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Midwest Vascular Institute

The Midwest Vascular Institute was established in 1993 as another example of the commitment to excellence provided by the Hopedale Medical Complex.  Vascular surgery is the specialty which deals with diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic system of the body.  These problems can be highly challenging and require skilled and experienced surgeons to obtain optimal results for the patients.  The Midwest Vascular Institute was established to fill a void in this region and address the important needs of those within this community.  Dr. Matthew Rossi and Dr. Phillip Rossi are board-certified; fellowship trained Vascular Surgeons and are full-time staff of the Midwest Vascular Institute.

Midwest Vascular Institute established one of the first vascular laboratories in Central Illinois to receive accreditation for noninvasive scanning of the abdominal arteries and veins, and this ICAVL accredited laboratory utilizes only certified vascular technologists.  Hopedale Medical Complex was also one of the first hospitals in the United States to combine an arteriography suite within the confines of an operating room in order to allow a combination of stenting and open surgical procedures to be done at the same sitting.  Midwest Vascular Institute follows its patients with a comprehensive vascular registry to help them remain up-to-date and optimally treat their vascular disease. 

In December of 2014, HMC completed a $1 million upgrade to the existing Hybrid Angiography Suite.  The update allows physicians to complete whatever they need to do as far as interventions go, plus the necessary open surgical procedures without having to move a patient.  The upgrade also allows for complicated open and closed vascular procedures.  The benefit to the patient is that everything is done at one time, by one person.

Midwest Vascular Institute Physicians and Technologists

Matthew B. Rossi, MD, FACS
Dr. Matt received his Medical Degree from Vanderbilt University Medical School. He completed his surgical residency and Vascular fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He maintains a primary care and surgical practice in Hopedale, Mackinaw, Delavan, and Atlanta.
Phillip J. Rossi, MD, FAC
Dr. Phil received his Medical degree from the University of Illinois Medical School. He completed his surgical residency and Vascular fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He is Board Certified in Vascular and General Surgery. He maintains a primary care and surgical practice in Hopedale, Mackinaw, Delavan, and Atlanta.
Scott Cruse, RVT (Department Manager/Technical Director)
Scott began his career as a vascular technologist in 1988 with Advanced Mobile Diagnostics, a regional provider of non-invasive vascular ultrasound training. He was board certified as a Registered Vascular Technologist in 1996 and is credentialed in cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular and visceral (abdomen) vascular testing. He attended Illinois Central College and Olivet Nazarene University, majoring in Medical Technology/Biology. He received additional training at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah and in 2017 he attended Abdominal and Small Parts training in Houston, Texas. Scott worked for Advanced Mobile Diagnostics from 1988 to 2008 and at HeartCare Midwest/OSF St. Francis Medical Center from 2008 to January of 2017.
Julie Davis, RVT
Beginning her vascular technologist career in 2006, Julie Davis worked for over 15 years completing non-invasive vascular ultrasound in central Illinois with Advanced Mobile Diagnostics.  She achieved board certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist in 2008 and is credentialed in: cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular and visceral (abdominal) vascular testing.  Julie attended Illinois Central College receiving an associate degree in Medical Assisting and a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management.  Along with her 15 years at Advanced Mobile Diagnostics, Julie had a second career as an instructor at Midstate College in Peoria, IL from 2015 to 2018.  She currently teaches phlebotomy part-time at Spoon River College in Canton, IL while working full-time here at Hopedale Medical Complex.

Health and wellness are an important part of our mission at HMC, and the MVI provides free screening for stroke and aortic aneurysm.  Without question, the best treatment for stroke is prevention, and identifying plaque in the carotid arteries before a stroke occurs is the best way to prevent stroke.  Aortic aneurysm remains an important silent killer in the United States, and all individuals over the age of 50 should be screened for a weakening in the wall of their main bodily artery, which could lead to sudden and life-threatening rupture if left undetected.  Thousands of patients have benefited from quick and painless testing in our accredited vascular laboratory.  The quality of care at Midwest Vascular Institute is unparalleled, treating each person by name, and not just a patient number!

Vascular medical conditions treated at Midwest Vascular Institute include:

Procedures performed by Midwest Vascular Institute Physicians include:

Treatment of vascular disease can be a complicated and challenging undertaking, and at Midwest Vascular Institute you can count on personal attention by board-certified Vascular Surgeons and a highly skilled staff on your team.  We pride ourselves in offering the very latest technology and choosing the right approach for each individual patient combining the best of both worlds, surgical and endovascular techniques.

Vascular Testing Services:

 

Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.

Spotting a stroke is the first step toward stopping it.  If you can identify problems while giving this simple test, call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.  Doing this could save your life or the life of someone you love.  If you suspect a stroke, remember the Speech Test and act F.A.S.T.

F.A.S.T. – the Face, Arm, Speech Test.  Remembering F.A.S.T. is an easy way to quickly identify the early warning signs of a stroke.

More ways to spot a stroke:

Hopedale Medical Complex offers low-cost stroke screenings, click here for more information on the various vascular screenings available at HMC.

Are you at risk for a stroke?  Take the free assessment to see if you are at risk.

It is recommended that you speak with your primary physician about your risk factors of vascular and heart disease to see if one or more screening tests would be beneficial for you.  While a doctor's order is not required to have a stroke screen done, it is required that your primary physician's contact information be provided before the stroke screen can be performed.

Heart Disease

Heart disease (which includes heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases) is the number one cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 787,000 in 2011.  Did you know that Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined.  Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease killing nearly 380,000 people annually.

At Hopedale Medical Complex, our goal is to provide patients and our community with the education and the tools to prevent heart disease.  While a family history of heart disease can increase your risk, there is something you can do to prevent becoming a statistic of heart disease.

In order to be able to prevent heart disease, it is important to recognize certain symptoms and risk factors of Heart Disease, such as:

Heart Disease Prevention

Living a healthy lifestyle is one of the easiest ways to reduce your risk of heart disease.  Alcohol consumption, diet, and lack of physical activity can all affect your health.  If you are a smoker, quit now.  If you need assistance with quitting, contact Hopedale Medical Complex for more information on a smoking cessation program.  Avoid foods high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and trans fatty acids.  Stay away from foods with low nutritional value--especially those with lots of sugar, additives, and preservatives.  Contact our Nutrition Services Department and our Registered Dietician can work with you on changing your diet.  Try to commit to 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day.  If you are not sure how to begin an exercise routine and what is best for you, contact one of HMC's Exercise Specialists to get started.  If you have diabetes, talk to your health care provider and have your blood sugar checked regularly.  Losing just 10 to 15 percent of excess weight will reduce your chance of getting diabetes or help keep your current diabetes under control.

Knowing your cholesterol numbers is your best defense.  Ask your doctor for your total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Blood Glucose levels.  With just a few simple tests as a regular part of your heart maintenance program, you can treat problems before they become a major health issue.

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For additional assistance or if we can assist you in answering any questions, please call Hopedale Medical Complex at 309.449.3321.

For more information on Stroke prevention, education, and life after a stroke visit www.strokeassociation.org. 

For more information on heart health visit www.heart.org .