Inspiring Students Across Southern Illinois
SIH hosted its 2024 Healthcare Career Fair Expo at The Pavilion in Marion. This marked the third consecutive year for the healthcare career exploration event.
Experts Who Care
Facility is “high performing” when it comes to facilitating uncomplicated pregnancies.
More than two thousand families know why SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale has been recognized as one of best hospitals for maternity care. U.S. News & World Report recently named SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale among 300+ hospitals nationwide as “high performing” when it comes to facilitating uncomplicated pregnancies.
Emergencies and First Aid Kits
First aid kits come in all shapes and sizes. Dr. Barbie Gatton says one of the most important things to consider when putting your kit together is customizing it for your own family's health needs.
When to Call 911: Trauma
Did you know falls are the leading cause of traumatic injury among patients seen in our Level II Trauma Center at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale? The hospital treats about 500 patients a year for injuries and complications from falls.
Hospital Week: SIH's 75th Anniversary
SIH's Founding Fathers: Dr. J.W. Barrow, a Campbell Hill native, well-grounded in Southern Illinois values. Dr. Brown was a teacher prior to going to medical school at Washington University in St. Louis. After medical school, he joined the armed services in World War I and worked at a base hospital in France. There were two types of base hospitals, stationary and general hospitals. Base hospitals often were housed inside pre-war buildings such as seaside hotels.
Wound Care in the 21st Century
New technology is changing the way doctors treat certain wounds.
Barber Shop Men's Health Series
“Typically, a barber shop is an area of fellowship. It’s an area of camaraderie. It’s an area that a lot of men can feel that they have a safe space. This is where we can have real conversations about real issues without judgment or fear.”
Step Inside the MEGA Breasts
A Pathway to Excellence at SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital first earned the distinction in 2020 and staff have spent more than a year working to earn re-designation.
Recovery Close to Home
Rich Davis, a local broker/realtor, has long been an advocate for care close to home. He was able to recover just minutes from his home at SIH Inpatient Rehabilitation at SIH Herrin Hospital.