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Surgical care expands in southwestern Illinois under new partnership

Hospital Sisters Health System, Southern Illinois Market hospitals, and Lincoln Surgical Associates have reached a new service agreement aimed at broadening surgical access across southwestern Illinois.

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

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Shriners Children's hosts screening clinic for orthopedic conditions in children

Shriners Children's St. Louis is set to host a screening clinic dedicated to pediatric orthopedic conditions on May 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at Salem Township Hospital, located at 1201 Ricker Dr., Salem, IL.

By South Central Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

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Mental health expert advises strategies for well-being and self-care

By South Central Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

Consulting behavioral health expert Mary Hammond, MS, LCPC, highlights various strategies for maintaining mental well-being amid changes in lifestyle and routines.

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Hearing education event at St. Joseph's Hospital Breese on April 8

By South Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese Audiology, in collaboration with Cochlear Americas, will host an educational event on hearing loss and implantable solutions.

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HSHS St. Joseph’s named among top rural hospitals in 2025

By South Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, serving the rural community for over 125 years, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States for 2025.

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American Red Cross organizes blood drive in Salem for April

By South Central Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Salem, IL – The American Red Cross is organizing a blood drive at the Salem Community Activity Center on April 16, 2025.

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Lunch & Learn session on vitamins scheduled in Salem

By South Central Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Salem Township Hospital will host a Lunch & Learn session titled "The Truth About Vitamins: Benefits, Risks, and Smart Choices" on Thursday, April 10.

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Salem Township Hospital joins local health fair to share community services

By South Central Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

Members of the Salem Township Hospital (STH) staff participated in the Health and Resource Fair held on March 14.

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Nurse practitioner shares insights on improving sleep at community event

By South Central Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

Over 60 individuals attended the March Lunch and Learn event, where they were served lunch, coffee, and dessert.

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HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital offers scholarships for medical and health students

By South Central Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

The Auxiliary of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese is now accepting applications for its Lights in Scholarship program.

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Hospital hosts sleep-focused Lunch & Learn event in March

By South Central Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

The Salem Township Hospital is organizing a Lunch & Learn event focused on "A Good Night’s Sleep."

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Registration open for HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese health fair

By South Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese is set to host a health fair on Saturday, March 29, from 6-10 a.m. The event will take place in the hospital's medical office building located at 9515 Holy Cross Lane, Breese, Illinois.

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Salem Township Hospital hosts dietitian talk on eating healthy within budget

By South Central Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

At a recent Lunch and Learn event, Caroline Boehne, a registered dietitian at Salem Township Hospital, presented on the topic "Balancing Your Plate on a Balanced Budget."

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Handbags for Health event to support SBL Fayette County Hospital

By South Central Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

Friends and Families of SBLFCH is organizing an event called "Handbags for Health" on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

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Used book fair in Breese offers bargains for charity

By South Central Reporter | Feb 5, 2025

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese's Auxiliary is preparing for its annual Used Book Fair and Bake Sale, scheduled from March 6 to March 8.

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Brett Hutcherson joins Clinton County Rural Health Clinic

By South Central Reporter | Jan 22, 2025

Dr. Brett Hutcherson has joined the Clinton County Rural Health Clinic in Breese, Illinois, as part of the HSHS Medical Group.

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Dietitian to lead discussion on budget-friendly nutrition tips

By South Central Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

Join the upcoming "Balancing Your Plate on a Balanced Budget" discussion at the February Lunch & Learn event.

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HSHS St. Joseph's welcomes first baby of 2025

By South Central Reporter | Jan 3, 2025

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese announced the birth of their first baby of 2025, Cal Michael Thompson.

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SBLFCH hosts winter raffle to support hospital initiatives

By South Central Reporter | Jan 3, 2025

The Friends and Families of SBLFCH are organizing a winter raffle, offering two prize packages.

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Blood drive honors community leader Joe Black battling rare cancer

By South Central Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

Joe Black, a long-standing member of the Salem business community, is receiving support through a blood drive in his honor as he battles Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), a rare form of blood cancer.