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Springfield Clinic and Hanger Clinic hosted individuals with limb loss or limb difference for a day of fun and community! 🎉

Attendees enjoyed adaptive activities like running, biking, wheelchair basketball, painting, yoga and more. Prosthetists, physicians, chiropractors and physical and occupational therapists were also on site to provide support and services.

Meet SC Celebrates superstar Maddie Paulson! 🌟

Maddie is an operations manager at TCM at Springfield Clinic Peoria Women's Health. She is described by her colleagues as patient-focused, a quick learner, eager helper and hard worker. She shows up every day to ensure her team is supported and patients are cared for and heard.

Our SC Celebrates program highlighted 240 employees in 2023 who were nominated by their colleagues for exceptional work. SC Celebrates superstars were eight individuals out of the 240 who were selected by an organization-wide committee for special recognition of their commitment to Springfield Clinic and our patients. We're so proud of the work they do and to call them teammates!

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xbY5lw

What did "a community of caring" look like during the month of May? Springfield Clinic proudly supported a number of activities and organizations - take a peek!

👩‍⚕️ In partnership with the Springfield Urban League and Birth to Five Illinois, Springfield Clinic helped to provide pre-screenings for hearing and vision for youth in the Urban League's Head Start program in Springfield.

🤝 The Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois, a collaboration of Simmons Cancer Institute, Memorial Health, Springfield Clinic and other organizations, hosted free skin cancer screenings. With May being National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the event encouraged cancer prevention and mindfulness. Springfield Clinic's Dr. Sweet and other dermatologists from SIU screened over 100 patients!

💐 Enjoyed a Mother's Day brunch in support of Solid Rock Youth Transitional Services that provides resources to youth and families in the foster care system.

⛳ Spent a lovely afternoon golfing "fore" the kids at the Lincoln YMCA charity golf tournament.

🩺Joined forces with Molina Healthcare and community partners for a wellness clinic at Harvard Park Elementary School. Providers from Springfield Clinic offered free blood sugar and blood pressure checks.

💉 Held a vaccine clinic for the clients of SPARC Development Training Center.

🌈 Enjoyed a beautiful day in celebration of PrideFest in downtown Springfield.

🫁 Collaborated with the American Cancer Society, White Ribbon Project and the Chris Draft Family Foundation to raise awareness for the importance of lung cancer screenings.

Springfield Urban League, Inc. - HEAD START/ EARLY HEAD START RESOURCES
SIU Medicine
Memorial Health
Sparc
American Cancer Society
Chris Draft Family Foundation
The White Ribbon Project
Molina Healthcare

Chris Draft, NFL alumni and former Chicago Bear, recently visited Springfield Clinic to support our efforts in raising awareness about the importance of lung cancer screenings.

Draft, who represents The White Ribbon Project and founded the Chris Draft Family Foundation, is a key partner in the American Cancer Society's Illinois Lung Cancer Roundtable. Following his late wife Keasha’s battle with lung cancer, Chris advocates for increased funding for lung cancer research and screenings.

We are grateful for his support and look forward to participating in roundtable efforts as we continue the fight against lung cancer in central Illinois. ❤️

Learn more about how lung cancer screenings could add years to your life: www.springfieldclinic.com/lung-cancer-screening

Join us in welcoming these future nurses to Springfield Clinic! 🌟

For eight weeks this summer, Springfield Clinic is hosting a paid Summer Student Nurse Externship Program where nursing students will have the opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience in both primary and specialty care nursing in an ambulatory setting.

This is an incredible chance to grow, learn and develop skills alongside our dedicated health care professionals. We're thrilled to have them aboard!

Join us for an empowering and fun-filled day at the Limb Loss and Limb Difference Activity Day, hosted by Hanger Clinic and Springfield Clinic! This event is open to all individuals with limb loss or limb difference, offering a supportive community and a chance to explore new activities.

Discover a variety of activities and wellness opportunities, from yoga and biking to wheelchair basketball and running. With free food provided by Hanger Clinic and a special guest appearance by Lera Doederlein, Team USA Paralympian, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Learn more: https://fb.me/e/58aPYpuXH

Effective June 3, 2024, Springfield Clinic Endocrinology and Nephrology care teams are moving five blocks down Carpenter Street to a newly renovated building.

The new facility was designed with patients in mind, with all of the typical endocrinology and nephrology services our patients have come to rely on, plus expanded lab access and care spaces.

The new location will be located at 401 E. Carpenter Street near Fourth Street in Springfield.

All appointments scheduled through May 31 will go on as scheduled at our current location. Any appointments after May 31 will be held at the new facility. Patients with questions about this change should call either 217.670.8405 (Endocrinology direct line) or 217.525.2827 (Nephrology direct line), and our staff will be happy to assist.

Join us in congratulating Meghan Carter, RN, on graduating with her associate's degree in nursing. Meghan is the first graduate from Springfield Clinic's program for nursing advancement from LPN to RN through partnership with Lincoln Land Community College. She was pinned in a ceremony by her mom, Jodi Carter, RN, who dedicated many years to Springfield Clinic's Women's Health team.

Working in pediatrics for the last eight years, Meghan started in the call center and, after two years, became an LPN. She was eager for the growth opportunities this nursing advancement program offered.

Meghan says, "In each step of my career, Springfield Clinic fully supported my endeavors. I was very excited they were able to offer this bridge program to employees and strongly encourage others to apply for the program!"

Learn more about professional growth opportunities at Springfield Clinic and apply for a position today! https://bit.ly/3KeVHgI

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Scott Morgan, a urologist at Springfield Clinic Bloomington-Normal, on receiving the Service Award from the Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization! This award is a testament to Dr. Morgan's commitment and exceptional contributions to the field. 🎉

Thank you, Dr. Morgan, for continuously making a positive impact in our communities!

Happy National Nurses Week to our team of nurses at Springfield Clinic! Your compassion, expertise and dedication make a world of difference every day. Thank you for all that you do to provide exceptional care and support to our patients and community. You truly are the heart of health care. ❤️

Join us in congratulating Amy Goeckner, Springfield Clinic rural health clinic coordinator, with her recent completion of the Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional Course and Exam through the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC)!

Amy is a registered nurse and has been part of the quality management and rural health team at Springfield Clinic since 2022. She assists our 16 rural health clinics across our region with compliance and reporting.

Amy says, "I am so fortunate to be involved with our rural clinics and bring a better understanding to the importance of why they exist. The overall benefit they bring the the rural communities is outstanding. By being a certified rural health clinic professional, I can feel confident and assured that I am bringing the most of my knowledge to our practices to help them continue to thrive."

April was a busy month of community outreach efforts! Here's a snippet of what we've been up to lately:

🥳 Dr. Valenzuela & his Springfield Clinic Peoria team hosted an 80s rave themed event to raise awareness and support for MS.

🚌 We helped provide Ball-Chatham CUSD5 staff members with opportunities to connect with local resources and helped promote personal health at their Staff Health & Wellness Fair.

🌟 Dr. Windie McKay and Gina Clearwater, RN, served people experiencing homelessness in Springfield by collecting and delivering essentials to Washington Street Mission. Donations are always welcome at Springfield Clinic Chiropractic! (355 West Carpenter Street, Springfield, IL)

🎗 Our Cancer Center team participated in Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society.

🎓 We provided free health resources and education to students at the University of Illinois Springfield Health Fair.

🌈 We had a blast at the Color Me Holi Run to support Share the Spirit Foundation, a group that provides free shoes and socks to underserved children.

🦸‍♂️ We put on our capes and running shoes to participate in the Superhero Hustle 5k, benefitting local Kiwanis Club of Springfield - Downtown programs.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We helped provide free health resources and education to underprivileged families in Springfield at the Black Family Wellness Expo.

👵 With the help of Ward 5 Alderwoman Lakeisha k Purchase, Meridian and several other local organizations, we brought health care directly to senior services at a Spring Wellness Event.

👜 We bid on purses at Power of the Purse, a silent auction benefiting MERCY Communities to support homeless and at-risk families.

✨ We enjoyed a four-course meal prepared and served by Lincoln Land Community College students at their annual gala, helping to support LLCC students and programs.

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Thank you Jack Y.! It's always a day brightener when patients take the time to share their positive experiences, in this case, on a handwritten note. Jack's comment is one that rings true, and we're so glad we've been able to exceed his expectations. We want every patient interaction to leave people feeling this way. 🙌

"Overall, the best health care facility I've been to, anywhere, so far. The people working here, in all departments, from reception to the nurse's desk to the lab desk and technicians., all do an inspired job. Very clear and professional, still saving some time to be courteous and friendly. Not to mention my doctor, who is just the best!"

Thank you to all of our patients. We share feedback just like this to celebrate our team and to remind them that what they do every day matters!

Meet Olivia Deets, one of our Patient Access Specialists at Springfield Clinic! 🎉

Following in her dad's footsteps, Olivia joined our team in 2022 and hasn't looked back since. Her dedication and passion for patient care shine through in everything she does. Olivia loves being one of the first faces patients see when they walk in, brightening their day with her infectious smile.

Want to join Olivia and our incredible team? We're hiring Patient Access Specialists! If you're looking for a supportive work environment where you can make a difference every day, apply now at https://bit.ly/3y2moCD.

is all about thanking your patients for sharing their experiences and celebrating our outstanding team of caregivers. We love our patients and appreciate those of you who take time to complete your patient experience surveys.

Because of you, we're able to recognize our providers that achieve Top 10% or Top 1% ranking based on their 'Care Provider Overall' score against other medical practice groups in the nation. Take a peek at some of the providers receiving their letters of recognition and you'll notice badges on their profile pages as well.

To see a full list of our Top 10 Providers, visit our website:
https://www.springfieldclinic.com/top-ten-percent-patient-experience

👋 Meet Kelley Woods, quality management clinical risk nurse. From her first day at Springfield Clinic just over a year ago, Kelley has felt an instant connection with her welcoming teammates.

"I work with a group of people who l feel like I have known ny entire life. They are excellent mentors, eachers, role models and make coming to work enjoyable."

Kelley thrives on learning from patients and implementing any feedback to enhance processes that impact the patient experience.

Springfield Clinic is proud to sponsor National Donate Life Month with ImpactLife!

Join us on Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at Springfield Clinic Pediatrics on Old Jacksonville Road to learn about Donate Life Month. Light refreshments provided.

"A community of caring means we look out for our patients' well-being and treat every patient with empathy and compassion at every encounter." Meet Bridget Brackett, LPN, CLSO, AGE, manager of quality management! 🌟

Starting at Springfield Clinic nine years ago as a nurse in endocrinology, Bridget shifted her role to lead various initiatives within the quality management department. She is passionate about building meaningful relationships with colleagues and patients, and values collaboration and making people smile at every opportunity!

We recently joined forces with the Tri-County (IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and Molina Healthcare to host our first-ever Black Family Wellness Expo! 🌟

Together, we offered free health screenings and education to help tackle health and economic disparities in our community. Thank you to all who joined us for this impactful event!

👋 Meet Donna Renfro, quality management business specialist. Donna has been with Springfield Clinic for over 20 years but is relatively new to the Quality Management team. After two decades of working in Women's Health, she's now making an impact on the patient experience from a different role.

"I have found a new love and understanding for the 'backside' of things, and it is equally as interesting to me. I am now learning how I can serve on this side," she says.

Donna encourages everyone to utilize their knowledge and resources to take care of those around them. "From cleaning crews to presidents, we all play a role."

First class service since 1956! Longtime patient David W. recently shared with us some experiences he's had over the past 67 years with his trusted Springfield Clinic providers.

"My first doctor was Dr. Eveloff and then Dr. Montgomery. I was a patient with Dr. Kozak for many years and I have other great doctors as well: Dr. Paradowski, Dr. Kellenberger, Dr. Zhen, Dr. Rai, Dr. Pacheco, Dr. Agarwal and Mike Genin," he shared. "I have always had first class service. I just want to THANK YOU for keeping me healthy and alive!!"

📖 Read David's story: https://bit.ly/4avCEdw
🌟 Share your Springfield Clinic experience: https://bit.ly/3uj58Hw

As a physician-owned medical group, Springfield Clinic’s values are rooted in the communities we have served for more 84 years, and customer service has always been at the forefront.

We are so proud of our outstanding teams for being recognized for the second consecutive year as an Organization of the Year for the 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Award from the Business Intelligence Group!



https://www.springfieldclinic.com/our-community/news/2024-customer-service-award

Our Springfield locations may not have been able to experience totality, but we still 𝙩𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 enjoyed yesterday's eclipse! 😎

It's sneezin' season! 🤧

Don't forget to schedule your flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine appointment at our Downtown Drive-Up Lab! Our team is here to ensure you receive the care you need, safely and conveniently. Visit https://bit.ly/3Pt6fcA or call 217.391.7094 to schedule your appointment today!