HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital News News Category All Emergency Care and Urgent Care Hospital News Submit Media Contact Andrew Dilbeck, HSHS Illinois Office: 217-464-5610 | Andrew.Dilbeck@hshs.org Better sleep boosts overall health March 20, 2023 Boos your overall health and well-being with better sleep as HSHS Good Shepherd recognizes Sleep Awareness Week Read More Be alert to the effects of too much caffeine March 16, 2023 March is Caffeine Awareness Month Read More Preventing accidental poisoning at home March 15, 2023 HSHS Good Shepherd offers five tips to prevent accidental poisoning from happening at home Read More Frequent hand washing can reduce spread of illness February 16, 2023 HSHS Good Shepherd encourages everyone to frequently wash their hands when exposed to high touch surfaces Read More When chest pain occurs, dial, don't drive February 16, 2023 Dialing 911 saves critical treatment time in the emergency room when minutes matter Read More Cram the Car food drive set for Feb. 17 February 13, 2023 HSHS Home Care Illinois invites community to collect food items for the First United Methodist Church food pantry Read More Not too late for flu vaccine January 20, 2023 HSHS explains why it is not too late to get your flu vaccine Read More Thyroid disorders can often go undiagnosed January 20, 2023 HSHS Good Shepherd recognizes Thyroid Awareness Month in January Read More Protect your health during cold, winter months December 16, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd offers information to help you protect and maintain your health this time of year Read More Easy ways to stay healthy this cold and flu season December 14, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital shares tips for a healthy winter Read More Lymphedema treatment added to list of therapy services December 9, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd adds Lymphedema treatments to comprehensive list of therapy services Read More Reducing stress associated with caregiving November 29, 2022 HSHS Home Care Illinois shares 6 ways to reduce stress as we recognize National Family Caregivers Month in November Read More Blessing Box receives generous donation November 23, 2022 Monical's Pizza of Shelbyville saw a need to help fill the HSHS Good Shepherd Blessing Box Read More Keeping safety in mind when shopping for children's gifts November 22, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd shares 10 tips to remember when buying gifts for children Read More Know the signs of diabetes November 22, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd encourages you to know the signs of diabetes as we recognize American Diabetes Month in November Read More Take the first step in understanding foot ulcers and wound care November 22, 2022 Proper wound care essential to foot health Read More Virtual Candle Lighting Ceremony November 4, 2022 HSHS Hospice Illinois invites communities to join in virtual candle lighting ceremony Read More Virtual Career Fair set for November 3 October 27, 2022 HSHS is hosting a virtual Career Fair for part-time and PRN positions. Openings for a variety of roles at multiple locations in Illinois and Wisconsin. Read More Getting your first mammogram? October 24, 2022 Don't let getting your first mammogram be intimidating. Follow these tips to feel relaxed and prepared. Read More Tips for a Safe Halloween October 19, 2022 Parents follow these tips to make sure kids stay safe on Halloween Read More Virtual Career Fair set for October 6 October 3, 2022 HSHS is hosting a virtual career fair for nursing and nursing support positions on October 6 Read More Four ways to lower cholesterol September 26, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd recognized National Cholesterol Education Month Read More Six tips to healthy aging September 26, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd recognizes Healthy Aging Month and offers these tips for healthy aging Read More Virtual Career Fair set for September 22 September 14, 2022 HSHS is hosting a virtual Career Fair for housekeeping and food service positions Read More National Immunization Awareness Month recognized in August August 25, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd encourages vaccinations for people of all ages during National Immunization Month Read More The unique benefits of breast milk August 25, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd recognizes National Breastfeeding Month in August. Read More HSHS Medical Group welcomes Family Medicine physician to Shelbyville August 25, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd is pleased to welcome HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine physician, Dr. Poojitha Kolluri Read More HSHS Announces appointment of Good Shepherd President and CEO August 11, 2022 Chad Markham to serve as President and CEO Read More Staying safe in excessive heat July 20, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd shares warning signs and tips to stay safe in excessive heat Read More The need for blood doesn't take a summer vacation July 20, 2022 Top four reasons to donate blood in the summer Read More Safety should be a priority as fairs and festivals return July 14, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd offers these safety reminders when attending events Read More Sun safety tips to prevent damage from harmful UV rays July 14, 2022 The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage skin in as little as 15 minutes Read More Water safety tips June 14, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd shares 4 tips to keep families safe around water this summer. Read More Playing it safe with fireworks June 14, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd recommends leaving fireworks to the professionals. Fireworks can be fun, but are very dangerous. Follow these top 10 safety recommendations. Read More Learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke May 25, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month in May Read More Nursing Exemplar Awardees named May 24, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd recently held Nursing Exemplar Award ceremony during National Nurses Week Read More Protect your skin while enjoying the outdoors May 20, 2022 Follow these sun safety tips to prevent damage from harmful UV rays Read More Becker Healthcare names HSHS one of top 150 places to work May 2, 2022 Hospital Sisters Health System among the asteemed honorees for going above and beyond to foster a great workplace Read More Discussing your health care decisions April 20, 2022 HSHS Illinois hospitals encourage families to discuss health care decisions Read More Signs of spring... and seasonal allergies April 19, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital offers tips for allergy sufferers Read More March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 21, 2022 New recommendations encourage colon cancer screenings at the age of 45 Read More HSHS Illinois offering nursing scholarships March 17, 2022 HSHS Illinois offering nursing scholarships up to $20,000 Read More Protect your family from accidental poisoning March 16, 2022 HSHS Good Shepherd offers advice during Poison Prevention Week. Read More Learn the warning signs of a heart attack February 10, 2022 American Heart Month is the perfect time to refresh your awareness on the warning signs of a heart attack. Read More Women: Take good care of your heart February 10, 2022 Heart disease strikes nearly 1 in 3 women during their lifetime Read More Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia February 3, 2022 HSHS Illinois hospitals and clinics urge you to know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia Read More HSHS Illinois provides tips for shoveling snow February 1, 2022 With the upcoming winter storm, HSHS Illinois recommends a few safety tips before you shovel snow Read More Winter brings increased need for blood donation January 14, 2022 Top four reasons to become a blood donor. Read More Staying safe walking on ice and snow January 13, 2022 Winter is here. HSHS Good Shepherd reminds you to stay safe when venturing outside. Read More Coping with COVID during the holidays December 16, 2021 Understand the facts about the current COVID-19 environment and incorporate safety measures into your holiday plans. Read More Help cut calories with healthy food swaps December 16, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd recommends healthy food swaps to help cut calories during the holidays. Read More Carbon Monoxide safety tips December 9, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd offers carbon monoxide safety tips. Read More Know the signs of diabetes to get help you need November 11, 2021 Raising awareness about diabetes during National Diabetes Awareness Month Read More November is National Family Caregivers Month November 10, 2021 5 steps to reduce the stress of caregiving Read More Sleep tips to keep your internal clock in check November 3, 2021 ‘Fall back’ to Standard Time begins November 7 Read More Happy Halloween tips October 22, 2021 HSHS Good Sheperd offers parents tips for a safe and healthy Halloween. Read More Oh, my gourd, it's pumpkin season October 14, 2021 SIx reasons to add pumpkin to your diet year round. Read More Tips to take charge of your breast health October 14, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Read More Wellness Program Returns to HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital September 17, 2021 The Wellness Program enables participants to exercise independently with the help and support of our knowledgeable staff. Read More Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day, September 26 September 16, 2021 Five reasons to eat an apple a day. Read More Locally grown produce reap health benefits August 18, 2021 Locally harvested fruits and vegetables produce many health benefits. Read More National Immunization Awareness Month August 18, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd encourages vaccinations during National Immunization Awareness Month. Read More Keeping Kids Safe Around Water this Summer July 14, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd remind parents and caregivers to be diligent around water. Read More Summer food handling safety tips July 13, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd offers safety tips regarding food handling, preparation and storage during summer months. Read More July is the peak month for grilling accidents July 13, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd offers outdoor grilling safety tips Read More Stay safe and use caution while mowing July 13, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd encourages lawn mower safety this summer. Read More Pre-procedure COVID-19 testing requirements change July 1, 2021 HSHS Illinois hospitals no longer require pre-procedure COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated patients. Read More Celebrate safely during fireworks season June 11, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd urges safety with fireworks Read More Tips for Preventing and Recognizing Heatstroke June 11, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd offers tips for preventing and recognizing heatstroke. Read More Tick Season Brings Increased Risk of Lyme Disease June 10, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd offers tips for prevention, tick removal and bite treatment Read More May is National Stroke Awareness Month - Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms May 18, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies stroke as the third-leading cause of death in Illinois, with more than 6,000 deaths annually. HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital... Read More Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease May 17, 2021 A virus with a simple name that commonly affects young children is making a resurgence in day care centers now that children are returning to day cares fulltime as parents return to work after... Read More Stay Safe in the Sun with Sunscreen May 11, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd answers frequently asked questions on sunscreen use Read More April is Child Abuse Prevention Month April 16, 2021 Learn how to spot the signs. Read More Discussing your health care decisions April 16, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd encourages families to discuss health care decisions sooner, rather than later Read More Hospital Sisters Health System Announces New President and CEO March 18, 2021 HSHS is pleased to announce that Damond W. Boatwright, MHA, MHS, FACHE, has accepted our offer to serve as president and CEO of Hospital Sisters Health System. Read More "Spring Forward" and your sleep habits March 9, 2021 A “Spring Forward” Could Be Just What the Doctor Ordered For Your Sleep Habits Read More Taking charge of your heart health February 18, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd provides healthy eating and exercise tps during American Heart Month. Read More Don't get chilled to the bone during upcoming cold temperature days February 5, 2021 Know the signs of hypothermia and frostbite. Read More Celebrating the Big Game Safely February 5, 2021 Offense can be the best defense when celebrating football's biggest game of the season. Read More Snow safety tips January 21, 2021 HSHS Good Shepherd stresses snow shoveling safety as the possibility of snow approaches our region. Read More Top 4 reasons to become a blood donor January 20, 2021 New year brings tried and true reasons to donate blood and plasma. Read More Celebrating safely during the holiday season December 16, 2020 HSHS Good Shepherd encourages community to make memories this holiday season, but to act responsibly and celebrate safely. Read More Choose Wisely. Top 6 Food Choices at Thanksgiving November 24, 2020 As the Holidays approach, make good food choices. Read More HSHS Illinois Hospitals Launch #MaskedMoms Initiative November 23, 2020 Moms who work at HSHS Illinois hospitals are launching a grassroots #MaskedMoms effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Read More Safe Toy Buying Tips for the Holidays November 20, 2020 Remember to check the safety and age-range when buying toys. Read More Reset Your Sleep Habits October 30, 2020 "Fall Back" with end of Daylight-Saving Time. Set your clocks back 1 hour on November 1. Read More Trick or Treat Alternatives and Safety Tips October 21, 2020 Consider more treats and less tricks this Halloween. Read More The Value of Vaccines September 15, 2020 Six things to know about vaccines. Read More Back-to-School Health Tips September 10, 2020 HSHS Illinois offers good sleep and nutrition tips for your family. Read More Keeping Your Mask Clean and Your Glasses Fog Free August 12, 2020 With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state of Illinois highly recommending that people help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by wearing cloth face coverings... Read More Lawn mowing is not child’s play July 30, 2020 HSHS Illinois offers Top 5 tips to avoid injury. While mowing is a seemingly innocuous activity, the HSHS Illinois hospitals want to remind everyone to remain safety-minded when mowing. Read More HSHS Illinois Shares Tips for Staying Cool in a Heat Wave and Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses July 17, 2020 With the excessive heat warnings for the region, it is important to take steps to stay safe in the heat. The HSHS Illinois hospitals are providing tips for staying cool and how to know the warning... Read More HSHS Illinois encourages staying safe in the sun with sunscreen July 10, 2020 As we spend more time out of the house with outdoors activities such as spending time on the beach, hiking, swimming, etc., it is important everyone take steps to prevent sun damage on their skin... Read More Ticks and Lyme Disease June 17, 2020 With the official start of summer just around the corner, many are spending more time outdoors in areas where ticks are active. Follow these tips and reminders to help everyone recognize and treat... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Revises Visitor Restrictions June 10, 2020 Visitors must wear a mask at all times while in the hospital and can expect to be screened. Read More Register Now for HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s Vacation Body School June 9, 2020 From July 31 through August 3, the HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will host a Vacation Body School for children in grades 4th, 5th or 6th. The school will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the... Read More Keeping Kids Safe Around Water this Summer June 1, 2020 As the weather heats up and more children and families head to pools and beaches, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital always wants to remind parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their kids and actively... Read More Stroke Survivor Shares His Story May 19, 2020 On Monday, July 8, 2013, Orville Fulk left his early morning reading at his computer to talk with his wife. Each morning as he caught up on internet news, his wife would run for an hour with... Read More EMS Week Honors Front-line Professionals May 18, 2020 During National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital recognizes the tremendous role that local EMS partners make to improve health in this region and in communities... Read More EMS Week Honors Front-line Professionals May 18, 2020 During National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital recognizes the tremendous role that local EMS partners make to improve health in this region and in communities... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Resumes Elective Surgeries May 13, 2020 We want to let you know HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will start performing elective surgeries once again on Tuesday, May 19 under Illinois public health guidelines. If you have a surgery or... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Resumes Elective Surgeries May 13, 2020 We want to let you know HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will start performing elective surgeries once again on Tuesday, May 19 under Illinois public health guidelines. If you have a surgery or... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Services Volunteers at the Shelby County Animal Control and Care Center February 11, 2020 At HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, our colleagues carry the torch for the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis. Each month, a department is chosen to complete a “mission possible” that... Read More American Heart Month: What you Should Know About Heart Attacks February 11, 2020 Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Orthopedic Center Provider to Speak at Dine with a Doc February 6, 2020 Sarah Massey, FNP-C at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Orthopedic Center is partnering with Dine with a Doc to discuss orthopedic services at Good Shepherd. The event will be held on February 10 at 11... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Provides Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease February 6, 2020 Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, more than all forms of cancer combined. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is proudly... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Promotes Health Tips for Super Bowl Sunday January 29, 2020 Super Bowl Sunday…the first big "holiday" of the year that can derail your New Year's diet and exercise resolutions. Your clothes are fitting better and you are eating... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Provides Carbon Monoxide Tips January 29, 2020 With winter upon us, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is urging members of the community to be vigilant to protect themselves against carbon monoxide poisoning. During this time of year, many turn on... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital to Hold 10th Annual Red Event 'Casino Night' on February 15 January 21, 2020 Join HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Foundation at the 10th Annual Red Event for a fun ‘Casino Night’ with your valentine. The foundation is now taking reservations for the event. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Provides Tips to Avoid Falls During Icy Conditions January 15, 2020 Slip-and-fall injuries due to icy conditions are a common occurrence during winter months. To prevent injury, consider the following tips from HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. Read More 15/2020 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Promotes How to Keep your New Year's Resolutions January 15, 2020 A new year is a popular time to make a change for the better. HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rehabilitation Services recommends resolutions that focus on improving health and offers tips on... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Recommends Visitor Guidelines January 8, 2020 With regional influenza activity continuing to increase, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital recommends the following visiting guidelines: Read More Yoga Classes Held at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rehabilitation Services January 8, 2020 Get healthy in 2020! The rehabilitation services department at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital has once again teamed up with Shelbyville Yoga to offer three different yoga classes in the community... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Investing in the Shelbyville Community December 31, 2019 The last three years, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital has made significant improvements to better serve the Shelbyville community. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Shares Winter Safety Tips December 30, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital encourages everyone to stay safe in the winter weather this season. When recommended by local weather and safety experts, stay inside and off the roads. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Colleagues Volunteer for Shelby County Salvation Army Bell Ringing December 23, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital colleagues recently volunteered for Shelby County Salvation Army bell ringing. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Partnered with Shelbyville High School for Mock Interviews December 23, 2019 The HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital human resource team and HSHS Central Illinois Division human resource talent acquisition group partnered with Nick Caldwell, guidance counselor at Shelbyville High... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Hosts Christmas Candlelight Service December 16, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital invites the community to a special Christmas Candlelight Service at the Good Shepherd Chapel on Monday, Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Delivers Christmas Trees to Patients December 16, 2019 Colleagues at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital know that spending the holidays as a patient isn’t how most people would choose to celebrate. That is why the mission integration team, led by Tonya... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Highlights Awareness on Seasonal Affective Disorder December 11, 2019 As the days get shorter and darker in the winter months, many people begin to experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD. “This mood disorder is linked to seasonal... Read More HSHS Decatur Ambulance Service Held a Friendly Competition with the Shelbyville Fire Department December 11, 2019 At HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, our colleagues carry the torch for the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis. Each month, a department is chosen to complete a “mission possible” that... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Colleagues Support the Angel Tree in Shelby County December 4, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital colleagues are helping provide a brighter holiday for children in Shelby County. During the month of November, colleagues paid $5 each Friday to wear jeans. The money... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Hosted Faculty from Shelbyville High School November 26, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital hosted the faculty from Shelbyville High School (SHS) last week. The faculty from SHS learned ways to educate students on health care opportunities in their hometown... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Receives 2019 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award® November 26, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital has been named a 2019 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner for clinical quality by Press Ganey. The award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Invites Community to the Annual Rehabilitation Services Open House November 26, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rehabilitation Services is hosting its annual open house on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 from 2 – 4 p. The open house will showcase the services offered at the... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Invites Community to Thanksgiving Dinner November 20, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital invites the community for a Thanksgiving meal. Please join us for a special Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 28, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Wildflower Café for $5... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Gives Thanks to Beulah Edwards on 26 years of Service November 19, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital guides their colleagues to live by the four core values set by the Sisters to reflect our Franciscan mission, values and philosophy. Read More Volunteers spread mission of HSHS Good Shepherd November 11, 2019 Lonnie Matlock is a rock star...at least on the streets of Shelbyville."It's the big honor of my life," he said. "The best part of volunteering here is putting out flyers [and... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Partnered with Shelbyville Manor for the 10th Annual Coat Drive November 11, 2019 On Friday, Shelbyville Manor held their annual coat drive.For the past 10 years, community members and organizations have donated coats to give to those in need in the Shelby County community. Jim... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Provides Tips to Stay Healthy During the Flu Season November 11, 2019 Flu season is upon us. Although HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital has not seen an increase of patients presenting in the emergency department with symptoms of the flu yet this season, it is important to... Read More Affordable Care Act Market Exchange Available at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital November 11, 2019 The open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act for the Market Exchange is Nov. 1 through Dec. 15. The last day to enroll is Dec. 15. Read More Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at HSHS Medical Group brings Awareness to Diabetes November 5, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd and Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at HSHS Medical Group bringing awareness to diabetes during the month of November. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital "Mission Possible" asking for Donations to the Food Pantry November 5, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Home Equipment, Home Health and New Vision colleagues are asking the community for their help collecting items for the local food pantry at the Methodist church. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Invites Veterans to a Special Breakfast October 31, 2019 The HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital mission team would like to invite all veterans to a special breakfast on Monday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veteran’s day. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Shares Tips on How to Choose your 2020 Health Insurance Plan October 31, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is proud to accept a wide variety of health insurance plans to better serve its patients and the communities’ health care needs. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Promotes World Stroke Day October 23, 2019 A stroke can happen to anyone, at anytime and anywhere. One in four people will have a stroke during their lifetime. The World Stroke Day campaign brings awareness to stroke symptoms and provides... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Offers Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips October 23, 2019 Fall has arrived, the leaves are changing, and pumpkin patches are open for families to select the perfect gourd for carving. Each year emergency rooms across the United States see patients with... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Cares About Early Detection October 15, 2019 One of the most common misconceptions people have of their smaller community hospital is that it may not offer the latest in imaging technology, also known as radiology. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Promotes the Teal Pumpkin Project October 15, 2019 One in 13 children in the U.S. have a food allergy. Even a tiny amount of an allergen can cause a severe reaction for the child. Food Allergy Research and Education organization (FARE), has created... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Welcomes Sarah Massey, APRN, FNP-C, to the Orthopedic Center October 11, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital would like to welcome Sarah Massey, APRN, FNP-C to the orthopedic center. Read More Join HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and Shelbyville High School for the 7th Annual Tackle Breast Cancer Football Game October 9, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and Shelbyville High School invites everyone to the 7th annual Tackle Breast Cancer home football game on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hosts Don Sol Mexican Grill for Food Truck Fridays October 9, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital would like to invite the community to Food Truck Friday with Don Sol on Friday, Oct. 18. Read More Get your Flu Vaccination at HSHS Good Shepherd Family Health October 2, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Family Health, affiliate of HSHS Medical Group, is ready to schedule your flu vaccination today. The flu season is early this year, so don’t wait to get your vaccine. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness during October September 30, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital promotes the importance of being proactive about your health. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Teams with Shelbyville Manor and Hawthorne Inn for the 10th Annual Coat Drive September 25, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital administration took on the Mission Possible challenge for October by teaming with Shelbyville Manor and Hawthorne Inn to collect coats and cold weather items for their... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Promotes the Importance of Farm Safety September 17, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital promotes the importance of farm safety during National Farm Safety and Health week. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Seeking Donors for Blood Drive September 17, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is hosting a blood drive on Friday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Classroom A on the south side of the hospital. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Donates Snacks to the Main Street School September 11, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s cardiopulmonary and radiology department colleagues recently donated snack items to Main Street School. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital colleagues take a Mission Pilgrimage to Chiara Center in Springfield September 11, 2019 A group of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital colleagues took a mission pilgrimage to the Chiara Center in Springfield. Read More Give Back to Your Community by Volunteering at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital September 4, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd is looking for community members to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hosts Pauly's BBQ for Food Truck Fridays September 4, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital would like to invite the community to Food Truck Friday with Pauly’s BBQ on September 13. Read More The Swing Bed Program at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital August 27, 2019 The swing bed program (also known as transitional care) helps patients make the transition from the hospital to other appropriate settings depending on the needs of the patient. This is an... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Home Health Helping You Heal at Home August 27, 2019 Home health allows you to recover from an accident, surgery or illness in the comfort of your own home with licensed healthcare professionals providing rehabilitative therapy and medical services... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Home Equipment Now Providing In Stock Items August 20, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is one of the area’s most reliable suppliers of home health products and services. The home equipment and durable medical goods department provides superior... Read More The Sleep Medicine Program at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital August 20, 2019 The sleep medicine program at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital provides comprehensive diagnostic testing and connections to sophisticated treatment options for people struggling with a wide... Read More Back to School Tips from HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital August 15, 2019 As the remaining days of summer end and a new school year begins, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital reminds parents that it is time to prepare their child for the new school year ahead. Read More Let the Mission Move You at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital July 23, 2019 Colleagues at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital come together every year to give back to their community. “Let the Mission Move You” was the theme of this year’s donation campaign. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Gave Brandy Stivers her Life Back July 23, 2019 In December 2019, 44-year-old Brandy Stivers of Findlay, Ill., went to her local doctor’s office not feeling well. The doctor’s office did an EKG, but it showed no signs of heart issues... Read More Brenda Graham Overcame a Stroke with the Help of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital July 11, 2019 Brenda Graham was at a seventh-grade sectional volleyball game in Shelbyville watching her granddaughter play. During the third set of the game, she leaned over on her husband’s shoulder and... Read More How to Detect and Prevent Skin Cancer July 11, 2019 Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, affecting more than three million people in the United States alone. As summer nears and more time is spent outdoors, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd's Wildflower Café Now Accepting Credit and Debit Cards July 2, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd’s Wildflower Café is now accepting debit and credit cards. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Hosts Unique Eats for Food Truck Friday July 2, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital would like to invite the community to Food Truck Friday with Unique Eats on July 12. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Promotes Fireworks Safety June 24, 2019 Though fireworks are exciting, festive and fun, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital wants to remind community members that fireworks can also be dangerous. Read More GO!217 Hosts Cooking with Fresh Veggies at the First United Methodist Church June 24, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and GO! 217 are hosting a cooking class on how to cook with fresh veggies on Thursday, July 11, at 11 a.m. The event will be located at the First United Methodist... Read More HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital Pays it Forward to HSHS Good Shepherd June 24, 2019 Caring Hearts | Healing Minds at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, recently donated activity packets to HSHS Good Shepherd for adult patients. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rehabilitation to Host Vacation Body School June 20, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rehabilitation Services is hosting Vacation Body School (VBS) for students in grades 4-6. Read More Congressman Shimkus Visits HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital June 12, 2019 Illinois Congressman John Shimkus recently visited HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital to meet with Aaron Puchbauer, president and CEO of HSHS Good Shepherd, along with Sara Jimenez, division director of... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Donates Games to Local Nursing Homes June 12, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Family Health Clinic and Specialty Clinic along with the infection prevention department recently donated games and prizes to Shelbyville Manor and Shelbyville Rehabilitation and... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Seeking Donors for Blood Drive June 4, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is hosting a blood drive on Friday, June 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Classroom A on the south side of the hospital. Read More The Vicky Wagner Breast Cancer Assistance Fund at HSHS Good Shepherd Accepts Donation June 4, 2019 The Shelbyville Lions Club presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to HSHS Good Shepherd Foundation Council for the Vicky Wagner Breast Cancer Assistance Fund. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Donates AED to Forest Park Ball Field May 30, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital recently donated an automated external defibrillator (AED) to the Forest Park ball fields in Shelbyville. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Donates AEDs to Lithia Springs Marina May 21, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital recently donated three automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to Lithia Springs Marina. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Shares Summer Swimming Safety Tips May 21, 2019 Swimming is a great way to relax and beat the heat, but before you pack your towels and sunscreen and head to your favorite swimming hole, make sure you follow some basic safety tips. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Celebrates Good Shepherd Feast Week May 14, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is celebrating Good Shepherd Feast Week, May 13-17. A prayer service was held in the peace garden Monday morning kicking off the week of celebration. The Good Shepherd... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Promotes Summer Sun Safety May 14, 2019 Summer is right around the corner, and with that comes vacations, beaches, pool time, theme parks and more. As we head into the warm summer months, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is providing a... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Collaborates with 4-H Health Jam May 9, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital collaborated with the University of Illinois Extension 4-H program to bring Health Jam to the fifth grade classes at Moulton Middle School in Shelbyville. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Lifts Flu Season Visitor Guidelines April 23, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital has lifted visitor restrictions and mandatory masking for colleagues. According to the CDC and the hospital’s infection control team, flu cases are on the decline... Read More GO! 217 Hosts Wedding Dances April 23, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and GO! 217 are hosting Wedding Dances Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. The event will be located at the Shelby County Senior Center. Read More Representative Halbrook Visits HSHS Good Shepherd April 23, 2019 Illinois Representative Brad Halbrook visited HSHS Good Shepherd to meet with Aaron Puchbauer, president and CEO of HSHS Good Shepherd along with Sara Jimenez, division director of marketing... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Invites Community to the Emergency Department and Radiology Open House April 10, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital invites the community to its emergency department and radiology open house on Monday, April 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Managers and colleagues will be on staff that... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Colleagues Carry the Torch of the Sister's Mission April 10, 2019 At HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, our colleagues carry the torch for our Hospital Sisters of St. Francis. Each month, a department is chosen to complete a “mission possible” that... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Brings Awareness to Child Abuse April 3, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, in support of National Child Abuse Awareness month, commemorated the initiative with a special prayer by Father Nick during the Wednesday, April 3 Mass in the chapel... Read More CEO thanks the providers, nurses and colleagues of HSHS Good Shepherd April 1, 2019 Aaron Puchbauer, HSHS Good Shepherd President and CEO, would like to take an opportunity to recognize and thank HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s talented and dedicated providers, nurses and... Read More GO! 217 Hosts Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound March 27, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and GO! 217 are hosting Wags and Walks, Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. The event will be located at Forest Park on General Dacey’s Trail Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Continues Partnership with Community Garden March 27, 2019 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital has committed to a second year of partnership with the Shelbyville Community Garden. The hospital will expand its gardens by providing permanent raised beds with easier... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Services Volunteers at the Shelby County Animal Control February 11, 2019 At HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, our colleagues carry the torch for the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis. Each month, a department is chosen to complete a “mission possible” that... Read More Tickets still available for HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s Ninth Annual Red Event February 8, 2019 Don’t miss HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s ninth annual Red Event. The hospital is still taking reservations for the fun-filled evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 21... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and HSHS Medical Group Provide Flu Season Health Tips January 21, 2019 Cold and flu season is upon us again. HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and HSHS Medical Group want you to be prepared this year. Each year, there are 25 to 50 million cases of the flu reported in the... Read More Shelby County State Bank Donates $50,000 to HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Foundation January 17, 2019 Shelby County State Bank donated $50,000 to the HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Foundation’s centennial fundraising campaign in December 2018. It is the largest contribution the hospital has... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Celebrates Christmas December 14, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital knows that spending the holidays as a patient isn’t how most people would choose to celebrate. That is why the mission integration team, led by... Read More Tips to Avoid the Holiday Stress November 29, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – The holiday season has begun. One only needs to turn on the TV or open a newspaper to see holiday ads for all kinds of consumers’ needs. This time of year can... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Receives Three Tau Awards November 29, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – Recently, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) held its annual Tau Awards to recognize local its hospitals in the categories of mission, quality, engagement and... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is Midway Through Phase 3 of Construction November 21, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is midway through phase three of a five-phase, $2.3 million project. This week and in the coming days, as patients and visitors enter the main... Read More Tips to Avoid the Flu November 16, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – Cold and flu season is upon us again, and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and Family Clinic want you to be prepared this year. Each year, there are 25 to 50 million... Read More Roberta Menis’ Comeback Story November 9, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – Seeing her now, it would be difficult to tell that Roberta Menis was once unable to walk and even told she would not walk again. Her tenacious spirit would not allow... Read More Ex-Smoker Breathes Easier with Help From HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital November 9, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – Louis Murphy is a common, friendly face in Shelbyville. Twice a day on school days, he mans the crosswalk for school children. He has a big smile and a warm hello for... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Shares Tips on How to Choose Your 2019 Health Insurance Plan November 7, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is proud to accept a wide variety of health insurance plans to better serve its patients and the communities’ health care needs. Read More ACA Enrollment Event Scheduled at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital November 5, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL– Certified application counselors will be available by appointment only at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital to help individuals and families sign up for health care coverage... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Installs New Imaging Systems for Pediatric and Orthopaedic Patients October 12, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital recently installed a Carestream Q-Rad DRX digital X-ray System and upgraded its existing portable X-ray and radiographic/fluoroscopy imaging... Read More Haiti Bound Mission Trip October 12, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – Next April, two colleagues from HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Jean Hudson and Chelsea Wildman, are bound for a mission in Haiti. In a true Christian spirit, they will be... Read More Good Shepherd Hospital Holds Drug Misuse Luncheon October 5, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – On Friday, September 28, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital sponsored a luncheon with the purpose of drawing together the best experts from five counties in local health... Read More October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 5, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reaffirm our commitment to fighting breast cancer and to remind ourselves and others the importance of... Read More Breast Cancer Survivor Celebrates 10th Anniversary Promoting Awareness October 4, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – Paula Vail loves football. It is one of her favorite sports. She is also a huge Shelbyville Rams supporter and a breast cancer survivor. When asked if she would... Read More Shelby County Cystic Fibrosis Event is a Success October 2, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL- On Saturday, September 29, the Shelby County Cystic Fibrosis Event held its seventh fundraiser. Those affected by cystic fibrosis (CF), family members, volunteers and supporters of... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Holds Its First Pet Blessing September 28, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL –St. Francis of Assisi had a great love for animals and wrote a Canticle for the Creatures, is an ode to God’s living things, “All praise to you, oh Lord, for all... Read More Free GO! 217 Thriller Workout Open to the Public September 27, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – Just in time for those Halloween parties and back by popular demand, learn the moves to Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller.” This dance is the latest free... Read More It Takes a Village to Raise a Hospital September 21, 2018 Shelbyville, IL - In 1916, a group of citizens led by Senator George Chafee and his wife saw the growing community of Shelbyville as a progressive place to live, work and raise a family. It had a... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and Shelbyville High School Team Up to Tackle Breast Cancer for Their Teacher September 19, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL -- Fans attending the Friday, October 5 Shelbyville High School (SHS) home football game are in for a treat. Along with the usual purple and white school colors of the SHS Rams... Read More Meliah Miller and Cystic Fibrosis September 13, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL -- Meliah Miller was a young woman who loved life, her family, people, camping outdoors, the edge of the seat adventure and her job. She had it all. She was beautiful, bright... Read More R.N. Passes Her Nursing Hat to Her Daughter September 7, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL– Peggy Chapman and Michelle Oliver are a mother and daughter who have made nursing a family legacy. In many ways, Oliver’s career mirrors her mother’s and HSHS... Read More Three generations serve at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital September 7, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital has stood for a century of service and for some, it is a familial thing to serve at the hospital. Currently, three generations of one family... Read More Patient Credits Hospital for Saving Him August 31, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – For over 50 years, Glenn “Dick” Clark has been married and has owned and operated his local business, Dick Clark’s Plumbing. He was also a Shelby... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital gives Shining Star Award for Joy August 20, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is committed to following its mission of quality health care and service to the community with a particular commitment to its core values of... Read More Serving the Hearts, Bodies and Wellness of Shelby County for More Than A Century August 17, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – Drs. Brian Miller, Virginia Dauz and Urbano Dauz have served at the Shelbyville hospital, now HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, for more than a 100-years, collectively. They... Read More Patient Makes Life-Changing Choice August 17, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – Tim Plappert has a genetic joint deterioration disease and waited for 10 years to receive a hip. Considered too young to receive a hip replacement, he spent most of his... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is Calling for Entries to the 2018 Scarecrow Daze Parade August 17, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital needs your help to make the 2018 Scarecrow Daze Parade a huge success! Entries are free. This year’s theme is “Happy 200th Birthday... Read More HSHS Medical Group and Good Shepherd Hospital welcome Suzanne Clarke, M.D. August 17, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – On August 27, the HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and HSHS Medical Group will welcome Suzanne Clarke, MD, to the HSHS Good Shepherd Family Health Clinic at 207 S... Read More No Falls This Autumn Seminar August 3, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL - According to the National Center of Disease Control and Prevention, close to two million people are treated for injuries from slips or falls annually in emergency departments... Read More FREE Glow Stick Zumba Workout Open to the Public July 30, 2018 SHELBYVILLE –Back by popular demand on Thursday, August 2, GO! 217 will present a special, free workout. All participants will be given free glow-in-the-dark bracelets for one hour of... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Celebrates 100 Years July 30, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – On Sunday, September 23, from 3 – 5 p.m., HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will celebrate its 100-year anniversary. The public is invited to a celebration on the... Read More Marvin Wonderling overcomes adversity with the help of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital July 13, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – In 2013, Linda Wonderling experienced a stroke and her rehabilitation needs brought her to HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital (GSS). She benefited from GSS therapy programs as... Read More Seats Available for HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s Vacation Body School July 11, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – There are still seats available! Beginning July 30 through August 2, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will host their second annual Vacation Body School for children in... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Sponsors American Red Cross Community Blood Drive July 11, 2018 SHELBYVILLE -- The American Red Cross (ARC) is on emergency appeal for blood and is looking for past and new donors who will help save lives by giving the gift of life. Read More FREE Glow Stick Zumba Workout Open to the Public June 29, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – Mark your calendars! On Thursday, July 6, GO! 217 will present a special, free workout. All participants will be given free glow-in-the-dark bracelets for one hour of glow... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Provides Sun Safety Tips June 29, 2018 Shelbyville - Summer is here, and with that comes vacations, beaches, pool time, theme parks and more. As we head into the warm summer months, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is providing a... Read More For the Needs of Our People Prayer Service June 14, 2018 SHELBYVILLE - HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital (GSS) not only cares about the ill and helps the community attain wellness, but it also ministers to the spiritual being of a person for a holistitic... Read More Water Safety Tips June 14, 2018 SHELBYVILLE - Memorial Day weekend is the kickoff to the tourism summer season for Shelby County. Each year, Lake Shelbyville attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to its beautiful... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Gains ACR Mammography Accreditation June 14, 2018 SHELBYVILLE - As part of qualifying as a certified mammography facility by the American College of Radiology (ACR), HSHS Good Shepherd’s radiology department must renew its... Read More Celebrate Our Nation Prayer Service June 14, 2018 SHELBYVILLE - Please join HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital colleagues on Tuesday, July 3 at 10 a.m. for the second annual ceremony to honor our nation in prayer. The ceremony will be held on the... Read More Visiting Specialist Clinic Moves Within HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital June 8, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – To provide better service to its patients, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is relocating the majority of its visiting specialist’s clinic to a much more convenient... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Goes Green in Wildflower Cafe June 8, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – Styrofoam is a trademark named for a chemical compound called polystyrene. According to the National Park Service and Office of Conservation, if it is placed in a landfill,... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s Sports Enhancement Program Has Seats Available June 1, 2018 SHELBYVILLE - The HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rehabilitation Department is offering their sixth annual sports enhancement program to all junior high and high school athletes. There are still... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Celebrates National Hospital and Nurses Week May 17, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – More than 90 years ago, the American Hospital Association HSHS created National Hospital Week to honor the men and women who support and serve their communities through... Read More Register Now for HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s Vacation Body School May 17, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – From July 30 through August 2, the HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will host a Vacation Body School for children in grades 4th, 5th and 6th. The school will be held... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s Sports Enhancement Program Available to Area School Athletes May 17, 2018 SHELBYVILLE - The HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rehabilitation Department is offering their sixth annual sports enhancement program to all junior high and high school athletes. This summer... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Sponsors American Red Cross Community Blood Drive May 4, 2018 SHELBYVILLE –Theoretically speaking, three lives can be saved from each donation of blood. To help ensure that there is no blood shortage in the near future, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Begins Construction on Radiology Department May 2, 2018 SHELBYVILLE – On Monday, May 1, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital began its next phase of the $3.1 million construction within the radiology department. This phase is expected to last at least... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital to Celebrate Mass Weekly April 19, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – Beginning April 25, the HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Chapel will celebrate Mass weekly on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Until now, Mass was conducted bi-monthly on the... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital to Cut Ribbon on Community Garden April 19, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – In celebration of Earth Day, on Sunday, April 22 at 1 p.m. HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest project, a raised-bed... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital gives Shining Star Award for Competency April 13, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is committed to following its mission of quality health care and service to the community with a particular commitment to its core values of... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Holds Pray for Our Children Service April 13, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL –Blue ribbons have been tied to the trees and blue pinwheels adorning the east façade of the HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and Peace Garden in honor of National Prevent Child... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital donates medical supplies to Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach April 12, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – On Thursday, March 29, HSHS Good Shepherd made a large donation to Mission Outreach. Inspired by Christ and St. Francis of Assisi, Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Holds Pray for Our Children Service March 29, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and it is a time to recognize the efforts of organizations who work together to prevent abuse. To honor this work, HSHS... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Honors the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis March 21, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – In 1875, in response to an invitation from Bishop Peter Joseph of Alton, Illinois, 20 sisters who were members of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order Regular... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Looks Ahead to 100 Years Anniversary March 20, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL -- On July 4, 1918, after a year of hard work, Shelbyville witnessed the opening of Shelby County Memorial Hospital. It was built by concerned citizens who felt that 40 miles... Read More Lions Club holds spaghetti supper for HSHS Good Shepherd Breast Cancer Assistance Fund March 5, 2018 SHELBYVILLE - The Shelbyville Lions Club will hold their annual world-famous spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, March 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the Lions Club. Read More Shelbyville Resident Credits HSHS Hospitals with Saving Her Life February 22, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – Shortly after going to bed on October 4, Teri Whalen felt pain grip her chest. She described the pain as if someone reached into her chest and squeezed her heart. She... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Foundation Holds Successful Red Event February 19, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – HSHS Good Shepherd Foundation’s eighth annual Red Event was an enormous success. The event took place on Thursday, February 15 and over 200 people were in... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Shares Tips to Avoid the Flu February 19, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is encouraging people to stay vigilant this flu season as the number of cases continues to rise. According to the Centers for Disease... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Teaches Fourth Grade First Aid Tips February 13, 2018 SHELBYVILLE, IL – On February 22 and 23, Michael Queary, RN and manager of the HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital emergency department, taught some basic first aid lessons to 100 fourth graders... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Holds First Mass for Ash Wednesday February 7, 2018 For the first time, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will celebrate a special Ash Wednesday Mass in the chapel on February 14 at 3 p.m. Father Nick Hussain will lead the service. The public is invited... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Awards MVP Shining Star Award for Care February 7, 2018 HSHS Good Shepherd is committed to following its mission of quality health care and service to the community with a particular commitment to their core values of respect, care, competence and joy... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Upgrades Equipment, Extends MRI Appointment Hours January 31, 2018 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is proud to announce it has upgraded its mobile MRI equipment with extended hours. MRI imaging are now available on Monday afternoons and all day on Thursdays. Read More Michael Kiley Steps Down as HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Board Chairman January 31, 2018 For the last two years, Michael Kiley has served as the chairman of the board for HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. He joined the board in 2012 after retiring as circuit judge of Shelby County. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Offers Winter Weather Tips January 12, 2018 Dress in layers. Lightweight, dry layers of clothing will help you stay warm. Wet clothing should be replaced by dry immediately because wet clothing will continually draw heat from your body.You... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Holds Eighth Annual Red Event January 3, 2018 Don’t miss the most exciting, fun-filled evening in Shelby County! HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is now taking reservations for the eighth annual Red Event. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Invites Public to After Hours January 3, 2018 One year ago in late January, Shelby Memorial Hospital became affiliated with HSHS and began a new identity as HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. As the newest member of the Hospital Sisters Health... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Installs New CT Scanner December 20, 2017 With the installation of the new CT scanner, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital has completed phase one of a $2.1 million construction project. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Celebrates Christmas December 18, 2017 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital knows that spending the holidays as a patient isn’t how most people would choose to celebrate. That is why the Mission Integration team, led by co-leaders Lorrie... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Adjusts Visiting Guidelines During Flu Season December 8, 2017 With flu season hitting a peak in central Illinois, visitors at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital are reminded of the important role everyone plays in guarding patient safety. Good Shepherd is... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Holds Open Enrollment for Health Coverage December 6, 2017 Please join us for the Dine with a Doc program at the Shelby County Senior Center in Forest Park, Shelbyville on Monday, December 11 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The program is free and all are... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Execs Speak at Dine with a Doc December 6, 2017 Please join us for the Dine with a Doc program at the Shelby County Senior Center in Forest Park, Shelbyville on Monday, December 11 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The program is free and all are... Read More 4-H Club Visits HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital December 6, 2017 On Monday, December 4, 17 members of the local 4-H club visited HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital as part of a special service project. The boys and girls of the club collected new stuffed animals and... Read More Free GO! 217 Dance Workout Open to the Public November 30, 2017 Get a jump on those holiday calories and join us for our upcoming GO! 217 workout. Over 20 people participated in our popular wedding dances at our June GO! 217 event, and fitness. Back by popular... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Holds Open Enrollment for Health Coverage November 30, 2017 A certified application counselor will be available at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital to help individuals and families sign up for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act. To enroll... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s Offers Orthopedic Surgery for First Time in 15 Years November 28, 2017 On Wednesday, August 22, 2017, Jerry Shaft from Tower Hill was Dr. Tracy Painter’s first surgery at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. In fact, Shaft’s arthroscopic rotator cuff repair was... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Begins Construction November 22, 2017 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is excited to start a multi-phase, $2.1 million dollar development project. The construction project will mean upgrades to the registration area, and the radiology and... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Celebrates Pastoral Care Week November 1, 2017 The ancient wisdom of Proverbs 17:22 reminds us, "A joyful heart is good medicine." HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital celebrated Pastoral Care Week October 22-28, in honor of those who serve in... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Helps Local Food Pantry and Animal Shelter October 24, 2017 To celebrate St. Francis during the Feast of St. Francis, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital appealed to their colleagues for donations of food for the local food pantry and pet food for the local animal... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hosts Shelbyville CEO Visit October 20, 2017 On October 18, Aaron Puchbauer, president of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, gave a tour of the hospital to 13 students from the Shelbyville Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) class. The... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Invites Public to Vote in Pumpkin Decorating Contest October 19, 2017 In celebration of Halloween, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is holding a pumpkin decorating contest. Hospital colleagues were challenged to embellish a pumpkin to raise money for the hospital Relay... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Honors Retiring Board Members September 29, 2017 On Monday, September 18, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital expressed deep gratitude to long-standing board members as Robert Pancoast, Elaine Beery, Susan Leach and Randy Biehler retired. Read More Free GO! 217 Thriller Workout Open to the Public September 22, 2017 Just in time for those Halloween parties, learn the moves to Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller.” This dance is the latest free exercise class that HSHS Good Shepherd and the... Read More Abbie’s Ride for Cystic Fibrosis September 20, 2017 Abbie Pancoast Vollmar celebrated her 40th birthday on May 1, 2017. Normally, that would be a mile marker for anyone, but not that big of a deal. For Vollmar, this milestone is much more... Read More Teen Athletes and Performance-Enhancing Drugs September 20, 2017 With students back in school and fall sports beginning, there can be external or self-imposed pressures on student athletes to continually perform better. There are many factors that can influence... Read More Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach September 13, 2017 On Wednesday, September 6, Executive Director of Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach Georgia Winson presented her program to the colleagues of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. Mission Outreach collects... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital to Hold 12-Hour Prayer Vigil September 7, 2017 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is holding a 12-hour prayer vigil for those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The vigil will be on Tuesday, September 12 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. in the Good... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is Calling for Entries to the 2017 Scarecrow Daze Parade August 30, 2017 Calling all ghouls, goblins and scarecrows, we need your help to make the 2017 Scarecrow Daze Parade a huge success! Entries are free and should be sent to HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. This year... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital to Hold First Mass Celebration August 30, 2017 On Wednesday, September 6, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will hold its first Mass in the new chapel. Father Nick Husain, priest-chaplain at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Decatur—another HSHS... Read More Meliah Miller and Cystic Fibrosis August 28, 2017 Meliah Miller was a young woman who loved life, her family, people, camping outdoors, the edge of the seat adventure and her job. She had it all. She was beautiful, bright and a blessing to those... Read More Living with Cystic Fibrosis August 28, 2017 Diagnosed at birth with cystic fibrosis (CF), Makenzie Fleshner Rentfro has fought the disease relentlessly every day for the last 26 years. That’s why she has been active as a member of the... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Issues Safety Tips on Viewing the Solar Eclipse August 18, 2017 There is a great deal of buzz generated by the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, August 21. According to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the best place to view it will be... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Partners with Studer Group August 14, 2017 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is excited to announce a new partnership with Studer Group®, an outcomes-based healthcare performance improvement firm based in Gulf Breeze, Fla. Read More Back to School Health Tips August 8, 2017 As the remaining days of summer end and a new school year begins, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital reminds parents that it is time to prepare their child for the new school year ahead. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Unveils and Blessed New Chapel August 7, 2017 On Sunday afternoon, July 30, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital held a blessing ceremony for its chapel. Father Nick Husain performed the ceremony with support from Dr. Virginia Dauz, Father Mairanna... Read More Seats Available for HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s Vacation Body School July 21, 2017 There are still seats available! Beginning July 31 through August 3, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital will host a Vacation Body School for children in grades 4th, 5th or 6th. Class times will be... Read More Hospital Sisters Health System Named 2017 Most Wired July 10, 2017 Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has been named “Most Wired” by the 19th Annual Health Care’s Most Wired® survey, released today by the American Hospital Association... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Sponsors American Red Cross Community Blood Drive July 7, 2017 The American Red Cross (ARC) is issuing an emergency appeal for blood. This appeal means that donations are low and the Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage. Right now, blood is being... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Holds First-Ever Prayer Service for Country July 7, 2017 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital serves to heal illness not just through medicine, but also by attending to the emotional and spiritual needs of our patients, their families and friends, our physicians,... Read More Heat Stroke Prevention July 3, 2017 As summer temperatures climb, Dr. Arnold Agapito at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital says more people are vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Read More Volunteers give back to HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital July 3, 2017 Volunteering to HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is very personal for one volunteer. For Bill Pettry, his tie is lifelong. In fact, he is a child of a former attending physician, Dr. Harvey H. Pettry... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Holds Celebrate Our Nation Prayer Service June 30, 2017 Please join us on Monday, July 3 at 10 a.m. as we come together for our first ceremony to honor our nation in prayer. The ceremony will be held on the hospital campus grounds across from the main... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Says Goodbye to Long-Time Leader June 30, 2017 It was a mixture of smiles, hugs, well wishes and tears. Friends, current and former colleagues, board members and former patients gathered on Monday, June 26 to say goodbye to Marilyn Sears as she... Read More Fireworks Safety June 26, 2017 Though fireworks can be exciting, festive, and fun, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital wants to remind you that fireworks can also be very dangerous. Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Holds Open House for Marilyn Sears June 23, 2017 For more than 28 years, Marilyn Sears has been part of the administration at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. She began as chief financial officer, a job that she loved and served at from August 30... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Wants to Remind You to be Safe on the Lake May 31, 2017 Each year, lake tourism ramps up with Memorial Day Weekend. Annually, Lake Shelbyville sees about 200,000 visitors including campers, boaters, hikers, and swimmers. Throughout the summer season... Read More Blood Donor Explains Why She Donates May 17, 2017 On Thursday, May 25, the American Red Cross held a blood drive at the Shelbyville First Baptist Church. The Red Cross would like to thank the volunteers who worked the drive, their sponsors, the... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Officials Present at Findlay Community Center May 17, 2017 On Wednesday, May 17, 20 citizens of Findlay gathered for a lunch-and-learn program at the Findlay Community Center. Orchestrated by Jody McCormick, the guest speakers were HSHS Good Shepherd... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Has Sports Enhancement Summer Camp Availability May 12, 2017 HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital has 38 openings available for their fifth-annual Sports Enhancement Program which is available to all junior high and high school athletes. This summer program will give... Read More HSHS Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital April 28, 2017 Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) announced today that Aaron Puchbauer (pronounced pooh-bow-er), MBA, MHA, FACHE, has accepted an invitation to serve as president and CEO of HSHS Good Shepherd... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Receives Visit from Illinois Congressmen April 5, 2017 SHELBYVILLE, IL – Illinois Senator Chapin Rose and Representative Brad Halbrook stopped by HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital to take a quick tour and to meet with CEO and President Aaron... Read More Free GO! 217 Dance Workout Open to the Public on March 2 February 24, 2017 HSHS Good Shepherd and the Shelby County Senior Center are offering free fitness classes each month. The first dance workout class/sign-up event will be held Thursday, March 2 at the Shelby County... Read More Shelby Memorial Hospital Joins HSHS January 23, 2017 Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) today announced that Shelby Memorial Hospital has become the 15th HSHS hospital affiliate and has been renamed HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. A blessing and... Read More HSHS Good Shepherd Sponsors American Red Cross Community Blood Drive January 15, 2017 SHELBYVILLE – January is National Blood Donor Month. Theoretically speaking, three lives can be saved from each donation of blood. To help ensure that there is no blood shortage in the... Read More Load More