Etown Lowdown

As COVID-19 continues its latest surge, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest local information on the Pandemic.  Newly appointed Assistant Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Marcie Lafido, describes her duties and how the Hospital values the professional and personal development of its nursing staff.  Both ladies share their concern for staff "burnout...

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley is excited to report there are currently no COVID positive patients being treated at the Hospital!  In her last regular COVID interview she discusses the possibility of an end to the Pandemic as the Hospital celebrates 10 years since it moved to its current award-winning location.

Newly elected Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin shares his story and some of his goals for Elmhurst.  He takes on the MowDown and gets a 98%!  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director Dave Oberg talk about the official birth of E-town in another edition of One Ponce a Time.  LowDown food critic Slappy Sal reviews Primos Locos.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley shares the latest COVID-related information from the Hospital...and some exciting personal news, in an in-person interview featuring PK.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley reports inpatient COVID cases are down by more than 50% as compared to two weeks ago.  She also shares EEHealth's Lombard walk-in clinic has supplies of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, and vaccinations at that location are available without an appointment.

DuPage County Board Chairman, Dan Cronin, shares stories of his Elmhurst upbringing and successful political career in state and county government.  He discusses many current governmental issues, including DuPage County's COVID-19 response.  Cronin takes on the MowDown with a solid grade of a B+.  LowDown regulars PK, Dave Oberg, Slappy Sal, Spence Lagerfeld and Dr. Fartchi make encore appearances...

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley shares the latest COVID vaccine and inpatient numbers at the Hospital.  She also reports a large donation of personal protective equipment by EEHealth to relief groups in India.

Dr. Kimberley Darey, Chief Medical Officer of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, shares the latest best practices related to COVID vaccines for expectant mothers and COVID's effects on newborn children.  She also reports COVID inpatients at the Hospital have dropped by 28% from last week. 

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley shares the latest COVID-related news from the Hospital.  She reports COVID inpatients on the rise and explains why higher vaccination rates are required to achieve herd immunity.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley indicates COVID patient numbers haven't changed much lately, but vaccine supplies continue to be strong.  She shares the importance of getting more people vaccinated.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley reports inpatient COVID numbers continue to rise.  She shares some advice related to successful COVID treatments which must be administered before symptoms get too serious.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley shares the latest COVID-related news from the Hospital.  She indicates inpatient cases are fairly steady and vaccine supplies have increased this week.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley shares the latest COVID-related news from the Hospital.  She reports COVID cases are again on the rise and vaccine supplies continue to be very low.  

Former Elmhurst Mayor Tom Marcucci shares how he felt as he decided to not run for a fifth term and relates how Mayor Steve Morley might be feeling as his run as mayor comes to a close.  He also describes how crucial a mayor's relationship with the City Manager is, and the importance of a mayor getting along with other council members, by building consensus.

Elmhurst Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, provides and update on COVID-related Hospital operations and vaccine information.  She shares stories of several fully vaccinated employees who subsequently tested positive with the disease and displayed only mild symptoms.

Elmhurst Resident and Jackbox Games CEO, Mike Bilder, shares his story and that of the company he leads.  PK, Rick and Malort give a big endorsement to Jackbox Party Games, which can be played on a variety of platforms and are great for adults and kids alike, pre or post Pandemic.  PK and Dave Oberg share stories of Frank Lloyd Wright's Elmhurst connection on the latest episode of "One Ponce a Tim...

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest COVID-related information from the Hospital.  She reports lower COVID patient counts and weekly vaccine supplies which have been lower than most of January and February.  

Elmhurst's Emcee, Ken Bartels, discusses his childhood, his career and his many years of hosting local access cable TV and YouTube talk shows. Bartels gets an A- on the MowDown and shares interesting stories of his years as the voice of myriad local events.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director, Dave Oberg, tell the history of York Theatre.  LowDown medical consultant Anthony Fartchi reports on...

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President & C.E.O. Pamela Dunley shares the latest information on COVID vaccines and treatments, as the Hospital fast approaches the 1 year anniversary of its first patient testing positive for COVID.

Dr. Michelle Meziere, Co-chair of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Incident Response, shares the latest COVID numbers from the Hospital.  She also gives an update on vaccination progress and some information regarding a COVID-19 loss support group affiliated with the Hospital.

Classic Cinemas Founder Willis Johnson discusses the company's history and development of the York Theatre from a 'Classic' one-screen theatre into the 10-screen anchor of downtown Elmhurst it is today.  He and current CEO, Chris Johnson, share the state of the movie theatre industry and their confidence of a successful future, post-Pandemic.  LowDown food critic, Slappy Sal, has some great things...

Dr. Michelle Meziere, Co-Chair of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Incident Command and Medical Director of Immediate Care and Walk-in Clinics, shares Hospital information regarding vaccines, treatment and Coronavirus science.  Dr. Meziere also gives a few tips related to helpful updates you can make to your MyChart information.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest on COVID vaccination procedures and supplies.  She also reports the latest COVID patient numbers at the Hospital as Phase 1b of vaccinations continues.

Dr. Mark Gomez, Host of the new Edward Elmhurst Health podcast, Health360 with Dr. G, shares his 'origin stories' of career and hobbies, and his favorite type of salsa...which doesn't come in a jar.  Dr. G takes on the MowDown and explains his healthy approach to medicine, life and fun!

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest on COVID vaccinations and the fact they haven't had flu patients at the Hospital this year.  It appears masks and social distancing have kept influenza away!