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This Saturday, join our Walk with U program, where health meets the great outdoors. We're gathering on November 2 for a leisurely stroll through the beautiful walking paths of the Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. https://uw.health/3RyUqW0

Our team was honored to participate in this year’s American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, October 5th. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to raise awareness and fight for a cure. Together we raised much needed funds to help support cancer research, patient needs, and advocacy efforts to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. Learn more: https://uw.health/3BhnKLw

Congratulations to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program on its re-certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Certification occurs every three years and requires extensive data collection in both program metrics and patient outcomes data. We're thankful for the team's hard work and dedication to providing remarkable care and focusing on patients' long-term health outcomes and quality of life.

Fun was had by all at our 2024 Kids Safety Fair! We couldn’t have accomplished this without the hard work of our team, volunteers and vendors. Thank you all for contributing to the success of this event.

Stop by our Glam Tent at this year's American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Rockford on October 5. This event is a powerful and inspiring opportunity for the community to come together to honor breast cancer survivors and raise awareness about steps to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer. 🎀 💪 Join our team: https://uw.health/3BhnKLw #MakingStrides #BreastCancerAwareness #PinkPower

Advanced practice providers (APPs) are professionals who undergo specialized training and possess unique skills that allow them to perform medical tasks typically carried out by a physician. These dedicated individuals include nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists, who all serve as an invaluable part of our health care system. September 23 – 27 is National APP Week, a time to recognize and appreciate the remarkable contributions of our APPs. If a UW Health APP has positively impacted your life or the life of a loved one, we would love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share a personal note of thanks and help us show our APPs how much they are appreciated for their, hard work, skill and compassion: https://uw.health/4ewhU74

Have you been to a Walk with U event this year? On September 21, we invite you to Midway Village for a leisurely walk on a paved, flat loop. Dr. Sravanthi Nagavalli will be there to discuss diabetes and answer your questions. Meet at 9 am in the parking lot at 6799 Guilford Rd in Rockford. See the full list of dates/locations: https://uw.health/3RyUqW0

Is there a way to lower your risk of breast cancer? There is no guaranteed method to prevent breast cancer, but there are steps that could help lower risk. Learn more: uwhealth.org/breastcenter

Chris Albrecht has been a mammographer for the past 12 years, 10 years at the UW Health Belvidere Hospital. She started her career later in life and one of the reasons she became a mammography technician was that she can relate to her patients, getting an exam each year herself. What she finds unique in working in breast care is that mammographers are more than ‘picture takers.’ “We are problem solvers, educators and the biggest cheerleader for taking great care of yourself!” Chris shares that the most rewarding part of her job is helping women with a very important part of their health care. “A mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer early—it only takes a few minutes and can save your life. I look forward to seeing familiar faces every year, these patients are my Belvidere family.” Outside of work, Chris likes to spend time at her family’s cabin in northern Wisconsin.

Thanks to support from SwedishAmerican Health Foundation, we’re committed to educating parents and creating safe sleep spaces for newborns across northern Illinois.💜💙❤️