Feb 23, 2026 | Health Topics, Surgery
A hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. This supportive layer, known as the fascia, normally keeps the organs in place. Over time, factors such as aging, heavy lifting, frequent straining, or prior surgery can weaken this...
Dec 8, 2025 | Health Topics, News Release, Orthopedics, Surgery
For 79-year-old Margie Theobald, few things bring more joy than staying active and spending time with her family. But for years, chronic knee pain controlled her life and kept her from doing the things she loved most. What started as lingering discomfort from a high...
Feb 3, 2025 | Health Topics, Orthopedics, Patient Stories, Surgery
Life is Better After Knee Replacement Surgery “Oskee-Wow-Wow, Illinois, our eyes are all on you. Oskee-Wow-Wow, Illinois, wave your orange and your blue! Rah! Rah!” For rural Morris resident Deborah Baker, nothing brings more joy than cheering on the University of...
Mar 1, 2024 | Health Topics, Orthopedics, Surgery
Six months after unveiling the newly constructed state-of-the-art surgical suite, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers enhanced its surgical capabilities even further by adding Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for total hip, total knee, and partial knee...
Feb 23, 2024 | Health Topics, Orthopedics, Surgery
At 76 years old, Morris resident Lois S. was understandably frustrated when persistent shoulder pain started affecting her everyday life. Unable to do basic tasks such as reaching the top shelf of the cupboard or putting on earrings, Lois decided it was time to take...
