Skip to main content
(888) 39-MERCY
Find a provider
Locations
MyChart
Contact us
Toggle
nav
About us
Awards and recognition
Community needs
Meet our President/CEO
Mission, vision, values
News center
Media requests
Sponsorship request
Sponsorship program request
Promotional item request
Sustainability
Who we are
Patients/visitors
ACO
Annual wellness visit
Advance care planning
Billing information
Accepted insurance
Chargemaster
Financial assistance
Patient estimates
Pay your bill
Provider-based billing
COVID-19 resources
COVID-19 vaccines
Gift shops
Interpreter services
Medical records
MyChart login
Patient Family Advisory Council
Patient rights
Social media
Spiritual care
Become a volunteer chaplain
Staff recognition
Thrift shops
Video visits
Visitor restrictions
Services
Allergy and immunology
Anticoagulation therapy
Audiology
Hearing aids
Autism services
Autism Support Fund
Autism evaluation and treatment
Behavioral health
Clinic-based services
Day treatment programs
Cancer care
Cancer registry
Clinical trials
Support services
Treatment options
Cardiology
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiac rehabilitation
Diagnostics and screenings
Heart failure
Surgical procedures
Complementary medicine
Critical care
Dermatology
Diabetes care
Dietitian services
Ear, nose and throat
Emergency room
Sexual assault (SANE program)
Employee assistance program
Employee resources
Management resources
Endocrinology
Eye care
Gastroenterology
Genetics
Home health
Home medical equipment
Hospice
Hospice volunteers
Family support services
Imaging services
Interventional radiology
Infectious diseases
Laboratory
Maternity
Childbirth classes
Lactation services
Maternal-fetal medicine
Midwife services
NICU
NICU Family Advisory Council
Nephrology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Northwest Illinois Administrative Perinatal Center
Occupational health
Industrial rehabilitation services
Orthopedics
Hand and wrist services
Hip services
Knee services
Pediatric orthopedics
Shoulder & elbow services
Pain management
Palliative care
Advanced illness management
Pediatrics
Child development and behavior
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Pharmacy
Plastic surgery
Body plastic surgery
Breast surgeries
Face and neck surgeries
Nonsurgical facial rejuvenation
Reconstructive surgery
Skin care services
Podiatry
Primary care
Pulmonology
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Rehabilitation services
Aquatic therapy
Lymphedema treatment
Occupational therapy
Orthotics and prosthetics
Pediatric therapy
Physiatry
Physical therapy
Speech-language therapy
Rheumatology
Senior health care
Memory care
Skilled nursing
Sleep medicine
Sports medicine
Concussion management
Top Performers
Stroke care
Surgical services
Minimally invasive surgery
Outpatient surgery
Travel medicine
Urgent care
Urology
Continence program
Vein care
Vascular surgery
Weight Management Program
Women's health
Breast care services
Wound care
Health resources
Classes and events
Emmi patient health education
Health library
House of Mercy
Meals on Wheels
Mercyhealth Safe Connect
Safe connect application
Podcasts
Senior Connection
Stay Healthy blog
Videos
Foundation
About the foundation
Donor opportunities
Foundation news
Get involved
Make a donation
Join our team
Employment opportunities
Volunteers
Coming soon: Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic–Crystal Lake
Education programs
Administrative Fellowship Program
Application process
Living in Janesville, WI
Meet our fellows
Emergency medical services
MD-1
REACT helicopter
EMS protocols
EMS classes and training programs
REACT training programs
Family Medicine Residency Program–Janesville
Application process
Benefits and FAQ
Clerkship program
Didactics
Faculty
Our location
Our residents
Program curriculum
Simulation program
Family Medicine Residency Program–Rockford
Application process
Benefits and FAQ
Didactics
Faculty
Our facilities
Our residents
Program curriculum
Simulation center
Family Medicine Rural Training Track–Lake Geneva
Application process
Benefits and FAQ
Clerkship program
Didactics
Faculty
Our location
GI Fellowship Program
Hospitalist fellowship program
Internal Medicine Residency Program
Application process
Our residents
Program curriculum
Simulation center
School of radiography
Application for admission — School of radiography
School of sonography
Accreditation
Admissions process
Application for admissions — School of sonography
Faculty
Our facilities
Prerequisites
Program information
Program requirements
Sports Medicine Fellowship Program–Janesville
Application process
Benefits
Program curriculum
Sports Medicine Fellowship Program–Rockford
Application process
Benefits
Faculty and staff
Program curriculum
Scholarships
Find a provider
Locations
MyChart
Contact us
Toggle
search
Health library
Back to health library
Search health library
Search
Explore topics
Nutrition
Information about eating right.
How to make healthier choices when dining out
Do this in the drive-thru.
Read More
The Basics
Feel better with fiber in your diet
Nutrition basics
A guide to fats
Good sources of calcium
How to make your favorite recipes healthier
More information
4 eating patterns linked to longevity
Can you boost your mood with food?
Hot slow cooker tips for cooler days
Snack smart for better workouts and exercise
When food and medications don’t mix
Celebrate fall apples
The DASH diet vs. hypertension
See where sodium is hiding
Choosing a healthful cooking oil
How to picture proper portions
Related Stories
Featured Topics
Cervical cancer
Weight management
Winter health
Quick Links
Health tools
Recipes
Infographics