Gratitude Reaches New Heights

Gratitude Reaches New Heights

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...
Nationally Ranked Triathlete Goes the Distance

Nationally Ranked Triathlete Goes the Distance

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...
Neighbor Turns to West Suburban for Help

Neighbor Turns to West Suburban for Help

“West Sub was not on my radar at all,” says Michael Fine, 54, a resident of Oak Park. “I mean, I knew it was here and have passed it many times but to come here as a patient? No.” He had always relied on the larger health networks for medical care for himself, wife...
Occupational Therapist Lifts Spirits in Appalachia

Occupational Therapist Lifts Spirits in Appalachia

How far will an occupational therapist go to help people reach their goals? Stephanie Morse, who works in sub-acute rehab at West Suburban Hospital, drove all the way from Chicago to Kentucky with one goal: to help people live a better life. Last summer, Stephanie...