‘Mia’ sticks for new system in Morris, Illinois
NEW LENOX — The new name for a $2 million, state-of-the-art surgical system at Silver Cross Hospital, located at I-355 and Route 6 in New Lenox, is "Mia," for minimally invasive approach.
Tinley Park resident Suzanne Mitchell submitted the name during the community housewarming celebration for the new hospital in February. Mitchell along with more than 8,500 area residents had an opportunity to see the new da Vinci Surgical System before offering name recommendations.
Mitchell submitted "Mia", which she says is an acronym for minimally invasive approach.
"I had heard that Silver Cross was going to be offering more minimally invasive surgery at the new hospital so I immediately thought of the name after seeing the robot," says Mitchell. "The hospital is so beautiful and this new equipment will be such a benefit for patients."
The Procedural Care Unit staff chose the name after sorting through thousands of submissions. Marybeth Antone, Administrative Director of the PCU congratulated Mitchell and presented her with a new Sony Bloggie Touch video camera.
Dr. Thai Nguyen, urologist, who will be performing the first procedure at Silver Cross in April using Mia, says the da Vinci robot helps surgeons see and work better.
"The robot allows me a magnified, three-dimensional view of the operative field which is unmatched by traditional open surgery or conventional laparoscopy. The robotically-assisted instruments give me unparalleled dexterity and precision, which are essential to achieving excellent outcomes during complicated minimally-invasive procedures.," Nguyen said.
The da Vinci SiTM Surgical System is the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical technology available. It combines a surgeon's skill with precision technology to provide patients with the newest minimally invasive option for hysterectomies, prostatectomies and other procedures. Compared to traditional open surgeries, patients benefit from smaller incisions, minimal bleeding, shorter hospital stays and faster, less painful recoveries.
Center expands hours
For patients' convenience, the Silver Cross Center for Women's Health has expanded its hours of service and is now open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Silver Cross Center for Women's Health represents a unique concept in women's healthcare. The center was the first in the region to provide an advanced level of diagnostics coupled with specialized care for women in one convenient location.
Located in Pavilion B on the new Silver Cross Hospital campus at 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox, the center is set in a soothing, spa-like environment and offers a variety of healthcare services designed around a woman's needs and lifestyle. The center's crown jewel is full field digital mammography — the latest breast cancer testing available. In addition to digital mammography, the innovative Center offers women diagnostic breast ultrasound and breast biopsies, bone densitometry, and baseline heart screenings.
Complimentary valet parking and shuttle bus service is available. To schedule an appointment, call (815) 300-7076.
Shop seeks donations
Spring cleaning is in the air, and if you're looking to donate gently used seasonal decorations, adult and children's clothing, household items, or books, the Silver Cross Hospital resale shop, the Encore Shop, is now accepting donations and welcomes shoppers.
Donations can be dropped off at the Encore Shop in Joliet, which is located at 1200 Maple Road just north of the former Silver Cross Hospital Emergency Department from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays or the first Saturday of the month.
The advisory board raises funds for Silver Cross Hospital by operating the Encore Shop, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.
For more information, call either the Encore Shop at (815) 300-7642 or Volunteers Services at Silver Cross Hospital at (815) 300-7117.
Over the past 10 years, the advisory board has donated more than $572,000 to Silver Cross for the purchase of X-ray equipment for the Emergency Department, ICU beds, laptop computers for Home Health nurses, dialysis and mammography equipment, surgery carts and instruments, cardiac software, and a new pick-up truck used to maintain the grounds of the hospital campus.
The group recently completed a $75,000 pledge to purchase the water feature in the Dralle Serenity Garden outside the new Silver Cross Replacement Hospital which opened Feb. 26. The advisory board is currently raising funds to purchase six blanket warmers for the new hospital.
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