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2017 November Issue

Gregory Dix, VP, Commercial Banking, Associated Bank, Fairview Heights

By RITA DUCKWORTH    In 1979, Gregory Dix was a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville when he got an entry-level job at a bank. Over the years the Granite City native worked his way through retail and consumer services on both the operations and loan sides. He ultimately found his niche in commercial lending.    …

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New medical building progressing on Alton Memorial Campus

    Construction of a new Medical Office Building on the Alton Memorial Hospital is progressing, with the building scheduled to open for business in May 2018.    The new building will connect to the current Medical Office Building B. The $8 million project will add 41,000 square feet of new office space (on two floors) to…

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Anderson Hospital opens cancer care center with Mercy of St. Louis

    After nearly a year’s worth of work, the Anderson Mercy Cancer Care is open for business.    In September 2016, Anderson began providing cancer care services through a partnership with Mercy Hospital in St. Louis called Anderson Mercy Cancer Care. Installation of a new, state-of-the-art linear accelerator was completed in March of this year. A…

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Medical building opens on Memorial Hospital campus; second planned

    The first of two medical office buildings planned for the campus of Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh opened recently nearly one year after ground was broken for the new three-story, 70,500-square-foot building.     The $25 million Medical Office Building is located on the eastern portion of the 94-acre campus and houses the following physician…

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Gateway Regional surgeons team to prevent diabetic amputations

By ALAN J. ORTBALS    When it comes to diabetes, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure, according to Dana Dalton, chief nursing officer at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City.    Dalton, who has a doctorate in health care system leadership, came to Gateway from a hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. two…

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OSF Saint Anthony’s progressing to new model of health care

    ALTON – To meet the needs of residents in the Riverbend region, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center is progressing to a new model of health care that provides timely, convenient care with streamlined processes.    “We partnered with Cornerstone Companies to build a new OSF PromptCare and physicians’ offices in Godfrey,” said David Wells,…

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JusTeazin’ welcomes new stylist

    HIGHLAND – As JusTeazin’ celebrates its one-year anniversary, owner Shannon Hogg has announced the addition of Chloe Dannels to the salon.     Dannels comes from Studio Renaissance in Edwardsville. She is looking to expand her personal business.    She will accept appointments Wednesday through Sunday.     JusTeazin’ is a beauty, cosmetic and personal care salon…

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TWM welcomes Copeland to engineering team

    Swansea-based engineering and surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen Inc. has added Heather Copeland, P.E., to its team of transportation engineers.     Copeland of St. Louis comes to TWM with expertise in various roles working for the Missouri Department of Transportation. She has acted as a senior highway designer, a hybrid designer/inspector and most…

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National Bank hires commercial loan officer

    National Bank has announced the recent hire of Bryan Cassidy, of Edwardsville, as commercial loan officer for its Edwardsville Illinois branch.      He comes to National Bank after 13 years in banking and finance.  He started his banking career as a personal banker, worked his way up to branch manager and loan officer.    “Bryan…

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