Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness 

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Our thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with Tanya Bowsher, a Kirby Medical Group nurse practitioner who is currently battling breast cancer. Tanya's experience reminds us all of the importance of prevention and wellness screenings, including breast self-exams and mammograms.

Tanya describes her experience:

"My cancer was found by myself in the shower in March when I felt a lump. I went in to work that day and was examined and had a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound that afternoon. My mammogram showed two suspicious masses that were later confirmed to be invasive ductal carcinoma.

This was a huge shock in my life. I had just turned 40 in January and hadn't even gotten a mammogram yet. I had no family history of breast cancer. After careful consideration, I opted to have a double mastectomy in April followed by chemo and radiation. At least that was the plan at that time.

In June, I started to have a lot of pain in my right shoulder blade and had a PET scan. That is when the game changed. Instead of having Stage II breast cancer, I now was diagnosed with Stage IV.

I am no longer a candidate for radiation as there is no benefit in metastatic disease. I am now finished with chemotherapy and am recovering from those side effects. I have started on anti-hormone therapy and will be monitored closely by my oncologist for any progression in the disease.

Prior to my diagnosis, I only knew basics about breast cancer. I have learned so much in the last seven months. The number one thing I did not realize was there is no cure for Stage IV breast cancer, but hopefully with research and trials we can change that very soon."

A benefit and several fundraisers are being held for her by her friends, coworkers and family to help with medical costs. The quilt raffle tickets can be purchased until Friday, December 9th.


To view Tanya's Kirby Medical Group provider bio video CLICK HERE.

Hilda's Get Fit Journey

Hilda's Get Fit Journey 

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Hilda Crystal is feeling good thanks to CrossFit.

In June of this year, Kirby employee Hilda Crystal joined Get Fit, an exercise and wellness program run through CrossFit KMC and designed especially for those who have had lengthy absences from exercise or simply want to get in better shape.

Could you share a bit about your health journey?

I have struggled with my weight since I was a child, and moreso as an adult. I am a stress eater, especially comfort or sweet foods.

As an adult, my weight struggle continued, and as I got older, it was harder to lose weight. Ten years ago, I joined a hospital-based weight-loss program using meal replacement shakes and was successful in dropping 86 pounds.

Then after a disagreement with one of the coaches, I quit the program, thinking I could lose the weight on my own. I regained every bit of the 86 pounds plus 20 pounds more over the past 10 years.

Earlier this year, I was not feeling very good about myself and was determined to lose at least 100 pounds without surgical intervention such as LAP-BAND^®. When hospital week came along this year, I felt it was an opportunity to regroup and get back to the business of weight loss, but in a healthier way. I spoke to my primary care provider, Jay Lamb, PA-C, and he encouraged me to make lifestyle changes for long-term success, reminding me I didn't get heavy overnight and would not lose weight overnight. He suggested I start by walking daily.

Hospital week was just starting, and Josh Newton was encouraging all hospital employees to join him on a daily walk at lunchtime using Kirby's Wellness Trail. While walking, Josh would engage in conversation with employees about the soon-to-open CrossFit box at Kirby. He invited anyone to email and meet with him privately to ask any questions about CrossFit and explained how everyone could benefit from exercise. I met with Josh in early June at CrossFit KMC with the primary goal of losing weight through participation in their Get Fit Program.

The word "CrossFit" was intimidating. I did not like going to a gym with other people who were already fit, feeling I couldn't keep up. Josh explained how Get Fit would work similar to CrossFit, but at a slower pace. The short session consisted of determining what my specific goals were, how I would obtain my goals, the relevance of my goals and the time frame in which I hoped to achieve them. There was a short physical test to see where I was in my core strength. Before I committed to the program, Josh reminded me that I will only get out of the program what I put into it.

June 14, 2016, was my first Get Fit class. There were approximately 10 people in the first class from various walks of life and a range of ages, weights and health issues. Josh explained to everyone that no one was there to judge anyone's capability, but every day you come to get fit is another day of success toward meeting your personal goals. We started out with simple core exercises and progressed from there. I have been exercising with the Get Fit group every Tuesday and Thursday since. The comradery shows with each class. At the end of the class, everyone gathers in a group with hands extended to the center, and something good is said. If someone misses a class, we tell them at the next class that they were missed and make sure everyone is OK. I never felt that at any previous exercise classes I've attended. Everyone encourages each other in every Get Fit class. Many of us in Get Fit like to walk the Wellness Trail following our Get Fit session as our "cooldown."

As of October 31, 2016, I have successfully lost 30 pounds without surgery. My goal is to be down 60-80 pounds by June 13, 2017. If I accomplish this, great. If not, I will continue to work toward my goals for not only myself, but my family.

What does wellness mean to you?

Increased flexibility and having an increased stamina to do activities with my nine-year-old granddaughter and any future grandchildren I may have. I am learning to make healthier food choices, which will benefit me with gradual and maintainable weight loss.

Have your ideas of health and wellness changed at all?

Definitely, with the encouragement of class participants and coaches (Josh, Casey and Steve), I feel I am getting stronger physically and healthier every day. I love that coworkers are very supportive of my weight loss goals, and several have commented that I look better and seem happier since beginning this journey to wellness.

How has Kirby helped you with your health goals?

During the 13-plus years that I have worked at Kirby, I have seen so many changes that I cannot recall all of them. Kirby's administration is setting the example for workplace wellness like no other. Before CrossFit KMC opened, I had every excuse not to work out: I didn't want to drive anywhere, if I got home I was not going back out to a class, the hours were not good for me, and so on and so forth. By Kirby providing CrossFit on campus, I don't have any excuse not to work out after leaving work. The Wellness Trail is great for me, as I come to work 30 minutes before my shift and walk the mile. It helps wake my body up for the day's activities.

What would you say to others who are interested in getting involved?

You'll never know if you like it unless you try it. We have had a few people start the Get Fit program who chose not to return after a class or two for whatever reason. Some of the Get Fit participants have also moved up to the full CrossFit program and love it. For me, Get Fit is just where I need to be at this time. Who knows, maybe I someday I will progress to CrossFit.

Any other words of wisdom for us?

I am very happy that we now have the opportunity for Saturday morning Get Fit and CrossFit classes. I felt awesome working out Tuesday and Thursday evenings, but didn't always continue that motivation at home on the weekends. Several of the nurses have verbalized they would love to do Get Fit, but the class hours are not always appropriate for those working 12-hour shifts and without a set schedule. Hopefully as Get Fit and CrossFit grow under the direction of Josh, there will be more open times for Get Fit workouts.

Thankful for Good Health

Thankful for Good Health 

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It's the time of year for giving thanks. There are so many things to be thankful for - loving family and wonderful coworkers, the beautiful community we live in and, of course, good health.

As a local healthcare leader, I strive to set a good example for those around me and to remind my loved ones, my coworkers and our community that staying active and healthy is well worth the effort.

You may have heard about my fitness story. I was living a sedentary life until I discovered CrossFit^®. Now, I'm active and feeling great. My endurance and strength have improved dramatically, and I am proof that no matter how busy you are, whatever your age or background, you can be healthier.

I'm incredibly proud of the wellness activities we now have available on our campus. From our Community Garden partnership with the City, County, and U of I Extension office, to our Wellness Trail, to CrossFit KMC. We now offer fantastic opportunities for anyone and everyone in the community to stay active. It's fun, affordable and life-changing!

As the holiday season approaches, I hope you'll take time to give yourself the gift of good health. I promise that if you do, you'll be giving thanks all year long.

Best wishes for a safe and healthy holiday season,

Steve Tenhouse, CEO

Finding the Time for Health

Finding the Time for Health 

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Shagra Stone was like many of us - she understood the importance of maintaining good health but often found herself too busy to take time for herself and her health. Now, with help from CrossFit KMC, Shagra is feeling healthy, inside and out.

Could you share a bit about your health journey?

Having a degree in kinesiology, I know the benefits of exercise, not only physically but mentally and emotionally.

I have a full-time job outside the home, but I am also a mom to a soon-to-be 5-year-old. For a while, I struggled to carve time out of my day to work out, even with a gym in our basement. I got caught in a cycle of turning my alarm off in the morning because I was too tired and was too exhausted after work.

Luckily and thankfully, KMC CrossFit opened, where I can work out to become mentally and physically stronger.

Have your ideas of health and wellness changed at all?

No, but my feelings towards health and wellness have been reaffirmed.

How has Kirby helped you with your health goals?

For one, I am in the best physical shape since I don't know when. I love getting back to the gym - it is my second home. Since joining, it has not only helped me decrease my waist size and gain muscle but has also helped me emotionally and mentally.

What would you say to others who are interested in getting involved?

Do it. Kirby is an encouraging atmosphere, where we all are "in it" together. There is no judgement. We all try our best, and then we push ourselves to try harder. Not being a local to the area, let alone the state, I am grateful to be part of a community that treats me like family.

Any other words of wisdom for us?

Thank you for the support you have shown my family!

What is CrossFit All About?

What's CrossFit All About? 

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After learning he had a heart muscle disease, Caleb Burton struggled to find a balance between managing his condition and maintaining his health. Joining CrossFit KMC has helped Caleb improve his overall health and wellness.

Could you share a bit about your health journey?

At age 14, I was diagnosed with and hospitalized for cardiomyopathy. Thank God the doctors found it in time to save my life. It wasn't until years later I realized how blessed I am.

That diagnosis kept me from exercise for several years as I was restricted by doctors. That led to a bit of depression because at that time I was very active in full-contact kung fu.

After high school, I started working construction and eating a lot of unhealthy fast food for convenience and living an unhealthy lifestyle. I didn't really notice my unhealthy weight gain until my oldest daughter was born. (She's now 8, and I got married nine months after her birth.)

While looking at wedding pictures, I could see that I had gained weight, and I wasn't happy with what I saw. It was at that point I decided to clean up my eating and start exercising so that I could be healthy for my family. I got the go-ahead from my doctors and went back to kung fu as a means of exercise.

After eight years, I earned my second-degree black belt. Then, as my daughters got older, life started to get too busy for that full-time commitment, so I transitioned from that to basic weight training and Beachbody^® programs to stay active and fit.

What does "wellness" mean to you?

Wellness to me means overall health, inside and out, both spiritually and physically.

Have your ideas of health and wellness changed at all?

I used to think wellness was simply being bigger, faster and stronger. Now I realize how important diet and training is for overall health.

How has Kirby helped you with your health goals?

KMC has been a great experience from the start. The non-competitive and non-intimidating classes and people are great to work out with. I feel like we all share the same goals. The classes are challenging but scalable to your ability, so you get out of it what you put into it. The 5am class is perfect, as for years I have preferred early morning workouts so I have no excuse to miss it. The group setting pushes me to push myself harder and have no excuses. The coaches are all great. Casey is typically my coach, and he does an awesome job with coaching everyone in class. He inspires me to be a better athlete.

What would you say to others who are interested in getting involved?

Get started and quit making excuses. KMC offers convenient class times every day of the week. I assure you, once you start, you will have no regrets.

Any other words of wisdom for us?

Eat clean, train hard, don't make excuses and thank God for your blessings.

Congratulations to Kelly Rooney from Washington School in Monticello, as being selected as the winner for the eighth annual Kirby Holiday Card Contest!

Kelly received an art kit, large poster board with her design, as well as holiday cards to pass out to family and friends. Kelly's art teacher, Miss Mabbs', received $100 for Washington School's Art Program.

http://kirbyhealth.org/files/Kirby_Kelly_Rooney_2016_winner.pdf

Sara Wells named Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s 2016 ‘Outstanding Young Leader'

Sara Wells, Kirby Medical Group Clinic Director, and Emmy Combs, Patient Access Manager for Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, were named the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s 2016 ‘Outstanding Young Leaders’ during ceremonies held November 9th at the Crowne Plaza, Springfield.

“ICAHN’s ‘Outstanding Young Leader and Rising Star’ awards are granted to those role models, agents of change, and health innovators who not only shape policy but engage others in successful teamwork,” said Pat Schou, ICAHN Executive Director. “Sara and Emmy were so exceptional we couldn’t select just one winner this year. They show great promise, as do all our ‘Rising Stars,’ and we are honored to bestow all these awards.”

Sara Wells stepped into the clinic director role in the midst of accommodating new providers and staff members, EMR updates, Accountable Care Organization transmissions, quality measures, and clinic education surrounding Patient Centered Medical Home. At this time, planning was also underway for construction of an additional rural health clinic for the Monticello-based hospital.

“She made it a priority to educate herself on rural health clinics, worked toward certification, and successfully completed a rural health clinic survey with the Illinois Department of Public Health while also studying for, and earning, her second Master’s degree in Business Administration and raising a family,” said Steve Tenhouse, CEO, Kirby Medical Center. “She has been a terrific addition to Kirby’s leadership team by making meaningful contributions on a regular basis to our events, strategic planning discussions, and by being a reliable representative of this organization in general. She is a forward thinker, a self-starter, and is not only very positive but has been blessed with tremendous critical thinking skills. Patients and fellow staff at Kirby believe her heart for nursing and the community’s health outcomes are what directs her leadership in all the areas in which she’s involved.”

Since starting her role as Kirby Medical Group Clinic Director, the clinic has opened “Quick Care,” expanded its Saturday and evening hours, and is currently in the process of building and opening another rural health clinic in Cerro Gordo, Illinois.  

Sara Wells, Kirby Medical Group Clinic Director, Monticello, is shown here receiving the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s 2016 “Outstanding Young Leader” award from Mark Rossi, ICAHN Board President.

Steve Tenhouse receives ICAHN’s President’s Award

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network recently awarded Steve Tenhouse, CEO, Kirby Medical Center, Monticello, its President’s Award for his dedicated service and outstanding leadership to the statewide hospital organization.

Steve served as one of the original founding members of ICAHN in 2003 and later joined the ICAHN Board in 2007. He was elected Board President in 2009 and has served on the Finance Committee, the Legislative and Regulatory Committee, and the Critical Access Hospital Vision Committee. He, most recently, also agreed to serve as governing Board Chair of the newly formed Illinois Rural Community Care Organization.

“Steve is known as a change agent and as a pioneer,” said Pat Schou, ICAHN Executive Director, during ceremonies held November 9^th at the Crowne Plaza, Springfield. “Steve has been instrumental in leading transformational change for both ICAHN’s Accountable Care Organization and also within his own organization, instilling a culture of wellness and best patient experience. We are very proud to award Steve this honor. It is well-deserved.”

ICAHN's mission is to strengthen Illinois critical access hospitals through collaboration. ICAHN accomplishes this by ensuring appropriate funding and financial resources, continuing efforts to be a recognized resource on Illinois' CAHs, promoting efficient use of information technology, offering ongoing educational opportunities, and developing and offering projects which add value to the organization and its members. ICAHN currently has a membership of 55 critical access and small and rural hospitals, including Kirby Medical Center.

Pictured is Steve Tenhouse, CEO, Kirby Medical Center, and Pat Schou, ICAHN Executive Director.

Kirby Medical Center receives ‘Innovation of the Year’ honors

Kirby Medical Center was awarded Honorable Mention honors in the 2016 Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s hospital ‘Innovation of the Year’ competition for its ‘Patient Satisfaction – PIEC Committee’ program. Participants were encouraged to submit innovations implemented at their respective hospitals which initiated a new approach to improve patient relationships, implemented a new process flow or life-safety improvement, found a creative way to motivate and inspire staff, or fostered a successful community project.

Heidi Apperson, Director of Marketing and Community Relations, and Abigail Turner, Registration Manager, accepted the honor for KMC during a ceremony held November 9th at The Crowne Plaza, Springfield, and attended by critical access hospital leadership from throughout the state.

Kirby Medical Center’s patient satisfaction efforts are organized and directed by the PIEC (Patient Improvement Employee Collaboration) Committee, which was established as a patient satisfaction review team. The objectives of the committee are to improve service results, patient experience, and collegial relationships.

“Our objectives were achieved by promoting the understanding of the impact of the patient experience,” said Apperson. “We achieved a 95-percent overall mean satisfaction score, and through this committee’s work, we were also able to assist hospital leaders by identifying department-specific problem areas and providing viable solutions.”

During each PIEC meeting, patient satisfaction scores are reviewed as well as any comments made by patients. Each committee member then has the opportunity to give feedback on what areas need to be addressed and then discuss any ideas they have to improve opportunities and/or sustain strengths.

The hospital ‘Innovation of the Year’ Award is given annually to the critical access hospital project that ICAHN’s Education Committee and other esteemed judges deem the most innovative or inspiring for the hospital, its employees, patient, and community. Memorial Hospital won top honors this year with its Outdoor Fitness Park project, and OSF Holy Family Medical Center also won Honorable Mention honors with its ‘Healthy Weight…Healthy You’ obesity program.

Pictured is Heidi Apperson, Director of Marketing and Community Relations (left) and Abigail Turner, Registration Manager, of Kirby Medical Center as they accept ICAHN's 2016 Hospital 'Innovation of the Year' Honorable Mention Award from Mark Rossi, ICAHN Board President and Hopedale Medical Complex Chief Operating Officer.

Kirby Medical Center Receives 2016 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance in Patient Experience

November 9, 2016 (Monticello, IL) – Kirby Medical Center is pleased to announce it has been named a 2016 Guardian of Excellence Award^® winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc for Outpatient Surgical services.

The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally-recognized symbol of achievement in health care. Presented annually, the award honors clients who consistently sustained performance in the top 5% of all Press Ganey clients for each reporting period during the course of one year.

Ann Collins, RN, Kirby Medical Center’s Director of Surgical Services says, “Kirby is able to achieve such high performance through highly experienced nurses and technicians in the surgery department, who have been the key for working with patients. Employees in the surgery department at Kirby possess a skill for making patients and their family members feel at ease about the experience from pre-operative to post-operative care. Kirby’s Surgery department staff are very engaged in the commitment to provide excellent patient care and patient experience to patients. They live Kirby’s Core Values and Behavior Standards to the fullest degree.” 

“We are thankful on a daily basis for our Surgery Staff and are very proud of their dedication to the service we provide to our patients,” says Kirby’s Chief Clinical Officer, Jennifer Moss.

According to Moss, the award represents an important recognition from the industry’s leader in measuring, understanding and improving the patient experience.

"We are proud to partner with Kirby Medical Center,” said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey. “This award is a testament to the organization’s leadership in delivering of patient-centered care. By achieving and sustaining this level of excellence, Kirby demonstrates their commitment to reducing patient suffering and advancing the overall quality of health care.”

About Kirby Medical Center

Kirby Medical Center is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation located in Monticello, Illinois. Since 1941, Kirby has been serving the healthcare needs of families in Piatt County and is committed and proud to provide quality and compassionate healthcare services to all people in need, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information, visit www.kirbyhealth.org.

About Press Ganey

Press Ganey Holdings (NYSE: PGND) is a leading provider of patient experience measurement, performance analytics and strategic advisory solutions for health care organizations across the continuum of care. Celebrating 30 years of experience, Press Ganey is recognized as a pioneer and thought leader in patient experience measurement and performance improvement solutions. Our mission is to help health care organizations reduce patient suffering and improve clinical quality, safety and the patient experience. As of January 1, 2016, we served more than 22,000 health care facilities. For more information, visit www.pressganey.com.

Thank You Veterans for Your Service

Kirby Medical Center would like to thank our veterans and military for serving our country and protecting our freedom! The Apple a Day Café will be providing a FREE meal on Friday, November 11th to all military & veterans.

Café Hours:
6:30 am - 9:30 am (Breakfast)
9:30 am – 10:30 am (Grab ‘n Go* items only)
11:00 am - 1:30 pm (Lunch)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Grab ‘n Go* items only)

Visit http://www.kirbyhospital.org/patients_visitors/dining.php for more information and view monthly menus.

Kirby Medical Center Wins Healthcare Marketing Awards

Kirby Recognized at 2016 ISHMPR Pinnacle Awards Ceremony Oct. 27

The Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) honored marketing, public relations and communications professionals from across the state at its Annual Conference and Pinnacle Awards Presentation Oct. 27 in Galena, IL.  Kirby Medical Center received 9 Pinnacle Awards of Merit.

Each year ISHMPR sponsors the Pinnacle Awards to recognize excellence and achievement in healthcare marketing and public relations. This year’s program included 100 entries in 25 project categories submitted by hospitals and healthcare systems from across the state. Entries were judged on their own merit by the Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations & Marketing Society in accordance with established criteria for project planning, implementation and overall results.

The Kirby Medical Center’s marketing and community relations team is led by Heidi Apperson, Director of Marketing and Community Relations.  The team received a total of 9 awards including:

Patient Experience/ Satisfaction
 Performance Improvement Employee Committee (PIEC)

Integrated Marketing Campaign
Rooted in the Community

Outdoor Advertising
 KMC Outdoor Signage

Video Production
Wade Jones- Care Close to Home

Community Newsletter
75^th Anniversary Annual Report

Fundraising
Paint Piatt Pink

Advertising
  Fresh Start

Public Relations Project
 Award Winning Surgery

Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
CrossFit KMC

Pokémon GO Safety Tips

If you think you have noticed a lot of people walking around with their eyes glued to their phones in the past week or so, you are not wrong. Thousands of people have been using their smartphones to play Pokémon Go. The Pokémon GO craze is in full force and it does not show any signs of slowing down. The game was released July 6, and quickly became the most downloaded smartphone app in the United States. What exactly is this sensation taking the world by storm?

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What is Pokémon GO?

Pokémon GO is a location-based, augmented reality game for iPhones and Android phones that blends the real and digital worlds together. Players create an avatar of themselves and try to collect virtual Pokémon using real time GPS on your smartphone.

Aside from the safety concerns- there have been reports of accidents and public nuisance- this game offers real health benefits. Players often walk for miles as they hunt for the next Pokémon character. The average player now spends 43 minutes a day on the game, which equates approximately 200 calories burned, depending on the person’s size and walking speed. You can collect eggs and the eggs will “hatch” by walking two to 10 kilometers (the game uses kilometer to measure distance). Many players walk in search of Pokémon, they end up covering a lot of ground in a day. As an additional challenge, certain Pokémon can only be caught by hiking uphill to find them.

The game’s makers urge users to not play Pokémon Go while riding a bike or hoverboard, or while driving a car or doing anything else that requires full attention. Although the usual warnings about the dangers of video game addiction apply, some players are reporting improvement in symptoms of anxiety and depression.  For those who walk as they play, “Pokéxercise” can provide excellent health benefits.

Here are a few tips for players to stay safe:

·       - Be alert at all times.

·        -Stay aware of your surroundings — don’t venture in the virtual world where you wouldn’t in the real world.

·        -Play in pairs or as a group in well –lit areas to ensure your safety.

·       - Let others know of your plans and your whereabouts, when you plan to return and with whom you’re venturing.

·        -Do not trespass onto private property or go to areas you usually would not if you weren’t playing Pokémon Go.

·        -Do not drive or ride your bike, skateboard, or other device while interacting with the app- “you cannot do both safely”.

·        -Understand that some people unfamiliar with the app may believe you’re a suspicious person.

·        -Watch your battery life.

·        -Look up when walking and stop walking to catch them — you’ll probably find it easier.

·        -Be sure to follow your employer’s mobile use policy should you decide to download on a corporate device and/or play at work.

·       - Know and abide by park and/or facility hours and play at appropriate times.

·       - It’s just a game, and it shouldn’t threaten your real-life or the safety of those around you.

Community Health Needs Assessment

Community Health Needs Assessment

Kirby Medical Center is committed to progressive hospital, outpatient, and specialty services.

To read the assessment visit:

http://kirbyhealth.org/files/2016_Kirby_Medical_Center_CHNA.pdf

Girls Night Out- Massages & Mammograms

Join us for a Girls’ Night Out Event on September 21st,  4-7 p.m.

You’ll enjoy a FREE relaxing mini massage, delicious dessert, and a 3D mammogram. One of the most important cancer screening exams a woman can have. 
Call 217-762-1826 to schedule your appointment.

Future event dates: December 14, 2016

CrossFit KMC

CrossFit KMC is a licensed CrossFit affiliate located on the campus of Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, IL. Our passion is educating people about movement, fitness, nutrition, and community. All of these things work together and require a responsible, common sense approach. Our promise is to incorporate that which is beneficial to our body, mind, and overall health. Our goal is to provide our community with a high quality, fun training environment and the necessary attention they need each time they train with us.

We are not just another gym. We want you to be a part of our ever growing community and get in the best shape of your life. Be proud, be accountable, and join us as we pursue excellence.

To learn more visit www.CrossFitKMC.org or call (217) 762-1520. 

Move Well. Live Well. Be Fit.

www.CrossFitKMC.org

CrossFit KMC

CrossFit KMC is a licensed CrossFit affiliate located on the campus of Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, IL.  Our passion is educating people about movement, fitness, nutrition, and community.  All of these things work together and require a responsible, common sense approach.  Our promise is to incorporate that which is beneficial to our body, mind, and overall health.  Our goal is to provide our community with a high quality, fun training environment and the necessary attention they need each time they train with us.

We are not just another gym.   We want you to be a part of our ever growing community and get in the best shape of your life.  Be proud, be accountable, and join us as we pursue excellence.

Click here to email CrossFit KMC
Learn more by visiting CrossFitKMC.org

KMC Sage City Triathlon

Kirby Medical Center Announces KMC Sage City Triathlon

(Monticello, Illinois) — Kirby Medical Center is going to be hosting a brand new sprint triathlon on August 13, 2016. The triathlon will include a 300 meter swim, 13.5 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. This USAT certified course will start in the new Monticello city pool using a serpentine swim route and then continue on to the bike route, which will highlight one of Monticello’s prime attractions; Allerton Park. Riders will enter the park along the recently completed South entrance and circle the famous Sunsinger statue at the west edge of the park. The beautiful views offered by the park’s great features add a unique twist to this triathlon. To wrap it all up the third segment, the run, is a flat, fast course along a closed jogging path that is heavily shaded and travels over Monticello’s new wooden bridge spanning the Sangamon River. The run is paved for approximately two miles and is hard packed gravel for one mile. The surface variation offers terrific relief for tired feet. Expect PR run times!

All racers will receive a gender specific custom race shirt, finisher medal, race number belt, bib with bike frame sticker and a race collectible. In addition, there will be on-course support, post-race food and drinks and an award ceremony. We expect the first ever KMC Sage City Triathlon to be a fantastic event with many more to come in the future. If you wish to be a part of this inaugural race, please visit triharderpromotions.com/sage-city-sprint to register and receive more information.

CrossFit KMC Open House

SPORT PHYSICAL CLINIC- JULY 28, 3-6PM

Sport Physical Clinic

Thursday, July 28th
3pm-6pm

Only $25- A Great Savings!!!
$20 from each clinic sports physical will be donated to the school or Athletic Club of athlete

KMC Sage City Triathlon

KMC Sage City Triathlon 

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WHO:

Kirby Medical Center is hosting KMC Sage City Triathlon, Monticello’s first ever triathlon. Anyone and everyone is invited to register and participate!

WHAT:

The triathlon consists of a 300 meter swim in the new Monticello city pool, a 13.5 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. The bike route goes through beautiful Allerton Park while the run is on a closed jogging path that includes the new wooden bridge spanning the Sangamon River. The course is certified by USA Triathlon, the sport’s governing body, for accuracy.

WHEN:

Saturday, August 13, 2016, starting at 7:30 a.m.

WHERE:

The starting and finishing spot is the Monticello Aquatic Center, 601 W. Railroad, Monticello, IL 61856.

WHY:

Why not?! Whether you’re looking for a new challenge or you’re already a seasoned triathlete, the KMC Sage City Triathlon will be a great event you won’t want to miss – and it’s conveniently located in Monticello. Giving yourself a goal to work toward will keep you feeling fit this summer, and it’ll be a rewarding thrill to see what you’re capable of on race day. Register to participate with a friend or partner so you can train together and push yourselves to be your best.

Click here for more information and to register. Early registration discounts last until June 30, and the registration deadline is Monday, August 8.

We hope to see you there!