Archive for April, 2012

New studies show bariatric surgery is effective against diabetes(1)

The Little Company of Mary Bariatric Surgery Center hosted a celebration last month to support weight loss with more than 190 attendees who had successfully participated in the comprehensive weight loss program at Little Company of Mary and had each lost an average of 100 pounds or more.
Since the celebration, new research has been published [...]

Water Birth Featured in the Southtown Star/Sun-Times(3)

Many women consider labor and delivery as a fairly straightforward, routine process: Once labor begins, you report to the hospital and opt for either a vaginal delivery via natural childbirth or an epidural. Caesareans are also commonplace. In recent years, however, expectant mothers have been seeking alternative birthing options to promote gentler options for baby [...]

Featured Physician: Get to know Dr. Haldeman(4)

Every month, we feature a physician as an opportunity for the community to learn more about the great doctors on staff at Little Company of Mary Hospital. This month, we had the chance to talk with Dr. Haldeman, an OB/GYN at Little Company of Mary Hospital (2800 W. 95th Street).
We also wanted to shine a [...]

Walk -Up Registration & T-Shirt Pick-Up Info for the 13th Annual Beverly Breast Cancer Walk(1)

Join us this Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012, for the 13th Annual Beverly Breast Cancer Walk, a 3-mile walk beginning and ending at Ridge Park. 10,000 people are expected to join the walk to support the fight against breast cancer. This community-wide event has raised nearly $2.4 million for the Little Company of Mary Comprehensive [...]

Robot Means Less Pain, Quicker Recovery from Surgery(1)

When you think of surgery, you probably think of a long recovery time. Fortunately, for women needing a hysterectomy, there may be another solution, thanks to robotic-assisted gynecological surgery now being performed at Little Company of Mary.
The technology, known as the da Vinci Surgical System, enables doctors to perform major gynecological surgery with only a [...]

Little Company of Mary Hospital host 13th Annual Beverly Breast Cancer Walk(0)

Life began on January 1964 for Kimberly Patton at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Ironically, 47 years later, on her birthday, Kim found herself receiving chemotherapy to prolong her life at Little Company of Mary ‘s Cancer Center. Kim was diagnosed with stage two HER2-positive breast cancer. HER2-positive breast cancer tends to be more aggressive [...]

Little Company of Mary Hospital is proud to announce the launch of the Daisy Award for nurses.(0)

What Is The DAISY Award? -The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses everyday. Little Company of Mary Hospital is proud to be a DAISY Award Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every month.
These nurses consistently demonstrate excellence [...]

Little Company of Mary & Evergreen Park Fire Dept hosted the National Injury Prevention Program, ThinkFirst at Central Junior High.(0)

Little Company of Mary Hospital joined the efforts of the Evergreen Park Fire Department’s ThinkFirst program on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Central Junior High. ThinkFirst is an award-winning National Injury Prevention program that is aimed towards educating young people about their personal vulnerability and the importance of making safe choices. The message is: You [...]

Evergreen Park Fire Dept and Little Company of Mary Presents the 5th Annual Kids Health Fair(0)

The Evergreen Park Fire Department and Little Company of Mary Hospital is sponsoring the 5th Annual Kids Health Fair for children and families of Evergreen Park. Children can bring their teddy bear and have a Little Company of Mary Doctor or Nurse perform a check up. 
Fun and educational activities ranging from a petting zoo, teddy [...]

Community Open House-Save the Date! Sunday, Oct 14, 2012(1)

Greetings Neighbors!
 The Campus Transformation Project at Little Company of Mary is moving forward _ and moving indoors. This winter, bricks, windows and other finishing touches were added to the exterior of the new West Pavilion. With that phase of construction complete, the focus shifted to the building’s interior. 
Installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems will [...]

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