David Gomel named president of Rosecrance, Inc.

Philip Eaton, president/CEO of Rosecrance Health Network, to manage growth and development opportunities Rosecrance announced today that effective immediately, David Gomel, Ph.D., has been named president of Rosecrance, Inc. Rosecrance, Inc. is a subsidiary of Rosecrance Health Network. Dave Gomel began working for Rosecrance in 1993 as a counselor in adult substance abuse treatment. He … Continued

Rosecrance hires new director of nursing

Rosecrance has hired a new director of nursing with experience in the states and abroad. Allison Pale, who joined the staff this month, has been a registered nurse for 16 years, with 14 of those years spent as a family nurse practitioner. She comes to Rockford from her most recent role as director of nursing … Continued

New outpatient/IOP addiction treatment programs available in Chicago suburbs

Rosecrance has launched intensive outpatient (IOP) addiction treatment programs (IOPs) for adults of all ages at its offices in Northbrook, Frankfort and La Grange. IOPs allow people to focus on their recovery skills while staying in their home environments. Clients participate in treatment nine hours a week using an evidence-based recovery curriculum that includes individual … Continued

Rosecrance Board Member John Cook will get Castle Award at Foundation Benefit on April 25

Redux Jazz Orchestra to entertain; alumni will tell recovery stories Esteemed Rockford landscape architect John Cook will be honored with the Castle Award at the annual Rosecrance Foundation Benefit  on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Giovanni’s to recognize his long service and dedication to the organization. Tickets are still available for the Benefit, headlined this … Continued

Rosecrance to celebrate 100-year anniversary at annual Foundation Benefit on April 25

Redux Jazz Orchestra to entertain at key Rosecrance fundraiser Tickets are on sale for the annual Rosecrance Foundation Benefit, headlined by Redux Jazz Orchestra, which features a five-piece combo, a tap dancer and stellar singing talents from such shows as “American Idol” and “The Voice.” The Rosecrance Benefit will have a special 100th Anniversary theme … Continued

Clients and staff gather to honor Veterans Day

Michael Oldenburg tried to capture why saying “thank you for your service” can be confusing to veterans on Veterans Day. “All’s we did was our job,” said Oldenburg, a Rosecrance transition specialist. He said it’s the thought behind that sentiment that counts. Oldenburg shared that and details about his own time in the U.S. Army … Continued

Rosecrance Healing Garden featured in Therapeutic Gardens: Design for Healing Spaces

The Rosecrance Healing Garden was recently featured in Daniel Winterbottom and Amy Wagenfeld’s new book entitled Therapeutic Gardens: Design for Healing Spaces. The book, which serves as a practical guide for combining aesthetic s and therapeutic practices, contains a two page spread that praises the efficacy of the garden’s sensory-rich plantings and water fixtures in … Continued