Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

10/23/2025

😵‍💫 One kid’s wide awake at 5am. Another’s melting down by dinner. And somehow, you're expected to make it all work.

The seasonal time change doesn’t just shift clocks—it disrupts moods, routines, and emotional rhythms.

This is exactly the kind of moment Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital is here for.

Because the goal isn’t perfection—it’s surviving this season without burning out.

📖 Read the full piece in the Daily Herald and see how to prep your home, your kids—and your own nervous system—for the “fall back” season: http://ascn.io/6183ACS5z

10/20/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Marie K., our October 2025 Leader of the Quarter!

Since joining Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in 2022, Marie has become that person — the one everyone turns to when the process feels unclear or the paperwork gets complicated.

🧠 Clinical protocols?
📄 Legal processes?
🙋‍♀️ Mentoring new team members?

Marie’s got it covered — with patience, precision, and professionalism.

Her quiet leadership, deep knowledge, and commitment to helping others embody what true support looks like behind the scenes.

👏 Thank you, Marie, for making our hospital stronger, more connected, and more compassionate every day.

10/17/2025

Some days, healing doesn’t look like therapy sessions or medication.
Sometimes—it looks like fresh air, rescued horses, and a whole lot of running shoes. 🐎👟

Our first annual Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital 5K brought together associates, families, friends(and yes—miniature horses) to celebrate something core to behavioral health:

Connection. Movement. Joy.

💫 What went down:
🏃‍♀️ A 5K for all fitness levels
🐴 Two rescued mini horses from Horses For Humanity
🎈 Kid-friendly games + activities all day long

Behavioral health isn’t just about treatment.
It’s about finding moments that reset the mind, spark joy, and remind us what we’re moving toward.

10/15/2025

Most people don’t walk in with one neat label.
They walk in with overwhelm, confusion—and a quiet hope that someone will actually get it.

At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, we’ve built something rare:
Not a one-size-fits-all program. But real specialization—for real people.

🧠 OCD + anxiety programs built by clinicians who’ve studied the nuance
🥗 Eating disorder care with both medical and emotional support
👵 Geriatric psychiatry that honors the complexity of aging minds
🔄 Seamless transitions between inpatient, outpatient, and specialty teams
🤓 Experts who know that mental health isn’t always just depression—it’s layered, and so are you

If you've ever felt like you should be fine but aren’t…
That doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human. And we’re here for that.

📺 Watch here: http://ascn.io/6189A0wjP

https://ascension.org/ILBehavioralCaring for your mental and emotional health can help you more easily face daily stressors and other things you may have tha...

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/6182ArXW6

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.

🔗 http://ascn.io/6181AxcqR

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.

🔗 http://ascn.io/6187Axcq3

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.

📍 Hoffman Estates, IL
🕰️ Free 24/7 mental health assessments
📞 855-383-2224

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.

📍 Hoffman Estates, IL
🕰️ 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.

10/09/2025

Some therapies treat the mind.
Others reach what’s left of the soul. 💭💗

This fall, local memory care facilities are finding powerful outcomes in an unexpected place—doll therapy. And at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Dr. Christopher D'Agostino is helping lead the way.

🧸 In patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s, holding and caring for a doll taps into something deep: identity, memory, even purpose.

As Dr. D’Agostino puts it:
✨ “A lot of things that mattered to them still matter to them on some level.”
✨ “People should not underestimate how important having a purpose is.”

Whether it’s lowering anxiety, restoring calm, or simply giving someone something to love—this isn’t about pretending.
It’s about preserving dignity in the moments that still belong to them. 💬🕊️

Read the full article here: http://ascn.io/6184AsNpO

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

🏥 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

When you’re raising the bar in behavioral health, sometimes the whole country notices. 🏆

Julie Geils, Director of Project Management at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, has just been named a 2025 Healthcare Leadership Award winner for Healthcare Excellence by PRC—recognizing the kind of leader who turns compassion into action, and innovation into impact.

Julie’s work doesn’t just manage projects—it improves outcomes, elevates patient care, and inspires collaboration across every level of our organization. This award honors leaders who don’t just talk about excellence—they build it, every single day.

And if you’ve ever worked with Julie? You already know.

This recognition reflects what makes our behavioral health team different—vision backed by action, strategy grounded in empathy, and leadership that makes a real difference in people’s 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.

10/02/2025

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09/30/2025

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