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
Rosecrance has launched intensive outpatient 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 curriculum that includes individual and family … Continued
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
Visitors to Midway Village Museum in Rockford can learn more about Rosecrance’s 100-year history through a special exhibit on display now in the Museum Center lobby. The exhibit, which will be up through August, follows Rosecrance’s centennial theme of “100 Years of Changing Lives.” It includes two exhibit cases and two exhibit panels with photos, … Continued
The annual Rosecrance Flower Day at Gensler Gardens will be held for one day only on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Proceeds will go to the Kinley Charity Care Fund, which provides financial assistance to children, teens and adults seeking treatment for substance abuse and mental health disorders. Last year, more than 375 families were assisted through … Continued
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
David Gomel, Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Rosecrance, has been awarded a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University of Minneapolis, Minn. Gomel, who has been with Rosecrance for 20 years, oversees operations at more than 40 Rosecrance sites. His doctoral studies were focused on non-profit administration. He also holds … Continued
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
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
Dr. Thomas Wright, Chief Medical Officer at Rosecrance Health Network, was honored Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, as Addiction Professional magazine’s “Outstanding Clinician of the Year” in the physician category. The award was presented at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders in St. Louis, MO. The award honors professionals who “demonstrate exemplary and innovative clinical skills … Continued