Press Releases

CGH Wound Healing Center Recognized for Excellence: Ranked in Top 15% of Wound Centers Nationwide (5-13-2013)
CGH Medical Center is proud to announce that the CGH Wound Healing Center has received the Center of Distinction Award and the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence Award by Healogics, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.

CGH Expands Hospitalist Program to Benefit Patients (4-24-2013)
People staying in the hospital, as well as their loved ones, all have unique needs that require unique care. At CGH Medical Center, this care may be directed by a hospitalist.

CGH Celebrates Volunteers During National Volunteer Week (4-19-2013)
During National Volunteer Week, and all year round, we truly appreciate and value the contributions of our Auxiliary volunteers.

Hearing Loss: The Third Most Common Health Problem in the United States (4-19-2013)
According to the American Academy of Audiology, approximately 36 million Americans suffer from hearing loss.

“Strong Women, Strong Bones” to be Held in Milledgeville (2-11-2013)
Are you ready to improve your muscle strength, bone health, and balance and flexibility? “Strong Women, Strong Bones” will again be offered in Milledgeville.

CGH Seeks Top Dogs…and Their Humans…for the Love on a Leash Therapy Program (1-14-2013)
Temperament testing to determine if canine candidates meet the specific requirements of the program is scheduled from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 9 in the CGH Ryberg Auditorium.

May Employee of the Month (5-6-2013)
Andrea Ohda RN Emergency Room

April Employee of the Month (4-2-2013)
Christi Ryan, Environmental Services/Supervisor

March Employee of the Month (3-6-2013)
Dr. Eric Schaffert, Prophetstown Health Center

February Employee of the Month (2-1-2013)
Cari Johnson, LPN OB Office

January 2013 Employee of the Month (1-2-2013)
Ashley Roux System Support & Training Technician - CIS

December Employee of the Month (12-4-2012)
Mary Kendall Dietary - Cafe Worker

CGH Health Foundation May Day Silent Auction/Bake Sale (4-29-2013)
The CGH Health Foundation is celebrating May 1 by hosting a May Day Silent Auction, Dessert Auction, Bake Sale, Penny Raffle and 50/50 Raffle from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at CGH Medical Center. Festivities will take place in the CGH Lobby, Ryberg and Classrooms 1 and 2.

$360,000 Goal surpassed by CGH Health Foundation (10-5-2012)
CGH Health Foundation donors celebrated reaching and exceeding the $360,000 campaign goal during Thursday’s 25th anniversary Annual Appeal reception. Retiring CGH Medical Center CEO Ed Andersen was also given special recognition during the annual event.

County Market’s Pink Ribbon Campaign for CGH Health Foundation (12-21-2011)
A pink ribbon campaign conducted by Dixon's County Market yielded $3,450 in contributions for the CGH Health Foundation Women’s Cancer Prevention Program.

CGH/SRFC Go Red for Heart Health (2-5-2011)
The employees of CGH Medical Center and the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic came out in force during February's heart month to fight heart disease.

$300,000 Goal Met by the CGH Health Foundation (10-28-2010)
Donors celebrated reaching and exceeding the $300,000 campaign goal during Thursday’s CGH Health Foundation reception.

Who Grew My Soup? Harvest Festival (9-29-2010)
Throughout the past year, children around the Sauk Valley have related to ten-year-old Phineas Quinn, a curious youngster who loves junk food and hatches a plan to avoid eating vegetables in the children’s book, Who Grew My Soup?