Apr 24, 2018
KSB Medical Mission – The Final Chapter
My job for the KSB Medical Mission was very straightforward. Bring back the same nine people that left the KSB parking lot on April 14th. Mission...
Apr 23, 2018
KSB Medical Mission – Day 8 – by Pratip Nag, M.D., Chief Medical Officer
This is the story of a soccer ball. The night before I left Dixon, my sons Jacob and Dylan deflated a soccer ball for me...
Apr 20, 2018
KSB Mission Trip – Day 7 – By Our Healthcare Professionals
Today’s post shares the experiences of KSB Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer Linda Clemen, R.N., Marissa Frost, R.N., Social Worker Julie Ammon, and Pharmacy Director Luke...
Apr 18, 2018
KSB Mission Trip – Day 5 – by Tim Appenheimer, M.D.
I was skeptical. How much real lasting benefit happens when a group of well-meaning medical personnel descend upon a remote village for a few hours, see...
Mar 31, 2018
The 2018 ACHE Congress – Inside The Ropes
What is it like to be inside the ropes at ACHE Congress? Some observations and thoughts from last week’s gathering of our nation’s health care...
Feb 8, 2018
Do You Have 3 Minutes To Spare? Watch the KSB Employee Meeting Video
One of the highlights of every annual meeting at KSB is the chance to showcase our employees. Check out this year's video by clicking here....
Aug 28, 2017
Just Be Nice – I Want Your Thoughts
Two important events converged into one thought process that I want to share with you. I had the opportunity to speak to the Sauk Valley...
May 26, 2016
How is KSB doing?
A great friend of mine asked me one of my favorite questions recently: How is KSB doing? This question gives me the opportunity to share where...
Mar 31, 2016
Does social media work? A CEO’s Dilemma
Google, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram. These are but a few of the available mediums for communication. Are any of them effective? A 2014 study by Social...
Feb 29, 2016
Care You Need, When You Want It. KSB Increases Access to Patients through Extended Hours and Additional Weekend Appointments.
Care You Need, When You Want It. KSB Increases Access to Patients through Extended Hours and Additional Weekend Appointments. KSB Hospital knows that giving an outstanding...