Healthy thyroid function is essential to your overall well-being. This lab screening provides information about the health of our thyroid gland. What: Thyroid Screening When: December 5th from 10:00 a.m. to noon Where: Health Education Center, located on the Main floor of the Hospital Fee: $15 (Registration is Required) A positive attitude is your best…
Read MoreOn Tuesday, November 19, Little Company of Mary Hospital held a beautiful Blessing ceremony for our newly renovated Pediatric Department, which is filled with safari wall murals and loving hearts. The ceremony’s opening prayer was led by Sister Joseph Casey, LCM, and the Blessing Rite was performed by Deacon Rich Warfield, Manager Pastoral Care. In…
Read MoreLittle Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers has been named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission during the 2012 calendar year. The Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards….
Read MoreThe 4th Annual Pink Pajama Party will be held on January 24, 2014 at the Double Tree Hotel in Alsip. All proceeds will benefit Little Company of Mary Hospital Cancer Center programs and spa services that are available at no charge to breast cancer patients and survivors. What: Pink Pajama Party When: Friday, January 24,…
Read MoreThe Holiday Season is upon us; a time of joy, sharing memories, being with the people we love. But for some, the Holidays present special challenges. People who have experienced loss such as the death of a loved one, or the loss of a job; those who have experienced a dramatic change in their lives…
Read MoreGorgonzola and Prune Stuffed Chicken Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped prunes, divided 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1/4 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, divided 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon to reserve for…
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving just around the corner, here is a delicious Sweet Potato Pie courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. SWEET POTATO PIE: Makes one 9-inch pie, Serving Size: 1 Slice (10 servings total) Ingredients: 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 cup evaporated fat-free skim milk 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/4…
Read MoreThe American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout is a day where you are asked to quit smoking for 24 hours in hopes that you will decide to quit for life! No. 1: Know why you want to quit. So you want to quit smoking, but do you know why? “Because it’s bad for you” isn’t…
Read MoreCongratulations to Margaret Gonzalez, RN from the Pediatric Unit. Margaret is the seventh recipient of the DAISY Award at Little Company of Mary Hospital! 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…
Read MoreLittle Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers invites members of the community to become a Hospice Volunteer. The Hospice Program provides compassionate care to patients with a terminal diagnosis. Patients are cared for in their homes surrounded by the people who love them. The Hospice program at Little Company of Mary is one…
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