HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recently received a recumbent elliptical valued at $6,000 from the Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation (AGBHF) for the hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation patients. Representatives from St. Anthony’s and the AGBHF posing with the donated equipment were (front row, left to right): Erin Hennings, Certified Respiratory Therapist; Sandy Bloemer, Cardiology Nurse; Angela Kelly (seated), Director of Nursing and Integrated Services; Carissa Fielitz, Cardiac Sonographer; and Audrey Dhom, Cardiac Rehab Nurse; (Back row, left to right) Stephanie Gobczynski Uebinger, Chairperson of the AGBHF; Greg Uebinger, AGBHF Board Member; Jill Ruholl, Director of Surgical and Cardiovascular Services; Anthony Powers, Chief Administrative Officer; Rebecca Gobczynski, AGBHF Board Member; and Dr. Ryan Jennings, Chief Medical Officer.
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recently received a generous donation of a recumbent elliptical valued at $6,000 from the Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation (AGBHF) for the hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation patients.
The TRUE Apex Recumbent Elliptical is an essential tool in cardiac rehabilitation. Its innovative design allows users to reap the benefits of an elliptical workout while remaining in a safe, seated position. The recumbent seating reduces strain on the back and joints while also providing a low-impact workout, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
The donation was made through funds raised through the AGBHF Golf Event held in September each year at the Effingham Country Club. Stephanie Gobczynski Uebinger, Chairperson of the AGBHF, shared why the foundation wanted to make this donation to St. Anthony’s. “Our current partnership with HSHS St. Anthony’s has been so wonderful. In addition to the screenings that we do with student athletes in the area, we wanted to find additional ways to support cardiac health in our community. This elliptical will help St. Anthony’s cardiac rehabilitation program expand their care for more people who need rehab after experiencing a cardiac event,” she said. “At the end of the day, it is our mission to help as many people as possible, and we know this equipment will help us do just that.”
Jill Ruholl, Director of Surgical and Cardiovascular Services at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, shared her appreciation for the donation. “This piece of equipment is so helpful because all of our patients in cardiac rehab can use this, even those with mobility issues,” she said. “We are grateful to the Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation for their partnership in improving the health of our area residents.”
For questions or more information about the Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation, follow The Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation Facebook page or contact Stephanie Gobczynski Uebinger at 217-240-0877 or stephuebinger@gmail.com. She serves on the board of the Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation (AGBHF). The AGBHF also partners annually with St. Anthony’s to serve the community and help prevent premature deaths of seemingly healthy young athletes through their Athletic Heart Screening Program. The AGBHF has also previously funded the purchase of other cardiac rehab equipment at St. Anthony’s. The AGBHF was formed in memory of Andrew Gobczynski, a former Teutopolis and EIU basketball standout, who died at just 33 because of cardiomyopathy, a condition no one knew about.
For more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, visit stanthonyshospital.org.
About HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham is part of Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a nonprofit Catholic health care ministry founded in 1875. Dedicated to our Mission to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through high-quality Franciscan health care, HSHS clinicians provide exceptional care centered on the whole person. Based in Springfield, Illinois, HSHS colleagues provide care in 13 acute-care, children’s and critical access hospitals and home health and hospice programs in Central and Southern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin. HSHS is aligned with primary and specialty physicians and advanced practitioners through its owned affiliates HSHS Medical Group and Prairie Cardiovascular, its partnership with Prevea Health, and with many other providers serving on medical staffs. For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
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