Auxiliary Tree of Love Lighting Dec 10
Midwest Medical Tree of Love lighting set for Dec. 10
GALENA, Ill. — The Midwest Medical Auxiliary invites the public to “Light the Season with Love” during its annual Tree of Love lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. The Tree of Love—adorned with more than 500 ornaments honoring and remembering special people—will be officially lit for the season.
The ceremony will take place on the Midwest Medical Center’s main campus, 1 Medical Center Drive in Galena, in the South Lobby near Rehabilitation and Galena Roasters Bistro. The event will feature live music from the Galena Center for the Arts’ Love Notes and include refreshments. The Auxiliary is also planning a drawing for a holiday gift basket for attendees. The event is free and open to the public. The Auxiliary’s Gift Shop will also offer extended hours until 8 p.m. for holiday shoppers.
The Tree of Love is one of the Auxiliary’s primary annual fundraisers. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the purchase of anesthesia equipment for the hospital’s new surgery expansion, scheduled for completion in spring 2026.
The Tree of Love will remain on display in the South Lobby through January 1, 2026. A commemorative poster with names listed will also be on display beginning December 10, and full-page listings with names will be in The Galena Gazette and The Flash newspaper publications the last week in December. If you would like to sponsor an ornament or make a donation to the Auxiliary, please visit MMCGalena.org/TOL2025.
The Midwest Medical Auxiliary is a volunteer organization of more than 100 members committed to supporting the Midwest Medical Center. In alignment with the Midwest mission of providing “Health Care with Heart,” the Auxiliary focuses on enhancing the patient and resident experience. Members assist with activities for the senior care community—such as bingo, card writing and resident visits—and organize fundraisers and operate the hospital Gift Shop. Proceeds help support training, equipment purchases and facility enhancements that benefit patients, senior care residents, fitness members and the overall community.
For more information, visit MMCGalena.org/Auxiliary.
Events for August 2025
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August 19, 2025Due to popular demand, our August 26 session has quickly filled. We have scheduled another workshop for Tuesday, September 9. Join Dr. Greg Dammann, Orthopedic Surgeon, and Jeff Wachter, MPT, from Midwest Medical Center for a free, one-hour educational workshop exploring the latest in knee and hip replacement options available right here in Galena. Learn how robotic-assisted surgery with the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution is enhancing precision and outcomes, and how MMC’s highly respected rehabilitation team supports your recovery every step of the way. Attendees will see a demonstration model of a knee replacement and have the opportunity to ask questions. All are welcome, but space is limited—registration is required.
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August 04, 2025Reporter Jim Mertens, of KCRG TV 9, and his team have been compiling a profile on Galena that will air the week of August 4-8. Midwest Medical Center's CEO, Tracy Bauer, was interviewed. The story will air on Thursday, August 7. If you'd like to see the series, tune in to KCRG TV 9 during the following times, or check in on the Our Town Series web page (click here.) following the on-air times.