New Lenox VFW Post 9545 Community Blood Drive

Saturday, November 15, 2025-8am-12pm

6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Three Strategies to Help Support Your Health as We “Spring” Forward

By Dr. Abbie Miller, a market Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

SAS Aesthetics Introduces Groundbreaking Noninvasive Procedure

Newest Procedures for Incontinence, Aesthetics and Weight Loss Introduced at Fall Wellness Event, Oct. 23

Franciscan Health awards three DAISY Awards during Nurses Week

Three nurses – residents of Alsip, Chicago Heights and New Lenox - are the Olympia Fields hospital’s latest 2024 DAISY Award recipients

Four Health Tips to Help Make the Most of Mother’s Day

Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

Fall Prevention Seminar at Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy

Free fall prevention seminar to be held at Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy clinic in Frankfort on Monday, May 20

New Lenox's Silver Cross Hospital Among 'A' Hospitals in IL

Among 109 Illinois hospitals in the report, 27 got top marks, 24 earned a "B," 50 earned a "C" and 8 earned a "D" grade in the ratings.

Report reveals importance of social connection among older Americans

By Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual

AngelEye Bridges Gap Between Home and Special Care Nursery

Franciscan Health Family Birth Center live-stream video system allows families to stay connected to newborns requiring longer hospital stays

DAV Service Officer at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, Tuesday March 7, 2023

A free service to Veterans https://vfwpost9545.org/2021/05/03/dav-service-officer-at-post-9545/

Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Frankfort to reopen February 27

Open House to celebrate reopening planned for March 15

New Lenox's Silver Cross Hospital Provides Will County's First NICU

"Now we can do surgery that we weren't able to do before," said Silver Cross NICU medical director Dr. Corryn Greenwood.

NL VFW Post 9545 Awards Two LWW Students

Post 9545 Awards two LWW Students for their winning Logo designs for the 3rd Annual Warriors Walk, Sept. 10, 2022

'Operation Disrupt' Campaign Offers Help to Those Considering Suicide

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is placing suicide prevention signs in forest preserves throughout the county.

Baby Boom: Silver Cross Makes Best Maternity Hospital List

The New Lenox hospital earned four out of five ribbons from Newsweek in its 2022 rankings.

Silver Cross Taking Proactive Steps With Global IV Contrast Shortage

The pandemic and global supply chain issues have resulted in a global shortage of the liquid used to enhance images for CT scans and X-rays.

New Illinois Hospital Safety Grades: 34 Get ‘A’ Grade

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox was among those receiving the top marks.

Lincoln-Way Teens Can Work Out For Free At Planet Fitness In New Lenox

Teens between the ages of 14-19 can participate in the "High School Summer Pass" program May 16 through Aug. 31.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin Visits Silver Cross NICU, Leaves Impressed

Sen. Durbin — along with state Sen. Michael Hastings and Will Co. Exec. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant — were given a tour Wednesday of the NICU.

Neonatal ICU Expected To Open in May At Silver Cross In New Lenox

To celebrate the Amy, Matthew and Jay Vana Neonatal ICU, Silver Cross is set to hold the county's "largest baby shower" fundraiser April 28.

Free Mental Health First Aid Class Offered In New Lenox

Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.

Silver Cross In New Lenox Makes List Of Top U.S. Hospitals

The New Lenox hospital was one of 23 Illinois hospitals to make the list created by Newsweek.

Village Of New Lenox: Free Falls Prevention Classes Offered For Older Adults

“A Matter of Balance” is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In New Lenox Area

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Will County and across IL.

Silver Cross Hospital Revises Visitor Policy As COVID Cases Drop

The updated policy for the New Lenox hospital takes effect Monday and allows for up to two designated visitors per patient.

Some New Lenox Residents Eligible For Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Households can have five of the free tests sent to them from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Latest Hospital Capacity In New Lenox Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Will County.

Free N95 Masks Available At Meijer: Find One Near New Lenox

Meijer became one of the first chains in the Midwest to begin offering the free N95 masks Monday.

Hospital Capacity In New Lenox Area: See The Latest

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Will County and across IL.

Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In New Lenox

New Lenox households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.

New Lenox Girl Scouts To Host Blood Drive Thursday

The blood drive, in partnership with Versiti Blood Centers, is scheduled to take place at Peace Lutheran Church in New Lenox.

COVID Testing Company Under Investigation Booted From New Lenox

Center for COVID Control is under investigation in multiple states, including Illinois. It was forced out of the Village Friday.

How Close Are New Lenox Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Will County.

Silver Cross Now Beyond Capacity: Officials

The hospital announced Thursday that it had 338 patients receiving care. That's 38 more than the total available beds at the hospital.

How Close Are New Lenox Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Will County.

More Than Half Of Silver Cross ICU Beds Filled By COVID Patients

Forty-four percent of the hospital's total beds were also occupied by patients with COVID-19, according to hospital officials.

How Close Are New Lenox Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Will County and across IL.

'No-Visitor' Policy In Effect At Silver Cross In New Lenox

The policy, enacted to help keep patients and staff safe during this latest COVID-19 surge, takes effect starting Thursday.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.