| Saint Anthony's Adds New Technology and Plans to Expand GI Center |
Dr. Naeem Aslam, a board certified gastroenterologist who arrived in Alton last fall, completed extensive training in EUS, cutting-edge technology for gastrointestinal conditions, which combines endoscopy and ultrasound into one procedure, resulting in high quality images of internal organs. Dr. Klucka, a long-time area gastroenterologist, cites some common digestive conditions. “We see patients for a number of digestive issues, including heartburn, lactose intolerance, ulcers and colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease.”
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| Saint Anthony's Plans to Expand Rehab Unit |
Saint Anthony’s Plans to Expand Rehab Unit (February 3, 2012) – Individuals needing inpatient rehab care will soon find private rooms in the area’s only Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) located at Saint Clare’s Hospital, 915 East Fifth Street, Alton. |
| Women's Imaging Center Offers Latest in Digital Mammography |
State-of-the-art technology for mammography and detecting osteoporosis and bone disease is available in the Women’s Imaging Center. The new GE densitometry equipment in the hospital features low dose radiation testing for bone density and body composition in one examination.
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| Free Heart Healthy Educational Program for Women |
Saint Anthony’s Health Center is recognizing February as American Heart Month with a free heart healthy educational program for women.Women & Heart Disease, scheduled for Saturday, February 18 at 10 a.m., will focus on preventive tips and recommended strategies for good cardiovascular health.
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| Free Knee and Shoulder Screening Appointments |
Area residents who may be suffering from joint pain or discomfort are invited to receive free knee and shoulder screenings on Thursday, February 9, with appointments starting at 5 p.m. in the Outpatient Rehab Services at Saint Clare’s Professional Building, 815 East Fifth Street.
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| Winter Safety Tips to Avoid Injuries from Falls |
Kelly Bogowith, Physical Therapist for Saint Anthony’s Health Center, warns that fall-related injuries are the leading cause of deaths in persons greater than 65 years of age.
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| Saint Anthony's Hospice Expands CNA Services |
Hospice Aide Services Expanded at Saint Anthony's Health Center (January 17, 2012) – Saint Anthony’s Hospice has expanded and now offer Hospice Aide services up to five times per week to support all aspects of the patient’s personal care needs. |
| Saint Anthony's Offers Heartsaver CPR Class |
(ALTON, IL) – Saint Anthony’s Health Center is offering a Heartsaver CPR & AED Training class for the community in the Auditorium of Saint Clare’s Hospital, 815 East Fifth Street. |
| Two New Specialists Join Saint Anthony's Physician Group |
| Saint Anthony’s Physician Group is pleased to welcome new physician specialists to the area: Emily Albright, M.D., General Surgeon, and Romila Aslam, M.D., Rheumatologist, accepting patients in their offices on the campus of Saint Anthony’s Health Center, at #2 Saint Anthony’s Way, Suite 305, in Alton, IL. |
| Sister M. Caterina Featured in Latest People Magazine |
| Sister M. Caterina (formerly Postulant Ashley) reads over her four-page feature spread in People magazine about her decision to join the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. |
| Saint Anthony's Offers New Breast Cancer Support Group |
| Saint Anthony’s Caring Circle Breast Cancer Support Group meets monthly and is led by an experienced cancer care professional from Saint Anthony’s Cancer Center of Excellence. The Caring Circle support group offers women with breast cancer a chance to connect with other women about their experiences. |
| First Baby of Alton in 2012! |
| First Baby born in Alton in 2012 at Saint Anthony's Women's Pavilion, Landon Christopher Fennell. |
| Saint Anthony's Cancer Program Receives National Certification |
| The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has awarded Three-Year Approval with Commendation to the cancer program of Saint Anthony’s Health Center, Alton, Illinois. |
| Good Health Tips: Understanding the Chronic Cough |
According to Manju Ramchandi, M.D., Family Practice with Saint Anthony's Physician Group, an occasional cough is the body’s way of clearing foreign substances and secretions from the lungs and airways. When you have an upper respiratory infection such as a cold, coughing is normal and may last several weeks.
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| Saint Anthony's Recognizes Breast Health Month |
| In recognition of October as Breast Health Awareness month, Saint Anthony’s Health Center is presenting the month of ‘PinkTober’ for both the community and the Health Center staff. ‘PinkTober’ activities include educational information on breast health and mammography pledge days, plus special restaurant promotions that include free coffee! |
| Saint Anthony's Offers Free Prostate Screenings |
| In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Saint Anthony’s Cancer Center of Excellence is offering free prostate screenings for men age 50 and over, or men at high risk for prostate cancer, who have not been previously screened for prostate cancer |
| Health Tips for Healthy Cholesterol |
Good Health Tips: High HDL – Why is it Important? Michael Klein, M.D., Family Practice Physician | Saint Anthony’s Physician Group | 618.462.2222
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| Primary Care Physician Joins Saint Anthony's Physician Group |
| Saint Anthony’s Physician Group is pleased to welcome its newest physician: Dhruv Bansal, M.D., Internal Medicine. Dr. Bansal is accepting patients in his office on the campus of Saint Anthony’s Health Center, at #2 Saint Anthony’s Way, Suite 205. |
| Spotlight on Rehab Services! |
Our spotlight this month is on Rehab Services, part of our Post Acute continuum of services. Several community health education screenings are available this month, including:
Sports Conditioning, Balance, Exercise & Arthritis, Knee/Shoulder and Memory. Outpatient rehabilitative services are available at Saint Clare’s Professional Building, 815 East Fifth Street, Alton.
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| Tips for Exercise, Weight Loss and Blood Pressure |
Edward Blair, Jr., M.D., Internal Medicine Physician | Saint Anthony’s Physician Group | 618.465.8019; Hypertension – also known as high blood pressure -- is a common health problem, affecting about a third of Americans, often occurring in individuals who aren’t getting enough exercise and have put on a few extra pounds.
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