Updated: March 6, 2012 9:56PM

Wedding showcase,
planning March 18

The third annual “Simply Elegant Wedding Showcase” will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18 at historic Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave., in Oak Park.

The showcase will feature a full lineup of wedding planning workshops, where couples will learn insider secrets to planning the perfect wedding. Attendees can meet top Chicagoland wedding professionals, collect swag and sample delicious hors d’oeuvres, wines and pastries.

Pleasant Home is one of Oak Park’s famed Prairie-style mansions.

Free tickets available online using promo code: SimplyOP.

Tickets are $10 at the door.

For workshop information and tickets, visit: www.simplyelegantweddingshowcase.com.

Rush OP certified
Stroke Center

“Rush Oak Park Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for certification as a Primary Stroke Center after undergoing a voluntary on-site evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care.

Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, with about 4.7 million stroke survivors alive today. Being a certified primary stroke center means following best practices, providing a high level of stroke care and producing better outcomes for stroke patients by delivering standardized care based on national recommendations and guidelines; tailoring treatment to individual patient needs and supporting patient self-management; using performance data to improve treatment plans; and promoting the flow of patient information across providers and settings.

“The Joint Commission stroke certification is one more way in which we demonstrate to our patients and community that we continue to make every effort to offer the best quality health care possible,” said Bruce Elegant, president and CEO, Rush Oak Park Hospital.

The Joint Commission launched the stroke certification program in 2003. A complete list of programs that are certified by The Joint Commission is available at www.qualitycheck.org.

ATI opens clinic

On March 5, ATI Physical Therapy opend its new Oak Park clinic, located at 109 N. Harlem Ave., in Forest Park.

At ATI, patients look forward to coming to therapy. Known for exceptional results, the motivating staff at ATI provides personalized treatment plans in an upbeat and fun atmosphere.

“We work hard to create an atmosphere where everyone there will know your name and your story,” said Dylan Bates, chief operating office, ATI Physical Therapy. “Our staff is focused on being the bright spot in our patient’s day.”

With treatment programs backed by an in-house research department and specialty services including sports medicine, aquatic therapy and hand therapy, ATI is dedicated to getting patients back to their best. Named “Best Physical Therapy Practice in the Nation” by Advance Rehab Magazine, ATI has also achieved URAC Core Accreditation, a mark of distinction that recognizes ATI’s commitment to quality health care.

ATI’s success with patients has resulted in impressive growth. Founded in 1996, ATI began with one clinic in Willowbrook and has grown to over 70 Chicagoland locations and more than 150 clinics nationwide.

This will be ATI’s second clinic in the area. ATI also operates a Forest Park location at 800 S. Des Plaines Avenue.

ATI Physical Therapy offers morning, afternoon and evening hours, complimentary injury screenings, and transportation services for those with medical need. To make an appointment or learn more about ATI, please call (847) 590-5241 or visit www.ATIpt.com.