Specialties: Ankle, Back, Elbow, Foot, Fractures, Hand Surgery, Hip (Anterior), Joint Replacement (Single-day surgery), Joint Revision, Knee (Anterior), Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics, Shoulder, Sports Medicine (Knee, Ankle, Shoulder), Spine and Pediatric care, Wrist Alexander Michalow, MD Dr. Alexander Michalow was raised in Chicago and has called it home his entire career. As a board-certified, fellowship-trained… Continue reading Specialty Clinic: Orthopedics
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Specialty Clinic: Gastroenterology
Thomas O'Connor, MD • Thomas O'Connor, MD, has been a member of the IMH Medical Staff for over 20 years. • He is currently accepting new adult patients. • Education: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL • Internship, Residency and Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA • Certifications: Gastroenterology • Medical… Continue reading Specialty Clinic: Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Daniel Chase, MD, FACS • He is currently accepting new pediatric and adult patients. • Education: University of Illinois, Urbana, IL • Residency and Internship: General Surgery, Northside Medical Center, Youngstown, OH • Certifications: American Board of Surgery • Professional Societies: American College of Surgeons, Clinical Assistant Professor in Surgery, U of I College of… Continue reading General Surgery
General Surgery & Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine
Hytham Beck, MD, FACS Dr. Beck is trained in the most advanced treatment in the field of general surgery, surgical oncology, vascular surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, and endoscopy. He provides a variety of surgical care including: breast health evaluation, screening, prevention, and care of breast diseases, hernia repair of all kinds including open and laparoscopic… Continue reading General Surgery & Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine
Iroquois Memorial Hospital Generates $77.6m Annual Impact on the State’s Economy
Employs 327 people; generates additional 787 jobs for the community Watseka Ill. – Iroquois Memorial Hospital is a key contributor to Illinois’ economy, creating good-paying jobs to bolster working families while enhancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve. According to a new report, Iroquois Memorial Hospital provides 787 direct and indirect jobs for… Continue reading Iroquois Memorial Hospital Generates $77.6m Annual Impact on the State’s Economy
Vivian Brassard, a Medical Miracle
In the year of 2015, Samantha and husband Devon Brassard, already parents of two boys, were expecting not only a third child but their first little girl. September 14, 2015 Samantha had a c-section and welcomed her beautiful little girl, Vivian. Everything went great, the baby came out healthy and perfect or so this is… Continue reading Vivian Brassard, a Medical Miracle
IMH Superstar: Stephanie Wilson – Business Office
"Stephanie is rarely seen without a smile on her face and she is always willing to help anyone! Stephanie Wilson has been a member of the IMH family for 17 years. When the position for a billing specialist opened up at IMH, she was just returning to work after her first son was born and… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Stephanie Wilson – Business Office
IMH Superstar: Angie Garrelts, CNA – Iroquois Home Health & Iroquois Memorial Hospice
"Whenever I need help with anything, Angie is always my go-to person. She is always willing to help and knows what she is talking about!" Angie Garrelts has been a member of the IMH family for 25 years. In that time, she has worked as a CNA in the Iroquois Resident Home, an aid for… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Angie Garrelts, CNA – Iroquois Home Health & Iroquois Memorial Hospice
IMH Superstar: Amy Schroeder, PT – Rehab Services
"Amy is one of hardest working and most dedicated physical therapists at IMH Rehab Services! We are lucky to have her on our team!" Amy Schroeder wanted to be a physical therapist from the time she was a little girl. She watched her grandpa go through years and years of in-home therapy following a farming… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Amy Schroeder, PT – Rehab Services
IMH Superstar: Sue Frye, RT(R)(M)(BD) – Medical Imaging
"When you've been in one place this long, you have the opportunity to get to know your patients - that's what I love most about my job!" If you're a woman over 40 in Iroquois County who has had a mammogram, you might already know Sue Frye. If not, you're in for a treat! This… Continue reading IMH Superstar: Sue Frye, RT(R)(M)(BD) – Medical Imaging