What Every Woman Should Know About Health Care

Women often put their families’ health above their own, but there are many reasons why women should be ready to catch their own health problems. Learn from these doctors how to protect yourself.

Success Story: Northern Illinois Vein Clinic

Meet a doctor who combined his own family’s medical experiences and an interest in new technologies to create a new solution to unsightly — and often unhealthy — varicose veins.

Fighting the Rise in Preventable Cancers

Diagnosing and treating simple forms of cancer is becoming easier than ever, thanks to new advancements. Meet the doctors dedicated to helping patients fight this preventable disease.

SwedishAmerican Hospital Celebrates a Century of People Helping People

What started with a dollar and a commitment to serving the Rockford community has evolved into a modern, innovative institution. Discover how this health system is reflecting on a century of service.

Registration Open for State Street Mile 2011

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Registration is now open for the 27th annual SwedishAmerican State Street Mile, to be held Saturday, Aug. 6, in downtown Rockford. The SwedishAmerican State Street Mile includes…
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SwedishAmerican Acquires Women’s Clinic

ROCKFORD, Ill. – SwedishAmerican Health System has acquired Rock Valley Women’s Health Center, which is now known as SwedishAmerican Medical Group/Rock Valley Women’s Health Center. Patients will continue to receive…
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SwedishAmerican Celebrates Birthday With Heritage Center

SwedishAmerican is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding with the opening of an all new Heritage Center. The celebration consists of weeklong activities including a lecture on “Healthcare Reform” by Dr. Timothy Johnson.

SwedishAmerican Hosts Safety Fair

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Sam’s Safety Fair will be held, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of SwedishAmerican Hospital (near Camelot Tower, State Street). The event…
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SwedishAmerican Launches Telestroke Program

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Nearly 800,000 strokes occur annually in the United States. Patients coming to the Emergency Department at SwedishAmerican and SwedishAmerican Medical Center/Belvidere will now have immediate access to…
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SwedishAmerican Awarded Accrreditation

ROCKFORD, Ill. – SwedishAmerican Health System, including SwedishAmerican Hospital, SwedishAmerican Medical Center/Belvidere, SwedishAmerican Home Health, and SwedishAmerican Medical Group clinics, has received accreditation from the Joint Commission as a result…
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