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Stroke Recovery: Navigating Life and Finding Hope

Stroke Recovery: Navigating Life and Finding Hope

May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the warning signs of stroke using the B.E.F.A.S.T. framework - Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.1...

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Physician of the Year 2026: Brian Egan, DO

Physician of the Year 2026: Brian Egan, DO

Watch this special recognition honoring Brian Egan, DO, as Saint Joseph Medical Center’s 2026 Physician of the Year, a reflection of his exceptional leadership, dedication to patients, and lasting impact on those he serves.  

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Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026

Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026

At Saint Joseph Medical Center Patient Safety is a Mission, Not a StatisticAs we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare professionals who are dedicated every day to delivering the highest standards...

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Gizmo the Therapy Dog: A Tail-Wagging Miracle of Healing

Gizmo the Therapy Dog: A Tail-Wagging Miracle of Healing

At Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, healing often begins with compassion, connection, and care that extends far beyond medicine. It can be found in the comforting touch of a nurse, the reassuring words of a physician—and sometimes, in the soft nuzzle of a therapy dog named Gizmo…

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