Newsroom
There’s always something new happening at Weiss Memorial Hospital to improve the lives in our community. Below you’ll find the latest news and press releases to help you stay current on what’s happening at Weiss.
Moving the dial on health equity
At Weiss Memorial Hospital, meeting the healthcare needs of the surrounding community has always been a high priority. Recently, Weiss received an “A” rating for...
University of Illinois Chicago recognizes Weiss’ chief nursing officer during Black History Month
Weiss’ Chief Nursing Officer Yolanda Coleman, PhD, MS, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, was featured on a University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) podcast series, “28 Days of Black...
Weiss ER staff shines during Omicron surge
For Weiss Memorial Hospital, the impact of the Omicron surge has been comparable to the first COVID-19 outbreak, if not worse, according to Weiss Director of Critical...
Weiss reopens cardiac rehab center
Feb. 16, 2022 — For patients recovering from heart procedures, such as bypass or stent placement, the cardiac rehabilitation program at Weiss Memorial Hospital has been...
Weiss Memorial Hospital Publishes Community Impact Report
Investment in new equipment, facilities upgrades, expanded clinical programs and enhanced community engagement are among the highlights of Weiss Memorial Hospital’s...
Advanced robotic-assisted technology enhances knee replacement recovery
An advanced robotic-assisted device offers enhanced benefits to people needing a total knee replacement or partial knee replacement. The benefits include smaller...
Words of wisdom when faced with joint replacement surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Among the millions of Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are people living with severe knee or hip pain in need of a joint replacement. The shutdown of...
Computer-navigated surgery more precisely positions hip
Severe hip pain can leave a person feeling depressed and defeated. Challenges with walking and everyday activities – not to mention giving up a favorite sport or active...
Chuck’s Orthopedic Surgery Story: The New Face of Orthopedic Surgery
Chuck Westendorf still remembers the horrifying feeling of having “uneven legs” after hip replacement surgery. “I knew immediately something was wrong,” Westendorf...