Recorders. The 72-hour iPro recorder, which was released by Medtronic in July, is a tool that can be used to assist people with diabetes to control their blood sugars....Read More

September 1st, 2008
Women Out Walking Participants Circle World 50 Times!
The 2008 Whiteside County “Women Out Walking” (W.O.W.) program recently finished with 621 women recording their steps over the course of ten weeks. Combined, the women recorded 360,583,487 steps which is equal to walking around the world 50 times!...Read More

August 29th, 2008
Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply Completes Accreditation with the ACHC
Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply proudly announces its award of accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) for the service of Durable Medical Equipment....Read More

July 18th, 2008
What's the Buzz About West Nile Virus?
Hot weather is a breeding ground for West Nile virus, and residents of Whiteside County are urged to take precaution to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Mosquito bites can be irritating, and can lead to serious illness or even death if the insect transmits the West Nile virus to a person....Read More

July 13th, 2008
CGH Medical Center Becomes First in Illinois to Offer Latest Coronary Stent Technology Available
On Monday, July 7, 2008, CGH Medical Center, Sterling, became the first hospital in the State of Illinois to offer the Xience™ V Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System to their patients with coronary artery disease. ...Read More

July 12th, 2008
Public Open House for the CGH Wound Healing Center Scheduled for July 20
CGH Medical Center invites the public to an Open House at the CGH Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center on Sunday, July 20 from 1 – 4 p.m. Giveaways and refreshments will be offered, along with the opportunity to take a tour, meet the staff and see the state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers located within the Center....Read More

July 11th, 2008
Come Ride the Fourth Annual Tour de Health Bike Ride on Saturday, July 19!
Mark your calendar and dust off your bike for the CGH Health Foundation’s Tour de Health bike ride on Saturday, July 19....Read More

July 8th, 2008
WOW Program Reaches Finish Line
The ending ceremonies of the popular Women Out Walking program were held on Monday, June 30. ...Read More

June 12th, 2008
CGH to Hold Public Auction
On Monday, June 16, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, will be holding a public auction at 1:00 p.m. in the West Parking Lot....Read More

June 12th, 2008
CGH Patient Advocate Elected to Statewide Post
Tita Roach, CGH Medical Center’s Patient Advocate, was recently elected President of the Illinois Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy (ISHCA). She will serve a two-year term....Read More

June 11th, 2008
CGH and the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic Plan to “Pack the House Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness
CGH Medical Center and the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic are inviting all employees and the public to “Pack the House Pink” on Thursday, June 12 to promote breast cancer awareness....Read More

May 19th, 2008
Sterling Physician, Mark Schmelzel, MD, Elected President of the Illinois Surgical Society
Mark Schmelzel, MD, FACS, general/vascular surgeon and Medical Director at CGH Medical Center, and in practice at the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic (SRFC), was recently elected to serve a one-year term as President of the Illinois Surgical Society....Read More

April 30th, 2008
CGH Invites Public to North Wing Expansion Open House on May 1
The time has come for our new wing to “emerge” in the Sauk Valley. Two years in the making, the 66,000 square foot, state-of-the-art North Wing addition to CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL, is ready to open its doors. With a Public Open House set for 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, the $24 million North Wing expansion of CGH is set to “give wing” to many advanced capabilities....Read More

April 23rd, 2008
Join Us for "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?"
Everyone has personal belongings such as wedding photographs, a baseball glove or a yellow pie plate that contain meaning for them and for other family members. Planning to pass on such items can be challenging, and may lead to family conflict....Read More

March 28th, 2008
24th Annual Child Fair Set for Saturday, April 5 at SVCC
Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, will host the 24th annual Child Fair, one of the Sauk Valley area’s most popular events, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Sauk. There is no charge to attend. Child Fair, now in its 24th year, is geared towards children up to age 13, and has a theme this year of “Building Stronger Families.”...Read More

March 11th, 2008
CGH Health Foundation to Hold “Back to School Days” Fun Fair
A Friday, March 14 Fun Fair will be the grand finale of the CGH Health Foundation Back to School Days, including a silent auction, bake sale, craft sale, gourmet dessert auction and raffle....Read More

February 22nd, 2008
CGH Health Foundation Receives Grant for “Women Out Walking” Program
The CGH Health Foundation has received a $3,500 grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health - Office of Women’s Health to once again offer the popular “Women Out Walking” program in Whiteside County....Read More

February 18th, 2008
February is National Heart Month!
Heart disease and stroke are the first and third leading causes of death in the United States for both men and women, accounting for nearly 39 percent of all deaths. This year, an estimated 700,000 Americans will have a new coronary event, while 500,000 will have a recurrent one. Cardiovascular disease may be prevented by understanding various health threats and making some changes that may make a lifesaving difference....Read More

February 8th, 2008
CGH Medical Center Announces the Opening of the CGH Wound Healing Center
CGH Medical Center would like to announce the opening of its new Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center. Located at 1809 N. Locust Street, Sterling, the program specializes in the treatment of chronic, non-healing wounds, a growing problem spurred by the aging of America and the increase in diabetes....Read More

February 7th, 2008
Ron Smeltzer, Long-Time CGH Advocate Honored
Two resolutions honoring the late Ron Smeltzer, one of the founding fathers of the CGH Health Foundation, were recently passed by CGH Medical Center Board members and Foundation trustees....Read More

January 29th, 2008
Women of the Sauk Valley Now Have Access to the Latest Digital Technology for Breast Cancer Screening
CGH Medical Center and the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic are pleased to announce that the most advanced digital mammography technology is now available right here in Sterling. With the installation of Fuji’s Computed Radiography for Mammography (FCRm) system in both facilities, developed by FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc., the hospital and the clinic are among the first in the region to offer this digital mammography capability....Read More

December 18th, 2007
CGH Medical Center and LRB Distributors Team Up to Offer Free Cab Rides this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time of great joy as families and friends gather to celebrate the season. To help make those celebrations as joyous and safe as possible, CGH Medical Center and LRB Distributors are once again teaming up to provide free cab rides for holiday revelers in Sterling and Rock Falls....Read More

November 27th, 2007
CGH Medical Center to Hold Blood Drive on December 7
As temperatures drop and snow falls, the holiday season brings families and friends together to celebrate and give gifts. One gift that is always needed, especially during the holiday season, is the gift of life. ...Read More

November 12th, 2007
CGH Mourns Loss of Board Chair and Long-Time Board Member
CGH Medical Center mourns the loss of long-time Board member and current Board Chair Ron Smeltzer. Smeltzer passed away November 9....Read More

November 2nd, 2007
CGH Health Foundation Offers Holiday Magic Cooking Demonstration
On Tuesday, November 13 at 6 p.m., visit the Festival of Trees at Northland Mall, Sterling, and join the CGH Health Foundation as they host a cooking demonstration entitled "Holiday Magic."...Read More

October 26th, 2007
Acupuncture: Can It Help You? Dinner with a Doc Scheduled
Many people in the Sauk Valley are beginning to look at acupuncture as a way of relieving pain. This ancient Chinese treatment uses carefully placed needles to stimulate parts of the body in an effort to promote healing and improve functioning....Read More

October 19th, 2007
Don't Gamble with Breast Cancer! Join us for Pink Poker Night on October 25
Hey ladies, dont gamble with breast cancer! Make plans to attend the upcoming Pink Poker Night on Thursday, October 25 at Northland Mall in Sterling from 5:00 “ 8:00 p.m....Read More

October 17th, 2007
Halloween Safety Tips
Everyone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween for themselves, their guests and their children. Using safety tips and common sense can help you make the most of your Halloween season and make it as enjoyable for your kids as it is for you!...Read More

October 12th, 2007
Should Your Daughter or Son Get the HPV Vaccine? - CGH to Offer Free Informational Program on October 16
Should your daughter or son get the HPV vaccine? Join us on Tuesday, October 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the CGH Ryberg Auditorium for this free, informational program....Read More

October 11th, 2007
CGH Health Foundation and Behrens Flower Shed Partner to Offer Breast Health Awareness
During our Scented Saturday on Saturday, October 13, come join the CGH Health Foundations Womens Cancer Prevention Program and Behrens Flower Shed & Country Village (1512 Prophetstown Rd., Rock Falls) for fun, educational activities regarding breast cancer....Read More

September 27th, 2007
CGH Medical Center to Hold Blood Drive on October 11
During October, the CGH Health Foundation wants to remind you that Every Person Counts! Start young, stay healthy and save lives by participating in the upcoming CGH Medical Center blood drive on Thursday, October 11....Read More

September 21st, 2007
Record-Breaking Year Highlights 20th Birthday Campaign
A record-breaking $255,000 CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal was celebrated Thursday night during a very special 20th birthday reception and Tree of Life dedication. Guests filled the CGH Medical Center Lobby, witness to the milestone year in giving and the introduction of the newly-expanded Grove of Life on the donor recognition wall....Read More

September 20th, 2007
Additions to Tree Of Life Unveiled
Two new bronze and cherry wood pine tree sculptures were unveiled on the Tree of Life donor wall during the Thursday, Sept. 20 annual dedication ceremony hosted by the CGH Health Foundation....Read More

August 8th, 2007
CGH Medical Center to Hold Blood Drive on August 16
Grab your Passport to Lifesaving! You can make a world of difference! Travel on over to the CGH Medical Center blood drive on Thursday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the CGH Ryberg Auditorium....Read More

June 26th, 2007
CGH Medical Center Selects Dialog Medical
Dialog Medical, the leading provider of informed consent and patient education systems for hospitals and physician practices, today announced a new contract for its iMedConsent application with CGH Medical Center, a 99-bed community medical center based in the Rock River Valley region of northern Illinois. Implementation of the informed consent application is scheduled to begin in early July....Read More

June 18th, 2007
CGH Medical Center to Offer Free Patient Safety Fair
Would you like to learn how YOU can make a difference in your medical care? CGH Medical Center is offering a free Patient Safety Fair to the public on Tuesday, June 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The fair will be held on the west lawn of the hospital, near the corner of Locust and E. LeFevre Road....Read More

June 13th, 2007
CGH Medical Center to Hold Blood Drive on Thursday, June 14
Dont Strike Out! Give the Gift of Life! Its Ball Park Day at the Blood Drive! CGH Medical Center and the Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA are teaming up to host CGHs June blood drive on Thursday, June 14....Read More

May 8th, 2007
CGH Medical Center Auxiliary Announces Scholarship Winners
The CGH Medical Center Auxiliary recently awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to local students in healthcare related fields of studies. There were six renewal scholarships from last year, as the recipients continue to do well in their chosen health related field, and four new scholarships awarded....Read More

April 26th, 2007
CGH Health Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Caring
A single gift to the CGH Health Foundation from a Sterling man has now impacted 200,000 adults and children living in the Sauk Valley area. Now 20 years later, Emil T. Rybergs $418,000 bequest was celebrated Tuesday night during a 20th birthday party attended by about 160 donors and friends of the Foundation at the Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy, Sterling. ...Read More

March 30th, 2007
W.O.W. - Women Out Walking
Women Out Walking, is a 12-week walking challenge for women that starts Monday, April 30. ...Read More

March 16th, 2007
CGH Medical Center Provides Free Wireless Access for Patients and Visitors
Patients and visitors at CGH Medical Center can now surf the Internet while waiting for their new baby to arrive or their relative to undergo surgery....Read More

March 13th, 2007
CGH Laboratory Earns Continued AABB and CAP Accreditation
Based on the results of recent on-site inspections, the CGH Blood Bank and Laboratory have successfully met the accreditation standards set forth by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP)....Read More

March 2nd, 2007
Wake Up! to the Importance of Sleep
Sleep may be the great American divide. Half of all Americans sleep pretty well; the other half has problems, according to polls by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). In which half do you fit? How often can you say, "I had a good night's sleep?"...Read More

February 14th, 2007
Mark Your Calendars for Heart Fest 2007
It's the time of year when thoughts turn to love. Usually, we find someone we're fond of and make them our Valentine, showering them with attention and perhaps a special gift. This February, in honor of Heart Month, turn that affection inward and show a little love to your heart....Read More

February 2nd, 2007
CGH Medical Center Auxiliary Offering $1000 Scholarships
The CGH Medical Center Auxiliary has scholarships available for students accepted into health-related fields at accredited schools. ...Read More

January 28th, 2007
CGH Community Services to Host Several Heart Month Programs
In observance of American Heart Month in February the CGH Community Services Department has scheduled a series of special heart related programs. ...Read More

January 25th, 2007
CGH to Hold Biggest Heart on the Block Blood Drive - February 2
February is not only Heart Month…It’s time for the third annual Blood Drive challenge between CGH Medical Center and the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic!...Read More

December 18th, 2006
CGH Medical Center and LRB Distributors Team Up to Offer Free Cab Rides this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time of great joy as families and friends gather to celebrate the season. To help make those celebrations as joyous and safe as possible, CGH Medical Center and LRB Distributors are once again teaming up to provide free cab rides for holiday revelers in Sterling and Rock Falls. ...Read More

December 8th, 2006
Fit for Life Class Starts February 26
Fit for Life is an 8-week program designed to help people make healthy lifestyle choices. Class participants will learn how the small choices they make every day impact long-term health! ...Read More

November 2nd, 2006
CGH Auxiliary to Celebrate 60 Years of Caring in the Sauk Valley
CGH Medical Center Auxiliary members are celebrating their 60th anniversary in November, marking six decades of helping hospital patients and their family members....Read More

October 2nd, 2006
Pink Purse Pursuit on October 5
The Pink Purse Pursuit was held on Thursday, October 5 at Northland Mall in Sterling from 5:00 “ 8:00 p.m....Read More

September 28th, 2006
CGH Health Foundation Celebrates Campaign
The 16th CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal fund drive was celebrated Thursday, September 28 with Campaign Chairman Dr. Eric Kuhns announcing $200,000 was raised....Read More

September 5th, 2006
CGH Sleep Center Medical Director Appointed to AASM Board of Directors
Dr. David Bruce, CGH Sleep Center Medical Director, was recently appointed to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Board of Directors. ...Read More

August 24th, 2006
CGH Medical Center Announces Scholarship Winners
CGH Medical Center, the CGH Auxiliary and the CGH Health Foundation recently named recipients of various healthcare related scholarships. Heres a rundown of the winners...Read More

August 1st, 2006
Fun Had By All at the Second Annual Tour de Health!
Sunny, summer weather awaited the 100 participants in this years second annual Tour de Health bike ride on Saturday, July 22....Read More

July 18th, 2006
Come Ride the Second Annual Tour de Health!
Over 60 riders are signed up for this Saturdays second annual Tour de Health Bike Ride, sponsored by the CGH Health Foundation and Edward Jones. Thats already more than participated in the new event in its inaugural year in 2005, so organizers are excited. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Rock Falls Middle School, 1701 12th Ave....Read More

March 6th, 2006
CGH Offering Nursing/Healthcare Scholarships
CGH Medical Center will be awarding nearly $25,000 worth of scholarships this year to deserving area students who are pursuing careers in nursing and other healthcare-related fields....Read More

February 8th, 2006
CGH Medical Center Approves North Wing Expansion Project
CGH Medical Center is about to embark on a new and exciting phase of its history. For 96 years, CGH has provided the Sauk Valley and surrounding communities with cutting edge technology and first rate professionals. And now “ to ensure that future generations of the Sauk Valley continue to have the same access to the highest quality of medical care “ its time for CGH Medical Center to grow....Read More

January 27th, 2006
CGH Family Health & Fitness Expo A Huge Success!
About 700 people braved the fog and snow to attend the CGH Family Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday, January 21....Read More

January 24th, 2006
Fit For Life
Healthy Lifestyles Program...Read More

January 4th, 2006
Dont Miss the Family Health & Fitness Expo!
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, and diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease? If you would like to learn more about heart disease and diabetes and how it can affect you, plan to attend the Family Health & Fitness Expo! On Saturday, January 21, 2006 from 9 a.m. to noon the Family Health & Fitness Expo will be held at Sauk Valley Community College. ...Read More

January 2nd, 2006
CGH Receives Award for Efforts to Control Surgical Infections
CGH was one of 25 hospitals statewide to be selected for the special collaborative program, which ran from May 2003 thru May 2004. ...Read More

December 19th, 2005
CGH Medical Center and LRB Distributors Team Up to Offer Free Cab Rides this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time of great joy as families and friends gather to celebrate the season. This year, CGH Medical Center and LRB Distributors are once again teaming up to help make those celebrations as joyous and safe as possible by providing free cab rides for holiday revelers in Sterling and Rock Falls. ...Read More

December 5th, 2005
CGH Partners with Discovery Communications to Provide Online Healthcare Information
CGH Medical Center has teamed up with Discovery Communications, Inc. (DCI) to provide a wealth of comprehensive, accurate, and trustworthy health information online to the communities in the Sauk Valley area....Read More

November 1st, 2005
October Woman's Program a Huge Success
"In every burden there are blessings," was one of the messages emphasized by nationally renowned guest speaker JoAnna Lund at the CGH Health Foundation October Woman's Program, "A Woman's Affair: Love Your Family, Keep Them Healthy."...Read More

October 11th, 2005
We Made It! Health Foundation Reaches Goal
The 2005 Annual Appeal reception had just come to a close and we were still short of our goal by $10,000, said Joan Hermes, CGH Health Foundation executive director. But not a minute later, we had made it!!...Read More

August 23rd, 2005
Local Physician Receives Special Certification
Thomas P. McGlone, M.D., F.A.C.S., a general surgeon with the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic and CGH Medical Center, recently received word that he has been awarded National certification in Breast Ultrasound. ...Read More

August 15th, 2005
Dr. Neiweem Bids a Fond Farewell to CGH
On July 29, Dr. Joseph Neiweem, orthopedic surgeon, bid a fond farewell to CGH after 27 years of service....Read More

June 27th, 2005
Dr. Ballard Remembered as Respected Doctor and Friend
CGH Medical Center and Sterling Rock Falls community mourn the loss of one of the most respected doctors and friends in the community....Read More

June 21st, 2005
CGH Launches Community Walking Club
The new CGH Walking Club is being offered FREE of charge, (click here for more information) but participants are required to complete a registration card. Information on the walking club is available at Northland Mall, CGH Medical Center and here on the website....Read More

June 20th, 2005
Fisher to Retire from CGH Board
An extremely rare event will take place on June 28 as a member of the CGH Board of Directors will retire. ...Read More

June 20th, 2005
CGH Awards Scholarships
CGH Medical Center, the CGH Auxiliary and the CGH Health Foundation recently named recipients of various healthcare-related scholarships. ...Read More

March 24th, 2005
Sauk Valley Residents Should “Sleep Well Tonight for a Better Tomorrow!? Says CGH Sleep Center
Are you a member of the army of the walking tired? If so, you may be experiencing the consequences of sleep deprivation....Read More

February 25th, 2005
CGH Passes JCAHO Survey with Flying Colors
CGH is the only hospital in the immediate Sauk Valley area that is JCAHO accredited. ...Read More

November 18th, 2004
CGH Home Nursing Launches New Telehealth Program
CGH Home Nursing now has the ability to monitor patients 24 hours a day with its new telehealth system. ...Read More

October 15th, 2004
Big Turnout For Breast Cancer Program
"Mammograms and Makeovers" was held on Thursday, October 14 at Northland Mall in Sterling and took a different approach to the traditional breast cancer month program....Read More

October 1st, 2004
CGH Health Foundation Giving Breaks Record
Even with the campaign shortened by one month, the goal of reaching $200,000 was achieved....Read More

August 15th, 2004
NICTC Welcomes New Medical Director
Dr. De Masi, a board certified radiation oncologist, comes to NICTC after serving as Medical Director at Atlantic Cancer Center in Berlin, Maryland since 1994....Read More

August 10th, 2004
CGH Holds Cath Lab Open House
The Cath Lab, using x-ray technology, allows doctors to identify blockages in arteries all over the body and treat those blockages if necessary....Read More

August 10th, 2004
W.O.W. Reaches Finish Line
The highly popular WOW (Women Out Walking) program wrapped up on Monday, July 16. During the ten week program over 600 women participated and walked 363,834,774 steps. That is the equivalent of circling the globe over 7 times! ...Read More