Growth

"By investing in our ministries, we demonstrate a lasting commitment to our patients and residents to provide them with the very best care and services now and in the future."

Dr. Jincy Joseph, family practice physician with Provena Medical Group, always knew hers was a special calling.  Growing up in Chicago, she watched as her father, a pastor, extended his service to others by simultaneously overseeing operations for an orphanage in India.  Dr. Joseph wanted to be like him, but knew the mission she was meant to serve would be in the medical field.

"As a family practice physician, I have the opportunity to provide front-line care for both individuals and families across a broad spectrum," said Dr. Joseph, who began her career with Provena as a physician on staff at Provena Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin.  "Because prevention is such an important aspect of staying well, investments we make in our facilities and in new technologies can make all the difference in the health of our communities."

In 2008 alone, the Provena Health system re-invested nearly $115 million back into our communities through strategic renovation of facilities and technology enhancement projects that range from assisting with early detection and reducing medical errors to performing minimally invasive surgeries that enhance and shorten the healing process.

"Patients don't just see ventures like these as bricks and mortar," said Dr. Joseph.  "They know it's our commitment to providing the very best care possible to all those we are privileged to serve."

2008 Highlights Investment in equipment and facilities: $114,915,000.

From building projects and renovations to the purchase of life-saving equipment such as digital mammography, 64-slice CT scanners, biplane technology, - enhanced medication management, and so much more, Provena Health is providing our communities with the most advanced care.  And the commitment does not stop there, as we continue to pursue growth opportunities around our system to better meet the needs of those we serve.

 Following are examples of investments across the Provena Health system during 2008:

• Enhanced Medication Management and Smart Pump technology
• Provena Health at Tallgrass, Bolingbrook: home to the Provena Central Business Office, Technology Center and eICU Connection
• Breast and Cardiac MRI: Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin
• Conversion to all private rooms: Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville
• Da Vinci Robot: Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet
• Minimally-invasive breast biopsy technology: Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville and Provena St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee
• Upgraded telemetry systems - Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville
• $2 million first floor renovation - Provena St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee
• Immediate Care and Imaging Center, Plainfield - Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet
• $97 million expansion project - Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin
• New Provena Home Care office in Gilman
• Primary Care and Quick Clinics on University of Illinois Campus - Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana
• New Provena Hospice location in Aurora
• Expansion of Family Birthing Suites - Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet
• Implementation of Draeger Infinity M300 wireless system - Provena Mercy Medical Center, Aurora
• Expansion of Surgical Suites - Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin
• Construction of Women's Health Center - Provena United Samaritans Medical Center - Danville
• Addition of CT scanner technology -
  • 16-slice: Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville
  • 64-slice: Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana
• Breast Health Center of Excellence - Provena St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee
• Regional Cancer Care Center - Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin
• New Provena Home Care office in Joliet
• Provena Center for Healthy Aging - Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana
• Completion on $144 million new patient tower - Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet

By investing in our ministries, we demonstrate a lasting commitment to our patients and residents to provide them with the very best care and services now and in the future." said Dr. Joseph. 
  

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