Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has announced that Debbie Arell-Martinez, executive director, of the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, has completed her first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Villanova University in Philadelphia. She was also awarded a National…

CENTREVILLE – Touchette Regional Hospital has added Dr. Faris Al-Gebory, MD to its Medical Specialists team. He will perform general surgery with a specialization in breast, gastrointestinal procedures and other procedures related to the treatment of cancer. “I am delighted to join such a high quality healthcare team at Touchette Regional Hospital,” said Al-Gebory. “I…

 BELLEVILLE — Dr. Justin Colanese has joined Memorial Medical Group and is available to see patients starting Sept. 12. Colanese is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot, ankle and knee procedures. He completed his medical education at Indiana University and his medical residency at University of Missouri. His offices are located at The Orthopedic and…

SHILOH — Angie Zahn is the 2017-2018 president of the Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois. She and other officers were installated during an event held in August at Hidden Lake Winery in Aviston. Zahn (left) is a Realtor and managing broker with Strano & Associates Real Estate in New Baden and has been a member of…

O’FALLON, Ill. — Cecil Management Group has announced two new residential property management team members. Donna Range and Amanda Vaninger will play a vital role in the Leasing Department to help build on the company’s reputation for customer service. Range (left)  joined the team as an experienced leasing agent. She has worked in property management for…

HSHS Medical Group and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese have reopened their clinic in New Baden, now called HSHS St. Joseph’s Health Center – New Baden. Three nurse practitioners will offer both primary and walk-in care at the clinic, located at 211 East Hanover St. in New Baden. The clinic is open Monday through Friday,…

Jessica Harris, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Historical Studies within Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been named to the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions’ inaugural Aspiring Leaders Forum and Mentoring Program. “I am so honored to have been selected,” said Harris. “The Penn Center does critical work…

O’FALLON, Ill. – Mayor Herb Roach and the O’Fallon City Council are honoring St. Clair Bowl for 40 years of service to the citizens of O’Fallon. “St. Clair Bowl has been a strong supporter of athletic programs for youth and seniors in our community and is home to the O’Fallon Panther Bowling Teams and the…

ST. LOUIS – A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health and the St. Louis Dental Education and Oral Health Center have welcomed Dr. Avanija Reddy as the full-time specialty care unit director in pediatric dentistry. Previously, she served as associate pediatric dentist at Zoo Crew Pediatric Dentistry in Hermitage, Tenn. Dr. Reddy is…

HSHS St. Joseph’s Highland has welcomed providers from the Bonutti Clinic in Effingham to the hospital’s Medical Staff. Dr. Peter Bonutti has begun seeing patients by appointment in the hospital’s Specialty Clinic. Orthopedics is the care of the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and the spine. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical…

Edwardsville-based public relations and marketing firm Cork Tree Creative Inc. announced the addition of Julie Cheatham as a senior account executive. Cheatham, a Collinsville resident, has more than 10 years of experience in the communication industry including television media, governmental communications and healthcare public relations. Her diverse experience will assist in supporting the firm’s client-base…