Sterling Rock Falls Clinic

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11/08/10 - SRFC Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Holiday Schedule
Please note that The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic and our affiliate clinics will follow the schedule below for the upcoming holidays:

We will be closing at noon on Friday, December 24, 2010 for Christmas Eve and will be closed on Saturday, December 25, 2010 for Christmas Day.

We will be closing at noon on Friday, December 31, 2010 for New Year's Eve and will be closed on Saturday, January 1, 2011 for New Year's Day. __________________________________________________________________

Use your flexible spending plan dollars on eye exams, frames and lenses, or contact lenses and solutions. Contact one of our Vision Centers today to schedule an appointment, with convenient locations in Sterling, Dixon and Morrison. __________________________________________________________________

Dr. Donat joined the Otolaryngology (ENT) department at The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic in May. Dr. Donat practices Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, as well as Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and is now accepting new patients.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Donat at The Dixon Clinic, please call (815) 284-1600. __________________________________________________________________

10/11/10 - SRFC Oncology Receives Recognition for Cancer Care from Prestigious National Oncology Organization

The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic Oncology department has become the first oncology practice in Illinois and one of the few oncology practices in the nation to be recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI® Certification Program is a new initiative to certify oncology practices that meet rigorous standards for high-quality cancer care.

"My goal is to provide quality oncology care to patients right here in our community without the need for traveling elsewhere," said Dr. Mir Alikhan, Oncologist at The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic. "It is quite heartening to note that we are able to meet the high quality standards set by ASCO at The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic."

"Increasingly educated patients and families demand accountability and the highest standards from cancer care providers," said Douglas W. Blayney, MD, immediate past president of ASCO. "The QOPI certification will allow oncologists in the community to be at the forefront of cancer care, and to be recognized for their quality. The Certification Program will help practices determine whether they are providing the best treatment and care possible to their patients, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing quality improvement in the hematology-oncology outpatient practice."

The QOPI Certification Program provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet standards for quality cancer care. QOPI analyzes individual practice data and compares these to more than 80 evidence-based and consensus quality measures. The information is then provided in reports to participating practices. Individual practices are also able to compare their performance to data from other practices across the country. Based on this feedback, doctors and practices can identify areas for improvement.

"Taking care of cancer patients is a team effort involving physicians, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and social workers," added Alikhan. "I feel privileged to be a part of this team."

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. With more than 28,000 members, ASCO is committed to improving cancer care through scientific meetings, educational programs and peer-reviewed journals. For ASCO information and resources, visit www.asco.org. Patient-oriented cancer information is available at www.Cancer.Net. __________________________________________________________________

National PA Week is celebrated each year, October 6-12. During PA Week, take a moment to celebrate our PAs who work every day to transform health care. More than 74,000 certified PAs nationwide play a critical role in meeting America's growing health care needs and are valued members of today's medical workforce. Visit www.aapa.org or www.paexcellence.org to learn more about certified PAs.

The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic is now accepting appointments for influenza injections at our main clinic in Sterling. To schedule an appointment, please call (815) 625-4790, ext. 6888. __________________________________________________________________

CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. While there are many different flu viruses, the flu vaccine is designed to protect against the three main flu strains that research indicates will cause the most illness during the flu season. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against the following three different flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season. Getting the flu vaccine soon after it becomes available each year is always a good idea, and the protection you get from vaccination will last throughout the flu season.

Sterling Rock Falls Clinic Chiropractor, Curtis Coyle, DC, recently completed a certification program offered by the Council on Extremity Adjusting and has become a Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner (CCEP). Dr. Coyle is one of 900 extremity specialists worldwide. Throughout the past year, Dr. Coyle completed 105 hours of study for the CCEP program.

As a CCEP, Dr. Coyle is trained to pinpoint and treat root causes to recurring pain in the spine or extremities. He is equipped to successfully treat TMJ, Shoulder Girdle Syndromes, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Knee Subluxations, Baker's Cysts, Sprained Ankles, Shin Splints, and Foot and Gait mechanics and other ailments.

Dr. Coyle's office is located in the Locust Street Complex at 1809 North Locust Street in Sterling. For more information about the chiropractic services that Dr. Coyle offers, call (815) 622-1211.

The Council on Extremity Adjusting (CEA) is a non-profit post-graduate educational organization that has established a course of study for the certification of chiropractors in extremity practitioning. Those who complete the program earn the CCEP designate (Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner). __________________________________________________________________

Construction has begun on The Morrison Clinic expansion project which will triple the size of the facility from 4,000 square feet to 12,000. Site work for the project began last fall. The renovation and expansion are expected to be complete by the end of this year.

Once the renovation is complete, William Bird, MD; John Luckey, MD; and Cindy Wadsworth, CNP will continue to offer primary care services at the clinic. In addition, the expansion will allow Edward Hanlon, OD and The Morrison Clinic Vision Center to move into the building from their current 626 E. Lincolnway office. In the future, the additional space will also provide access to more specialists. __________________________________________________________________

It may seem like school just got out for the summer, but NOW is the time to schedule school physicals and annual sports physicals for the 2010-2011 school year.

School-aged children are required to have a physical for those entering Kindergarten, 6th Grade, and 9th Grade.

Call your child's Pediatrician or Family Medicine Physician today to schedule an appointment. __________________________________________________________________

With summer in full force, planning for mandatory back-to-school eye exams may seem premature - but NOW is definitely the time to schedule your child's eye exam appointment.

According to the Illinois Optometric Association, Illinois state law requires comprehensive eye exams for children entering kindergarten or enrolling for the first time in public, private, or parochial elementary schools in Illinois.

Contact one of our Vision Centers today, with convenient locations in Sterling, Dixon and Morrison, to schedule your child's comprehensive eye exam appointment. __________________________________________________________________

We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Terry L. Donat has joined the Otolaryngology (ENT) department at the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic. Dr. Donat practices Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, as well as Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and is now accepting new patients. He has been recognized in the past three years as one of "America's Top Plastic Surgeons" by the independent Consumer's Research Council.

Dr. Donat received his MD from the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in University Park, Pennsylvania and his BS from Pennsylvania State University in University Park. He completed his surgical internship in the Department of General Surgery and his residency in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.

While on the medical faculties of both Wayne State University and the University of Michigan, Dr. Donat served as a National Institute of Health (NIH) Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Clinical Fellow for two years. In addition, he completed a second Postdoctoral Fellowship in advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Dr. Donat is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also a Diplomate of both the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Donat will see patients in his office at The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic at 101 E. Miller Road in Sterling beginning May 12. To schedule an appointment, call toll free (800) 625-4790 or (815) 625-4790. __________________________________________________________________

The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic would like to congratulate Curtis Coyle, DC on being voted the area's #1 Favorite Chiropractor by Sauk Valley Newspaper's annual Reader's Choice Awards.

Dr. Coyle's office is located in the Locust Street Complex at 1809 North Locust Street in Sterling. For more information about the chiropractic services that Dr. Coyle offers, call (815) 622-1211. __________________________________________________________________

CARPE NOCTEM - Seize The Night!
Sleep problems can have an impact on every aspect of your life. By better understanding sleep and sleep disorders, such as Insomnia, Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, you can greatly improve your sleep, overall health and quality of life.

The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic is proud to have Dr. David Bruce, a Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and Dr. Kim Treviranus specializing in Sleep Medicine. If you are having trouble sleeping, talk to your physician about treatment options and Seize the Night! ___________________________________________________________________

Thank you to all SRFC employees and friends that helped make us The Biggest Heart on the Block at the fifth annual blood drive challenge on Saturday, February 6. ___________________________________________________________________

02/03/10 - The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic and CGH Medical Center Introduce Muna Kilani, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology

We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Muna Kilani has joined The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic and CGH Medical Center as the only Pediatric Pulmonologist in the immediate area. There are a very limited number of Pediatric Pulmonologists practicing throughout the State of Illinois, so we are excited to have her joining our community to provide care in this special area of medicine.

Dr. Kilani received her MD from the University of Jordan in Medicine and Surgery. She completed her pediatric residency at the Metro Health Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed her Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship at Indiana University/Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she also practiced for the last five years before moving to Sterling.

Board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology, Dr. Kilani is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Thoracic Society.

Dr. Kilani will see patients in her office at The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic at 101 E. Miller Road in Sterling. To schedule an appointment, call toll free (800) 625-4790 or (815) 625-4790. ___________________________________________________________________

Dr. William Bird has completed continuing medical education requirements to retain membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the only medical specialty organization devoted solely to primary care.

To be members of the AAFP, family physicians must complete 150 hours of continuing medical education every three years to learn the most up-to-date treatments, technologies and medical research.

Family physicians complete an extensive three-year residency program after graduating from medical school. As part of their residency, family physicians receive training in six major medical areas: pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, psychiatry and neurology, surgery and community medicine. As a result, family physicians are the only medical specialists qualified to provide comprehensive health care for people of all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity.

Since 1997 Dr. Bird has been practicing medicine in Morrison and the surrounding communities. Dr. Bird received his MD and BA from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale, and completed his residency at Memorial Hospital of South Bend in South Bend, Indiana. Board certified by the American Academy of Family Practitioners, Dr. Bird is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, and the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Bird sees patients in his office at The Morrison Clinic at 105 South Heaton Street. In addition, Dr. Bird serves as the Medical Director for The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic.

To maintain membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Bird is required to complete a minimum of 150 hours of accredited continuing medical education every three years. The AAFP was the first national medical specialty organization to set continuing education requirements for its members. This requirement helps ensure family physician members remain educated on the most up-to-date medical technologies, research and techniques. ___________________________________________________________________

Effective January 1, The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic Business Office will need to scan a new copy of your current insurance card on your first visit of the calendar year.

Please Note: This does not apply to Medicare patients. ___________________________________________________________________

The Biggest Heart on the Block blood drive will be held on Saturday, February 6 from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at CGH Medical Center's Ryberg Auditorium. This annual event features a blood drive challenge between SRFC and CGH employees.

Please join in saving lives by donating blood. For an appointment for the upcoming blood drive, please call (815) 625-0400, ext. 5716. ___________________________________________________________________

Please note that The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic is now open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. ___________________________________________________________________

Dr. Kap Kim is retiring on December 15th after more than 37 years of dedicated service in the Pediatrics department. ___________________________________________________________________

Construction has been completed on a portion of the new 3rd floor at our Sterling location. The following departments relocated to the new 3rd floor on October 19: Urology, Dr. Dean Fondahn; Surgery, Dr. Thomas McGlone and Dr. Mark Schmelzel; Podiatry, Dr. Lynn Heffelfinger; and Sleep Medicine/Critical Care/Pulmonology, Dr. JC Michel. ___________________________________________________________________

The Employees of The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic recently made a $500 donation to Sterling High School's GIFTS - Group Investment for the Students. The money was raised at the clinic's annual Fall Party. Shane Brown, Assistant Administrator at The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, presented a check on behalf of the clinic's employees to Laura Levesque and Martha Sorto of the GIFTS Activity Club at Sterling High School.

GIFTS is an activity club at Sterling High School. The mission of the club is to empower students through life-affirming, life-promoting activities, to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others. In addition, GIFTS works to create an awareness of suicide by offering community forums such as suicideTalk and safeTalk; to participate in local, state, and national events that promote this awareness; to promote suicide awareness dates; and to help train more people on suicide CPR so that they are more ready, willing, and able to come to the aid of someone at-risk of suicide.

For more information about the GIFTS Activity Club at Sterling High School, please contact Cheryl Robinson at (815) 625-6800. ___________________________________________________________________

Please note that Dr. Hussein Zaioor's office is now located in our Locust Street Complex at 1809 N. Locust Street in Sterling. Dr. Zaioor specializes in Infectious Diseases. ___________________________________________________________________

The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. John Luckey recently received board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.

Dr. Luckey received his MD from Loyola University's Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois and his BS from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Luckey completed his residency in Family Medicine at the UIC/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, Dr. Luckey is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. He is a member of the Illinois Academy of Family Practitioners and the American Academy of Family Practitioners.

Dr. Luckey sees patients in his office at The Morrison Clinic at 105 South Heaton Street in Morrison. In addition, Dr. Luckey also sees hospital patients at CGH in Sterling.

An affiliate of The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, The Morrison Clinic has been providing primary care services to the Morrison community and the surrounding Sauk Valley area since 1997. For more information about Dr. Luckey and the services that The Morrison Clinic offers, please call (815) 772-8100 or visit The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic web site at www.srfc.com. ___________________________________________________________________

10/08/09 - H1N1 Question & Answer Sessions for Parents
Dr. Zaioor, Sterling Rock Falls Clinic Infectious Disease Physician, will be presenting three question and answer sessions on H1N1 for parents in the Sterling and Rock Falls area. Sterling parents are invited to the Sterling High School library on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30 pm. Rock Falls parents are invited to the Rock Falls High School cafeteria on Thursday, October 15th at 6:45pm. Catholic parents are invited to the Newman High School gymnasium on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm.

The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, CGH Medical Center, Whiteside County Health Department, and Dr. Zaioor believe that it is important that all our children are protected and strongly urge parents with concerns or questions about the vaccine to attend one of these presentations.

10/07/09 - Learn About Advances in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sterling Rock Falls Clinic Rheumatologist, Dr. Raheem Nazeer, will be presenting a program, "Advances in Rheumatoid Arthritis" , on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 pm at The Dixon Clinic. The Dixon Clinic is located at 1321 N. Galena Ave. in Dixon. The event will include a free dinner and a program. Please note that reservations are required. Please contact The Dixon Clinic at (815) 284-1600 to reserve a seat today.

09/15/09 - Celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month educates women about the importance of early detection. More and more women are getting mammograms to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. As a result, breast cancer deaths are on the decline. Encourage the women in your life to get mammograms on a regular basis. For more information, call the Digital Mammography department at The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic at (815) 625-4790, ext. 6977.

09/15/09 - H1N1 Update from the Whiteside County Health Dept
As fall approaches, public health officials want Whiteside County residents to be educated on the H1N1 influenza virus. This influenza virus has reached pandemic levels and new outbreaks are occurring daily across the nation.

08/27/09 - Doing the Diabetes Dance with Healthy Feet
Mark your calendar for Monday, September 28, and learn tips for keeping your feet healthy from Eric Riley, DPM, a podiatrist at The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic. FREE blood sugar, blood pressure, and foot screenings will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH. In addition, each attendee will receive a coupon from Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply for $2.00 off socks. Dr. Riley's presentation will begin at 6:30 pm.

08/27/09 - SRFC Expands with 3rd Floor Construction
Construction is currently in progress on a portion of the new 3rd floor at our Sterling location. The expansion is slated to be completed in mid-October. The following departments will be relocated to the new 3rd floor: Urology, Dr. Dean Fondahn; Surgery, Dr. Thomas McGlone and Dr. Mark Schmelzel; Podiatry, Dr. Lynn Heffelfinger; and Sleep Medicine/Critical Care/Pulmonology, Dr. JC Michel.

08/27/09 - FREE Blood Pressure Screenings Did you know that although high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, it can cause serious problems such as stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and kidney failure? The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic offers FREE blood pressure screenings each week at our main clinic in Sterling and at The Dixon Clinic.

FREE blood pressure screenings are available in the main lobby at The Dixon Clinic on Thursdays from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.

FREE blood pressure screenings are available in the main lobby of The Sterling Rock Falls Clinic on Fridays from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.

08/03/09 - Please welcome our new physicians to the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic - Dr. Eric Riley and Dr. John Luckey!

Dr. Riley, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, joined us full time at the main clinic on July 13th. His office is located in the Orthopedics Department. Please call (815)625-4790 to make an appointment.

Dr. Luckey, Family Medicine, joined us full time at The Morrison Clinic on August 3rd. Please call (815)772-8100 to make an appointment.