Illinois Health and Hospital Association

10/31/2025

Several babies in the NICU at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora are celebrating their first Halloween with crochet costumes. Nurses at the center made handmade crocheted costumes for NICU babies for the third year. The babies were dressed as fruits, candy, animals and more.

Several babies in the NICU at Rush Copely Medical Center in Aurora are celebrating their first Halloween with crochet costumes.

10/30/2025

The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.

The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.

10/29/2025

The Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Holiday Market in November ahead of the hectic holiday season. Memorial Health announced that the market will take place from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the DMH Gift Shop, Barnes Lobby, and Coffee Connection, located inside the hospital.

The Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Holiday Market in November ahead of the hectic holiday season.

10/28/2025

We are excited about next week’s IHA Emergency Preparedness Exercise. It is a key opportunity to practice responding to a mass casualty incident. Make sure your hospital or health system is registered for the 11/5 exercise. This year’s simulation will center on a commercial aircraft emergency landing near a local hospital, challenging hospital teams to communicate and coordinate effectively.

Register today for this high-value program!
http://tinyurl.com/2025-EP-Exercise

10/27/2025

Advocate Health Care partnered with the Chicago Bears to host a special event Oct. 17 at Halas Hall, celebrating breast cancer survivor Amy Cash of Volo. Joined by her family, Cash received a VIP experience at the Bears’ training facility in recognition of her breast cancer journey.

Advocate Health Care partnered with the Chicago Bears to host a special event Oct. 17 at Halas Hall, celebrating breast cancer survivor Amy Cash of Volo. Joined by her family, Cash received a VIP expe...

10/24/2025

For 100 years, Saint Anthony’s Health Center, a part of
OSF HealthCare, has been helping treat the residents of Madison, Jersey, and Macoupin counties. An open house was held to celebrate the event on Thursday, similar to the one held by the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George when the hospital first opened on Oct. 1, 1925.

Alton hospital celebrates 100 years of care with open house showcasing high-tech upgrades

10/23/2025

Evanston’s Saint Francis Hospital and the Evanston Healthcare Response Collaborative received recognition for nursing excellence and healthcare education programs, respectively, as announced in news releases Tuesday.

Evanston’s Saint Francis Hospital and the Evanston Healthcare Response Collaborative received recognition for nursing excellence and healthcare education programs, respectively, as announced in news releases Tuesday.  Saint Francis received a “Magnet with Distinction” recognition from the Ame...

10/20/2025

Trick-or-treaters took over the halls of Urbana’s Carle Health Foundation Hospital for its annual Trunk-or-Treat event, reuniting with nurses who once took care of them.

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Trick-or-treaters took over the halls of Urbana’s Carle Foundation Hospital for its annual Trunk-or-Treat event, reuniting with nurses who once took care of them. …

10/14/2025

When disaster strikes, will your team be ready? IHA’s Emergency Preparedness Exercise on 11/5 will insert your team into the chaos of a commercial aircraft emergency landing near a hospital. The scenario will challenge teams to communicate, coordinate, and make critical decisions under pressure. MCIs can happen anytime. Will your team be ready?

Register today.
http://tinyurl.com/2025-EP-Exercise

10/09/2025

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) has introduced a groundbreaking advancement in lung care for the region.

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale recently performed the first Ion® robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, a minimally invasive lung biopsy procedure that enhances precision and safety while enabling earlier detection of lung cancer.

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) has introduced a groundbreaking advancement in lung care for the region.

10/07/2025

Find out how your hospital or health system can maintain a safe and effective environment for patient care. An IHA webinar on Oct. 24 will cover the most frequently cited life safety code and physical environment issues.

Nancy Ruzicka, a nationally recognized compliance expert, will discuss practical strategies to prevent common deficiencies and improve quality care. The webinar is open to IHA members and non-members.

Register today!
https://hubs.ly/Q03M9kXY0

10/03/2025

Carle Health will host an annual camp Saturday to help children and teens process grief. Camp Healing Heart is a day-long event helping children and teens experiencing the death of a loved one.

Staffed by over 70 volunteers, the camp provides campers the tools to help them process grief while connecting with kids who have gone through similar experiences.

Carle Health will host an annual camp Saturday to help children and teens process grief.