Springfield Clinic, Springfield, IL

March 13, 2010

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Our Patients Are Saying...

"When I arrived for my first appointment back in August, I was immediately greeted with a cheerful smile from the reception staff. I was scared to death when I came in. Dr. Purohit assured me my medical problem was treatable and explained what his plan of care for me would be. For a long time, his staff did not know I was a nurse. However, they did know I was scared and explained all the procedures with a smile and genuine care for my health. You are very lucky to have these people working for you. I’ve been a nurse for over 30 years and I have never seen a staff exhibit such concern and have such caring hearts. They are true professionals."
- Eye Institute Patient

Health Awareness

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting both men and women. It is also one of the most preventable. Find out what you can do to reduce your risk then talk to your doctor at Springfield Clinic about getting screened.

What causes colon cancer?

Did you know that eating red meat more than once per day can increase your risk for Colon Cancer? And that more than one alcoholic beverage each day can also add to your risk? Test your knowledge by taking this simple quiz then do what you can to fight back against colon cancer!

Get to know your kidneys!

According to the National Kidney Foundation, 26 million adults (that’s about 1 in 9) suffer from a chronic kidney disease, but most don’t know it! March is National Kidney Month, so set some time aside this month to learn more about what your kidneys do for you. Contact Springfield Clinic’s Nephrology Department if you feel you and your kidneys are at risk.

Springfield Clinic Leads the Way

Springfield Clinic’s Nephrology Department and Dr. Bradford West now offer kidney transplant services through a program at Memorial Medical Center. Discover how transplants can save lives and contact Springfield Clinic for more information about the service.