We applaud you, SIH Second Act members! You take an active role in your health and well-being. Learning more about how to live an active, healthy life is what we're all about. Enjoy some of our articles and resources.
SIH Herrin Hospital is now home to the latest orthopedic surgical tool. The Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery System assists surgeons by providing a highly personalized approach to joint replacement. Using 3D imaging, Mako helps create a surgical plan tailored to your unique anatomy.
Turning 65 is a big milestone! Now it’s time to sign on to Medicare. But where to begin? Start with Social Security. Medicare provides your coverage, but you’ll sign up through Social Security (or the Railroad Retirement Board) because they need to see if you're eligible for Medicare, including whether you (or another qualifying person) paid Medicare taxes long enough to get Part A without having to pay a monthly premium.
Recently, SIH Second Act members heard from SIH Medical Group general surgeon, Adrian Martin, as he discussed hernias, one of the most common diagnoses surgeons treat.
A cancer diagnosis is a life changing moment. Patients may feel lost, but at the SIH Cancer Institute, they are never alone. Created to be a place of healing and built by community support 10 years ago, the SIH Cancer Institute continues to bring state-of-the-art cancer care to patients in the community.
According to a study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), improvements in cancer prevention and screening have averted more deaths from five major cancer types over the past 45 years than treatment advances.
SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro held a formal ceremony and hospital-wide celebration in January to honor the entire nursing staff for earning their second Pathway to Excellence ® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The elaborate SIH STAT Heart Program was created in collaboration with Prairie Cardiovascular. Ten regional hospitals and local EMS agencies work closely together to treat heart attacks within the 90-minute window. Together they bring treatment directly to the patient as soon as possible.
Second Act members recently heard from Speech Pathologist Rae Lynn Allen about keeping the voice strong and Box Breathing for lung health. For ongoing speech or swallowing issues, please consult your primary care provider or contact SIH Rehabilitation at 800.597.5790.
SIH is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. When health changes affect you or a loved one, finding the right resources can be challenging.