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MEDIA CONTACT: Patrick Keyser Crossroads Community Hospital Director of Marketing 618-316-1655 [email protected] Crossroads Community Hospital Receives the 2022 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics and Emer
We’ve all been there at some point. A nagging tickle in your throat steals your sleep and has you reaching for cough drops and water. Air quality, allergies, the common cold, or viruses are the primary triggers of coughing. However, when shortness o
Crossroads Specialty Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of two general surgeons, Scott Harad, MD, and Kevin Claffey, MD, to the general surgery team. Both general surgeons are well-known in the community and look forward to being back in Mt.
Consistently logging long hours at work can leave you stressed and fatigued, but there’s a potential consequence that may not be readily apparent — a higher risk of heart-related complications. Your heart is no stranger to hard work — if you live 70
Crossroads Community Hospital has updated our visitor guidelines and will begin allowing one visitor per patient. Visitor/Support Person Visitors/ Support Person will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 and must pass the screening to visit a patien
Mount Vernon–area center meets all criteria as an MBSAQIP-Accredited Center, according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality metabolic and bariatric patient care Crossroads Community Hospital announced today that it
Experiencing foot pain while you’re on the move? This may be a sign of a bunion – a painful, bony bump that forms on the outside of the big toe. “Bunions can develop for various reasons, but they are caused when the big toe begins leaning at an angl
Odds are you know someone affected by prostate cancer. It is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S. According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, a man is more likely to develop prostate cancer than colon, kidney, melanoma and stomach ca
Your colon plays a key role in clearing waste and keeping your digestive system healthy. And it’s important that it stays healthy. Still, conversations about colon health can feel awkward or uncomfortable, but there’s no reason to be embarrassed. It
Crossroads Community Hospital has named William “Will” Davis as the hospital’s new chief executive officer. Will has been serving as interim hospital CEO since April. “Will brings a demonstrated commitment to process improvement and better consumer
As your child returns to school this year, ensuring their health is even more important than making sure their backpack is ready for the classroom. Annual check-ups and up-to-date immunizations are critical tools for your child’s well-being. They gi
Dr. Gregory Dalencourt Shines Light on Common Hernia Myths. A hernia occurs when an internal organ pushes through a weak spot in a muscle or tissue - which is about as fun as it sounds. This condition is more common than you may think – more than on
Mt. Vernon, IL -- Podiatric foot and ankle surgeon and Illinois native Dr. Asim Qureshi, DPM, has opened an office inside the Crossroads Orthopedic Clinic with Drs. McIntosh and Mulhern, as well as Justin Northcutt, PA. "We are excited to welcome Dr
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION FIREWORK GUIDELINES Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional di
Men in the United States die an average of five years earlier than women, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Many health issues men face are treatable when detected early. June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about preventable he
“I don’t need speech therapy. I can speak just fine,” is a phrase we hear all to often. But did you know that Speech-Language Pathologists treat so much more than speech disorders. In fact, these healthcare professionals also help patients with lang
Sikarin Upala, MD, MS has been certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) as an ABOM diplomate. Dr. Upala is one of 292 ABOM diplomates in the state of Illinois. ABOM diplomates undergo rigorous training in obesity medicine and an ex
Simple Tips to Keep Seasonal Allergy Symptoms Away It isn’t your imagination. As temperatures warm, many people notice the return of nagging allergy symptoms. Nearly 20 million people were diagnosed with hay fever in 2018, the most recent year for w
Dr. Anawin Sanguankeo, a nephrologist at the Crossroads Specialty Clinic in Mt Vernon, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology. The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) celebrates and recognizes its members who have achieved a
According to the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 500,000 men in the United States get vasectomies each year, and a large percentage of them get scheduled for March. The reason? Basketball. The NCAA’s college finest are ranked, bracketed, and give th
COVID-19’s reach continues to affect just about every aspect of our lives – including colorectal health. During the early days of the pandemic, many health care providers had to cancel elective procedures and screenings. Since then, stringent protoc
By Makayla Heibel, MS, RD, LDN Mushrooms are low in calories and high in nutritional value, containing vital nutrients like vitamin D, potassium, and B vitamins. They contain ergosterol — a beneficial plant compound and vitamin D precursor — which co
A delicious and easy recipe from Chef Peter Tseng. Parmesan Mushroom Soup Servings: 4 ________________________ Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons shallots, sliced 1/4 cup button mushrooms, sliced 1
If you feel you need a COVID-19 test, even if you are asymptomatic, you can come to the ER at Crossroads Community Hospital. Physician referral is not required. The front entrance is open 24-hours. The test is a standard viral test (not a rapid or a
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Crossroads Community Hospital wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively imp
Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infe
Crossroads Community Hospital is focused on keeping you safe and healthy COVID-19 has affected nearly all parts of our lives from employment, healthcare, and even planning for school this fall. For some, COVID-19 has dramatically changed their lives
A delicious and easy recipe from Crossroads Chef Director, Brittney Horn, as recently demonstrated at a local community event. One Pan Chicken Skillet Servings: 4-6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes ________________________ Ingredients: 1
Every Good Journey Starts with the Right Step. Hers was Seeking a Second Opinion. Theresa Williams, R.N., 72, lives in Centralia and is retired after 23 years at the State of Illinois Department of Health and Family Services in the Bureau of Long-te
Mount Vernon, IL – April 26 2018 – Crossroads Community Hospital is pleased to announce their partnership with Mt. Vernon Township High School’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) programs for the school ye
Mount Vernon, IL – February 2, 2018 – Crossroads Community Hospital proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for their Sleep Disorder Center. Accreditation is a proces
Mount Vernon, IL (October 5, 2017) — Two generous nurses at Crossroads CommunityHospital are preparing to embark on a mission trip to Guatemala the first week of October. The nurses will provide medical services to families in the area that do
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