Silver Cross Health Center-Homer Glen to Hold Open House on April 14

Silver Cross will hold a community Open House and Business After Hours for Homer Township Chamber of Commerce members on Thursday, April 14, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., in the Silver Cross Health Center at 12701 W. 143rd St. in Homer Glen.

Participants attending the event will have an opportunity to meet several doctors in the building including Sunitha Avula, MD, internal medicine physician, and family practice physician physicians Roseann Horan, MD and Marie Veldman, DO with Women’s Primary Health Associates.

The all-female group, which recently relocated their office to the Silver Cross Health Center, has dedicated their practice solely to the primary healthcare needs of women. Ladies who stop by their office at the Open House will receive a cosmetic bag loaded with items to keep you healthy.

At the event, attendees can take advantage of free health screenings including:

• Blood Pressure & non-fasting Blood Glucose performed by Silver Cross Outpatient Testing Center
• Incontinence performed by Southwest Urology Associates
• Low back performed by Illinois Spine & Scoliosis Center
• Osteoporosis performed by the Silver Cross Center for Women’s Health
• Women’s Health performed by The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross

There will also be an opportunity to sample and shop several Silver Cross I Matter business partners such as Betty's Baubles & Beads, Behnke Photographers, CP Meat Market, David Nelson Exquisite Jewelry, Expert Plumbing Service, Fit4MOM Plainfield, Sharon Holistic Living, Gelsosomo's Pizzeria & Pub, Jeffrey LaMorte Salon, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Premier Designs Jewelry, Princess House Products and Tranquil Cloud Temple.

These are just a few of the 100 businesses that reward women with valuable discounts through the free I Matter™ program for taking care of themselves by getting their annual mammogram and cardiac screenings at Silver Cross Hospital.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided by Chesdan’s Pizzeria & Grille. And, there will be a chance to win a Spa Day for Two at Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and other prizes. For more information or to register to attend, visit www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

The Silver Cross Health Center offers MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, EKG and laboratory services. A physician’s order is required. Schedule an appointment for a test through SCHedule Now at www.silvercross.org or call (815) 300-7076. There are also several primary and specialty physician offices, the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross, and the 24/7Silver Cross Emergency Care Center at this location. For more information or a referral to a physician at the Homer Glen medical center, call 1-888-660-HEAL or visitwww.silvercross.org.