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New Lenox Woman Relieved from Pelvic Pain After Robotic Hysterectomy Surgery at Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL (January 18, 2013) — For months New Lenox resident Pauline Guadagno suffered with severe pain in her abdomen area and lower left side near her stomach. After discovering a cyst on her right ovary, it was determined that the best way to relieve her pain was to have surgery using the minimally invasive da Vinci Robot System. “I am amazed how quick and pain-free my recovery was after having my total hysterectomy and oophorectomy with the da Vinci robot,” said 57-year-old Pauline.
Meet NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Hampton Jan. 22
Silver Cross Hospital hosts free prostate health event for men at Lincoln-Way West
New Lenox, IL (Jan. 11, 2013)—Men (and women) 40 or older are invited to attend a free prostate health awareness event Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lincoln-Way West High School Performing Arts Center, 21701 S. Gougar Rd., New Lenox. NFL Pro football Hall of Famer Dan Hampton and Dr. Thai Nguyen, Urologist and Medical Director, Robotic Surgery Program at Silver Cross, will share important information about prostate cancer that could help save your life. Following the program, Dan Hampton will be available to sign memorabilia and pose for photos.
Read more: Meet NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Hampton Jan. 22
Free Income Tax Preparation in Will County
The Will County Low Income Tax Assistance Coalition (LITAC) is teaming with Silver Cross Hospital to provide free federal and state income tax preparation services this February. This service is open to individuals and families earning up to $51,000 in 2012. Qualified participants will be able to have their federal and state income tax returns filed electronically at no cost.
Volunteers of America Plans Multifamily Housing Complex on former Silver Cross Hospital Campus in Joliet
New Lenox, IL (Jan. 8, 2013)—Volunteers of America—Illinois (VOA) has submitted a proposal to the City of Joliet to construct and operate a multifamily housing complex for U.S. military veterans and their families on the former Silver Cross Hospital campus. This project will compliment the new Veteran’s Outpatient Clinic opening in spring 2013 as part of the campus redevelopment plan.
Concerned About Your Child’s Development? RIC at Silver Cross Offers Help.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross Hospital offers free Pediatric Developmental Screenings
New Lenox, IL (January 7, 2013) — One of the main responsibilities of parents is to ensure their child’s developmental needs are met, and that they are growing at a healthy pace. For parents who have concerns about their child’s developmental ability – whether it with their speech or physical skills - it can be very stressful to know where to go for the right help.
Read more: Concerned About Your Child’s Development? RIC at Silver Cross Offers Help.
