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Recent News About Southern Illinois Healthcare
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Southern Illinois Healthcare launches FindHelp platform for community resource access
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) has launched a new online platform, FindHelp Southern Illinois, to improve access to social services and community resources in the region.
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Artificial intelligence supports doctors at Southern Illinois Healthcare in improving patient focus
Technology is playing a growing role in healthcare, but Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) emphasizes that patient care remains centered on people.
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Southern Illinois Healthcare honors employees for years of service at annual ceremony
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) recently held its annual Years of Commitment Ceremony at The Pavilion in Marion, recognizing 446 employees for their collective service of nearly 5,500 years.
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SIH introduces robotic bronchoscopy system for earlier lung cancer detection
SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale has introduced the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system, becoming the first healthcare provider in the southernmost 16 counties of Illinois to offer this technology.
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John A. Logan College nursing students train at SIH Simulation Lab ahead of clinical rotations
Dozens of nursing students from John A. Logan College recently participated in a “Skills Day” at the Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Simulation Lab, located on the college campus.
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SIH celebrates graduation of 29 local students from summer healthcare internship
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) recently marked the completion of its 2025 High School Summer Internship Program, with 29 students from six area high schools graduating from the initiative.
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SIH Prairie Heart Institute completes 200th WATCHMAN heart procedure
SIH Prairie Heart Institute has marked its 200th WATCHMAN procedure, a minimally invasive implant designed to lower stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation.
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Hearts in Motion Awareness Walk registration opens for September fundraising event
Registration is now open for the annual Hearts in Motion Awareness Walk, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27 at Becker Pavilion and Campus Lake at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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Southern Illinois Healthcare supports innovation in school meal programs
More than 60 percent of children in Southern Illinois depend on school meals for their main source of nutrition.
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SIH hosts Baby's Best Start Fair for new parents
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) and the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Birthing Center are organizing the 2025 Baby's Best Start Fair.
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SIH begins $20 million expansion of Mulberry Center for behavioral health services
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) has commenced the expansion and modernization of the SIH Mulberry Center in Harrisburg.
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Registration opens for SIH Workers' Compensation Symposium set for June 12
SIH Work Care has announced the opening of registration for the 2025 Workers’ Compensation Symposium.
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SIH receives approval for $20M expansion of Harrisburg Mental Health Facility
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board has unanimously approved Southern Illinois Healthcare's (SIH) Certificate of Need application for expanding and modernizing the SIH Mulberry Center.
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SIH honors dedicated volunteers at annual appreciation luncheon
SIH recently celebrated its volunteers at the annual Systemwide Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held on April 23 at Giant City Lodge.
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Southern Illinois coaches gather for annual SIH clinic on athlete wellbeing
About 40 coaches from various educational programs in Southern Illinois gathered on March 28 at Legends at Walker’s Bluff for the 8th Annual SIH Coaches Clinic.
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SIH supports fundraising event aiding local warming center
SIH team members participated in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in Carbondale on February 22.
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SIH Sports Rehabilitation hosts annual coaches clinic offering free training sessions
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Sports Rehabilitation is set to host its 8th Annual SIH Coaches Clinic on March 28 at Legends at Walker’s Bluff.
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Robotic surgery transforms hernia treatment landscape
Hernias are a common health issue that often goes unnoticed, according to Dr. Adrian Martin, an SIH General and Robotic Surgeon.
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SIH hospitals limit visitors amid rising flu cases
Due to a rise in flu cases, SIH hospitals will enforce temporary visitor restrictions starting February 6, 2025.
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American Heart Month emphasizes importance of exercise and diet for cardiovascular health
February marks American Heart Month, focusing on heart health awareness and the prevention of heart disease.