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Contents
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HOW TO REGISTER
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AQUATICS
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FAMILY
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
AND EDUCATION
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FITNESS
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SCREENINGS
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MIND AND BODY
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CENTEGRA HEALTHY LIVING
INSTITUTE
............................................................... 22–23
CARING AND SUPPORT
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TENNIS
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T
here’s no place like home.
I’m reminded of that
whenever I’m away from home, and we
want our patients and providers to think
of Centegra as a home.
There’s a lot to be said for getting high-
quality medical care near where you live.
It’s convenient. And it’s comforting to know
that you’re close to family and friends and
that you’re being cared for by people who are neighbors.
We collaborate with academic medical centers to provide
you access to leading medical research close to home.
In the following pages, you’ll learn more about these
efforts. Among them is the treatment of heart failure in our
new Centegra Cardiovascular & Thoracic Center through a
partnership with Loyola University Medical Center. Another is
our specialized care for joint replacement patients. We’re also
excited to introduce a new program that will make it easier for
Centegra patients to return home after a hospital stay for a
strong recovery.
We’re investing in our community because we believe it
makes life better for all of us. We’re sure you’ll agree.
Sincerely yours,
Michael S. Eesley
Chief Executive Officer
Vaccinations help prevent potentially serious diseases. Even so, some
adults fail to keep their shots up-to-date.
Don’t be one of them. Protect yourself. You’ll also help protect the
children in your life—especially kids who are too young to get their
own vaccinations.
At Centegra, we encourage pregnant women, new moms and
hospital patients to keep their shots current. That includes these
vaccines:
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Influenza (flu): A new shot is needed each year for everyone
6 months old or older. Among other things, your vaccination helps
keep the flu from spreading to unprotected
babies.
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Tdap: A one-time shot guards
against tetanus, diphtheria
and pertussis. This shot is
particularly important for
people who have close
contact with children younger
than 12 months old.
Talk with your doctor about
these and any other vaccines you
may need.
Take a shot at good health