Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services | Gibson gets it! | Fall/Winter 2018

GibsonHospital.org 2 Fitness, friendship and fun—first thing in the morning 12 On the cover: Farmer Irvin Bane is a competitive runner and a fitness warrior at Elite Sport & Fitness in Gibson City. Photo by Ivy Ward. Bundles of joy Baby Central delivers exceptional care for your special delivery. ‘Community Hospitals: This Is Your Moment’ Read how GAH has thrived while other rural hospitals have closed. A hole in one for community health Golf was the highlight of two successful fundraising events this summer. New and improved We’ve been hard at work on some remodeling projects here at Gibson Area Hospital. See what’s done and what’s to come. Sustaining the future of health care Meet our new class of scholarship winners. Season of love Give a little or a lot—how you can shine a light in honor or memory of a loved one. 7 14 16 20 22 23 GIBSON GETS IT! is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services, 1120 N. Melvin St., Gibson City, IL 60936, 217-784-4251 , gibsonhospital.org Rob Schmitt, CEO Renee Sier, Marketing Director Leah McClure, Marketing Coordinator Information in GIBSON GETS IT! comes from a wide range of medical experts. Please contact your provider with concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health. Not all physicians listed are employed by Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.