Southern Illinois Healthcare

11/19/2025

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we honor those impacted by lung cancer and reaffirm our commitment to prevention, early detection and innovative care.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, but screening and early diagnosis can save lives. At SIH, new technology like the ION robot is helping our team reach small, hard-to-access lung nodules with greater precision than ever before, bringing advanced care close to home.

Take charge of your health and talk with your provider about lung cancer screening. A simple scan could make all the difference.

Learn more about how ION is advancing lung care at SIH: https://www.sih.net/news/2025/ion-launch

11/17/2025

Congratulations to Mustafa Hindi, MD, our recent Shining Star recipient at SIH Harrisburg Medical Center.

Dr. Hindi was nominated for his kindness, patience and compassion while caring for a young patient. Thank you, Dr. Hindi, for being a shining example of patient-centered care and the difference it makes for the families we serve.

11/14/2025

This week, we celebrate the Nurse Practitioners across SIH who care for our patients with skill, compassion and dedication. NPs play a vital role in expanding access to care, supporting our teams, and helping patients feel seen, heard and supported at every step.

To all of our Nurse Practitioners, thank you for the exceptional impact you make throughout our communities.

11/13/2025

SIH Welcomes Abbie Baker, NP to SIH Brain & Spine Institute in Carbondale. Learn more about Abbie here: https://www.sih.net/providers/abbie-baker-np

11/13/2025

Our Mission & Values team is proud to support The Night’s Shield. Their efforts align with our mission of enhancing the health and well-being of all individuals in our communities, particularly those who need it most.

SIH Mission & Values team made a generous donation this afternoon. Thank you to everyone who helped raise funds to serve unhoused youth in So IL!

11/12/2025

Every minute matters during a stroke. Thanks to the quick response and teamwork of nurse resident Aliyah Waters and her preceptor Kirsten Hicks, a patient in the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Emergency Department received life-saving stroke treatment in just 28 minutes. Their commitment to rapid, compassionate care helped give this patient the best chance at recovery.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the courage, dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. We are deeply grateful to the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our country with strength and compassion.

To all veterans within our community, including our own SIH team members and their families, thank you. Your commitment inspires us to serve with the same heart and purpose every day.

11/10/2025

Mission in Motion

This giving season, our teams are coming together to fight hunger in our community.

Employees at SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital recently donated $2,000 to the Murphysboro Food Pantry to help support local families. According to Pantry Director Megan Austin, “This generous contribution will help make holiday meals possible for people in need, and we’re so thankful to be able to provide that support to those who rely on us.”

In addition, many other departments across our healthcare system are collecting food items and donations to support our community in various ways:

SIH leaders across our facilities, along with the SIH Foundation and SIH Community Benefits, rallied together to collect food items for several local food pantries.

- SIH System Office is hosting a "Stuff the Pantry" food drive to benefit the Good Samaritan Food Pantry.
- SIH Herrin Hospital is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive to support employees in need.
- SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale is assembling Thanksgiving meal kits for local families.
- SIH Harrisburg Medical Center has started a food bank at the hospital.

Caring for our communities goes beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics. Helping our friends and family in Southern Illinois comes from the heart.

11/10/2025

Lung cancer affects so many lives, and remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. However, increased awareness, early detection and advancements in research offer hope for improved outcomes.

Dr. Ricardo Siller, cardiothoracic surgeon, shares thoughtful insights in this WSIL-TV interview:

We speak with a surgeon from SIH about lung safety awareness.

11/06/2025

Congratulations to our newest DAISY Award honoree, Audra Adduci, RN!

Audra, from SIH Primary Care Harrisburg, is known for her calm, compassionate care and unwavering dedication to her patients and team. From improving vaccine workflows to going above and beyond to ensure every patient receives the care they need, Audra truly embodies what it means to be a DAISY Nurse.

Thank you, Audra, for your commitment to excellence and the difference you make every day at SIH!

11/05/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Join us as we honor lung cancer survivors, patients and families while raising awareness about the power of early detection.

If you’re between the ages of 55 and 77 and have a history of smoking, talk to your provider about a low-dose CT scan. Early detection means more treatment options, and it could save your life.

Find a provider: https://www.sih.net/providers

11/04/2025

Start your healthcare career with hands-on experience through the SIH Healthcare Internship Program. This program provides students with the opportunity to work in real hospital and clinic settings, developing valuable patient care skills and supporting our clinical teams.

Interns fill meaningful roles, such as Clinical Care Aids, Patient Sitters, and Receptionists, among others, gaining practical experience that prepares them for careers in medical, nursing, therapy, and other healthcare fields.

Apply now for the Spring 2026 SIH Healthcare Internship Program.
Deadline: November 12, 2025
Learn more and apply:

Paid student employment opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students interested in healthcare