May 16, 2002

Building For A Healthier Community

Edgerton Women's Health Center Relocates to Genesis Medical Center's East Campus

Genesis Health System and the Edgerton Women's Health Center (formerly known as the Maternal Health Center) announced May 6, 2002 the relocation of the center to a new facility on the Genesis Medical Center's East campus.

The Edgerton Women's Health Center and Genesis have enjoyed a long-standing close working relationship. For nearly 30 years, the Edgerton Women's Health Center has provided general, prenatal and nutritional services to women, infants, and children in the Quad Cities. Since inception in 1972, almost 12,000 children have been born into the Quad-City community.

"The center has been a critical health care provider for the underprivileged women and infants in our community," said Leo Bressanelli, President and CEO, Genesis Medical Center. "Once inside the center's doors, women are greeted by a caring staff and treated with dignity and respect. The Edgerton Women's Health Center exemplifies the Genesis ideal of compassionate care to all those in need. Its presence on our campus will enhance our ability to touch the lives of women and children who truly are in need."

Tom Fedje, executive director of Edgerton Women's Health Center, commented, "I believe this project will serve to further the charitable mission of both organizations, as well as improve the availability and accessibility of maternal health care services in the community. Moreover, the project is expected to enhance the continuum of care of those individuals who are patients of both the center and Genesis."

 The new facility will be approximately 12,600 square feet, and it is designed to fit the overall look and feel of the surrounding neighborhood. Leased by the Edgerton Women's Health Center, it will house the services currently being offered at Edgerton's Duck Creek location. Construction is scheduled to begin in June.