Published on November 11, 2019

Upcoming Events and Lectures at Silver Cross Hospital

kevin bigartModern Options for Hip and Knee Replacement
Nov. 14, 8 – 9 a.m. Conference Center – Lower Level, Pavilion A

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Bigart, fellowship-trained in hip and knee replacements, will talk about the latest options that reduce pain, restore mobility and help get you back to an active lifestyle. Click HERE to register or call 888-660-HEAL (4325)

hong yunThe Facts About Heart Failure
Nov. 20, 5 – 6 p.m., Conference Center – Lower Level, Pavilion A

Join interventional cardiologist Dr. Hong Jun Yun as he discusses conditions that can increase your risk of developing heart failure. Get the facts about heart failure, what causes it and more. Click HERE to register or call 888-660-HEAL (4325)

kamran ayubEndoscopic Management of Reflux & Heartburn
Nov. 21, 5 – 6 p.m., Conference Center – Lower Level, Pavilion A

Learn about the risks and treatment options for heartburn, acid reflux or GERD, Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer from Dr. Kamran Ayub, Medical Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Center at Silver Cross. Click HERE to register or call 888-660-HEAL (4325)

matthew reynoldsStroke: Risks, Prevention & the Latest Treatments
Dec. 3, 5 – 6 p.m., Conference Center – Lower Level, Pavilion A

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Join neuroendovascular surgeon, Dr. Matthew Reynolds, as he discusses stroke, risk factors, prevention and the latest treatments available at Silver Cross. Click HERE to register or call 888-660-HEAL (4325)

Freedom From Smoking
Thursdays, Jan. 2- Feb. 13, 2020, 5 – 7 p.m., Conference Center – Lower Level, Pavilion A

The American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking program is for tobacco users who are ready to quit. Because most people already know that smoking is bad for their health, this proven program focuses almost exclusively on how to quit, not why to quit. For detailed information and to register for this 7-week program, click HERE or call 888-660-HEAL (4325).

If you’re a member of the media and need information about Silver Cross Hospital, please contact Debra Robbins, Director of Marketing & Communications, at 815-300-7562 or drobbins@silvercross.org

Parking Lot P, located on Silver Cross Boulevard, is our designated space for media and TV crews.

Physicians on Silver Cross Hospital’s Medical Staff have expertise in their areas of practice to meet the needs of patients seeking their care. These physicians are independent practitioners on the Medical Staff and are not the agents or employees of Silver Cross Hospital. They treat patients based upon their independent medical judgment and they bill patients separately for their services.