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Checkup: 5 Tips to Get the Best Hospital Care

September 15, 2008 - ABC News

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Bring Friend to the Hospital, Companion May Help Ease Anxiety-and Even Pain

September 9, 2008 - Chicago Tribune

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Third of Elderly Patients Take Companion to Doctor

July 2008 - US News.com

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Five Reasons Why You Need to Stay with Elderly Hospital Patients

March 28, 2008 - The Patient Report.com

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Caring for Mom and Dad from Afar

January 31, 2008 - CNN.com

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Hospital Companions President, Kathleen Benner, selected for the Associate Board of the Make A Wish Foundation® of Illinois

Hospital Companions Recognized in Crain's Chicago Business

Testimonial

“When my wife went into the hospital, I had a lot of juggling to do. Between work and three young children, I couldn't be at the hospital as much as I would have liked. Our Hospital Companion was such a blessing. She spent time with my wife and she put up a Patient Page where friends and family could check in and see how my wife was doing. I didn't have to field the 20 calls and 40 emails each night after the kids got to bed.”

Andrew R., Age 35

Husband of Patient

After the loss of their grandfather, Kathleen Benner and Cheryl Formento formed Hospital Companions, Inc. a health care company which aids hospital patients and nursing home residents. The Companionship services support patients, residents, caregivers and family members. Whether family lives nearby or is caring from a distance, hiring a Companion keeps the family and friends well informed. The Hospital or Nursing Home Companionship service goes well beyond sitting. These women pride themselves on being health advocates for people looking for an enhanced patient care experience in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Their patient advocacy and companionship services are currently available in Hinsdale, Oak Brook, LaGrange, Glendale Heights, Naperville, Downers Grove, Winfield, Wheaton, Lisle, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Aurora, Oswego, Geneva, Elgin, Joliet, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Maywood, Berwyn, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Barrington, Glenview, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Evanston and other Chicagoland communities.

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