Prairie Cardiovascular is a pioneering organization. Its history dates back to 1979 when James T. Dove, M.D., envisioned a greater cardiovascular practice in central Illinois - a regional referral center - based on the motto "Quality, Compassionate, Personal Care". The care patients received at Prairie goes far beyond technical excellence. When Dr. James Dove founded Prairie Cardiovascular in Springfield, Illinois, it was his intention to deliver state-of-the-heart care to patients while still giving them compassionate, personal care. He succeeded in establishing that platform of excellence for Prairie. Prairie's mission was created from this simple motto: "To optimally serve our patients...