Midwest Medical Center

12/15/2025

More than 600 special people were honored and remembered at the 2025 Tree of Love Celebration at Midwest Medical Center this week!

Thanks to our Midwest Medical Auxiliary, volunteers, speakers, and the beautiful music from the Galena Center for the Arts’ Love Notes and Colin Berning, it was a truly heartfelt evening.

We are especially grateful to all of the donors and corporate sponsors whose generosity made this event possible. Your support helped raise over $19,000 to purchase new anesthesia equipment for our upcoming surgery expansion. 💚

The Tree of Love will remain on display in our South Lobby until January 1, and it’s never too late to sponsor an ornament or make a donation: www.MMCGalena.org/TOL2025 or by completing a donation envelope available at First Community Bank of Galena / Apple River State Bank, UMB Bank, or Midwest Medical Center & Gift Shop.

📸 Swipe through to see the beautiful moments from the event!

A full list of honorees can be found online www.MMCGalena.org/2025TOLHonorees and will be published in the December 30 issues of The Galena Gazette and The Flash.

Special thanks to corporate sponsors: First Community Bank of Galena / Apple River State Bank; UMB Bank; The Galena Gazette and T&C Wienen Enterprises.

12/10/2025

Midwest Auxiliary Tree of Love 2025

Special thanks to our Auxiliary decorating “elves”: Eileen McCarty, Lil Lyons, Mary Connor, and Karen Landoch for adding their special touches and to Danielle Miller behind the scenes tracking sponsorships.

Tree of Love Leadership Team:
Lori Prantner, Karen Montgomery & Anne Arzer

We hope you can join us at the Lighting Celebration 12/10 at 6 PM in South Lobby.

12/10/2025

You’re invited to join us for the official lighting of the Tree of Love Wednesday, December 10, 6 PM, South Lobby, at Midwest Medical Center.

More than 630 ornaments are remembering and honoring special people, and we are so grateful for your support!

The event is free. Love music by the Galena Center for the Arts’ Love Notes, refreshments by our Auxiliary, a prize drawing, and extended shopping at the Gift Shop until 8 PM.

All are welcome.
Midwest Auxiliary Tree of Love Campaign & Tree Lighting

12/02/2025

On this , please consider honoring or remembering someone special by sponsoring an ornament on the Auxiliary's Tree of Love, which is on display in the Midwest Medical Center South Lobby (near Rehabilitation). Donations may be made online: www.MMCGalena.org/TOL2025 Donation envelopes are also available at the Hospital Gift Shop. (And that's a great way to donate, too, BY SHOPPING!!)

All are welcome to join us for the special Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday, December 10 at 6 PM. Live music, refreshments, and a prize drawing plus extended shopping hours in the Gift Shop.

11/27/2025

Please join us as the Midwest Auxiliary lights the season with love!
You're invited to the Tree of Love Lighting Celebration 🎄✨
Wednesday, December 10 • 6 PM
South Lobby, Midwest Medical Center

🎶 Music by the Galena Center for the Art’s Love Notes
☕ Refreshments
🎁 Prize Drawing
🛍️ Extended holiday shopping in the Hospital Gift Shop until 8 PM

This free community event is open to all — come enjoy the glow, the music, and the spirit of the season. 💚

If you’d like to honor or remember someone special with a Tree of Love ornament, you can do so here: www.MMCGalena.org/TOL2025

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11/19/2025

11/15/2025

🎄It’s beginning to a lot like Christmas! The Auxiliary elves have been busy!

2025 Auxiliary Tree of Love is up and in a new location this year—South Lobby.

Would you like to sponsor an ornament to honor or remember someone special? Here’s a link 👉🏻www.MMCGalena.org/TOL2025 or donation envelopes are available at the hospital Gift Shop, First Community Bank of Galena/Apple River State Bank or UMB. Thank you!

11/14/2025

💚 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 💚
Today we’re proud to recognize Amanda Kriebs, PMHNP, our dedicated Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner at Midwest Medical Center.

Behavioral Health NPs play a vital role in supporting the emotional, psychological, and mental well-being of our patients. Amanda provides compassionate, evidence-based care by:
🧠 Conducting mental health assessments
💬 Offering therapy and counseling
💊 Managing medications
🤝 Helping patients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and more
🌱 Supporting individuals on their journey toward resilience and healing

Amanda’s commitment to accessible, patient-centered mental healthcare is making a meaningful difference every day. We are grateful for her expertise, empathy, and the comfort she brings to those who need it most. 💚

Learn more about Amanda and Behavioral Health services at MMC:
www.MMCGalena.org/Kriebs

Thank you, Amanda, for all that you do!

11/13/2025

Congratulations, Bob! 💚👟💙 SilverSneakers National Member of the Year Finalist

11/12/2025

💚 Please join us as we celebrate Bob at Midwest Health and Fitness Center!
SilverSneakers

Tomorrow's the day! Come help us celebrate Mr. Christensen! Join us top level of Midwest Fitness Center.
Hope to see you there!

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