ROCKFORD – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin , D-IL, learned firsthand about the impact of drugs on young people during a visit Tuesday, May 28, to the Rosecrance adolescent substance abuse treatment campus. During his stop at the 78-bed residential treatment center in Rockford, Sen. Durbin talked with adolescent clients about their progress in the therapeutic … Continued
Last week, Dr. Thomas Wright, Rosecrance Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, appeared on Chicago’s “WGN Sports Night” to talk about addiction, student-athletes, peer pressure and what parents can do to prevent substance abuse problems in their family. Joining Dr. Wright was Marc Anderson, a certified Mental Game Coach who works … Continued
At 6 p.m. Monday, May 20, Rosecrance will host the first adult Alumni Café at its Harrison Campus, 3815 Harrison Ave., Rockford. The free event will last one hour. The café is a chance to return to where your new life began and share your journey of lasting recovery. It’s a gathering of adult Rosecrance … Continued
On Tuesday, May 7, Rosecrance employees participated in the company’s annual blood drive, donating a total of 24 units at the Rock River Valley Blood Center’s vehicle, which was located at the Rosecrance Harrison Campus and Rosecrance Berry Campus.
On Tuesday, May 7, Rosecrance Health Network announced national recognition as one of the “Healthiest Companies in America.” The award is given by Interactive Health Inc., the leading provider of outcomes-based wellness solutions. Rosecrance was one of 72 honorees (among 1,600 eligible companies) for health and wellness initiatives in 2012. The “Healthiest Companies in America” … Continued
In Saturday’s Rockford Register Star, columnist Geri Nikolai wrote about the new Ipsen Conservatory, which recently opened at Rosecrance’s Griffin Williamson Campus: “Anyone who has worked a garden knows the feeling of peace it brings. “Whether you spend an afternoon tending valuable roses or pulling weeds from a carrot patch, you finish the task with … Continued
The Rosecrance Berry Campus will recognize the importance of children’s social and emotional well-being with an open house and art show from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9.The Berry Campus is located at 8616 Northern Ave., Rockford. (click for map and directions.) The theme for the annual celebration is “What does ‘Help, Hope and … Continued