School-Aged Virus Case Numbers Continue To Rise In Will County

Middle school and high school settings saw the highest number of new coronavirus cases since August, according to health department data.

Highest School-Related Virus Cases Since August For Will County

Data as of Oct. 19 shows that Joliet is the Will County town with the most new cases for the week of Oct. 12.

Coronavirus Mitigations In Region 7, 8 Start Friday

No indoor service at bars or restaurants is among new restrictions for Regions 7 and 8 — DuPage, Kane, Will and Kankakee counties.

How Well Do you Know COVID-19

Take this Anonymous Community Survey Which will Allow The Will County Health Department to Understand Community Knowledge of Covid-19

Hatha Yoga Classes Start Thursday In New Lenox

Registration includes a Yoga in the Park session on Aug. 15.

Trinity Counseling Center offers free mental health consultations

Consultations open to people in Will, Grundy, Southern Cook Counties during the coronavirus pandemic

'Dramatic Increase' Of Coronavirus Cases At Silver Cross Hospital

Silver Cross Hospital reported 40 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as of Wednesday, April 1.

Coronavirus: New Lenox Hospital Must Care For Stateville Inmates

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox will comply with an Illinois Department of Health order to care for two inmates with the coronavirus.

Silver Cross Hospital Addresses Coronavirus Concerns In Video

President/CEO Ruth Colby and Infectious Diseases Expert Dr. Atul Gupta discuss what the hospital is doing and how to protect yourself.

New Lenox Offers Free Narcan® (Naloxone) Training

New Lenox is offering FREE Narcan® training on Thursday, February 27.

New Lenox Free Falls Prevention Classes For Older Adults

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

New Lenox Free Bleeding Control Training 'Stop The Bleed'

The Village of New Lenox and its Safe Communities America Coalition is offering a FREE Bleeding Control class on February 20th.

Silver Cross Hospital Gets 'A' Hospital Safety Grade

The nonprofit group Leapfrog released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. See what your hospital scored.

Franciscan Health offering Pain Prevention & Management seminars

Free seminars discussing prevention and management of hip and knee pain at Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic in Frankfort

Silver Cross Offers Free Lecture on Women’s Health Screenings

Dr. Maria Rapciak will discuss breast and colorectal cancer screening recommendations, including mammograms, colonoscopy, and more.

Minimally Invasive Back Pain Treatment Options at Silver Cross

Learn more at Dr. Chintan Sampat's free lecture at Silver Cross on Tuesday, April 23, at 8 a.m., in the hospital's conference center.

Area Man Sleeping Easy thanks to Silver Cross Sleep Center

If left untreated, sleep apnea can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity, and diabetes.

Silver Cross 1st to Offer New Heart Failure Monitoring Device

The CardioMEMS system allows a patient to transmit critical information about their heart failure status to a clinician on a regular basis.

Silver Cross 1st to Offer Unique Therapy for Esophagus Cancer

Joliet man shows no sign of esophageal cancer after undergoing photodynamic therapy at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Franciscan Health Offers Free Balance & Dizziness Screenings

Licensed therapists to perform free individualized balance and dizziness tests on Thursday, April 18 in Frankfort

Silver Cross: Free Help Completing Health Power of Attorney Forms

This free program will be held on Tuesday, April 16, in the Silver Cross Hospital Sangmeister Library, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox.

Silver Cross Community Benefit more than $35 Million in FY 2018

Additionally, over $821,000 in uncompensated services was provided through the government’s Medicaid program.

Area Man Exercising 2 Weeks After Hernia Surgery at Silver Cross

The Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery at Silver Cross is the biggest in Chicago, with more than 6,000 total surgeries performed.

Silver Cross to Host Free Diabetes Alert Event March 26

Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes are the most common forms of this disease, and chances are you know someone with this condition.

Silver Cross to Offer Free Lecture about Thyroid Nodules March 19

Most thyroid nodules don’t cause symptoms, but they can increase hormone production, producing symptoms that require medical attention.

Tom Kelly’s to Hold Fundraiser March 7 to Benefit Silver Cross

Fifteen percent (15%) of all non-alcohol dine-in or carry-out sales will be donated to the Hospital’s Foundation.

Business Owner Plans Vacation 3 Weeks After Knee Replacement

With a partial knee replacement, only the damaged part of the knee is replaced, which helps minimize trauma to the healthy bone and tissue.

Silver Cross to Host Shoulder Pain Lecture Feb. 13

One in four Americans suffers shoulder pain, the majority of which is the result of repetitive, everyday activities at home or at work.

Lifesaver: Area Man Thankful for Heart Screening at Silver Cross

Calcium artery scoring is a quick, painless test using a high-speed CT scanner to measure calcium deposits in the coronary arteries.

Free Falls Prevention Classes For Seniors Start In March

Two class options will be available for seniors at the New Lenox Public Library and the New Lenox VFW Post 9545.

Show Your Heart Some Love Feb. 9 at Silver Cross

Highlights include a $45 heart screening, heart-healthy breakfast, important health information, lectures, giveaways and more!

Silver Cross Implements DAISY Award to Honor Nursing Staff

The award celebrates the extraordinary compassion nurses provide their patients and families every day.

Doctor & College Students Collaborate on Radiation Patient Guide

For newly diagnosed cancer patients, fears about cancer treatment can be just as intense as fears about the cancer itself.

AbilityLab at Silver Cross Helps Man Overcome Aneurysm

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has been ranked the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in American every year since 1991.

Silver Cross Announces Medical Staff Appointments

For a referral to a physician on the Silver Cross Hospital medical staff, visit www.silvercross.org

Silver Cross Receives State Approval for Open Heart Surgery

Silver Cross has the 8th largest cardiac catheterization program in the State of Illinois and leads the local market.

QB Jim McMahon Coming To New Lenox For Ribbon-Cutting

McMahon led the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl during the 1985 season.

Silver Cross Offering Free Back/Neck Screenings Dec. 5

MDT is globally recognized as a leading treatment and helps patients identify if movement is the cause of their symptoms.

Giving Sight this #GivingTuesday

VER International, founded in memory of Robert Martin, Celebrates #GivingTuesday and Pledges to Bring the Gift of Sight This Year

Silver Cross Endoscopy Center is Perfect Fit for Area Family

The center is conveniently located on the campus of Silver Cross Hospital with easy in/out access and parking.