HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 06-02 - 02/20/2006 - Centegra Medical Center approval RESOLUTION
R-06-002
WHEREAS, cardiovascular disea.se is the number one cause of death in the
United States, Sate of Illinois, and McHenry County; and
WHEREAS, McHenry County is the only county in Health Services Area #8 in
which residents do not have open heart surgery available as a treatment for
cardiovasculax disease, including obstruction and valvular defects; and
WHEREAS, because open heart surgery is not available in McHenry County, an
estimated 475 community residents are required to leave the County annually to receive
open heart surgery, and an additional 1,300 patients must leave the County to receive
cardiac catheterization procedures; and
WHEREAS, studies have shown that clinical outcomes improve when care is
provided in a location where family members and friends are readily available to support
the patient, and
WHEREAS, Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center ha.s filed an application
with the Illinois Heath Facilities Planning Board to establish and operate an open heart
surgery program; and
WI�REAS, the City of McHenry believes that the creation of such a program
will improve access to cardiac care for members of this community and elevate the health
status of the community and improve patient outcomes.
1VOW, TI�REFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of McHenry
that the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Boa.rd should approve the application of
Centegra Northem Illinois Medical Center to establish and operate an open heart surgery
program at Northern Illinois Medical Center because the service is needed by the
residents of the City of McHenry, will improve access to cardiac care for members of this
community, and will elevate the wellness of the community.
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