IVCH has a new doctor

A new obstetrician/gynecologist has joined the Illinois Valley Community Hospital medical staff. Dr. Shyrlena Bogard is in practice with Dr. Andrew Guzman and Dr. Denise Klemczak at the Women’s Health Care Center at IVCH. Originally from Tennessee, Bogard was the administrative chief resident at Eastern Virginia Medical School before joining IVCH. She received her medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Dr. Bogard’s undergraduate degree is from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. She is also a graduate of the Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers program and the recipient of an Illinois Department of Public Health medical school scholarship.