Sparta Community Hospital Physical Therapist Earns Re-Certification for Parkinson’s Treatment
Kristina Malawy, DPT, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, at Sparta Community Hospital’s Physical Therapy Department, has recently earned her second certification for LSVT, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment. LSVT is a 4 week therapy program designed for [...]
Sparta Community Hospital Welcomes Medical Student
Sparta Community Hospital welcomes, Michael Niederbrach, a medical student from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. Niederbrach will be learning alongside Dr. David Chung at North Campus Healthcare. Niederbrach, hailing originally from [...]
Sparta Community Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, March 23
Sparta Community Hospital is celebrating American Red Cross month, by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, March 23. The March 23, blood drive will take place at the Sparta Community Hospital Broadway [...]
Sparta Rotary Club Guest Speaker – Dr. Russell Coulter
Russell Coulter, M.D., Hospitalist and provider at Sparta Community Hospital’s Family Health Centre, was the guest speaker at Sparta’s Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday, January 20. Dr. Coulter spoke to the group about the COVID [...]
Sparta Community Hospital to Host Blood Drive
Sparta Community Hospital is encouraging people to resolve to be a regular blood donor in 2021, by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, January 11. The January 11, blood drive will take [...]
Sparta Community Hospital Welcomes Olivia Hoelker, Registered Dietitian
Sparta Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Olivia Hoelker, Registered Dietitian. Olivia has always had a passion for food and nutrition, but her passion grew when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during her [...]
John Vandover, MD, Recognized for Years of Service
Pictured - Russell Coulter, MD with John Vandover, MD John Vandover, MD, Director of Emergency Services at Sparta Community Hospital, was recognized recently for his 7 years of service to the organization. Dr. [...]
Holiday Hustle
Pictured, lt-rt: Cheryl Adams with Jeremy Kempfer, Assistant Chief of Sparta Police Department Cheryl Adams, Chair of the SCH Healthy Holiday Hustle, presented a check for $2,705 to the Sparta Shop with a [...]
EDAP Status Renewed for Sparta Community Hospital
Pictured; Paula Cunningham, RN, Emergency Room Nurse Manager with John Vandover, MD, Emergency Room Director Sparta Community Hospital recently received notice of a successful renewal for Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) status [...]
Join Sparta Community Hospital & HSHS Illinois Hospitals in #Masked Moms Initiative
Moms who work at HSHS Illinois hospitals are launching a grassroots #MaskedMoms effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. It is common knowledge that moms are typically the ones who worry – about their [...]
Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Fitness Center Closed Until Further Notice
Beginning Monday, November 23, Sparta Community Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and The Linda Louise Fitness Center in Marissa will be closed until further notice due to the high rate of COVID-19 cases in our region. Quality [...]
VIRTUAL Healthy Holiday Hustle – November 22 – December 2
Sparta Community Hospital’s Healthy Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk, will be virtual this year due to the pandemic. Participants may register at https://bit.ly/2ILIaB6, run/walk anytime November 22-December 2, and they may report their times and pictures [...]
Well Wishes to Marcia Krisby, RN
Marcia Krisby, RN, worked her last shift at Sparta Community Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic on Thursday, October 29. Staff stopped by her department that day to wish her well. She has been a valuable employee [...]
Now accepting applications for the 2021 Explorers Program!
Sparta Community Hospital is now accepting applications for their 2021 Explorers Program, “Discover Your Future in Healthcare”. Click here to download the Explorer Program brochure >> Through the SCH Explorers Program students will experience and [...]
It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot!
Sparta Community Hospital and Quality Healthcare Clinics are urging everyone to get their annual flu shot this season, especially during the double threat along with the COVID-19 pandemic. Flu vaccines will not prevent COVID-19, but [...]
Janice Knop Celebrates 30 Years of Service at Sparta Community Hospital
Janice with CFO, Paul Mueller Janice Knop celebrated 30 years of service at Sparta Community Hospital on September 10. She was presented with a 30 year pin and her department enjoyed cupcakes. She [...]
SCH Donates Supplies to Marissa Grade School
Jennifer Barbour, Director of Relations at Sparta Community Hospital recently presented Marissa Grade School principal, Lacey Schmersahl, with back to school supplies donated by SCH staff and presented a check from the proceeds of [...]