After 32 years practicing ophthalmology at Sherman Hospital, we asked William Reiff, M.D. what has changed since he began seeing patients in Elgin. His answer, “Everything!” Much like Sherman itself over the past 3 decades. Here are 6 advances and helpful tips to keep your eyes healthy, straight from Dr. Reiff: Cataracts Now cataracts can [...]
Sorry if we misled you, but this is not a blog post about our experience with teenage vampires. It’s actually a few brand new images of what our hospital looks like as dusk blankets it. A photographer of ours (whose work we’re big fans of) recently took some time to take a few new photos [...]
Attention all Blood Donors: we need your help! This Thursday, June 24th, Sherman Hospital is working with Heartland Blood Centers to host a blood drive from noon to 4pm. Every donation can save 3 lives. PLUS, each donor will receive a voucher for a free quart of Oberweis Ice Cream. It’s just one more reason [...]
Summer is the peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena- lightning. In the United States, an average of 58 people are killed each year by lightning. This week (June 20-26) is lightning safety week, and we encourage staying updated on what you should do before a storm arrives. What is lightning? It [...]
With our beautiful new hospital now open, it’s understandable that more patients are seeking treatment there. But in some cases, that may not be the best option available. Sherman has Immediate Care Centers throughout the Fox Valley area. Depending on your location, it may be a much shorter trip to Sherman Immediate Care than to [...]
