SSM Health Illinois

04/12/2026

🏀 March Madness isn’t just action on the court—it’s teamwork behind the scenes.
When the pressure is high and every second counts, SSM Health teams are there to help keep student‑athletes safe and moving. From courtside care to on‑site imaging and rapid medical decisions, our sports medicine experts play a key role in supporting the NCAA tournament.

Go behind the buzzer and see how our teams help keep March Madness moving:
👉 https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/blogs/ssm-health-matters/april-2026/behind-the-buzzer-ssm-health-keeps-march-madness-moving

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Chosen by the NCAA to lead medical efforts at regional tournament sites, SSM Health sports medicine teams bring elite expertise, on-site diagnostics and compassionate care to one of the biggest stages in college sports.

04/11/2026

This week, we proudly celebrated and expressed gratitude for our incredible Occupational Therapy teams for the care, skill, and compassion they bring to patients every day.

Occupational therapists help patients regain independence, build confidence, and safely return to the activities that matter most in daily life- from self‑care and work tasks to meaningful routines at home and in the community. Their support plays a vital role in recovery, healing, and overall quality of life.

We are grateful for your dedication to meeting patients where they are and walking alongside them on their journey toward greater independence and well-being.

Thank you for serving Southern Illinois with heart!

04/11/2026

Clinician well-being is essential to delivering high-quality care and sustaining it requires more than good intentions. 💙

Recently, Dr. Heather Schmidt, SSM Health System Medical Director for Employee Well-Being, joined healthcare leaders from across the country at an Atalan webinar, “Is Your Clinician Well-being Program at Risk? Sustainable Models to Align with Organizational Strategy.”

The discussion focused on what it truly takes to make clinician well-being efforts durable within complex health systems – what’s working, where programs become vulnerable, and how leadership alignment and organizational structure play a critical role in long-term success.

If you’re working to strengthen or sustain clinician well-being in your organization, this candid conversation offers valuable insights.

👉 Watch the replay: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5255809/CBFB2A1C68E97B9385110F2C96C3848A

04/10/2026

This week, we’re celebrating our incredible Patient Access team!

They are the friendly voices on the phone, the welcoming faces at check‑in, and the behind‑the‑scenes problem solvers who help every patient’s care journey start smoothly.

From scheduling appointments and verifying information to answering questions with compassion and care, this team plays a vital role in creating a positive, respectful experience for our patients and families every single day.

Thank you for your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to serving others with kindness. We are so grateful for all that you do! 🌟

04/10/2026

Rooted in our Values and guided by our Vision, we strive for exceptional care that reveals the healing presence of God.
Discover more: https://www.ssmhealth.com/resources/about/mission-vision-values

04/09/2026

Care close to home matters. 🏠 For our neighbors in Nashville, IL and Washington County, leading general surgery care is now available.

William Bishop, MD, is welcoming new patients at Washington County Hospital of Illinois for hernias, gallbladder conditions, colonoscopies, biopsies, and more.

Get the care you need, from doctors and care teams who know this community right where you live.

Call today or request an appointment:
https://www.getcare.ssmhealth.com/find-a-doctor/doctor-details/william-a-bishop-md

04/09/2026

A major milestone for the new SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital! 🥳🎉🎉

04/08/2026

One year ago, we lost a cherished member of the SSM Health family, Jenny, Supervisor of Imaging – Multiple Modalities, who served SSM Health with dedication and compassion for 32 years before passing away from pancreatic cancer.

To honor Jenny’s life and legacy, her radiology team recently came together at the cancer center garden to plant flowers and beautify the space. This garden is the main view for patients as they receive chemotherapy treatments. Serving as a space meant to bring comfort, peace, and hope during some of their most difficult moments.

Through this act of love and remembrance, Jenny’s spirit lives on, offering beauty and encouragement to patients and families, just as she did throughout her career. 💙🌸

04/08/2026

Real hospital experience. Real patients. Real impact.

Get an inside look at what it’s really like to learn, serve, and grow as a VolunTeen at SSM Health in Southern Illinois.

VolunTeen 2026 is open!

Apply by April 24, 2026: https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/illinois/volunteen-program
Program dates: June 2–July 10, 2026.

04/07/2026

We’re proud to share that Ashley Pollard has been named to Becker's Hospital Review’s 2026 “Hospital and Health System Chief Marketing Officers to Know” list. This recognition highlights leaders who are shaping how patients and communities connect with health systems through strategic, data‑driven marketing. Congratulations, Ashley, on this well‑deserved honor! Read the full list:

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/96-hospital-and-health-system-chief-marketing-officers-to-know-2026/

04/07/2026

Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the simplest and most important ways to protect your baby- during naps and at bedtime, every day. A clear crib helps reduce the risk of sleep-related injuries and deaths.

You can reduce your baby’s risk of suffocation by practicing : place on back in own sleep area, on a firm surface, with no bumpers, pillows, stuffed animals or loose bedding.

Small steps like these can make a big difference. Share this message with caregivers, grandparents, and anyone who helps put your baby to sleep. 💙