News From SIH

 The first Friday of March is set aside as Employee Appreciation Day to recognize and thank employees for their contributions. Here at SIH, over 4,000 staff members go above and beyond to create a quality experience for patients and each other.

"I could name so many more who are often overlooked, not only during February but also throughout history. I encourage us all to continue to gain knowledge about Black culture and the diverse cultures and histories of other humans. "

A team approach is paramount in robotic surgery as OR staff meticulously prepare for each procedure.

State Senator Dale Fowler and Representative Paul Jacobs visited the SIH Cancer Institute Tuesday, Feb. 13, to announce two $150,000 member initiative grants from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, totaling $300,000. These grants will fund improvements of the existing cafe area.

DIBH is so precise that different planning scans are needed. Radiation therapists give the cancerous cells coordinates within the patient’s body, and those coordinates are tracked by multiple cameras during the free breathing and breath holds.

February is American Heart Month, bringing awareness to the many cardiac conditions affecting people across the United States. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and affects one out of three women. Geanita Pryor discovered that the hard way.

The expansion, completed on Dec. 31, 2022, occurred just seven years after the SIH Cancer Institute opened its doors; a testament to the substantial need for coordinated cancer care close to home. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the southernmost 11 counties.

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), smoking cigarettes contributes to 80%-90% of all lung cancer deaths. The lung cancer mortality rate in Southern Illinois (66.4 people per 100,000) is almost twice the national mortality rate of 39.1 people. One guaranteed way to help prevent lung cancer is by taking the crucial step of quitting.