Local Medical Center Offers New, State-of-the-Art Imaging System
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center, 2800 W. 95th St., has a new, interventional radiology suite, becoming one of only a handful of centers in the nation to offer the state-of-the-art imaging system. The system combines two types of imaging technology, CT and fluoroscopy, in one single machine, which shortens procedure times and requires fewer trips to the hospital for patients. For […]
News from OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center
OSF HealthCare and Smith Village Offer Grief Support Two of the Southland’s leading sponsors of adult support groups — OSF HealthCare and Smith Village — are joining forces to offer a free six-week adult bereavement program available via Zoom, Wednesdays, July 15 through Aug. 19, 1 p.m. Each week, the hour-long sessions dealing with the loss of a relative, friend or close […]
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center Continues Tradition of Catholic Health Care on Chicago’s Southwest Side
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center officially became part of the OSF HealthCare Ministry on Feb. 1, making it the 14th hospital in the Peoria-based health system. The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Little Company of Mary Sisters align themselves with the philosophy, mission and values that guide decision-making in a way that respects the dignity of […]
Crystal Heart Ball Raises $450k for OSF Little Company of Mary Emergency Department Modernization
Crystal Heart Ball Raises $450k for OSF Little Company of Mary Emergency Department Modernization The OSF HealthCare Foundation Little Company of Mary Medical Center hosted the 30th annual Crystal Heart Ball on Feb. 1 at the Field Museum raising $450,000, with proceeds benefitting OSF Little Company of Mary’s Emergency Department modernization project. More than 670 guests danced the night away to the musical stylings by Maggie Speaks – Talk of the Town Big Band, while experiencing […]
5 Dangers of Drinking and Driving
By Kathryn M. Cavanaugh, RN, MSN Manager/Health Promotions Little Company of Mary Hospital Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol is not only a serious crime, it’s very dangerous. Alcohol has a substantial effect on a person’s judgement, coordination, reaction time, concentration and vision. Any amount of alcohol in your bloodstream can impact your driving […]
LCMH Foundation to Host 30th Annual Crystal Heart Ball
The Little Company of Mary Hospital (LCMH) Foundation will host the 30th Annual Crystal Heart Ball on Sat., Feb. 1 at the Field Museum. The Venerable Mary Potter Humanitarian Award will be presented to Patrick Elwood. The award honors individuals whose personal and professional accomplishments embody the ideas, vision and mission of Venerable Mary Potter, […]
Your Health: Living Well With Congestive Heart Failure
By Kathryn Cavanaugh, MSN, RN Manager Health Promotions, Little Company of Mary Hospital The term “heart failure” can be very daunting when your doctor tells you that you have this significant health challenge. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a very common medical condition that varies widely from person to person and can be managed effectively with medications and lifestyle changes. Simply […]
Think FAST to Recognize Signs of Stroke
Eileen McNichols MSN, RN Director, Pastoral Care Services and Community Health Little Company of Mary Hospital May is the month that we really believe summer is coming. In healthcare, we celebrate May as National Stroke Awareness month. With early recognition and management, the number of people surviving stroke with improved functionality is steadily improving. The […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is something that can strike fear in the hearts of parents.
By Eileen McNichols, Director of Community Health and Pastoral Care Services ASD is a developmental disorder that usually appears in early childhood. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual fifth edition (DSM-5) defines ASD as a disorder that includes communication difficulty, restricted behavior and interference with life activities. The severity of symptoms varies greatly. Although ASD is not something a […]
Your Health: Think FAST…
By Eileen McNichols, Director, Community Health and Pastoral Care, Little Company of Mary Hospital Finally! The weather is warm and sunny. The flowers are in bloom and the grass needs mowing. As we become more physically engaged and spend more time together talking over the fence, sitting on the porch and catching up after a […]