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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Honors Military Volunteers with Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve

To honor their colleagues who serve as volunteers in branches of the military, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital joined with the Illinois Employer of the Guard and Reserve organization in signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

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ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Auxiliary Presents Annual Check

Anderson Hospital Auxiliary presented Anderson Hospital President and CEO, Keith Page (far right) with its annual donation to the hospital during the Auxiliary’s Annual Meeting held January 13.

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: 2020 Support Group Schedule Offered for those Living with Diabete

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2020

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will continue providing diabetes support to the community in 2020.

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ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Flu Alert

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2020

Due to recent surge in flu activity in our area, Anderson Hospital is restricting visitors who display flu-like symptoms from visiting patients.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Hospital welcomes new physicians and advanced practice providers

By Press release submission | Jan 14, 2020

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital continues to expand their Medical Staff and advanced practice providers to meet the health care needs of area residents, both now and in the future.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: New Rehabilitation Program Offered to Help Those with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2020

To help those living with peripheral arterial disease, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently added a new cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program, Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Hospital Donates Heart Device to ENJOY Church

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2020

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently donated an automated external defibrillator (AED) to ENJOY Church in O’Fallon.

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CAHOKIA MOUNDS MUSEUM SOCIETY: Winter Lecture Series Begins January 19

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2020

Our Winter Lecture Series will begin on January 19 at 2 pm in the auditorium.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: Welcomes New Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2020

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland continues to expand their Medical Staff and advanced practice providers to meet the health care needs of area residents, both now and in the future.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Smokers encouraged to make 2020 resolution to get screened for lung cancer, start cessation program

By Press release submission | Dec 31, 2019

Despite nationwide decreases in smoking over the decades, it still remains the country’s leading cause of preventable disease.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Announces Prenatal Education Program Classes for 2020

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2019

Pregnant moms can get all their “what to expect” pregnancy questions answered by attending any or all of the Prenatal Education programs offered by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in the coming year.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Eunice Smith Home Re-Named Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2019

Eunice Smith Home, the skilled nursing and rehabilitation community that has been serving the senior communities of Alton, Godfrey and the Riverbend area for 53 years, is now known as Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: Radon Detection Education Offered at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2019

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has partnered with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association to provide education and distribute radon detection kits (while supplies last) to members of the community.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: HSHS Southern Illinois Division Hospitals Adjust Visiting Guidelines During Flu Season

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2019

With flu activity now classified as regional in our area of Illinois, visitors to the hospitals in the HSHS Southern Illinois Division are reminded of the important role everyone plays in guarding patient safety.

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TOUCHETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL: Advises on Maintaining Positive Mental Health During the Holiday Season

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2019

Touchette Regional Hospital recognizes sometimes the holidays can affect mental health which can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and depression.

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SIHF HEALTHCARE: SIHF Discusses Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2019

SIHF Healthcare discusses staying healthy during the holiday season.

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ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Our Acute Rehab Unit is Award Winning

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2019

The Rehabilitation Center (TRC) at Anderson Hospital was recently awarded a 3-year re-accreditation by The Joint Commission and Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for their inpatient rehabilitation program and for their Stroke Specialty Program.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation raises nearly $140,000 at Elizabethan Gala

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2019

In November, nearly 300 people gathered at the Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon, IL and celebrated the annual Elizabethan Gala Fundraiser, raising nearly $140,000 to benefit the new HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Radiation Oncology Center set to open in early 2020.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: Emily Wilson Named Major Gift Officer for HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundations in Breese and Highland, and HSHS Holy Family Foundation in Greenville

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2019

The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation is pleased to announce that Emily Wilson, marketing specialist with the HSHS Southern Illinois Division, has accepted a new position as the major gift officer supporting HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland.

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Help is on the way, Rep. Davidsmeyer tells flooding victims in 100th District

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. C. D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) wants residents of his 100th District impacted by recent heavy flooding to know that the state and U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) are offering loans for those affected in 2019.