SSM Health Illinois

SSM Health Illinois Services in Illinois include two hospitals, SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon and SSM Health St. St. Louis, MO. Vernon.

Nationally recognized for quality and innovation, SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system working to advance health equity and empower all people to achieve their full potential. SSM Health (ssmhealth.com) is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through one of the largest integrated delive

ry systems in the nation. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia along with SSM Health Medical Group which includes primary and specialty care physicians. The Hospitals are operated in partnership with the Felician Sisters. The hospitals have received multiple awards for safety, quality and customer service. Good Samaritan Hospital is a 134-bed hospital with the only inpatient rehab program in the region, has one robot for minimally invasive surgery and a comprehensive neurosciences program. Mary’s Hospital is a 113-bed hospital specializing in behavioral health, bariatric surgery, wound/hyperbarics, and cancer treatments. In 2015, the hospitals launched a new pediatric emergency and NICU telemedicine program in conjunction with the physicians at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital of St. SSM Health Medical Group offers primary and specialty care physicians in multiple locations throughout southern Illinois. Extended hours and seven days-a-week elk-in care services are available at Express Clinic sites in Centralia and Mt. Finding a physician and scheduling an appointment online is convenient at ssmhealth.com/doctor

We’re still smiling, thinking about the energy from our Nurse Resident Olympics at Good Samaritan Hospital 😄 🏅 Hosted by...
05/27/2026

We’re still smiling, thinking about the energy from our Nurse Resident Olympics at Good Samaritan Hospital 😄 🏅

Hosted by our Nurse Residency Team and Clinical Education, this special event brought our nurse residents together for a little friendly competition, teamwork, and a whole lot of fun earlier this month!

From start to finish, it was a great reflection of the collaboration, connection, and support that defines the early journey of our nurses. Sharing a few photos from the day to celebrate these incredible caregivers and the teams who pour into their growth every step of the way. 💙

❤️ Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their c...
05/25/2026

❤️ Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion will never be forgotten.

💙 At SSM Health, we are grateful for the freedoms they protected and the families who carry their legacy forward. This Memorial Day, we remember, we reflect, and we honor.

From its provider-led team to the resources provided within the four walls of the hospital, advanced treatment options a...
05/23/2026

From its provider-led team to the resources provided within the four walls of the hospital, advanced treatment options and more, our SSM Health Wound Care Clinics in Southern Illinois are where healing happens. 🤕

For more information about SSM Health wound care services, call 618-436-6318-Centralia location and 618-899-3710-Mt. Vernon location!

05/22/2026

Tired all the time? 💤 Discover when it might be time to consult a sleep specialist with Dr. Shammaa's advice.

05/21/2026

As an SSM Health Hospice Volunteer, you’ll bring comfort, care, and companionship to patients and families during life’s most tender moments.

If you have a heart to serve, we’d love to have you join us.
📞 Call Judy Ealey at 618-899-1630 or apply online: ssmhealth.com/volunteer
🎥 Listen to Dewayne share his experience as a hospice volunteer in the video below.

Today we celebrate World Bee Day! 🐝💙This is a reminder of how even the smallest creatures can make the biggest impact. M...
05/20/2026

Today we celebrate World Bee Day! 🐝💙

This is a reminder of how even the smallest creatures can make the biggest impact. Much like honeybees and pollinators work together to sustain life, our breast program team works together every day to support, encourage, and care for our patients and community.

Our breast program team proudly wears our “Bee-lieve in a Cure” shirts as a symbol of hope, compassion and commitment to our patients and community. Just like bees, every member of our team plays an important role in supporting growth, healing, and hope.

We’re also recognizing Dr. Brandt, who not only has a passion for women’s health, but also raises more than 50 beehives and bottles her own honey!

Dr. Brandt provides breast biopsy services at SSM Health hospitals in Centralia and Mt. Vernon, helping bring compassionate, specialized care close to home.

Learn more about your screening options and schedule your screening with us today 🗓 https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/womens-health/breast-health

Care close to home matters. 🏠 For our neighbors in Nashville, IL and Washington County, leading general surgery care is ...
05/20/2026

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

05/20/2026

(1 of 4) Meet Jen, RN-Charge Nurse at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. Having triumphed through tremendous loss due to mental health, Jen has turned tragedy into her testimony. Now serving in Behavioral Health, she advocates for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Follow along as we share her journey.

"I always knew I wanted to work in Behavioral Health. It was my goal, but nursing was not my first profession. By the time I was 20, I was already married with two kids. I started my career as a hairdresser and then ended up doing some factory work at North American Lighting for the insurance benefits. My life ended up taking a drastic turn. I found myself going through a divorce, and shortly after it was finalized, my ex-husband took his life. It was absolutely heartbreaking!

Over 10 years of marriage...how was I not able to help the one person I really wish I could have? Something clicked in me after that loss, and I said, 'You know what? I'm going back to school,' and that is exactly what I did.

I took some pre-requisite classes, became a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), advanced to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and finally became a Registered Nurse (RN) at 38-years-old. I've been with SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois for 15 years and earned my BSN through continued education opportunities. I serve as a Charge Nurse on the Behavioral Health unit, and I love my job! I really do. I love what I do, and I can’t imagine myself anywhere else."

SSM Health Illinois

Coming together to celebrate those who care for our communities is always something special. 🥰 Yesterday, we had the hon...
05/19/2026

Coming together to celebrate those who care for our communities is always something special. 🥰

Yesterday, we had the honor of joining our partners at Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and Deaconess Illinois Crossroads for the Compassionate Caregiver Awards Business After Hours, recognizing the healthcare professionals who go above and beyond every single day.

These moments are a powerful reminder that caring for our communities takes all of us. Through collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to uplifting one another, we continue to highlight the exceptional care happening across our region.

We are especially proud to celebrate our SSM Health team members who were honored:

• Olufeyisayo Taiwo, MD
• Jenny Charlton, Occupational Therapy
• Kelsey Patterson, Phlebotomist
• Kalee Alvis, CNA
• Ashley Wellen, RN
• Caleb Helfrich, RN

Each of you represents the compassion, dedication, and professionalism that make a difference for patients and families every day.

Thank you to our community partners, including the Chamber and Deaconess, for helping shine a spotlight on the incredible caregivers serving Jefferson County. Together, we are stronger and better able to care for those who rely on us. 💙

Looking for a simple way to make a big impact? 💙Join us for a community blood drive at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in...
05/19/2026

Looking for a simple way to make a big impact? 💙
Join us for a community blood drive at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia on Thursday, May 21 from 11:30 am to 3 pm in the gymnasium.

📍500 N. Pleasant Ave.

Every donation helps save lives and support patients in our community. Plus, donors can choose a thank-you reward or give it back to a nonprofit of their choice.

Schedule your appointment here:
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/142900

Together, we can make a difference.

And that’s a wrap on Healthcare Week. 🥳🎉From themed days to team celebrations, it was a true reflection of the compassio...
05/19/2026

And that’s a wrap on Healthcare Week. 🥳🎉
From themed days to team celebrations, it was a true reflection of the compassion, teamwork, and dedication our teams bring every day.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the week meaningful, and to the leaders and organizers who made it all possible behind the scenes.

A special shoutout to our Nutritional Services teams for the incredible breakfasts and ministry wide BBQs for staff, contracted workers, and volunteers. You brought people together in a way that truly mattered.

We are grateful for this team and the care you provide to our communities. 💙

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