Conrad’s Rehab Story

Nov 1, 2020 | News, Patient Stories

On a mild July afternoon, Conrad Burrage smiles with excitement as he waters the boxed off bean plants in the West Suburban Medical Center courtyard. As he carefully tends to the plants, his occupational therapists, Nina and Megan, give him gentle direction about...

Cynthia’s Surgery Story

Nov 1, 2020 | News, Patient Stories, Women’s Health

Although not many people talk about them, miscarriages are relatively common. It is estimated that 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies result in a miscarriage. That fact, however, doesn’t make the experience any easier. For Cynthia, 43, an unplanned pregnancy that...

Gratitude Reaches New Heights

Nov 1, 2020 | News

As an acute-care physical therapist at West Suburban Medical Center, Carley Kirsch is grateful for her opportunity to help patients overcome injuries. On a recent medical mission trip to Peru, she discovered a whole new level of gratitude at 13,000 feet. Carley joined...

Natasha’s Maternity Story

Nov 1, 2020 | Maternity Services, News, Patient Stories, Women’s Health

Natasha Rawlinson always dreamed she’d give birth to her children naturally, from the comfort of her own home. But living in a rented apartment in the Chicago suburb of Elmwood Park, she knew a home birth wouldn’t be the right choice. Natasha went with the next best...

Nationally Ranked Triathlete Goes the Distance

Nov 1, 2020 | News

Rachel Pearson, an outpatient physical therapist at West Suburban Medical Center, recently placed 8th in her age group in the World Triathlon held in Chicago. Although elite international competition requires serious commitment, Rachel recently took time out just for...