Editor
Suzanne “Sam” Martinez, Editor
Suzanne is Coordinator for Congregational Outreach, for the Office for Mission and Spiritual Care for Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Condell Medical Center and Sherman Hospital. Suzanne’s primary role is to coordinate and supervise the congregational health ministries, such as educational seminars, health screenings and other health and wellness opportunities offered to congregations. She acts as a liaison with faith communities and clergy related to the work of Mission and Spiritual Care. Suzanne develops and initiates new programs and activities which strengthen the partnership between Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Condell Medical Center and Sherman Hospital and congregations all the while promoting health and wellness of body, mind and spirit, a “wholistic” approach to caring for the whole person.
Authors
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Andy Balafas
Andy Balafas is in his seventh year as a Veterans Liaison for Vitas Healthcare and is currently the Regional Veterans Liaison for three Vitas hospice programs in greater Chicagoland area. He is former Army Infantry officer and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West...Continue Reading
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Coming Home Retreats
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Linda Rockwell
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Robert “Todd” Wright, MDiv, MEd
Todd Wright is currently serving as a Chaplain Resident at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. Todd is a rostered minister candidate awaiting call and ordination in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Todd has prior ministry experience as a...Continue Reading
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The Rev. Frederick Rajan
Rev. Frederick Rajan is currently Vice President of Mission and Spiritual Care at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Rev. Rajan has over 20 years experience in the field of ministry. Prior to joining the staff at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Rev. Rajan served as Executive Director of the...Continue Reading -
Frank Rzeszutko
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Ron Rank, Homes for Heroes Affiliate Specialist & REALTOR®
An entrepreneur and a relentless innovator of the real estate industry, Ron Rank is residential specialist with Keller Williams North Pointe Realty. His mission had been to raise/donate over $10,000 to local charities each year, and when he learned of the opportunity to be affiliated...Continue Reading
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Robert E. Gorman, Jr.
Served with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam, 1969-1970. He is a certified Peer-to-Peer Support Specialist, an active mentor for 19th Judicial District Veterans Court of Lake County and food pantry volunteer at St. Francis De Sales Parish in Lake Zurich. A graduate of the University of Notre...Continue Reading
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James H. Mukoyama, Jr