Ascension Alexian Brothers

10/31/2025

🎃 Tips AND Treat! 🎃

🦴 Stiff or achy joints? Physical therapy can improve mobility and ease joint pain, keeping you active and moving smoothly at any age.

😳 Worried about back problems like herniated discs? Physical therapy builds core strength and supports spine health, helping to prevent injuries and avoid surgery.

🌪️ Feeling unsteady or dizzy? Physical therapy can boost your balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls for everyone, from teens to seniors.

💦 Bladder issues or pelvic discomfort? Physical therapy helps strengthen and relax pelvic muscles, offering relief and improving daily comfort.

🔥 Chronic pain making life difficult? Physical therapy creates personalized, drug-free solutions to get you back to living fully, no matter your stage of life.

🎥 TREAT: Enjoy this Halloween dance from our full multidisciplinary Rehab team, spreading smiles and spooky spirit!

10/30/2025

💛 Some people just show up. Lisa steps in.

It wasn’t her job to take on the West Tower that morning. Lisa Hong had already worked through a tough night in Radiology. But when she heard a teammate was walking into nearly 20 morning portables on their own, she didn’t hesitate.

📞 A simple call:
"I’ve got the West Tower—don’t worry, I’ll cover it."
That’s who Lisa is. Always watching out for the people around her.

And this? This wasn’t a one-time thing.
Lisa lives in the “extra mile.” She’s the kind of teammate who quietly makes chaos manageable—someone whose compassion works overtime even when she doesn’t have to.

🧠 In a month where we celebrate the power of medical ultrasound, it feels right to spotlight someone whose instinct is to see what others miss and act anyway.

👑 Lisa, this award doesn’t just celebrate your actions. It honors your impact.

Because hospitals run on more than machines and meds—they run on people like you. 💙

10/29/2025

When it comes to stroke, every second lost can mean ability lost. ⏰

That’s why on World Stroke Day—and every day—Ascension Alexian Brothers wants to remind you that we are ready 24/7 with advanced stroke care teams for you, your parent, your friend, your neighbor, and everyone in between. 👫

From the first signs of a stroke to your recovery journey, our stroke-certified emergency rooms and Comprehensive Stroke Centers deliver coordinated, life-saving care—fast. Because for our doctors, neurologists, nurses, and rehab specialists, stroke care isn’t just urgent. It’s personal. 🎯

Know the signs. Know your risk. And know that expert care is always close to home. 🏡

🚨 Face drooping
🚨 Arm weakness
🚨 Speech difficulty
🚨 Time to call 911

10/28/2025

You’re not just checking a box. ☑️

You’re checking in on yourself. On your mom. Your sister. Your circle. 👭

Because breast cancer caught early is treatable. Detectable. Beatable.

At Ascension Illinois, we make mammograms easier to access, easier to schedule—and easier to prioritize, even when life is busy.

You don’t need a doctor’s referral. You just need to know you’re worth it. 🌟

Because the people who love you are counting on it. ♥️

📅 Make the call. Schedule your screening.

Care teams at Ascension Illinois in the greater Chicago area provide mammograms to screen for breast health and help detect signs of breast cancer.

10/24/2025

💬 These recognitions belong to every person who’s walked through our doors and said, “I trust you.”

Because that trust is what pushes us. It’s what earns accreditations like these—not just the work we do, but the people we do it for.

From advanced diagnostics to individualized support services, our teams are aligned around one goal: helping every person feel seen, safe, and surrounded with care they can trust.

Because when you're navigating breast cancer, trust isn’t optional—it’s everything.

And every time someone chooses us, we’re reminded that care is a two-way street. We show up for our patients—because they’ve always shown up for us.

💗 To every patient, caregiver, nurse, tech, and neighbor—you’re part of this.

10/23/2025

🕊️ Spiritual care doesn’t always arrive with answers — sometimes it just arrives.

For Chaplain Daniel Galvin, that’s the work: walking into rooms where grief, fear, or uncertainty linger, and choosing to stay anyway.

💬 “There’s always a need in the room. Sometimes it’s spoken, sometimes it’s silent.”

From a quiet check-in to a prayer after loss, Daniel shows up for patients, families, and staff — not to fix, but to witness.

This Spiritual Care Week, we’re honoring chaplains like Daniel whose presence speaks even when words fall short.

10/22/2025

🌿 Peace doesn’t always come easy — but it can be found.

For Chaplain Specialist John Jeevanandam, M.A. M Phil. BCC, helping patients in hospice find that peace is the heart of his calling.

Whether it's reconciling with loved ones or simply being present in someone's final moments, spiritual care is about more than prayer — it’s about honoring the human experience with empathy, dignity, and love.

This Spiritual Care Week, we honor chaplains like John who walk quietly beside those navigating life’s most sacred transitions — bringing comfort without condition.

This is spiritual care: grounded, human, and real.

10/21/2025

💬 "They felt the lump… and waited two years to come in."

For Dr. Constantine Godellas, surgical oncologist at Ascension Illinois, stories like this aren’t rare — and that’s exactly why Breast Cancer Awareness Month matters.

🩺 Early detection saves lives. But fear, uncertainty, or putting others first too often delays care.
Here’s the truth: you don’t have to navigate it alone.

In Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates, our care teams are here — not just with answers, but with compassion, clarity, and a plan forward.

This October, we’re reminding our community:
🎗️ If you’ve noticed a change…
🎗️ If you’ve delayed your screening…
🎗️ If something doesn’t feel right…

Come see your doctor. Let us help you figure it out — sooner, so you can go back to the things you love. ♥️

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https://healthcare.ascension.org/Getting regular breast health screenings may help find breast cancer early, when it is most treatable. There may be more opt...

10/20/2025

🌿 Spiritual care isn’t always loud — but it’s always present.

When you meet someone at their lowest, you don’t forget them — and they don’t forget you. For Lead Chaplain Mary Hahn, MPS, BCC, those moments of sacred connection have defined her journey.

💬 “Walking with people in their most vulnerable moments is an honor.”

This , we’re celebrating chaplains like Mary — people who show up without judgment, stay without condition, and offer peace when words fall short.

🔴 Like the ruby that symbolizes this week, spiritual caregivers reflect a light that’s often hidden — quiet, powerful, and healing.

🕊️ From the Emergency Department to the prayer huddles with staff, Mary brings presence to places where presence is everything.

10/16/2025

What do you get when 300+ echo experts, AI breakthroughs, and live scanning take over a convention center?

Not just a symposium—an ultrasound takeover.

At Ascension Alexian Brothers, our imaging teams don’t just show up for the future of echocardiography.
They help build it.

🧠 Sonographers teaching the teachers
🤖 Real-time AI demos shaping how we scan
📡 Live echo scanning that turns theory into action
🎤 Mic-drop insights from the people doing the work every day

This Medical Ultrasound Month, we’re not just celebrating what ultrasound does.
We’re showing what happens when the right people hold the probe.

10/15/2025

Sometimes it’s not the big test results that make you spiral.
It’s the not knowing. The waiting. The “is this even something I should be worried about?”

At Ascension Illinois - Bartlett, breast care starts with the part of you that’s hardest to talk about:
The questions. The nerves. The not knowing.

👂 A team that listens before they scan
🎀 Surgeons trained in hidden-scar and nipple-sparing techniques
🧘 Support services that actually support—nutrition, spiritual care, wig fittings, and yoga
🧠 Personalized care plans only for you
🤝 Real answers, even to the questions that feel small

If it matters to you—it matters here.
And that includes how you're treated, not just what gets treated.

Whether you’re managing a diagnosis or asking if that change feels normal, we’re here—every step, every question, every “what now?”

Care teams at Ascension Illinois in the greater Chicago area provide mammograms to screen for breast health and help detect signs of breast cancer.

10/14/2025

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10/14/2025

An easier way to manage care for you and your family is waiting for you. Don’t delay. Create an account online or download the app today: http://ascn.io/6185ArXW9

10/14/2025

🌟 Nurse Spotlight: Tabitha 🌟

At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, compassion isn’t just part of our Mission — it’s lived out daily by nurses like Tabitha. 💙

Patients and families describe her as:
✨ “The perfect example of someone who deserves this award.”
✨ “Professional, yet empathetic.”
✨ “Caring and kind — she loves her patients like her own.”

From listening and advocating for her patients, to brightening days with small acts of kindness, Tabitha helps each person feel seen, heard, and supported.

We are proud to celebrate her dedication and the way she embodies the healing spirit of Ascension.

10/13/2025

You’ve already invested in your health this year — don’t leave your benefits on the table. 🧾💙

If you’ve met your insurance deductible or out-of-pocket max, your cost for care could be significantly lower — or even free.

Now is a good time to revisit the care you may have postponed this year — whether it’s:
✔️ Annual physicals
✔️ Screenings and labs
✔️ That surgery you’ve been putting off
✔️ Follow-up visits and preventive care

Taking care of your health now can set you up for a stronger start to the new year.

📅 Your health deserves attention — and so do the benefits you’ve already invested in.

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10/13/2025

You’ve already invested in your health this year — don’t leave your benefits on the table. 🧾💙

If you’ve met your insurance deductible or out-of-pocket max, your cost for care could be significantly lower — or even free.

Now is a good time to revisit the care you may have postponed this year — whether it’s:
✔️ Annual physicals
✔️ Screenings and labs
✔️ That surgery you’ve been putting off
✔️ Follow-up visits and preventive care

Taking care of your health now can set you up for a stronger start to the new year.

📅 Your health deserves attention — and so do the benefits you’ve already invested in.

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10/12/2025

Breast cancer treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. And neither is Dr. Gia Compagnoni.

At Ascension Illinois – Bartlett, she believes great care starts long before surgery. It starts with knowing your name. Hearing your story. Meeting your family. She leads breast cancer care with compassion and connection.

🎗️ This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a surgeon who makes time to build real relationships—because what you need most during treatment isn't just answers. It’s trust.

From Hidden Scar™ surgery to oncoplasty and nipple-sparing procedures, Dr. Compagnoni brings the latest techniques—without ever losing sight of the person behind the diagnosis.

Her patients don’t just feel cared for.
They feel known. 🩺💡

http://ascn.io/6181ASkxP

https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/provider/1225081029/gia-compagnoniMeet Dr. Gia Compagnoni, a general surgeon and breast surgeon at Ascension Illin...

10/11/2025

Some nurses clock in.
Others show up—with skill, heart, and the kind of care you don’t forget.

🩺 This July, we recognized Amanuel Malimo, RN, with the DAISY Award for going above and beyond on our Neuro/Oncology unit at Ascension Alexian Brothers.

From managing severe pain to guiding a family through a difficult second surgery, Amanuel did more than treat symptoms—he made people feel safe, heard, and human.

Whether it was late-night check-ins or patiently explaining every step in simple, calming language, his presence brought relief during some of the hardest moments.

✨ “Whatever my dad needed Amanuel was just five minutes away even with the patient load that he had he made my dad feel safe, secure and happy.”
✨ “I appreciate him for making my dad‘s night easy and less stressful.”
✨ “I am so grateful for the care that he has provided and will always remember his kindness and professionalism. Thank you for everything, my friend, God bless you Always and forever.”

It’s not just clinical excellence.
It’s connection—and that’s what trust looks like. 💬💙

10/10/2025

Mental health care isn’t just about appointments.
It’s about sitting side by side on the hard days. It’s about walks that clear your head. Conversations that crack open healing. Music that says what words can’t. 🎶💬

🧠 This World Mental Health Day, we’re spotlighting the everyday moments of connection that help people heal at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital.

Whether you’re a teen navigating anxiety, a mom coping with postpartum changes, or an older adult trying to feel like yourself again — our team meets you where you are. With support that’s personal. And people who truly listen.

Because healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens in community.

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🕰️ Free 24/7 mental health assessments
📞 855-383-2224

10/10/2025

What a day at the 35th Annual Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing ⛳️💙

As a Proud Presenting Sponsor, Ascension Saint Alexius was honored to support the Chamber’s mission of strengthening the Hoffman Estates business community and helping provide scholarships for local students. 🎓✨

Beyond the fairways, this event was about connection — bringing together neighbors, partners, and friends who all share a commitment to building a stronger community.

A heartfelt thank you to our Executive Team and Team Ascension volunteers for representing us with pride and compassion. Together, we’re more than a hospital — we’re part of the community we serve.

10/10/2025

You don’t need more noise. You need answers that actually calm you down. 💬🩺

🎗️ This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, meet Dr. Gia Compagnoni—Experienced Breast Surgeon.

She takes her time, explains every option, and treats each diagnosis like the only one that matters. With experience in everything from Hidden Scar™ techniques to nipple-sparing procedures, she blends advanced skill with compassion that makes patients feel heard—not hurried.

Early detection changes the plan.
The right care changes everything. 💗

10/09/2025

Some nurses clock in.
Others show up—with skill, heart, and the kind of care you don’t forget.

🩺 This July, we recognized Amanuel Malimo, RN, with the DAISY Award for going above and beyond on our Neuro/Oncology unit at Ascension Alexian Brothers.

From managing severe pain to guiding a family through a difficult second surgery, Amanuel did more than treat symptoms—he made people feel safe, heard, and human.

Whether it was late-night check-ins or patiently explaining every step in simple, calming language, his presence brought relief during some of the hardest moments.

✨ “Whatever my dad needed Amanuel was just five minutes away even with the patient load that he had he made my dad feel safe, secure and happy.”
✨ “I appreciate him for making my dad‘s night easy and less stressful.”
✨ “I am so grateful for the care that he has provided and will always remember his kindness and professionalism. Thank you for everything, my friend, God bless you Always and forever.”

It’s not just clinical excellence.
It’s connection—and that’s what trust looks like. 💬💙

10/09/2025

She doesn't just know the latest in breast cancer surgery—she knows how to put people at ease when their whole world feels uncertain. 💬👩‍⚕️

🎗️ This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, meet Dr. Maria Osipova, breast surgeon at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago. She starts every appointment with a conversation, answers every question—big or small—and treats every patient like they’re the only one on her schedule.

🔍 With specialties like Hidden Scar™ surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomies, and reconstruction options, she blends clinical excellence with the kind of care that helps you feel seen, not rushed.

Her patients walk in with questions.
They walk out with a plan—and someone who’s walking it with them. 🩺💡

10/08/2025

Breast cancer treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. And neither is Dr. Gia Compagnoni.

At Ascension Illinois – Bartlett, she believes great care starts long before surgery. It starts with knowing your name. Hearing your story. Meeting your family. She leads breast cancer care with compassion and connection.

🎗️ This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a surgeon who makes time to build real relationships—because what you need most during treatment isn't just answers. It’s trust.

From Hidden Scar™ surgery to oncoplasty and nipple-sparing procedures, Dr. Compagnoni brings the latest techniques—without ever losing sight of the person behind the diagnosis.

Her patients don’t just feel cared for.
They feel known. 🩺💡

http://ascn.io/6186ASktr

https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/provider/1225081029/gia-compagnoniMeet Dr. Gia Compagnoni, a general surgeon and breast surgeon at Ascension Illin...

10/08/2025

🏥 It’s official— Ascension Saint Alexius has been named a 2025 U.S. News High Performing Hospital for knee replacement 🦵 and heart failure ❤️ care.

But if you’ve ever walked our halls—or been cared for by our team—you already knew we were built different.

From our robotic-assisted joint replacement 🤖 program that personalizes surgery down to the millimeter, to our advanced heart failure care 💓 designed around your life (not just your labs), we put innovation and compassion to work—together.

This recognition isn’t just about outcomes. It’s about the patients who walk again without pain, the families who get more time together, and the moments we fight for every day.

You don’t need to travel far for nationally recognized care.
You just need to start here, close to home. 🏡

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10/07/2025

When Ken first arrived at Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital, walking felt like a distant memory.

Step by step—through every early wobble, every quiet triumph—he worked his way back. Today? He’s walking on his own with a quad cane. Not just moving again, but moving forward.

This is what happens when compassionate care meets a recovery team that never loses sight of your potential. Our inpatient rehab program is more than therapy—it’s tailored recovery, supported by a full team that sees who you are beyond your diagnosis.

From post-surgery strength-building to stroke recovery and trauma rehab, our Elk Grove Village team helps people like Ken rediscover confidence, independence, and the freedom to move forward—one step at a time.

Empowering Recovery, Rebuilding Lives 💪
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10/07/2025

Some reminders come from love — a friend’s text, a daughter’s nudge, a quiet thought that says it’s time. 🕐

Every October, stories of strength fill our timelines. But behind those stories are early screenings, honest conversations, and the choice to listen when something feels off.

At Ascension Illinois, we see the women who put everyone else first — the ones who keep moving until someone reminds them their own health matters too. This month is that reminder.

💕 Check on your circle.
🎀 Schedule the scan.
💗 Tell the story that helps someone else do the same.

Because early detection isn’t just medicine — it’s community in action.

10/06/2025

❤️ Let’s Talk Heart to Heart ❤️

For Dr. Thomas O’Connell, cardiologist with Ascension Medical Group Illinois, heart care isn’t about waiting for symptoms — it’s about listening early, planning carefully, and helping patients live fully.

From managing high blood pressure to preventing heart attacks and rhythm disorders, Dr. O’Connell creates personalized plans that meet each person where they are — because your heart story is unique, and your care should be too.