CGH Medical Center

12/02/2025

‼️ Attention parents of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in the CGH service area! If your child is interested in learning more about the healthcare careers that keep our community healthy, have them join us on their day off from school - Monday, January 19 - for CGH Junior Healthcare University! This FREE, all-day event gives middle school students the chance to explore healthcare careers, learn how to prepare for success in high school, and discover how they can train for these professions right here at home.

✅ To register, visit www.cghmc.com/JuniorUniversity.

*** Additional Program Information ***
Successful students will have the ability to:
• participate in group activities
• show interest in learning about many different careers
• be able to listen quietly and ask questions
• behave appropriately in public areas, and
• maintain a level of professionalism expected of middle school students.

Students will not be interacting with the public, nor will they be privileged to private health information; however, privacy and HIPAA rules will be discussed with everyone prior to the event.

Lunch and a t-shirt will be provided.

Students will not interact directly with any bodily fluids or blood borne pathogens; however, blood and blood products may be viewed. Typical procedures will be discussed, and some photos will be shown during demonstrations. Please do not send your child to this event if they have a fear of blood, faint at the sight of blood, or have any other aversions to medical scenarios.

All precautions will be taken to ensure that students are safe and appropriately supervised during all parts of the event.

12/01/2025

CGH is proud to have been part of Sunday’s surprise appearance by Pink Heals Sauk Valley at a benefit for Karlie Hey, a Newman Central Catholic High School graduate. Pink Heals brought together members of Rock Falls Fire, Rock Falls Police, and our own CGH EMS to show support for Karlie and her family during her cancer journey.

“The Pink Heals team reached out asking us to participate, and we were honored to be included,” said Jason Larson, CGH Director of Pre-Hospital.

CGH EMS has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to cancer awareness and support of those impacted in our community. Over the years, CGH EMS has been especially dedicated to breast cancer awareness and screening.

“We hold a fundraiser each year by incorporating pink into our logo, with our crews wearing the apparel during October,” said Larson. “The proceeds are donated to a person or organization who has been affected by the disease. This year, we are donating the money to a CGH employee who has just come back to work after battling and ultimately beating cancer.”

We are grateful to Pink Heals Sauk Valley for the invitation and for allowing us to be part of a cause close to our hearts, and to everyone who came together to uplift Karlie yesterday with love and encouragement.

Thank you Rock Falls Fire and Police, and CGH EMS for assisting with our visit to Karlie today!

11/27/2025

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CGH Medical Center! Today and every day, we are especially grateful for our incredible patients; our dedicated providers, staff and volunteers; and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many. We are honored to be a part of your healthcare team and are thankful for your continued support. Wishing you and your family a wonderful day filled with gratitude, love, and good health. 🧡 🍂

11/24/2025

🍂 In observance of Thanksgiving, please note our upcoming holiday hours. For medical emergencies, do not wait for care! Call 911 or visit CGH Medical Center's Emergency Department.

🍁 Thursday, November 27 -
* All CGH Clinics and Ready Care Clinics closed

🍁 Friday, November 28 -
* Ready Care Clinics: Open 8 am - 3 pm
* All other CGH Clinic locations: Open 8 am – noon
* CGH Main Clinic Lab: Open 6 am – noon

🍁 Saturday, November 29 -
*CGH Main Clinic Lab: Open 6 - 10:30 am

On behalf of our entire CGH family, we send warmest Thanksgiving wishes!

11/19/2025

Each year, November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month, culminating in International Men’s Day on November 19 — a global observance that celebrates the positive contributions of men and boys while shining a light on the unique health and social challenges they face.

International Men’s Day provides an opportunity to start important conversations about men’s health, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health and su***de prevention. These issues affect men of all ages, and early detection, open communication and community support can make a life-saving difference.

Men are often less likely to seek help for health concerns or emotional struggles. This day serves as a reminder to encourage regular checkups, talk openly about mental well-being, and support one another without judgment. Scheduling yearly preventive screenings and exams is one of the best ways for men to stay ahead — it helps catch potential issues early and supports overall well-being. Regular screenings, including prostate cancer checks beginning around age 50 for those at average risk, and colon cancer screenings starting at age 45, play an important role in protecting long-term health.

To schedule an appointment, visit www.cghmc.com/provider-directory.

11/18/2025

CGH Medical Center is proud to be recognized as a recipient of the 2025 Illinois Birthing Hospital Quality Excellence Award from the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative. As the only hospital in the Sauk Valley to receive this honor, CGH was celebrated for its progress in advancing safe, equitable, and patient-centered maternity care across the region.

From reducing unnecessary cesarean births to strengthening partnerships with patients and the community, this award reflects our team’s dedication to giving every family the best possible start. Read the full story and learn what this recognition means for the families we serve at www.cghmc.com/birthingaward.

11/17/2025

This Thanksgiving season, we’re reminded of just how grateful we are for the incredible volunteers who give their time and heart to CGH! Check out this short video to see what volunteering at CGH looks like—and why our volunteers love being part of the Auxiliary.

If you are 18+ and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, please consider joining us! Stop by the hospital to pick up an application or download a fillable PDF at www.cghmc.com/volunteer. When you give your time, you gain so much more!

11/14/2025

STERLING! Don’t let the flu stop you—move ahead, get a flu shot! CGH is making it easy to protect yourself and your family this flu season with a drive-thru flu shot clinic this Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm.

Visit www.cghmc.com/flu to learn more. Don’t wait—get your flu shot and keep your health moving forward!

11/13/2025

During today's program, Dr. Bill Bird is joined by Marian Kavanaugh, DPM, AACFAS (Podiatry). From bunions to big surgeries, Dr. Kavanaugh shares how to keep your feet healthy and pain-free, including what to expect from advanced foot surgeries, such as orthopedic reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. She also discusses tips for recovery, mobility and staying active.

11/13/2025

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 13, at 12 noon for our Growing Healthier/Ask Us Anything Facebook Live event where Dr. Bill Bird will be joined by Marian Kavanaugh, DPM, AACFAS (Podiatry). 🦶 From bunions to big surgeries, Dr. Kavanaugh will share how to keep your feet healthy and pain-free, including what to expect from advanced foot surgeries, such as orthopedic reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. She will also discuss tips for recovery, mobility and staying active.

11/11/2025

💠 MyChart Monday: You can request "proxy access" to your family member's account, or invite them to access your account. If you have proxy access to someone's account, you can see their healthcare information, as well as your own, from within the same MyChart account. Learn more by watching this video:

https://youtu.be/UGQMeEAc7cI?si=-z0akeklU0FaoPHI

For information on proxy access for minors (age 0-11), adolescents (age 12-17), and adults (age 18+), please visit www.cghmc.com/proxy-access.

For questions, contact our MyChart Help Desk at 815.564.4004 or email mychart@cghmc.com.

Learn about granting long-term proxy access to a MyChart account if you help manage the care for a family member.For more information about MyChart, visit ou...