HSHS Holy Family Hospital News News Category All Convenient Care Diabetes Care Emergency Care Heart Care Home Health and Hospice Hospital News Imaging Laboratory Oncology Patient's and Guests Pediatrics Senior Wellness Services Sports Medicine Surgery Volunteer & Giving Weight Management Women's Health Submit Media Contacts Erica Johnson | Office: (217) 814-4307 | erica.johnson@hshs.org Vicki Macklin | Office: (217) 347-1436 Happy Halloween tips October 22, 2021 HSHS Holy Family 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 Holy Family honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Read More Health careers development programs available close to home September 23, 2021 St. John's College of Nursing and Greenville University recently announced a partnership to give students path to BSN. Read More Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day, September 26 September 16, 2021 Five reasons to eat an apple a day. Read More Community invited to join Patient & Family Engagement Council August 20, 2021 HSHS Holy Family invited community members to join the Patient & Family Engagement Council. Read More Treating you like family August 20, 2021 St. Louis County man shares why he would choose HSHS Holy Family for orthopedic surgery again after receiving "VIP Treatment." 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 Keeping up to date on vaccinations important to helping your child remain healthy Read More Visitor Guidelines Updated in Response to Increased COVID-19 Positivity Rates August 9, 2021 Due to a rise in COVID-19 positivity rates in local communities, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese has updated its visitor guidelines to allow only one (1) visitor per patient, with... Read More Surgery open house set for July 29 July 19, 2021 HSHS Holy Family to host Open House for newly renovated Surgery Department on July 29 Read More Keeping Kids Safe Around Water this Summer July 14, 2021 HSHS Holy Family remind parents and caregivers to be diligent around water. Read More Summer food handling safety tips July 13, 2021 HSHS Holy Family 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 Holy Family offers outdoor grilling safety tips Read More Stay safe and use caution while mowing July 13, 2021 HSHS Holy Family 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 Additional Health Fair dates announced June 30, 2021 HSHS Holy Family announces additional health fair dates in July Read More Free Pool Party set for July 2 June 22, 2021 HSHS Holy Family offering free pool day in honor of our hometown heroes. Read More Visitor guidelines updated June 16, 2021 Local HSHS Illinois hospital update visitor guidelines. Read More Celebrate safely during fireworks season June 11, 2021 HSHS Holy Family urges safety with fireworks Read More Tips for Preventing and Recognizing Heatstroke June 11, 2021 HSHS Holy Family offers tips for preventing and recognizing heatstroke. Read More Hospital Chapel to reopen June 10, 2021 HSHS Holy Family Chapel to reopen for Mass June 18 Read More Tick Season Brings Increased Risk of Lyme Disease June 10, 2021 HSHS Holy Family offers tips for prevention, tick removal and bite treatment Read More Nursing Exemplar Awardees named May 26, 2021 Nursing Exemplar award ceremony held during National Nurses Week at HSHS Holy Family Read More May is National Stroke Awareness Month May 17, 2021 Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms Read More Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease May 14, 2021 FAQs about this common childhood virus Read More Overwhelming Response to Drive-Thru Health Fair May 12, 2021 Additional health fair dates will be announced soon. Read More Auxiliary presents trip to Iceland May 11, 2021 HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary presents trip to Iceland's Magical Northern Lights Discovery tour. Read More Stay Safe in the Sun with Sunscreen May 11, 2021 HSHS Holy Family answers frequently asked questions on sunscreen use Read More Let's Celebrate! May 10, 2021 Local HSHS hospitals celebrate Nurses and Hospital Week Read More Registration Open Now for Drive-Thru Health Fair May 5, 2021 HSHS Holy Family hosint a drive-thru health fair. Registration now open. Read More Discussing your health care decisions April 16, 2021 HSHS Holy Family encourages families to discuss health care decisions sooner, rather than later Read More April is Child Abuse Prevention Month April 16, 2021 Learn how to spot the signs. Read More Collaboration to assess Bond County's health needs to begin April 13, 2021 HSHS Holy Family and Bond County Health Department collaborate on project to assess Bond County health needs. 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 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 17, 2021 Know your risk and don't delay preventive screenings which could save your life 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 Blanket donation made to area charity March 4, 2021 HSHS Holy Family Hospital Emergency Department Collects Blankets for Residents of Local Health Care Facilities Read More Holy Family receives CAP accreditation February 23, 2021 HSHS Holy Family Hospital receives accreditation from College of American Pathologists Read More Holy Family partners with Health Department on vaccine distribution February 18, 2021 In partnership with the Bond County Health Department, HSHS Holy Family safely and efficiently hosted three vaccine clinics. Read More Taking charge of your heart health February 18, 2021 HSHS Holy Family provides healthy eating and exercise tips during American Heart Month Read More Hospital Auxiliary presents donation of $300,000 February 16, 2021 The HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary presented a $300,000 donation to HSHS Holy Family Hospital. Read More Visitor guidelines updated February 5, 2021 Visitor restrictions have been updated due to a decline in COVID-19 numbers in south-central Illinois. 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 Don't get chilled to the bone during upcoming cold temperature days February 5, 2021 Know the signs of hypothermia and frostbite. Read More Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered at Holy Family January 27, 2021 HSHS Holy Family administers second dose of COVID-19 Vaccine. Read More Get your tickets now for February 5 Trivia Night January 25, 2021 Looking for a safe, family-friendly fun event you can do in the comfort of your own home? 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 Snow safety tips January 18, 2021 HSHS Holy Family stresses snow shoveling safety with the possibility of snow in our region. Read More Colleagues honored for years of service December 28, 2020 HSHS Holy Family honors colleagues for years of service. Read More COVID-19 Vaccine doses given to clinical colleagues at HSHS Holy Family December 23, 2020 Today December 23, first COVID-19 vaccines administered in Bond County Read More Send holiday greetings to hospitalized patients December 15, 2020 Local HSHS hospitals ask the public to help raise spirits over the holidays. Read More Celebrating safely during the holiday season December 15, 2020 HSHS Holy Family encourages community to make memories this holiday season, but to act responsibly and celebrate safely. Read More Become a member of our Patient & Family Engagement Council December 7, 2020 HSHS Holy Family Hospital is accepting applications for their Patient and Family Engagement Council (PFEC). Read More Holy Family supports Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation December 2, 2020 Pumpkin decorating contest raises $250 for charity. 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 Choose Wisely. Top 6 Food Choices at Thanksgiving November 20, 2020 As the Holidays approach, make good food choices. Read More Safe Toy Buying Tips for the Holidays November 17, 2020 Reminder to check the safety and age-range when buying toys. Read More Surgery team donates shoes November 17, 2020 HSHS Holy Family Hospital Surgery team donates shoes to support Lighthouse Pregnancy and Health Services. Read More Holy Family earns national recognition October 30, 2020 HSHS Holy Family Hospital earns national recognition for Clinical Quality from Press Ganey. 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 Visitor guidelines to change November 3 October 30, 2020 HSHS Illinois updates visitor guidelines. As our communities experience higher COVID-19 rates, we are modifying our current visitor restrictions. Read More Trick or Treat Alternatives and Safety Tips October 20, 2020 Consider more treats and less tricks this Halloween. Read More Honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 6, 2020 Tips to take charge of your breast health. Read More Outpatient diabetes and nutrition services to resume September 29, 2020 Local HSHS hospitals will resume Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Services in person and via telehealth. Read More How to help children cope with stress September 24, 2020 Helping children cope with stress and anxiety. Advice for parents and caregivers. Read More The Value of Vaccines September 15, 2020 Six things to know about vaccines. Read More Back to School Health Tips September 14, 2020 HSHS Holy Family Hospital offers good sleep and nutrition tips for your family. Read More Masking tips for safety and comfort August 13, 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 Although we are over halfway through the summer, there are a few months where lawns will need mowing. While mowing is a seemingly innocuous activity, HSHS Holy Family Hospital wants to remind... Read More Staying Cool in a Heat Wave and Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses July 20, 2020 With the excessive heat warnings for the region, HSHS Holy Family Hospital wants the community to stay safe by providing tips for staying cool and how to know the warning signs of heat-related... Read More Sun Screen Safety and Frequently Asked Questions July 13, 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 Jeremy Brown named EMS Resource Coordinator July 10, 2020 HSHS Holy Family Hospital is pleased to announce that Jeremy Brown, RN, EMT, has been named the EMS Resource Coordinator. He began his new position in June 2020. With HSHS Holy Family... Read More Community Invited to celebrate Dr. McCracken's 43 Years of Service July 2, 2020 HSHS Holy Family Hospital is hosting a celebration parade in honor of Dr. Boyd A. McCracken’s 43 years of providing excellent care to the community. Dr. McCracken’s patients and... Read More Be Safe this 4th of July Holiday June 29, 2020 With the Fourth of July just around the corner, thoughts turn to celebrating the holiday with fireworks. Though fireworks can be exciting, festive and fun, HSHS Holy Family Hospital wants to remind... 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 Keeping Kids Safe Around Water this Summer June 5, 2020 As the weather heats up and more children and families head to pools and beaches, HSHS Holy Family Hospital always wants to remind parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their kids and actively... Read More Thrift Shop Reopens June 2, 2020 Safety guidelines implemented for customers, workers and donation of itemsThe HSHS Holy Family Thrift Shop reopened on Monday, June 1 with new safety guidelines to ensure that all customers and... Read More EMS Week Honors Front-line Professionals May 18, 2020 During National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, HSHS Holy Family Hospital recognizes the tremendous role that local EMS partners make to improve health in this region and in communities... Read More Elective Surgeries and Procedures to Resume May 12, 2020 In accordance with Governor J.B. Pritzker announcement of a modified Stay-At-Home order through May that allows certain elective surgeries for non-life-threatening conditions, HSHS Holy Family... Read More Intubation box donated by Stevens Industries May 8, 2020 Innovation has become more important in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals look for ways to provide care more safely to prevent the spread of the virus amongst their staff. Read More Reminder: Viruses don't disappear outdoors May 1, 2020 It’s an exciting time in southern Illinois as the forecast predicts a warm weekend, but health officials are reminding communities that COVID-19 and other viruses do not take a break during... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Shares Message During COVID-19 Pandemic: Don’t Delay Emergency Care April 24, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Heart attacks, strokes, accidents and injuries: These are just a few examples of medical emergencies that can occur at any time, in any place and to any one – even in... Read More Memorable Birth Story at HSHS Holy Family Hospital April 22, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, HSHS Holy Family Hospital welcomed a newborn baby girl in their emergency department creating a memorable birth story for baby Leila... Read More HSHS Holy Family Convenient Care is Expanding Hours and Relocating to Hospital Campus April 17, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – On Monday, April 20, HSHS Holy Family Convenient Care will be expanding their hours and relocating to Building A on HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s campus, 101 Health... Read More Hearts for Healthcare Signs and Shirts Available for Purchase to Support Local Healthcare Workers April 15, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital has teamed up with HeartsForHealthcare.com to support the HSHS Holy Family Foundation. By visiting heartsforhealthcare.com you can... Read More Understanding Universal Masking April 13, 2020 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend the practice of universal masking when in public and interacting with others. Universal masking, in... Read More HSHS Home Care and Hospice Delivers Baskets of Blessings to Patients April 3, 2020 ILLINOIS — HSHS Home Care & Hospice Southern Illinois and HSHS Home Care Central Illinois teamed up to prepare and deliver Baskets of Blessings to their home care and hospice... Read More “Hearts for Health Care” Encourages Community Members to Spread the Love for Health Care Workers April 1, 2020 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, ILLINOIS) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS Southern Illinois Home Care and Hospice... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital thank area physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day, March 30 March 27, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Medical providers will be honored at health care organizations throughout the country March 30, 2020 during National Doctors’ Day. This annual event honors... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital to Host Blood Drive on Thursday, April 2 March 25, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many blood drives that would have taken place at schools, churches, and businesses have been cancelled as these places were closed to comply... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Accepting Donations of Sewn Non-Clinical Face Masks March 25, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – As potential shortages of masks and other personal protective equipment are being reported in the news HSHS Holy Family Hospital has received several messages from members... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Greenville No Longer Allowing Visitors March 21, 2020 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, ILLINOIS) – With the spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases throughout Illinois including the southern Illinois region, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Thrift Shop Closing Temporarily March 17, 2020 Effective March 14, 2020 Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker declared a Public Health Emergency due to the increase of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Illinois. Read More HEALTH FAIR POSTPONED March 10, 2020 Due to concerns about the coronavirus, influenza and other illnesses, HSHS Holy Family Hospital has regretfully decided to postpone the health fairs scheduled for March 13 at the First Christian... Read More Local HSHS Hospitals in Breese, Greenville & Highland Introduce Online Breastfeeding Support Group March 4, 2020 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, ILLINOIS) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family in Greenville are offering support and education to mothers through a... Read More HSHS Athletes Advantage Trainers honored during National Athletic Training Month March 3, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – The Certified Athletic Trainers (ATs) of HSHS Athletes Advantage Sports Medicine at HSHS Holy Family are celebrating National Athletic Training Month during March 2020... Read More Local HSHS Hospitals Honor Military Volunteers with Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve February 27, 2020 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – To honor their colleagues who serve as volunteers in branches of the military, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy... Read More The Top Three Risk Factors for Heart Disease February 26, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The top three... Read More HSHS Holy Family Expands Cardiac Rehab Program to Help Those with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) February 24, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – To help those living with peripheral arterial disease, HSHS Holy Family has expanded their cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program to include Supervised Exercise Therapy... Read More Registration Now Open for HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s 2020 Health Fair February 19, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Spring is just around the corner and so is one of Greenville’s biggest annual events, the HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s Health Fair, taking place on March 13 from... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Highlights Awareness on Seasonal Affective Disorder February 13, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – While love may be in the air with Valentine’s Day, the cold wintery days with little to no sun can be difficult to handle for many. These winter days that are short... Read More Community invited to “Cram the Cars” with Canned Goods for Bond County Food Pantry February 5, 2020 (Greenville, IL) – In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois is teaming up with several community organizations to &ldquo... Read More Eat Your Way to Better Health Education Series Offered at Greenville Hospital February 5, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – The clinical nutrition services team at HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville invites the community to a free series to promote healthier eating. Eat Your Way to Better... Read More American Heart Month: What You Should Know About Heart Attacks February 4, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. Read More Prairie Heart Provider to Host Senior Center Lunch & Learn for Heart Month January 31, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – To celebrate Heart Month, HSHS Holy Family Hospital has invited Cindy Kues, NP, a nurse practitioner specializing in Cardiology with Prairie Heart Institute of Illinois to... Read More Auxiliary Members Recognized for Their Service January 29, 2020 Three members of the HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary were recognized for their outstanding service and dedication to the HSHS Holy Family Thrift Shop. Read More Hospital Auxiliary Presents Over $400,000 to HSHS Holy Family Hospital January 28, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – The HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary presented a $406,678.75 donation to HSHS Holy Family Hospital. These funds were raised by the Auxiliary throughout 2019. Since 1957,... Read More Renovations of Surgery Department Begin at HSHS Holy Family Hospital January 21, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville will begin renovations of the surgical services department on January 22, 2020. This $3.8MM renovation project includes a... Read More Local Hospitals Collecting Used Hearing Aids January 16, 2020 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – In recognition of St. Francis de Sales, HSHS St. Joseph’s Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Greenville are hosting a used hearing aid... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Offering Discounted Lab Screenings on Wellness Wednesdays January 8, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is excited to announce Wellness Wednesdays. Every Wednesday between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., community members can receive lab screening tests at a... Read More Walk With a Doc Program Schedule Announced January 8, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville has announced the upcoming Walk With a Doc scheduled for January through March 2020. The first walk of 2020 will be... Read More Radon Detection Education Offered at HSHS Holy Family Hospital January 8, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville has partnered with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association to provide education and... Read More Holy Family Hospital welcomes new physicians and advanced practice providers January 2, 2020 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital continues to expand their Medical Staff and advanced practice providers to meet the health care needs of area residents, both now and in the... Read More 2020 Support Group Schedule Offered for those Living with Diabetes December 27, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) - HSHS Holy Family Hospital will continue providing diabetes support to the community in 2020. All individuals living with diabetes are invited to join us for a variety of... Read More Hospital Donates Over $1000 to Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation December 20, 2019 HSHS Holy Family Hospital raised $1050.00 in proceeds from the 8th Annual Pink Bowl, an annual football game between the Greenville Comets and Vandalia Vandals. Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Division Hospitals Adjust Visiting Guidelines During Flu Season December 13, 2019 (O’FALLON, EFFINGHAM, BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – With flu activity now classified as regional in our area of Illinois, visitors to the hospitals in the HSHS Southern Illinois... Read More DAISY & BEE Awards Given to Local Hospital Colleagues December 12, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Recently, HSHS Holy Family Hospital awarded Cindy Crouch, emergency department RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation&... Read More Emily Wilson Named Major Gift Officer for HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundations December 4, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation is pleased to announce that Emily Wilson, marketing specialist with the HSHS Southern Illinois Division... Read More Deadlines approach for Medicare and Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment December 2, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are committed to providing... Read More Tips for Diabetes Awareness Month November 27, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – November is American Diabetes Month and the health care experts at HSHS Holy Family Hospital are working to increase awareness about diabetes. Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals to Host Giving Tree Breakfast Events November 19, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are each hosting a Giving... Read More Affordable Care Act Enrollment Event Hosted at HSHS Holy Family Hospital November 18, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – On Tuesday, December 10, certified application counselors will be available by appointment only at HSHS Holy Family Hospital to help individuals and families sign up for... Read More Free Showing of Disney’s “Frozen II” sponsored by HSHS Holy Family Hospital November 15, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is sponsoring a free family event at the movies Saturday, November 23, at Globe Theatre in Greenville. This two-part event will begin at 9 a.m... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital encourages smokers to make a plan to quit smoking November 15, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is encouraging everyone to commit or recommit to healthy, smoke-free lives by participating in the American Cancer Society’s Great American... Read More HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois celebrates National Home Care and Hospice Month November 13, 2019 (O’FALLON, EFFINGHAM, BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois is celebrating November 2019 as National Home Care and Hospice Month. During the... Read More Grand Reopening Celebration Planned for HSHS Holy Family Thrift Shop November 4, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – On Wednesday, November 13, the HSHS Holy Family Thrift Shop will host a grand reopening celebration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Thrift Shop just reopened October... Read More Tracy Hall, DO to Host Upcoming Walk with a Doc at Greenville University November 1, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – The next “Just Walk™” Walk With a Doc program hosted by HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville in partnership with Greenville University is scheduled... Read More Vandalia Vandals Take Home Pink Bowl October 30, 2019 The Vandalia Vandals won 45-7 against the Greenville Comets in the 8th Annual Pink Bowl sponsored by HSHS Holy Family. Read More Farm Rescue and Safety Day Event Planned for November 2 October 18, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) –HSHS Holy Family Hospital is planning a Farm Rescue and Safety Day event for November 2. This two-part event will begin with a free safety education seminar from 8 a.m. to... Read More Harvest Time Safety – Avoid Electronic Distractions While Driving October 18, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Fall means harvest time and as farmers are getting into the fields, that also means they need to navigate their combines and implements on roadways. HSHS Holy Family... Read More October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 8, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a national campaign to increase awareness of the disease, encourage women to get their annual mammogram... Read More New HSHS Provider to Discuss Flu and Flu Shots at Upcoming Walk with a Doc September 30, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – The next “Just Walk™” Walk With a Doc program hosted by HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville in partnership with Greenville University is... Read More Know Your Medicare Benefits Seminar Offered October 10 September 27, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – The community is invited to a “Know Your Medicare Benefits” seminar on Thursday, October 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cedar Community Room at HSHS Holy Family... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Encourages Awareness about Sepsis September 26, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – September marks Sepsis Awareness Month, dedicated to putting a spotlight on the third leading cause of death in the U.S. – sepsis. Read More Non-invasive Laser Procedure Now Available at Local HSHS Hospital September 20, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is now offering photoreactive vaporization of the prostate (PVP). Laser PVP surgery is a minimally invasive treatment for an enlarged... Read More Hospital Shares Tips for Staying Cool in a Heat Wave and Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses September 17, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Although school starting may make it seem like fall, September still offers the chance for excessive heat warnings. HSHS Holy Family Hospital wants the community to stay... Read More New Diabetes Support Group Coming to HSHS Holy Family Hospital September 13, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is educating through a new Diabetes Support Group. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the Courtroom located... Read More Second Annual Women, Wellness & Wine Event Hosted by Local HSHS Hospitals August 28, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville are hosting their second annual women’s wellness... Read More Local HSHS Hospitals in Breese, Greenville & Highland Introduce Online Diabetes Support Group August 27, 2019 (Breese, Greenville, Highland, Illinois) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family in Greenville are educating through a new online Diabetes... Read More HSHS Holy Family Emergency Department Collects School Supplies for Local Students August 23, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – The emergency department at HSHS Holy Family Hospital hosted a Stuff the Bus school supply drive to benefit students at Greenville Elementary School. Donations were... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives support from Hospital Sisters August 16, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop has received encouragement and support from Greenville community members since their fire in April. But they have not only... Read More Redesigning Care for Expectant Mothers Across the Region July 29, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital has announced plans to redesign the Women and Infants service line to offer a regional approach to services provided to expectant parents... Read More Back to School Health Tips from Local HSHS Hospitals July 26, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – As the remaining days of summer end and a new school year begins, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland, and HSHS Holy Family in... Read More Know Your Medicare Benefits Seminar Offered on July 18 July 18, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – The community is invited to a “Know Your Medicare Benefits” seminar On Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m. in the Sullivan Room at HSHS St. Joseph... Read More Fairs and Festival Fun – How to Stay Safe This Summer July 15, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – Summers are synonymous with fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts, and carnivals. Good music, tasty food, and fun rides and games at these events draw... Read More HSHS Holy Family and Greenville University Partner on Walk With a Doc Program July 2, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville in partnership with Greenville University is hosting a monthly “Just Walk™” Walk With a Doc program. The first... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Receives Constituency on Volunteers Health Care Advocacy Award June 26, 2019 GREENVILLE, IL. – Congratulations to the HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary on meeting the requirements for and being awarded the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) Constituency... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital honors colleagues for years of service June 25, 2019 (Greenville, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital recently held colleague celebration events during Hospital Week, honoring the service of all Holy Family and Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS)... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital invites community to free event July 5 to celebrate Hometown Heroes June 24, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – To kick off the weekend of Greenville’s Fourth Fest, HSHS Holy Family Hospital is excited to invite the community to a new “Hometown Heroes” free event at... Read More Non-invasive procedure to break down kidney stones now available at HSHS Holy Family Hospital June 18, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is now offering extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to help those with kidney stones. Dr. David Bitzer, a board... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital achieves Four-Star Rating for Patient Experience from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 13, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital has received a four-star rating for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Honors Nurses with Inaugural DAISY Award June 3, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital recently awarded Rhonda Hayes, RN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Presents Donation to the Simple Room May 23, 2019 (Greenville, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital recently presented a monetary donation in excess of $300 to The Simple Room in Greenville, IL. Holy Family Hospital colleagues held a raffle to... Read More May is National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month May 21, 2019 (Breese, Highland, Greenville IL) – May, when plants and trees release pollen into the air, is the peak season for asthma and allergies. Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital begins cleaning and restoration of Auxiliary Thrift Shop following fire May 20, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Since a fire occurred April 22, 2019 at the HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop located at 700 S. 4th Street, Greenville, the Thrift Shop has been closed until... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital ER partners with tele-stroke network that has aided 3,000 patients May 14, 2019 Milestone celebrated on “National Stroke Month” Since 2015, HSHS Holy Family Hospital has been a member of an emergency room tele-stroke network launched by Hospital Sisters Health... Read More Local HSHS Hospitals celebrating colleagues during National Hospital Week May 12-18 May 13, 2019 (Breese, Highland, Greenville IL) – National Hospital Week is being celebrated nationwide May 12-18. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family in... Read More HSHS Athletes Advantage Sports Medicine and HSHS Medical Group offering free school physicals May 3, 2019 Ensure your athletes are ready for the upcoming sports seasons by registering your son or daughter for free sports physicals offered by HSHS Athletes Advantage Sports Medicine and HSHS Medical... Read More Local HSHS Hospitals Hosting Open Interview Days for Registered Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants April 29, 2019 (Breese, Greenville, Highland, IL.) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family in Greenville are hosting open interview days for registered nurses... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Division Hospitals showcase at State Capitol Quality Improvement April 12, 2019 (SPRINGFIELD, IL) – A number of quality improvement initiatives undertaken by HSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals were on display in the State Capitol on April 3 as part of the... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital colleagues donate to Bond County Weekend Backpack Program April 2, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s Spirit Team organized a two-week food drive to help feed school children on the weekends. Colleagues filled an ambulance and a bus... Read More HSHS Hospitals in Breese, Greenville & Highland are Raising Awareness during Nutrition Month March 25, 2019 (Breese, Greenville, Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family in Greenville are educating the community about nutrition and the... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Division Ministries thank area physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day March 25, 2019 (Breese, Highland, Greenville IL) – Medical providers will be honored at health care organizations throughout the country March 30, 2019 during National Doctors’ Day. This annual... Read More HSHS Athletes Advantage Trainers honored during National Athletic Training Month March 12, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – The Certified Athletic Trainers of HSHS Athletes Advantage Sports Medicine at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in... Read More Community invited to Welcome Reception for new HSHS Holy Family President and CEO Kelly Sager March 11, 2019 (Greenville, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital invites community members to join them in welcoming Holy Family’s new President and CEO Kelly Sager during a reception on Thursday... Read More HSHS Holy Family Foundation Hosted Fundraising Gala This February March 11, 2019 (Greenville, IL) – The HSHS Holy Family Foundation hosted its first fundraising Gala supporting HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville this February at Copper Dock Winery in Pocahontas, IL... Read More HSHS Announces Appointment Of HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Greenville President And CEO February 15, 2019 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) today announced the appointment of Kelly Sager to serve as the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of HSHS Holy Family... Read More Hospital Sisters Health System celebrates 40 years of incorporation February 13, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its incorporation, which took place on December 26, 1978. A celebration was... Read More Amy Liefer named Director of Business Development for HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals February 12, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are pleased to... Read More Local Hospitals Collecting Used Hearing Aids January 25, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) –January 24 marked the Feast day of St. Francis de Sales, the Patron Saint of the Deaf. Honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, St. Francis de... Read More State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counsellor Onsite at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland January 25, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – Beginning February 8, 2019, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will have a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor onsite the second Friday... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals Stress Snow Shoveling Safety January 18, 2019 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – Winter is here and snow has already covered many regions of the United States. With the approaching snow event expected for the southcentral Illinois area... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Announces Winter Nutrition Series January 11, 2019 (Greenville, IL) – Local community members are invited to attend HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s Winter Nutrition Series. Brooke Lipe, Registered, Licensed Dietitian, will host a series of... Read More MDsave and HSHS Holy Family Hospital partner to help patients save money and access needed care January 7, 2019 MDsave and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Greenville are working together to help local residents without insurance save money and get more of the medical... Read More HSHS Holy Family Foundation Launches Its Inaugural Fundraising Gala December 28, 2018 (Greenville, IL) – The HSHS Holy Family Foundation is hosting its first annual fundraising Gala supporting HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville on Friday, February 8, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m... Read More Jed Driemeyer named Director of Human Resources for HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals December 18, 2018 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are pleased to... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Outpatient Lab Hours Change Effective December 10 December 3, 2018 (Greenville, IL) – Effective December 10, the Outpatient Lab hours at HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville will be changing. The new hours for the outpatient lab are as follows: Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals to Host Giving Tree Breakfast Events November 28, 2018 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are each hosting a Giving... Read More Local HSHS Hospitals Donate V-Watches to Highland Pierron Volunteer Fire Department November 19, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family in Greenville recently donated two V-Watches to the Highland Pierron Fire Department. A V... Read More Dr. Kelsey Hopkins Awarded 2018 Physician of Excellence Award November 14, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Recently, Kelsey Hopkins, MD, was awarded the 2018 Physician of Excellence Award from Illinois Rural Health Association (IHRA), an award presented to physicians who... Read More Local HSHS Foundations Celebrate Giving Tuesday November 12, 2018 The HSHS Holy Family Foundation in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundations in Breese and Highland have joined the global Giving Tuesday effort and ask their communities to... Read More Hospital Sisters Health System Receives ‘Most Wired’ Award November 8, 2018 SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) designated Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) for 2018 Most Wired recognition for the second... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals to Host Veterans Day Services November 2, 2018 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Greenville and HSHS St Joseph’s Hospital Highland will be hosting Veterans Day Prayer... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Donates Pink Bowl Proceeds to Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation November 1, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital raised $886.00 in proceeds from the 7th Annual Pink Bowl, an annual football game between the Greenville Comets and Vandalia Vandals... Read More Affordable Care Act Enrollment Event Hosted at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland October 31, 2018 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – On Saturday, November 17, certified application counselors will be available by appointment only at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to help... Read More HSHS Holy Family Greenville shares tips about choosing your 2019 health plan October 25, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is committed to providing patients with the highest quality care that is easily accessible and affordable. As part of a health care system... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital expands specialty care for hospital patients through telemedicine October 23, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital continues to seek ways to allow area residents to get advanced specialty care close to home. One of the latest steps is the hospital’s... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals Remind Community Members about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27 October 19, 2018 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland remind community members that National... Read More Blood Drive to be Held October 4 at HSHS Holy Family Hospital September 28, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center are hosting a blood drive on Thursday, October 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the hospital’s... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois hospital’s discuss the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs September 26, 2018 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – With students back in school and fall sports in high-gear, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland, HSHS Holy Family in... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois hospital’s recognizes Sepsis Awareness Month September 25, 2018 (BREESE, GREENVILLE HIGHLAND, IL) – September marks Sepsis Awareness Month, dedicated to putting a spotlight on the third leading cause of death in the U.S. – sepsis. Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary hosting an Informational Meeting about “Shades of Ireland” Trip on October 4, 2018 September 13, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary invites you to an informational meeting Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. Join us in the Hospital’s Cedar Conference room for... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals Host Women, Wellness & Wine Event September 6, 2018 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are hosting a women... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Begins Search for Top Leader September 5, 2018 GREENVILLE— HSHS Holy Family Hospital is announcing that Brian Nall is resigning as president and CEO of HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville. He has accepted a new position in the state... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois hospitals encourage back-to-school health and safety August 13, 2018 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – As a new school year begins, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland, and HSHS Holy Family in Greenville encourage everyone to make the... Read More Shannon Tesio Earns Fellowship Designation from the Healthcare Financial Management Association July 30, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital has announced that Shannon Tesio, FHFMA, CPA, recently became a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA). Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital hosting August Senior Center Lunch and Learn Event July 26, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is hosting their next monthly “Lunch and Learn” event at the Bond County Senior Center on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois hospitals encourage safety when attending Fairs, festivals and carnivals July 13, 2018 (BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND, IL) – Summers are synonymous with fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts, and carnivals. Good music, tasty food, and fun rides and games at these events draw... Read More HSHS Hospitals Identify Top Community Health Priorities June 15, 2018 (Breese, Greenville, Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland, and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville recently conducted its Community Health Needs... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital hosting June Senior Center Lunch and Learn event, focused on Depression May 30, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is hosting their next monthly “Lunch and Learn” event at the Bond County Senior Center on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital honors colleagues for years of service May 22, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital recently held colleague celebration events during Hospital Week, honoring the service of all Holy Family colleagues or Hospital Sisters Health... Read More Blood Drive to be Held June 7 at HSHS Holy Family Hospital May 10, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center are hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 7, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the hospital’s Fair... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Receives Constituency on Volunteers Health Care Advocacy Award May 9, 2018 GREENVILLE, IL. – Congratulations to the HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary on meeting the requirements for and being awarded the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA... Read More HSHS Athletes Advantage Sports Medicine and HSHS Medical Group offering free school Physicals May 8, 2018 Ensure your athletes are ready for the upcoming sports seasons by registering your son or daughter for free sports physicals offered by HSHS Athletes Advantage Sports Medicine and HSHS Medical... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Division leaders meet with Legislators at the State Capitol April 18, 2018 (SPRINGFIELD, IL) – On April 12, leaders from HSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals met with legislators in the Illinois State Capitol to share quality improvement initiatives they... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Invites the Community to Celebrate Dr. Dawdy’s 47 Years of Service April 17, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is hosting a celebration in honor of Dr. John Dawdy’s 47 years of providing excellent care to the community. Dr. Dawdy’s patients... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Division Ministries are Accepting Applications for Councils April 11, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland, and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville are accepting applications for their Patient and Family Engagement... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Division Ministries express thanks to area Physicians March 20, 2018 (Breese, IL) – Medical providers will be honored at health care organizations throughout the country March 30, 2018 during National Doctors’ Day. This annual event recognizes... Read More Blood Drive to be Held April 5 at HSHS Holy Family Hospital March 19, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center are hosting a blood drive on Thursday, April 5, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the hospital’s... Read More Two Orthopedic Surgeons specializing in sports medicine and spine surgery join HSHS Holy Family March 13, 2018 (Greenville, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville is pleased to welcome two new providers to the hospital’s Medical Staff. Joseph M. Ajdinovich, MD, and Jonathan Workman, DO, are... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Welcomes Nephrology Specialist March 8, 2018 (Greenville, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Bassim Assioun, nephrologist, to their visiting specialist team. Dr. Assioun will now see patients... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital President and CEO Brian Nall receives IHA Outstanding Leadership Award March 5, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Brian Nall, President and CEO of HSHS Holy Family Hospital, was recently recognized for outstanding leadership by the Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) Small and... Read More Conference to explore Conflict as a Catalyst for Understanding February 22, 2018 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Health care providers and students of all disciplines and faith traditions are invited to attend the 2018 Spirituality in Health Care Conference: Conflict as Catalyst... Read More When Chest Pain Occurs Always Dial, Never Drive February 14, 2018 (O’FALLON, IL) – Each year, 1.2 million Americans will suffer a cardiac emergency. About one third of these patients will die before they reach the hospital for one critical reason: A... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Presents Bond County EMS Team with Save Award February 6, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) –HSHS Holy Family Hospital recently presented the Bond County EMS Team with the Save Award. The Save Award is presented to Paramedics who have performed the... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital offering “Open Up Your Heart to Yoga” Event January 31, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – To recognize February as American Heart Month and to encourage people to take steps to improve their heart health, HSHS Holy Family Hospital will be hosting an “Open... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Presents $380,000 Donation to Fund 2018 Projects January 30, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – The HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary presented a $380,000 donation this past week to HSHS Holy Family Hospital. These funds were raised by the Auxiliary throughout... Read More Carol Dodson named Chief Nursing Officer at HSHS Holy Family Hospital January 26, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is pleased to announce that Carol Dodson has been named their Chief Nursing Officer. She will begin her new role on February 5, 2018. Read More Pre-Registration Now Open for HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s 2018 Health Fair Event January 22, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Spring is just around the corner and so is one of Greenville’s biggest annual events, the HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s Health Fair, taking place on March 16 from... Read More Pre-Registration Opens January 21 for HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s 2019 Health Fair January 14, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Spring is just around the corner and so is one of Greenville’s biggest annual events, the HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s Health Fair, taking place on March 15 from... Read More Shannon Tesio named Director of Finance at HSHS Holy Family Hospital January 4, 2018 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital is pleased to announce that Shannon Tesio recently began serving as their new Director of Finance at the hospital. As Director of Finance... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital adjusts visiting guidelines during flu season December 29, 2017 (GREENVILLE, IL) – With flu activity now classified as widespread in Illinois, visitors to HSHS Holy Family Hospital are reminded of the important role everyone plays in guarding patient... Read More Ashley Gramann named Manager of Communications for HSHS Southern Illinois Division December 11, 2017 (Breese, IL) – Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Southern Illinois Division is pleased to announce that Ashley Gramann was recently named the Manager of Communications within the... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital expands clinic days with Prairie Heart Institute of Illinois November 27, 2017 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital continues to expand health care services offered in Greenville so that area residents do not have to travel far for the care they need. Read More HSHS Holy Family Foundation Promotes Local Giving Tuesday November 20, 2017 Greenville, IL – HSHS Holy Family Foundation in Greenville has joined the global Giving Tuesday effort and asks the community to consider donating to HSHS Holy Family Hospital on... Read More Illinois Telehealth Network Receives Partnership for a Connected Illinois Award October 17, 2017 On November 9, the Illinois Telehealth Network (ITN) will be honored with a statewide Excellence in Telehealth Leadership Award for Improved Care for Underserved... Read More Prairie Heart Foundation donates two new EKG machines to HSHS Holy Family Hospital October 12, 2017 (GREENVILLE, IL) – The Prairie Heart Foundation is pleased to announce the donation of two new ELI 280 EKG carts to HSHS Holy Family Hospital. This donation supports the hospital's... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital expanding services through partnership with Prairie Heart Institute of IL September 18, 2017 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Part of HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s Mission is to expand health care services offered in Greenville so that area residents do not have to travel far for the care they... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital unveils new Chapel with Mass of Blessing and Dedication August 29, 2017 (GREENVILLE, IL) – HSHS Holy Family Hospital serves to heal illness not just through, medicine, but also by attending to the emotional and spiritual needs of their patients, their... Read More Hospital Sisters Health System Named 2017 Most Wired July 13, 2017 (SPRINGFIELD, IL) – Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has been named “Most Wired” by the 19th Annual Health Care’s Most Wired® survey, released today by the... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital President and CEO committed to advancing rural health care July 6, 2017 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Brian Nall, President and CEO of HSHS Holy Family Hospital, joined about 100small and rural hospital leaders at the Illinois Hospital Association’s (IHA) Small &... Read More Telemedicine Pioneer Award Presented to HSHS Holy Family Hospital June 21, 2017 SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS--The third annual Telemedicine Pioneer Award was presented to HSHS HolyFamily Hospital of Greenville, Illinois, at an annual meeting of the Illinois Telehealth Network (ITN... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital celebrates Healthcare Risk Management Week June 19-23 June 16, 2017 Join HSHS in celebrating Healthcare Risk Management Week June 19-23, 2017. This annual campaign from the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, raises awareness about the critical role... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop provides Birthday surprise for Thrift Shop Customer June 12, 2017 (GREENVILLE, IL) – The HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop had a surprise for one of their special customers on Wednesday, June 7. Aileen Hucker of Hillsboro was... Read More HSHS Holy Family celebrates National Nurses Week May 9, 2017 (GREENVILLE, IL) – In honor National Nurses Week (May 6-12), HSHS Holy Family Hospital would like to take the opportunity to thank and recognize our nurses who serve our patients each day... Read More Hospital Sisters Health System Tele-Stroke program helps more than 1,500 emergency stroke Patients May 4, 2017 (Springfield, IL) – May is National Stroke Month, a month dedicated to raise awareness about the nation’s third leading cause of death and leading cause of disability. A stroke is... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Receives Constituency on Volunteers Healthcare Advocacy Award April 13, 2017 GREENVILLE, IL. – Congratulations to the HSHS Holy Family Hospital on meeting the requirements for and being awarded the Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) Constituency on Volunteers... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital Thanks 2017 Health Fair Volunteers, Vendors and Attendees March 31, 2017 Greenville, Ill. – One of Greenville’s largest – and potentially most life-saving – annual events took place on Friday, March 17. HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s 2017... Read More Sister Jomary Trstensky, OSF, to receive Catholic Health Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award March 30, 2017 Springfield, IL – For a lifetime of contributions to the Catholic health ministry, Sister Jomary Trstensky, OSF, Chair, Hospital Sisters Ministries, will receive the “Lifetime... Read More HSHS Holy Family Hospital thank area physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day, March 30 March 28, 2017 (Greenville, IL) – Medical providers will be honored at health care organizations throughout the country March 30, 2017 during National Doctors’ Day. This annual event recognizes... Read More Pre-Registration Now Open for HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s 2017 Health Fair Event January 31, 2017 (GREENVILLE, IL) – Spring is just around the corner and so is one of Greenville’s biggest annual events, the HSHS Holy Family Hospital’s Health Fair, taking place on March 17 from... Read More Auxiliary Presents Hospital with Record-Breaking Donation January 19, 2017 The HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary, comprised of 700 volunteer members, presented a $385,000 donation this past week to HSHS Holy Family Hospital. These funds were raised by the Auxiliary... Read More Health Fair Date Set -- March 17, 2017 January 11, 2017 Mark your calendars! HSHS Holy Family Hospital is excited to announce that the 2017 Health Fair will be March 17, 2017. The Health Fair will take place at the Greenville First Christian Church... Read More Load More