KSB Corporate Health Services offers local business and industry a wide range of employee health services, including:
Injury treatment and follow-up
Drug and alcohol testing
Pulmonary function testing
Immunizations, audiometric and vision screenings
Variety of industry-specific post-offer screenings
A Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO) is also available.
Additionally, Corporate Health Services offers a variety of services
geared at the health and wellbeing of athletes, including body fat
testing and flexibility and strength screenings. KSB offers a sports
enhancement program led by strength and conditioning coaches, athletic
trainers, and physical therapists.
Call 815-284-5719 for more information.
Cancer Care
KSB Cancer Care provides extensive educational and support services to cancer patients and their families.
We offer:
A thorough resource library
Wig bank
Breast prosthesis referrals
Personal and group visits
Rehabilitation services
Homecare
Assistance with outside service providers like Meals on Wheels and Lifeline.
Sleep Lab
The KSB Hospital Sleep Lab is located in the Respiratory Care Department and provides a comfortable, homelike atmosphere.
Patients are asked to follow their normal sleep schedules and are monitored for six to eight hours in a private bedroom. Trained sleep technicians record and score your sleep with state-of-the art sleep equipment. A physician who specializes in sleep disorders then interprets the studies.
The KSB Hospital Sleep Lab is fully equipped to educate, diagnose and treat sleep disorders.
A sleep study is useful in uncovering hidden health issues such as:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Periodic Limb Movements
Restless Leg Syndrome
REM Behavior Disorder
Narcolepsy.
The Balance Center
The Balance Center at KSB Hospital provides a multidisciplinary approach to assessing and treating people with dizziness and balance problems.
The Center uses state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to assist the staff in formulating a diagnosis, treatment, planning rehabilitation and in assessing the changes that occur as a result of rehabilitation efforts.
The core staffing specialties of the KSB Balance Center are experts in:
Otolaryngology
Audiology
Physical Therapy
The medical director of the KSB Balance Center is Dr. Donald Lewis, an Otolaryngologist.
Physicians with other specialties are involved in consultation when necessary.
Ophthamology and Optical Shop
Dr. Michael Imler, a board-certified ophthalmologist, provides medical and surgical care for many eye conditions, including:
Diabetes
Glaucoma and ocular surface
Intraocular diseases
Retinal diseases
The Optical Shop brings the latest technology in glasses and contacts to you.
With more than 500 frames to choose from, you’re sure to find one to fit your needs and your style. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee makes buying a risk-free experience. Outside prescriptions are accepted.
Call 815-285-8900 to make an appointment.
Medical Imaging
KSB Medical Imaging offers state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to accurately locate and identify medical conditions not visible to the naked eye.
Offering Mammography, CT scans, MRIs and X-Rays, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Bone Density exams - Medical Imaging can be a great addition to regular office visits in order to maintain overall health and wellbeing.
More information about Medical Imaging technology and capabilities can be gained by calling 815-285-5597.
KSB Medical Group
Offering more than 50 physicians in a variety of disciplines, KSB Medical Group enhances healthcare options for Sauk Valley residents.
This multispecialty practice has brought together physicians who are new to the area and those who have spent an entire career in our hometowns.
For a physician referral, call 1-800-756-2500 today.
Hospice
KSB Hospice provides a specialized health care service for people in the final phase of a terminal disease, so they can live as fully and comfortably as possible.
Our coordinated, interdisciplinary team is committed to affirming life and providing personalized services. This team strives to prepare and comfort both patients and family during times when assistance and understanding is needed most.
Hospice offers:
Pain control and management
Emotional and spiritual support
Family instruction
On-call nursing
Bereavement support to residents of the Sauk Valley whose terminal illness has limited their life expectancy to six months or less.
Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many insurance policies. Call 815-285-5807 for more information.
Home Health Care
KSB home care staff provides a variety of services to residents of the Sauk Valley in their homes.
Home Health seeks to help people manage the disruptions and special needs of certain medical problems so patients and their families can live happy, productive lives. A variety of nursing, physical therapy, homemaker, and social services are available to treat and support the overall wellbeing of patients. Home Health is Medicare and Medicaid certified and on call 24 hours a day.
Call 815-284-5710 for more information.
Foot and Ankle Center
The Foot and Ankle Center specializes in offering top-quality care for the following conditions:
Acute, chronic, and surgical foot and ankle problems
Ingrown nail surgery
Wound and injury care
Diabetic foot care
Arthritic and pediatric disorders
Custom orthotic therapy
Michael Wessels, DPM and David Yeager, DPM put patient care and comfort first as they strive to offer professional medical care and treatment.
Call 815-285-5801 for further information.
Emergency Services
The KSB Emergency Department offers around-the-clock, immediate treatment for emergency conditions.
Laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy specialists are staffed or on call 24 hours a day. Emergency patients requiring surgery have access to an operating suite with various capabilities.
Enhanced radio and cellular connections allow data transmission from ambulances en route to the hospital.
For information on the Emergency Services offered at KSB, call 815-285-5552.
Center for Diabetes Management
The KSB Center for Diabetes Management, located in Commerce Towers, offers first-class services for those dealing with:
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Pre-diabetes
The Center is certified by the American Diabetes Association and offers certified diabetes educators, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists, and nurse educators.
Call 815-285-5973 for educational resources or to make an appointment.
The Diabetes Support Group, sponsored by KSB’s Center for Diabetes Management, meets monthly in the KSB Hospital Private Dining Room.Meetings generally are held on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and feature a specific topic and guest speaker(s).
Free Blood Sugar Screenings
Free blood sugar screenings are available the first Tuesday of every month from 8 to 9 a.m. at the KSB Center for Diabetes Management, Commerce Towers, Suite 101, 215 E. First St., Dixon. The blood sugar screening requires a 12-hour fast of no food or drink except water for 12 hours prior to the testing. Appointments also are necessary and may be made by contacting the KSB Center for Diabetes Management at 815-285-5973.
"Taste of Home" Tour
The KSB Diabetes Support Group is sponsoring a “Taste of Home” tour of the historic village of Greendale, WI. Bring your family and friends for a fun and informative day that includes:
Cooking for diabetics
A visit to the outlet store for great deals on famous Reiman cookbooks, kitchen gadgets and more
Shopping at 25 other unique stores and boutiques
A special Norman Rockwell art collection
Lunch at one of the village’s great restaurants or cafes
A tour of the historic district
The charter bus trip is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, and departs Commerce Towers at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $30 and includes the bus trip, driver tip, and tour of the village. Guests are responsible for their own lunch and dinner. Advance registrations are required and the deadline is May 15.
For more information or to register, contact Diabetes Support Group Trip Escort Judy Barnard at 815-946-2025 or Ruth North at the KSB Center for Diabetes Management at 815-285-5973.
Cardiovascular Services
KSB offers the most qualified and experienced cardiology team in Northern Illinois to bring you the best cardiac care.
Drs. El Bzour, Hanif, and Iyer are all board-certified in internal medicine and have more than 60 years of experience among them. Using a state-of-the-art cardiovascular care center opened in 2006 at a cost of $3 million (which includes the LightSpeed volume computed tomography system that captures images of a beating heart in five seconds), these physicians bring the compassion and care that patients have come to expect from KSB Hospital.
The BirthPlace at KSB Hospital
The BirthPlace combines the latest technology with newly renovated, private rooms to offer an unparalleled birthing service. Electronic fetal monitoring and pre-delivery educational opportunities bring healthcare to every aspect of your pregnancy.
Delivering more than 350 babies each year, three BirthPlace physicians and 20 nurses provide care and compassion throughout your stay.
Call KSB at 815-288-5531 and ask for more information about The BirthPlace.
Behavioral Healthcare
KSB offers extensive behavioral healthcare services, in both inpatient and outpatient environments.
The inpatient psychiatric program offers both medical and psychiatric care in a secure, structured setting on the second floor of KSB Hospital. Outpatient mental health services strive to satisfy our patients’ emotional and social needs.
Outpatient sessions are conducted in a confidential, private office setting in which therapists encourage patients to play an active role in every aspect of their care. To arrange outpatient care, please call 815-285-5629.
If you need more urgent care, please call 815-284-HELP (4357) for our 24-hour-a-day Crisis Hotline.
Audiology
The KSB Audiology Department offers comprehensive audiological medical services, including:
hearing evaluations
hearing aid services
ear molds for swimmers and musicians
noise protection
tinnitus treatment
vertigo consultation.
As with all medical conditions, early diagnosis and treatment of audiological problems can help prevent hearing loss or ear damage. Baseline hearing tests take only 15 minutes and deliver instant results to your clinician.