MENTORS IN MOTION

What started out as “Book Club” several years ago has evolved into what has now been named “Mentors in Motion”. This like minded group of entrepreneurs with very diverse business backgrounds, meet weekly to discuss their businesses and ways that they can grow both professionally and from a business standpoint.This approach allows them to offer a broad spectrum of constructive insight into your business.They are looking to expand the group and are looking for a few individuals to join.

Join us the first Wednesday of each month at Baymont Inn from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with an informative speaker presentation. 
February 2nd - Gail Holthaus will be speaking on her Greg Holthaus Memorial Fundraising for AEDs.

Save the date for the Annual Awards 
February 26, 2022
If you know someone in the community that is deserving of one of the below awards, please nominate them HERE! The awards are an opportunity for recipients to be recognized by their peers and is a great way to show appreciation for all that they do for the community.

The Highland Chamber of Commerce will be accepting nominations for the following awards:

* Business Person of the Year Award
* Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award
* Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year Award
* Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement Award
* Helping Hands Award
Winners will be announced and celebrated at the Highland Chamber Awards on February 26, 2022 at The Olde Wicks Factory.  

As we near our 1 year Anniversary we want to ring out the old and bring in the new!  Starting 1/11/22 to 1/15/22, we will be having a BIG inventory reduction sale!  Stop in and see us for some great deals.  Polos as low as $5 and coats starting at $10. We want to thank all of our loyal customers for making our first year so successful.  We look forward to serving the Highland and surrounding areas for many years to come.

Sale Hours: Tue - Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-12Don't miss out!! 

For a walk through of the Sale, downoad the video HERE!!

Some Highlights reported from this year's Holiday Shopping Season show major growth in the economy with Smaller Stores having a
BIG IMPACT!
After speaking with, visiting and .............. yes, shopping many of our local businesses, the general feedback I received from many of our local retailers, restaurants, services etc.was very positive for the holiday season.  Many of the retailers took advantage of the Black Friday push to promote their product.  Following Black Friday, was Small Business Saturday and many of the retailers took part in The Cookie Crumb Trail.  This event was once again a success and helped highlight the businesses through media advertising and also brought in attendees to their place of business ........ some for the first time!  This is a major step in building a local economy that is strong and creates a good foundation for growth!  Let's keep the momentum going all throughout the year and continue to support our local businesses and all that they have to offer!
 

REGISTRATION FORM AVAILABLE HERE!!
 

Heart and Soul Yoga January & February Class Information
Hello!
I hope this finds you healthy and ready for the holiday season - including the new year!
Below are the schedules for the January/February session.
 
There two new yoga classes added to these schedules - Sunday evening (4-5 pm) returning the Deep Stretch class.  Wednesday evening - Strength and Stretch - using light weights with yoga poses. 
 
Also a new style of class taught by Angela Imming - Barre Above.  This class will be on Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 - 6:25.  This is a high energy class that utilizes yoga, pilates and barre equipment.  Reach out if interested in signing up for this class, as you will not find this on the momoyoga website for booking.
 
Hope you will be able to find a class that fits your schedule, needs, or style. 
Please reach out if you have any questions! 
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

January Schedule
February Schedule
 

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Your Local Hospitals’ Wish for the New Year

To the patients, families and communities we are proud to serve,
It’s us, your southwestern Illinois hospitals who are reflecting on the coming New Year and have a wish that you can help make come true.
We know you’re tired of COVID-19 — trust us, we are, too. You’re tired of being told to get vaccinated and boosted, wear your mask and avoid crowds. We know you are tired of hearing about the surge. You’re tired of life being cancelled. You just want to get back to a normal.

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Thirty Day Wellness Jumpstart with Prairie Cardiovascular
and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland 

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Colleagues Provide Christmas Gifts 
for Five Local Families

Each year, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland colleagues look forward to partnering with the Highland Area Christian Services Ministry (HACSM) to adopt families for Christmas. This past Christmas, St. Joseph’s colleagues were able make the holidays brighter for five local families.
Pictured are inpatient department colleagues who teamed up to support one of the families. (Back row, left to right) Nancy Ramsey, PCT; Kaylin Ravenscraft, RN; Julie Matlock, RN; Irene Siebert, RN; Michelle Herzberg, director of inpatient services; Robyn Furry, CNA; Caitlin Kuper, RN; Lindsey Emrich, RN; and Emily Duffin, RN. (Front row, left to right) Megan Buller, RN, and Lyndsey Gelly, RN.
 
For more information about HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, visit the hospital’s website at stjosephshighland.org.


HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Utilize Hospital Conference Room
for PrimeCare Clinic Services during Peak Hours
 
HIGHLAND — Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 11, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will temporarily move PrimeCare walk-in clinic services to the Sullivan Conference Room located inside the hospital. The Sullivan Room will be utilized during peak hours each day to treat minor injuries and illnesses. Patients seeking treatment for an emergency medical condition will be treated within the hospital’s emergency room through the emergency entrance.
 
PrimeCare will continue to be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. Those seeking PrimeCare services should use these entrances during these times:

• Between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Enter through the medical office building entrance to be directed to the Sullivan Room.
• Between the hours of 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. – Enter through the emergency entrance and register at the desk to be seen by the PrimeCare clinic provider.

 
“With the recent surge in COVID-19, we have seen an influx of patients in our emergency department and PrimeCare clinic,” shared Teresa Cornelius, chief nursing officer. “Moving this service during its peak hours will help alleviate wait times and allow for proper social distancing in waiting areas.”
 
“Additionally, as we navigate the current surge of COVID-19 in our community, we want to remind the community to continue to mask, wash your hands, stay home when you are sick and get vaccinated,” added Cornelius.
 
For more information about HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, visit the hospital’s website at stjosephshighland.org.