Mercyhealth

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Harvard was recently recognized by the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, the health care network announced in a news release.

Mercyhealth will hold its Holiday Give-a Gift Drive to benefit the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Mercyhealth Woodstock, 2000 Lake Ave. in Woodstock.

Mercyhealth will offer 24 scholarships totaling $33,000 next year to students students pursuing careers in health care. The scholarships include specific ones for Harvard High School and District 155 students.

High tech companies, Mercyhealth and McHenry County College were among the those honored Tuesday by the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation with its annual Business Champion award.

Mercyhealth in Woodstock is welcoming board-certified pediatrician Stephanie Bui to its physician staff.

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center has received accreditation from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, an independent nonprofit that accredits facilities.

Mercyhealth hired Tricia Nicoll as its new volunteer services manager for McHenry County as well as Rock and Walworth counties in Wisconsin.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Kristy Jones’ work as a bedside nurse typically involved patients who were relatively stable. Now, her floor assists patients in need of oxygen and care as they battle COVID-19.

The Mercyhealth Association of Volunteers is accepting donations to purchase a light for its 36th Annual Love Light Tree in honor or memory of a special someone this holiday season.

Construction at the new hospital in Crystal Lake is moving along faster than expected, the Mercyhealth hospital system said Tuesday, announcing that it expects the facility to be complete in early 2023.

Mercyhealth hired Alen Brcic as its new vice president of people and culture, effective Aug. 23, the health system said in a news release.

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