New High-Tech Simulation Man Gives Nurses Real Life Training

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet has a new lab with a lifelike human figure that breathes, sweats, and responds realistically to care. It’s designed to train nurses using the most realistic methods we have today without using a real person. Continue reading here.

Chilinical Nurse Specialist Mary Gniady (right) and Karen Blum, RN, coordinator of the simulation lab. Photo by Matthew Grotto - Sun-Times Media

SiliconPrairieSocial Nov. 14

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

Naperville Smart Grid – a Very Green Choice
Director of Public Utilities, Mark Curran talks about the move to a smart grid.

From the CEO: Alex Bratton, Lextec Global Services
Lisle Based Lextec has come a long way in 10 years, offering everything from software to mobile development.

State-of-the-art Cancer Treatment Facility Opens in Park Ridge
Illinois CyberKnife began treating patients with steriotatic radio surgey on November 7th.

Events:

#TNL Chicago – National Recruiting Conference
December 5, 2011 Aurora, Illinois

Startup Pitch Day – Presented by Startup Evanston
December 6, 2011 Evanston, Illinois

SiliconPrairieSocial Nov. 3

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

Naperville Council Votes to End Red Light
On Nov. 1st, the Naperville Council voted on the contract, but camera revenue caused dispute.

Naperville Needs to Get Wired for Success
Caps, rate increases, extra costs – whatever we’re doing with our internet and cell infrastructure, it’s not working.Bill Jacobs Kia in Joliet Hosting DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event
Using biometrics like finger print profiles, parents can use FBI and military grade equipment to protect their children.

Events:
DVTel in HD Roadshow
November 9, 2011 Oak Brook, Illinois@Properties Expo Business Seminars
November 14, 2011 Lisle, Illinois

SiliconPrairieSocial Oct. 31

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

Happy Halloween!

Eligin Paranormal Investigators Check out Supernatural Secrets of Munger Road
The locally made movie “Munger Road” has sturred up much interest in the road’s haunting and the area’s urban legends.

Southland Towns to get Broadband Access
The State of Illinois and Cook Country are spending millions to bring high-speed internet to Southland communities.

Kane County Officials Discuss Future Rapid Transit System
County officials are planning a Randall Road transit system from Elgin to Aurora.

Events:

Webinar: 5 Steps for Awesome Social Media Lead Generation
November 8, 2011 Online

TEDxNaperville 2011 “Good Happens”
November 11, 2011 Lisle, Illinois