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Rockford Spine Center Physician Provides Spine Surgery Insight to Medical Community

May 09, 2012

Dr. Roh recently shared his insight and expertise on the topic of "Modern Spine Surgery" at the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center's 73rd Annual Theodor Lang May Day Conference on May 4th in Rockford.  Click here to view the entire... [ learn more ]

Dr. Sweet Hosts Free Community Health Care Talk

May 09, 2012

Join Dr. Sweet for a free community health care talk on Saturday, May 19th at the Holiday Inn Express in Janesville, WI.  Dr. Sweet will discuss spinal disorders and their treatment and will answer questions from the audience. Click here... [ learn more ]

Rockford Spine Center Surgeons Named Among Top 200

May 04, 2012

Rockford Spine Center was named among the Top 200 Spine Surgeons and Specialists to Know in 2012 by Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review. Click here to view the entire news release.... [ learn more ]

New Rockford Spine Center Commercial Featuring Elizabeth

Apr 27, 2012

Rockford Spine Center patient Elizabeth is featured in a new commercial for the practice. The commercials will air on WREX and WIFR in Rockford starting April 30, 2012. Elizabeth shares her story of extreme pain and how surgery got her... [ learn more ]

Rockford Spine Center Commercial Featuring Robert

Apr 27, 2012

Rockford Spine Center patient Robert is featured in a new commercial for the practice. The commercials will air on WREX and WIFR in Rockford starting April 30, 2012. Robert shares her story of extreme pain and how surgery got him... [ learn more ]

Dr. Fred Sweet Featured in Becker's Spine Surgeons Leaders Series

Apr 06, 2012

A profile of Dr. Fred Sweet is posted on Becker's Spine Review online in their Spine Surgeon Leader Series. Click here to view the article.... [ learn more ]

Dr. Sweet Comments on Marketing Tools in Becker's Spine Online

Mar 07, 2012

Dr. Fred Sweet offers his thoughts on the most helpful marketing tools to attract patients in this article on Becker's Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Review online. Click here to view the article... [ learn more ]

Dr. Sweet Comments on Patient Satisfaction in Becker's Spine Review

Mar 02, 2012

Dr. Fred Sweet comments on "What is the most important thing to do for patient satisfaction" for Becker's Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Review. Click here to view his comments.... [ learn more ]

Dr. Roh Featured on WIFR for Outpatient Surgeries

Feb 20, 2012

Dr. Michael Roh discussed minimally invasive outpatient surgery on 23 WIFR-TV. Spine sugery has come a long way in fact, Dr. Roh performed 35% of his surgeries in 2011 on an outpatient basis.    ... [ learn more ]

Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review Promotes Dr. Walker

Feb 07, 2012

Dr. Marie Walker recently was asked to present at a Mayo Clinic conference. Becker's Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Managment Review posted a story online to promote Dr. Walker's presentation. Click here to view the entire story.... [ learn more ]

Dr. Walker Presents at Mayo Conference

Jan 30, 2012

Rockford Spine Center is pleased to announce Dr. Marie Walker presented at the Multidisciplinary Mayo Spine Conference on January 12 in Phonix, AZ. Physicians must be invited to attend this esteemed event. Dr. Walker was the only physician outside of... [ learn more ]

Rockford Spine Center Earns ACR Accreditation

Jan 12, 2012

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Rockford Register Star Shares MRI Accreditation

Jan 12, 2012

The Rockford Register Star posted a story online promoting Rockford Spine Center's ACR Accreditation of its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine. Click here to view the story.... [ learn more ]

Rockford Spine Center Surgeons Awarded Patients' Choice Awards

Dec 21, 2011

Rockford Spine Center is pleased to announce Spine Surgeons Dr. Michael Roh, Dr. Christopher Sliva and Dr. Fred Sweet have each been awarded 2011 Patients' Choice Award winners. Of the nation's 720,000 active physicians, only 5% were accorded this honor... [ learn more ]

Dr. Fred Sweet Provides Commentary on Spine Blog

Dec 08, 2011

Dr. Fred Sweet discusses the highlights of Rockford Spine Center's study on the use of vancomycin powder to fight infection following instrumented spinal surgeries. Click here to view his comments on The Spine Blog... [ learn more ]

RSC Physical Therapist Demonstrates Healthy Exercises on WREX

Nov 28, 2011

Rockford Spine Center Physical Therapist Bill Durnill demonstrates healthy back stretches with WREX anchors Alex Wehrley and Cyndi Kahlbaum.    ... [ learn more ]

Rockford Chamber Releases People You Should Know Magazine

Nov 01, 2011

Dr. Michael Roh is featured in the Rockford Chamber of Commerce 21 People You Should Know magazine. Click here to view Dr. Roh's profile. ... [ learn more ]

Dr. Roh Named Among Rockford's "Top Twenty People You Should Know"

Oct 24, 2011

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Register Star Features Dr. Roh Among People You Should Know

Oct 21, 2011

The Rockford Chamber of Commerce named its inaugural group of 21 People You Should Know. Dr. Michael Roh of Rockford Spine Center is among the group. The Rockford Register Star covered the reception and featured each of... [ learn more ]

WREX Interview with Dr. Sweet

Oct 05, 2011

Dr. Sweet is interviewed by WREX to discuss Rockford Spine Center's research regarding Vancomycin.   ... [ learn more ]

Dr. Sliva Face of Business in Rockford Register Star

Oct 05, 2011

Dr. Christopher Sliva was featured in the Rockford Register Star's Face of Business column. The Register Star profiled Dr. Sliva, his career and Rockford Spine Center.   Click on the link below to learn more about Christopher... [ learn more ]

Dr. Roh's interview on WREX on 3/10/11

Oct 05, 2011

Dr. Roh's interview on WREX on 3/10/11 regarding neck and back pain affecting children. ... [ learn more ]

Outpatient Surgeries on the Rise at Rockford Spine Center

Oct 05, 2011

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Dr. Sliva Discusses Spine Friendly Work Spaces

Sep 01, 2011

Dr. Christopher Sliva provided a guest column in the Rockford Chamber Voice newsletter. He discussed steps to ensure your work space is spine friendly. Click here to view the article.... [ learn more ]

Advances in Common Spinal Disorders Lecture Series

Aug 26, 2011

Saturday, Octobr 15th 9-11 a.m. Join Fred Sweet, MD for a free community health care talk to learn more about your symptoms. Dr. Sweet will discuss common spinal disorders and their treatment. He will then answer questions... [ learn more ]

WREX Interview with Dr. Sliva

Aug 26, 2011

An interview with Dr. Sliva about recovering from back surgery on WREX in Rockford, IL ... [ learn more ]

Launch of our new Web Site

Jun 22, 2011

Rockford Spine Center is excited of the launch of their new web site.... [ learn more ]

Inside Healthcare Magazine Features Rockford Spine Center

Jun 01, 2011

Rockford Spine Center is featured in an article in the June edition of Inside Healthcare, a national monthly magazine providing a unique combination of feature articles, corporate case studies, and essays from the most prominent voices in healthcare today. Dr. Fred Sweet was interviewed... [ learn more ]

Rockford Spine Center Study Featured in Becker's Spine Review

May 26, 2011

Dr. Fred Sweet discusses four points on the new method of infection control to combat evolved forms of MRSA in orthopedic and spine surgery patients. Click here to view the story.... [ learn more ]

Rockford Spine Center Study Improves Post-Surgery Infection Rate

Apr 04, 2011

Rockford, IL (April 4, 2011) - Surgery patients of Rockford Spine Center (RSC) are experiencing lower infection rates following a 10-year study the surgeons conducted on a new way to administer an antibiotic for spinal surgery. The findings of the... [ learn more ]

RSC featured in Northwest Quarterly

Apr 01, 2011

  Rockford Spine Center was featured in the 2011 spring edition of Northwest Quarterly. Dr. Fred Sweet discussed new treatment options for spinal conditions. Click this link to view the story.... [ learn more ]