News From SIH

SIH team members came together in a powerful display of generosity and commitment at the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in Carbondale on Feb. 22, benefiting the Carbondale Warming Center.

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Sports Rehabilitation invites local coaches to join the 8th Annual SIH Coaches Clinic on Friday, March 28, at Legends at Walker’s Bluff.

"It's a very, very common problem and it flies a little bit under the radar," said Adrian Martin, MD. "It can become a very significant problem with significant health consequences, especially later in life."

February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and preventing heart disease.

SIH remains steadfast in its mission to improve the health and well-being of all people in the communities we serve. In light of recent developments regarding Heartland Women’s Healthcare, SIH assures the community the Birthing Center at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale will continue to provide labor and delivery services with the highest standard of care.

A $3,000 donation from the Gordon Graves Foundation, led by retired educator and Harrisburg native Linda Graves, marks a significant milestone for the SIH Mulberry Center renovation and expansion.

"This is the largest single donation that Toys for Tots has ever received," said Mark "Skip" Cosgrove. He and two colleagues from Toys for Tots joined staff from SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale on Dec. 12 to receive two cash donations. "We're here to receive the results of incredible generosity," he said. The fourth-floor surgical team organized a basket raffle to raise funds for Toys for Tots. The tradition has been going for years on the fourth floor.

Catherine O'Connor, MD, is the medical director for the SIH Breast Center and an experienced breast surgeon. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. O'Connor spent time with Tom Miller on WJPF Radio discussing prevention, treatment and risk factors. Listen here to her entire interview.

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is actively monitoring the ongoing nationwide shortage of IV fluid solutions, caused by disruptions at a major manufacturing facility in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.