HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital - Highland News News Category All Hospital News Submit Media Contact Ashley Gramann | Office: (618) 651-2588 | ashley.gramann@hshs.org Be alert to the effects of too much caffeine March 16, 2023 March is Caffeine Awareness Month Read More Items donated for Random Acts of Kindness Day March 15, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland colleagues donated items to Highland Area Christian Service Ministry Read More Preventing accidental poisoning at home March 15, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph's offers five tips to prevent accidental poisoning from happening at home Read More Health Fair dates set for April 18-19 March 13, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland to host drive-thru Health Fair event Read More Better sleep boosts overall health March 9, 2023 Boost your overall health and well-being with better sleep as HSHS St. Joseph's recognizes Sleep Awareness Week Read More Leaps of Love Basket Raffle throughout March March 8, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland invites community to join them for the Leaps of Love basket raffle Read More Raising awareness for healthy eating March 8, 2023 HSHS wants you to recognize the importance of eating healthy during National Nutrition Month Read More Dress in Blue on March 3 February 27, 2023 March is Colorectal Cancer Awarness Month Read More Frequent hand washing can reduce spread of illness February 16, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland 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 Welcome new board members January 24, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland welcomes new board members Read More Used Book Sale set for Feb 9-11 January 23, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Auxiliary hosting Used Book Sale 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 Five facts to know about AFib January 20, 2023 A steady heartbeat drives good health. But, sometimes, that steady beat can get thrown off rhythm. Read More Melissa Albert honored with DAISY Award January 13, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland honors Melissa Albert with DAISY Award Read More Kelly Zeller honored with BEE Award January 13, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland honors Kelly Zeller with BEE Award Read More Nursing staff honored for Clinical Development Growth January 13, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland honors nursing staff for Clinical Development Growth Read More Colleagues adopt eight local families for holidays December 22, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland adopts eight local families and donates gifts for the holidays Read More Protect your health during cold, winter months December 15, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland offers information to help you protect and maintain your health this time of year Read More HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine – Highland Welcomes Walk-ins December 5, 2022 HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine – Highland is pleased to welcome walk-ins beginning Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. 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 Keeping safety in mind when shopping for children's gifts November 18, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's shares 10 tips to remember when buying gifts for children Read More Lung Cancer Awareness month brings attention to lung health November 18, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's offers low-dose CT lung screening for early detection Read More Take the first step in understanding foot ulcers and wound care November 18, 2022 Proper wound care essential to foot health Read More Know the signs of diabetes November 11, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's encourages you to know the signs of diabetes as we recognize American Diabetes Month in November Read More PrimeCare Walk-in Clinic to close November 18 November 11, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland PrimeCare Walk-in Clinic will close November 18 Read More Gift Shop holding Christmas Open House November 4, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Auxiliary invites community to Gift Shop's Christmas Open House 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 Auxiliary to host book sale October 27, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Auxiliary hosting used book sale Read More Getting your first mammogram? October 25, 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 21, 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 Six tips to healthy aging September 23, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's recognizes Healthy Aging Month and offers these tips for healthy aging Read More St. Joseph's Highland awarded accreditation September 16, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation Read More Four ways to lower cholesterol September 16, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland recognized National Cholesterol Education Month 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 Gift Shop holding end of summer sale September 8, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Auxiliary welcomes community to gift shop's end of summer sale Read More National Immunization Awareness Month recognized in August August 24, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland encourages vaccinations for people of all ages during National Immunization Awareness Month Read More St. Joseph's partners with Gateway Foundation August 4, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland partners with Gateway Foundation offering patients substance abuse, treatment and recovery program Read More St. Joseph's Highland achieves Five-Star rating for patient experience August 3, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland achieves Five-Star rating for patient experience from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Read More Madison County Fair Cooling Station and more sponsored by hospital July 21, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland sponsors first aid, cooling and health eduction station at the 2022 Madison County Fair Read More In-person Diabetes Support Group returns August 4 July 21, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland will hold its first in-person Diabetes Support Group meeting in over a year on Thursday, August 4 Read More Staying safe in excessive heat July 20, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's 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 St. Joseph's 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 Party on the Patio raises nearly $50,000 June 23, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Foundation Party on the Patio proceeds to benefit the hospital Read More Water safety tips June 14, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland shares 4 tips to keep families safe around water this summer. Read More Playing it safe with fireworks June 14, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland recommends leaving fireworks to the professionals. Fireworks can be fun, but are very dangerous. Follow these top 10 safety recommendations. Read More Accepting rummage sale items for auxiliary June 2, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Auxiliary hosting Rummage Sale June 23 Read More Now accepting used books May 31, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Auxiliary is accepting used books Read More Learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke May 20, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland recognizes National Stroke Month in May 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 Party on the Patio tickets available now May 19, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Party on the Patio set for June 4. Read More Nursing Exemplar Awardees named May 9, 2022 HSHS St Joseph's Highland hosted Nursing Exemplar Award ceremony in honor of National Nurses Week Read More Memorial Butterfly Release ceremony planned May 4, 2022 HSHS Home Care Illinois invites community to Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremony at HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Read More Becker Healthcare names HSHS one of top 150 places to work April 29, 2022 Hospital Sisters Health System among the asteemed honorees for going above and beyond to foster a great workplace Read More Wound Care Center recognized for clinical excellence April 26, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland's Wound Care Center recognized for clinical excellence in patient satisfaction Read More Discussing your health care decisions April 21, 2022 HSHS Illinois hospitals encourage families to discuss health care decisions Read More Signs of spring... and seasonal allergies April 21, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's offers tips for allergy sufferers. Read More Wound Care Center highlights the importance of foot health April 14, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Wound Care Center recognizes National Foot Health Awareness Month Read More Visitor guidelines updated April 11, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's updates visitor guidelines to allow visitors for COVID-19 patients Read More Health risks brewing as a result of too much caffeine March 25, 2022 March is Caffeine Awareness Month Read More HSHS Illinois offering nursing scholarships March 17, 2022 HSHS Illinois offering nursing scholarships up to 20,000 Read More Nursing staff honored for Clinical Development Growth March 17, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's honors nursing staff for Clinical Development Growth Read More Protect your family from accidental poisoning March 16, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's offers advice during Poison Prevention Week. Read More Spring drive-thru health fair registration now open March 15, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland to host drive-thru health fair. Read More March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 15, 2022 New recommendations encourage colon cancer screenings at the age of 45 Read More Parkinson's Discovery Group returns to meeting in person March 15, 2022 HSHS St Joseph's Highland to return to in-person meetings for Parkinson's Discovery Group beginning March 22. Read More Donations collected for Highland ARea Christian Service Ministry Food Pantry March 7, 2022 HSHS Home Care Illinois "Cram the Car' collects donations for Highland Area Christian Service Ministry Food Pantry Read More Visitor guidelines updated March 3, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's updates visitor guidelines: Two visitors per patient now allowed. Read More Auxiliary hosting New to You accessory sale February 25, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary to host New to You accessory sale Read More Learn the warning signs of a heart attack February 11, 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 Home Care Illinois invites community to help Cram the Car February 1, 2022 Help HSHS Home Care Illinois collect food items for local food pantry. 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 St Joseph's reminds you to stay safe when venturing outside. Read More PrimeCare to use hospital conference room during peak hours January 7, 2022 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland to utilize hospital conference room for PrimeCare clinic services during peak hours. Read More A letter to the community January 3, 2022 Your local hospitals' wish for the New Year. Read More Coping with COVID during the holidays December 15, 2021 Understand the facts about the current COVID-19 environment and incorporate safety measures into your holiday plans. Read More New Certified Athletic Trainer welcomed to St. Joseph's December 15, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland welcomes new certified athletic trainer. Read More Help cut calories with healthy food swaps December 13, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's recommends healthy food swaps to help cut calories during the holidays. Read More Carbon Monoxide safety tips December 9, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's offers carbon monoxide safety tips Read More Automatic temperature kiosk installed in Medical Office Building lobby November 30, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland installs automated temperatur kiosk, funded by CARES grant Read More Know the signs of diabetes to get help you need November 22, 2021 HSHS Joseph's Hospital Highland raises awareness about diabetes. Read More November is National Family Caregivers Month November 10, 2021 5 steps to reduce the stress of caregiving Read More Lions Club donates to Diabetes Education Program November 5, 2021 Highland Lions Club donates to HSHS St. Joseph's Foundation for Diabetes Education Program Read More Sleep tips to keep your internal clock in check November 4, 2021 "Fall back" to Standard Time begins November 7 Read More Happy Halloween tips October 22, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's offers parents tips for a safe and healthy Halloween. Read More Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Recertified October 21, 2021 HSHS St.Joseph's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program recertified by industry leader 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 St Joseph's honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Read More Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day, September 26 September 16, 2021 Five reasons to eat an apple a day. Read More Blood Flow Restriction Therapy now being offered August 20, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's recently added a new Blood Flow Restriction Therapy to their offerings. 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 St. Joseph'sencourages vaccinations during National Immunization Awareness Month. Read More Auxiliary awards $4,000 in scholarships to area students August 17, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Auxiliary scholarship committee recently awarded two $2,000 scholarships to area students. 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 has updated its visitor guidelines to allow only one (1) visitor per patient, with some exceptions. Read More Keeping Kids Safe Around Water this Summer July 14, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's remind parents and caregivers to be diligent around water. Read More Summer food handling safety tips July 13, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's 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 St. Joseph's offers outdoor grilling safety tips Read More Stay safe and use caution while mowing July 13, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's encourages lawn mower safety this summer. Read More Community invited to become Auxiliary Volunteers July 9, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's invites community memebers to become Auxiliary Volunteers Read More Firkus Family donates bench in memory of parents July 7, 2021 A special ceremony was held recently at HSHS St. Joseph's to honor two people who were dedicated colleagues and volunteers. 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 Auxiliary Gift Shop reopening June 21, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Auxiliary announces gift shop reopening and an upcoming fundraiser. 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 St. Joseph's urges safety with fireworks Read More Tips for Preventing and Recognizing Heatstroke June 11, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's offers tips for preventing and recognizing heatstroke. Read More Wound Care Awareness Week June 10, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Wound Care Center joins Healogics to raise awareness of chronic wounds Read More Hospital Chapel to reopen June 10, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Chapel to reopen for Mass June 16. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will also resume. Read More Tick Season Brings Increased Risk of Lyme Disease June 10, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's 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 St. Joseph's Read More May is Mental Health Awareness Month May 18, 2021 Tips for helping a loved one dealing with mental health issues 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 Reserve Your Tasting Package Now for Virtual Wine Tasting Event May 12, 2021 Virtual Wine Tasting Event set in June. Sponsorship opportunties available to support health care initiatives. Read More Stay Safe in the Sun with Sunscreen May 11, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland 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 Physical Therapist receives specialized training May 10, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Physical Therapist receives training to treat infants and children with Torticollis Read More April is Child Abuse Prevention Month April 16, 2021 Learn how to spot the signs. Read More Collaboration to assess Madison County's health needs to begin April 16, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland conducts project to assess Madison County health needs. Read More Wound Care center recognized for Clinical Excellence April 15, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland's Wound Care Center recognized for Clinical Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Wound Healing Rates Read More Items donated to local long-term care facility April 1, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland's Inpatient Unit donates items to local long-term care facility 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 Updated visitor guidelines announced March 17, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospitals in Breese and Highland update visitor guidelines as communities experience lower COVID-19 cases 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 Taking charge of your heart health February 18, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's provides healthy eating and exercise tips 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 HSHS St. Joseph's receives accreditation February 3, 2021 The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to HSHS St. Joseph's in Highland. Read More Donation supports Highland Area Christian Service Ministry January 22, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland donates basket raffle proceeds to Highland Area Christian Service Ministry. 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 St. Joseph's stresses snow shoveling safety with the possibility of snow in our region. Read More HSHS St. Joseph's achieves 5-Star HCAHPS rating January 15, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland achieves '5-Star' HCAHPS rating, honored for excellence. Read More Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered at St. Joseph's January 8, 2021 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland administers second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Read More COVID-19 Vaccine doses given to clinical colleagues at HSHS St. Joseph's Highland December 18, 2020 Today December 18, HSHS St. Joseph's administered the first COVID-19 vaccine to colleague Amanda Ennen, RN, DNP. 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 Colleagues honored for years of service December 14, 2020 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland honors colleagues for years of service. Read More Celebrating safely during the holiday season December 14, 2020 HSHS St. Joseph's encourages community to make memories this holiday season, but to act responsibly and celebrate safely. Read More Blanket donation made to area charity December 2, 2020 HSHS St. Joseph's Highland Inpatient Unit collects blankets for Grantfork Area Jaycees Blanket Drive. Read More Giving Tuesday represents a global day dedicated to giving back November 23, 2020 Community asked to consideer donating to HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland on this special day of giving. 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 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 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 Parkinson's group to meet virtually October 22, 2020 St. Joseph's Highland to begin virtual sessions for their Parkinson's Disease Discovery Group. 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 7, 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 AED donated to Highland High School September 29, 2020 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland donated Automated External Defibrillator to Highland High School. Read More How to help children cope with stress September 24, 2020 Helping children cope with anxiety and stress. Advice for parents and caregivers. Read More The Value of Vaccines September 15, 2020 Six things to know about vaccines. Read More Patient Experience receives 5 Stars September 15, 2020 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland achieves Five-Star Rating for Patient Experience from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Read More Back-to-School Health Tips September 10, 2020 HSHS Illinois 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, the HSHS St. Joseph's Highland wants to... 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, it is important to take steps to stay safe in the heat. The hospitals of HSHS Illinois are providing tips for staying cool and how to know the... Read More HSHS St. Joseph's Highland named One of Best Hospitals for Nurse-Patient Communication July 15, 2020 HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland received top marks on patients' HCAHPS surveys for nurse communication, as reported recently by the Becker’s Hospital Review publication. 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 Be Safe this 4th of July Holiday June 30, 2020 With the Fourth of July just around the corner, thoughts turn to celebrating the holiday with fireworks. Although fireworks can be exciting, festive and fun, your HSHS Illinois hospitals want to... 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland always wants to remind parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their... Read More EMS Week Honors Front-line Professionals May 18, 2020 During National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland recognize the tremendous role that local EMS partners make to improve health in this... Read More Intubation box donated by Stevens Industries May 14, 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 Elective Surgeries and Procedures to Resume May 8, 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 St. Joseph&rsquo... 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 Hearts for Healthcare Signs and Shirts Available for Purchase to Support Local Healthcare Workers April 22, 2020 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has partnered with HeartsForHealthcare.com to raise money for the HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation. By visiting ... 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 HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital shows thanks to area physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day March 27, 2020 (HIGHLAND, IL) – Medical providers will be honored at health care organizations throughout the country March 30, 2020 during National Doctors’ Day. This annual event recognizes... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Accepting Donations of Sewn Non-Clinical Face Masks March 25, 2020 (HIGHLAND, IL) – As potential shortages of masks and other personal protective equipment are being reported in the news, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has received several... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital and HSHS Holy Family Hospital 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 St. Joseph's Hospital Breese & Highland Temporarily Stopping Friends Van Service 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 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 (HIGHLAND, IL) – The Certified Athletic Trainers (ATs) of HSHS Athletes Advantage Sports Medicine at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are celebrating National Athletic Training Month... Read More Fourth Annual Heart Glo Bingo Event to be Held on March 20 March 2, 2020 (HIGHLAND, IL) – In celebration of Heart Month and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week, the Center for Cardiac Rehab and Wellness at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host the fourth... Read More Eat Your Way to Better Health Education Series Offered at Highland Hospital February 28, 2020 (HIGHLAND, IL) – The clinical nutrition services team at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites the community to a free series to promote healthier eating. Eat Your Way to Better... 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 Highland Hospital is Offering Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits for $10 During the Month of March February 27, 2020 (Highland, IL) – In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is offering Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Kits for $10. Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Wound Healing Center Raises Awareness about the Impact of Heart Health February 26, 2020 (HIGHLAND, IL) – An alarming 33% of Americans currently suffer from cardiovascular disease. During Heart Health Awareness Month, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Wound Healing Center, a... Read More The Top Three Risk Factors for Heart Disease February 26, 2020 (HIGHLAND, 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 risk... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Highlights Awareness on Seasonal Affective Disorder February 13, 2020 (HIGHLAND, 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... Read More Community invited to “Cram the Cars” with Canned Goods for the Highland Area Christian Service February 5, 2020 (HIGHLAND, 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 American Heart Month: What You Should Know About Heart Attacks February 4, 2020 (HIGHLAND, IL) – Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Hosting New to You Accessory Sale February 4, 2020 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Auxiliary is hosting a New to You Accessory Sale in the Frisse Conference Room, Tuesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A... Read More National DAISY and BEE Awards Given at Highland Hospital January 30, 2020 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has awarded Vicki Huelsmann, RN with the national DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY... 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 2020 Support Group Schedule Offered for those Living with Diabetes January 14, 2020 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will continue providing diabetes support to the community in 2020. All individuals living with diabetes are invited to join us for a... Read More New Rehabilitation Program Offered to Help Those with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) January 8, 2020 (HIGHLAND, IL) – To help those living with peripheral arterial disease, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently added a new cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program, Supervised... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Highland Hospital Welcomes New Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers December 30, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland continues to expand their Medical Staff and advanced practice providers to meet the health care needs of area residents,... Read More Radon Detection Education Offered at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital December 20, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has partnered with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association to provide education and... 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 Emily Wilson Named Major Gift Officer for HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundations in Highland 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 Tips for Diabetes Awareness Month November 27, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – November is American Diabetes Month and the health care experts at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are working to increase awareness about diabetes as well as... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Diabetes Education Program Merits ADA Recognition November 21, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – The diabetes self-management education program at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has been awarded Recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). This... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital to Host Electronics Recycling Event November 23 November 19, 2019 (Highland, IL) - HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will be sponsoring an electronics recycling event on Saturday, November 23. Local residents will be able to recycle old electronics... Read More Local HSHS Hospitals encourages smokers to make a plan to quit smoking November 15, 2019 (BREESE/HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland are encouraging everyone to commit or recommit to healthy, smoke-free lives by participating in the American... Read More Affordable Care Act Enrollment Event Hosted at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland November 6, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – On Saturday, November 23, certified application counselors will be available by appointment only at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to help individuals and families... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Hosting a Used Book Sale October 31, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Auxiliary is hosting a Used Book Sale on Thursday, November 7 through Saturday, November 9 in the Ungacta Conference Center... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Hosting a Used Book Sale October 31, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Auxiliary is hosting a Used Book Sale on Thursday, November 7 through Saturday, November 9 in the Ungacta Conference Center... 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 HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Offers CPR AED Class September 30, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland is offering a Community Heartsaver CPR AED American Heart Training Course on Tuesday, October 15 in the hospital’s Sullivan... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Hosting a Shoe Sale September 27, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Auxiliary is hosting a Shoe Sale on Thursday, October 17, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ungacta Conference Center located at... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Offering Additional Health Fair in Maryville, Ill September 26, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – In addition to the hospital’s health fair hosted in Highland on October 18, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host an additional health fair on Wednesday... Read More Local HSHS Hospitals Hosting Blessing of Animals September 26, 2019 On October 4, people all over the world celebrate the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals and of Hospital Sisters Health System. In remembrance of St. Francis of... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Encourages Awareness about Sepsis September 26, 2019 (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 Clogged Arteries in Legs Pose Major Health Risk September 26, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – September is Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness month. Peripheral artery disease affects as many as 12 million people in the United States, and increases in prevalence... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 9 September 20, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center are hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the hospital... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host Grief Support Group September 17, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland is hosting an eight-week support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from October 1... Read More National DAISY and BEE Awards Presented to Highland Hospital Colleagues September 16, 2019 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently awarded Courtney Holtgrave, RN with the national DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the... Read More Second Annual Women, Wellness & Wine Event 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 Local Hospital Collects Record Number of School Supplies for Local Schools August 26, 2019 (HIGHLAND IL)- HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Mission Team Annual Stuff the Bus made a record number in donations of school supplies for local students. The team collected school supplies... Read More New Diabetes Support Group Coming to HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital July 29, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is educating through a new Diabetes Support Group. The first meeting will be held Friday, August 9, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the Sullivan... 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 HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Offers CPR AED Class July 25, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland is offering a Community Heartsaver CPR AED American Heart Training Course on Tuesday, August 20 in the hospital’s Sullivan... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Sponsors Cooling/First Aid Station at the 2019 Madison County Fair July 17, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has partnered with the Madison County Fair to provide a cooling/first aid station at this year’s event. Also in the station... 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 Know Your Medicare Benefits Seminar Offered on July 18 July 3, 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 Non-invasive Procedure to Detect Urinary Tract Abnormalities Now Offered at Highland Hospital June 25, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is now offering cystoscopy procedures. The hospital purchased new equipment to allow for this non-invasive procedure to be offered... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital honors colleagues for years of service June 25, 2019 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently held colleague celebration events during Hospital Week, honoring the service of all St. Joseph’s colleagues or... Read More Community invited to Butterfly Release on June 27 in Healing Garden June 18, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites community members to join them for a Butterfly Release on Thursday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital Healing Garden... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Honors Colleagues with National DAISY and BEE Awards June 17, 2019 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently awarded Leah Becker, RN with the national DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY... Read More Five-Star Rating for Patient Experience from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 13, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has received a five-star rating for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the top score in... Read More Police Department Giving Away 100 Helmets at Bike Rodeo Event on June 22 June 5, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and Highland Police Department invite the community to attend their annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at... Read More New Epic Electronic Health Record System May 30, 2019 (BREESE AND HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland will soon go live with Epic, a new electronic health record (EHR) system as part of their ongoing... 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland ER partners with tele-stroke network that has aided 3,000 patients May 14, 2019 Since 2015, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland has been a member of an emergency room tele-stroke network launched by Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) that helps save lives and... Read More Local HSHS Hospitals celebrating colleagues during National Hospital Week 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 Medical Group offering free school physicals for students entering 10th through 12th grade 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 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... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Division honors RN Residents at Transition Ceremony April 25, 2019 (O’FALLON, IL) – HSHS Southern Illinois Division (SID) hospitals recently held an RN Residency Transition Ceremony and reception for six Registered Nurses who completed the RN... Read More Discovery Group for Parkinson’s disease April 15, 2019 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites the community to attend a Parkinson’s Discovery Group on Tuesday, April 23 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Hospital... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Division Hospitals showcase at State Capito 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 Home Care and Hospice “Crams the Car” with Canned Goods March 29, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois recently teamed up with several local organizations to “Cram... Read More Diabetes Wellness Workshop Series offered by HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital March 26, 2019 (Breese, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is launching their first interactive Diabetes Wellness Workshop series, providing a variety of education to live well with diabetes... Read More Breese, Greenville and Highland express thanks to 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 Raising Awareness during National 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Raises Awareness for Colorectal Cancer March 25, 2019 (Highland, IL) – In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland encourages the community to learn more about colorectal cancer and their... 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 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 New Auxiliary Officers installed February 7, 2019 The HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary recently installed new officers for 2019. Those installed for the 2019-2020 term are Roma Wyatt, president; Carol Iskrzycki, vice-president; Rosalie... Read More Nurse at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Receives DAISY Award February 4, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – Recently, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital awarded Jane Deiters, a registered nurse (RN), with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The DAISY... Read More Community invited to “Cram the Cars” with Canned Goods January 31, 2019 (HIGHLAND, 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 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 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 HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host Grief Support Group January 24, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland is hosting an eight-week support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from February 19... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Announces Pre-Registration Dates for 2019 Spring Health Fair January 23, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host their spring health fair Tuesday, April 23, from 5:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Highland Hope Church, located at 12846 Daiber Road,... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Offers CPR AED Class January 22, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland is offering a Community Heartsaver CPR AED American Heart Training Course on Tuesday, February 19. This course is free, however... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host Blood Drive on February 6 January 21, 2019 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center are hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, February 6, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the hospital... 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 MDsave and HSHS St. Joseph's Highland 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 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 Southern Illinois Division honors 27 RN Resident graduates December 10, 2018 (Breese, Highland, IL) – HSHS Southern Illinois Division (SID) hospitals recently held the 28th RN Residency Transition Ceremony and reception for 27 Registered Nurses who... 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 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 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland shares tips about choosing your 2019 health plan October 25, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland is committed to providing patients with the highest quality care that is easily accessible and affordable. As part of a health... Read More 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 HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host Grief Support Group October 10, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland is hosting an eight-week support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from October 2... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host Grief Support Group October 10, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland is hosting an eight-week support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from October 2... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Invites Community to a Discovery Group for Parkinson’s Disease October 5, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites the community to attend a Parkinson’s Discovery Group event on Tuesday, October 23 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host Blood Drive on October 10 October 5, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center are hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the hospital... Read More HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary Celebrates 50 Years October 3, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating their 50th Anniversary on Tuesday, October 23 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with a luncheon from 11 a.m.&ndash... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Nurse Receives DAISY Award September 27, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – Recently, Jeana Olier, RN at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation'... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois hospital’s encourages discussions about 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Hosts Pet Blessing September 12, 2018 In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital will be hosting a Blessing of Pets on Sunday, October 7 at 3 p.m., in the Hospital’s healing garden. All are... 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Announces Pre-Registration Dates for Fall Health Fair August 28, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host their fall health fair Friday, October 19, from 5:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Highland Hope Church, located at 12846 Daiber Road... 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 Wound Care Center Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence August 8, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Wound Care Center has changed the lives of many people in the region by bringing healing and allowing people to return to... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Introduces New Breast Cancer Support Group August 6, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host an introductory meeting of their new Breast Cancer Support Group on Thursday, August 16 at 6pm in the hospital’s... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Nurse Receives DAISY Award July 23, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – Recently, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital awarded to Deb Elledge, RN, BSN, Nurse Navigator, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The... 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Announces New Dietitian for Summer Nutrition Series July 10, 2018 (Highland, IL) – Brooke Lipe, Registered and Licensed Dietitian, will be the new instructor for the Summer Nutrition Series at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland. 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites community to a Lunch and Learn on arthritis treatment June 8, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites the community to attend a Lunch and Learn event about arthritis treatment and orthopedic services available at St. Joseph... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland receives the IAHQ President’s Quality Award May 23, 2018 (Highland, IL) – Representatives from HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital recently attended the Illinois Association for Healthcare Quality (IAHQ) Annual Conference on May 8, 2018, in Naperville... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland honors colleagues for years of service May 17, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently held their Hospital Awards and Recognition Banquet on Thursday, May 10. They honored the service of all St. Joseph’s... Read More Free school physicals for students entering 10th through 12th grade 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital to Host Electronics Recycling May 3, 2018 (Highland, IL) - HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will be sponsoring an electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 19 in the hospital parking lot. Local residents will be able to recycle... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese and Highland Invite the Community to a Memorial Butterfly Release May 1, 2018 (BREESE, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese and Highland invite community members to join them for a butterfly release. Butterflies will be released in memory of loved ones on May... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary Donates $10,000 April 26, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary donated $7,500 to replace a blood pressure kiosk and to purchase and additional kiosk for the hospital’s Center... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and Highland Police Department Giving Away 100 Helmets April 23, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and Highland Police Department invite the community to attend their annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland receives National Award for Sustainability, Waste Reduction April 19, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – In recognition for achievements in sustainability and waste reduction, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland a Partner Recognition Award from Practice Greenhealth... 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 Wound Care Center offers foot health tips during National Foot Health Awareness Month April 17, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and a time when the experts at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland ’s Wound Care Center suggests people take a... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Invites Community to a Discovery Group for Parkinson’s disease April 16, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites the community to attend a Parkinson’s Discovery Group event on Tuesday, April 24 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the... Read More Accepting Applications for their Patient and Family Engagement Council 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 New Report: HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Generates $86.8M Annual Impact on Local and State Economies April 4, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is a key contributor to the local and state economies, providing steady job growth while improving the health of the residents and... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host a Colon Cancer Educational Event April 2, 2018 (Highland, IL) – Colon cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable when found early. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites the community to attend an educational open house... Read More Breese, Greenville and Highland express thanks to area physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day, March 30 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 Knights of Columbus Donates to HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Friends Van Program March 16, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – The Highland Knights of Columbus pledged a $5000 donation over five years to support a second Friends Van for HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland. Read More HSHS Home Care and Hospice “Crams the Car” with Canned Goods for the Highland Area March 15, 2018 (Highland, IL) – In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois recently teamed up with several local organizations to &ldquo... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Invites Community to a Lunch & Learn on Parkinson’s disease Treatment Program March 13, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites the community to attend a Lunch and Learn event on March 28 from noon to 1 p.m. Kayla Toennies, MOT, OTR/L, and Olivia... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Announces New Maternity onto Motherhood (MOM) Program March 2, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is expanding their Women’s Health Services with the Maternity onto Motherhood (MOM) Program. Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Celebrates 140 Years of the Sisters’ Arrival in Highland February 27, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently celebrated 140 years since the healing ministry of the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis began in Highland. The first... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation Brings Vintage Circus to Highland for Annual Gala February 26, 2018 (Highland, IL) – The HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation will host their annual fundraising Gala supporting HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland on Saturday, April 7, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Announces Pre-Registration Dates for Spring Health Fair February 22, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host their spring health fair Tuesday, April 24, from 5:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Highland Hope Church, located at 12846 Daiber Road,... 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Announces Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Program February 12, 2018 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Outpatient Rehabilitation Department now offers Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG and LOUD Programs. Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland offering “Open Up Your Heart to Yoga” event February 6, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – To recognize February as American Heart Month and to encourage people to take steps to improve their heart health, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will be hosting... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host Grief Support Group February 6, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland is hosting an eight-week support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, February 20... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Nurse Receives DAISY Award February 6, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – Recently, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital awarded Tasha Rickman, a registered nurse (RN), with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The DAISY... Read More Community invited to “Cram the Cars” with Canned Goods for the Highland Area Christian Service Ministry February 5, 2018 (HIGHLAND, 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host a Blood Drive on February 7 January 30, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center are hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, February 7, from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. in the... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital honored for excellence in quality of care and top performance January 23, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care. Read More St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and Center for Cardiac Rehab to Host Second Annual Heart Glo Bingo January 18, 2018 (HIGHLAND, IL) – In celebration of Heart Month, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and Center for Cardiac Rehab and Wellness will host their second annual Heart Glo Bingo event on... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Announces New Instructor for Winter Nutrition Series January 12, 2018 (Highland, IL) – Kayla Barnes, Registered, Licensed Dietitian, will be the new instructor for the Winter Nutrition Series at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland. Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland adjusts visiting guidelines to meet IDPH recommendations December 29, 2017 (Highland, IL) – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has classified flu activity as widespread in Illinois. Visitors to HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are reminded... Read More Ashley Gramann named Manager of Communications for HSHS Southern Illinois Division Ministries 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Introduces Oncology Wellness Program November 27, 2017 (Highland, IL) - HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is pleased to introduce a new Oncology Wellness Program for patients undergoing cancer treatments. Oncology Rehab is therapy for anyone... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation Promotes Local Giving Tuesday November 20, 2017 Highland, IL – HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation has joined the global Giving Tuesday effort and asks the community to consider donating to HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital on this... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Hosts Blessing and Dedication of St. Francis Statue November 16, 2017 Highland, IL – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Highland hosted a blessing and dedication ceremony for its new statue of St. Francis of Assisi on Wednesday, November 15. The life... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Receives 2017 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award November 1, 2017 Highland, IL – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is pleased to announce it has been named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian... Read More Illinois Telehealth Network Receives Partnership for a Connected Illinois Award for Excellence in Telehealth Leadership 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 HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Rolls out Nutrition Series September 27, 2017 In January 2017, with funds provided by HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation donors, Cindy Hartman, an HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital dietitian, rolled out the hospital’s first ever,... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Hosts Girls Night Out to Promote Women’s Health September 22, 2017 Highland, IL - This October, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital - Highland is hosting its 5th Annual Girls Night Out event from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, in the Ungacta Conference Center... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Hosts Pet Blessing September 19, 2017 In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital will be hosting a Blessing of Pets on Sunday, October 1 at 3:30 p.m., outside in the hospital healing garden. All are... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Hosts Fall Health Fair September 14, 2017 Highland, IL - St. Joseph’s Hospital will once again offer a fall health fair from 5:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at Highland Hope Church, located at 12846 Daiber Road, Highland, IL. Read More HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital hots Pet Blessing September 14, 2017 Highland, IL - In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital will be hosting a Blessing of Pets on Sunday, October 1 at 3:30 p.m., outside in the hospital healing... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Nurse Receives DAISY Award September 14, 2017 Highland, IL – Recently, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital awarded Jody Kessinger, a registered nurse (RN), with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY... Read More HSHS Hospice Southern Illinois offering training for those wishing to become an HSHS Hospice volunteer August 28, 2017 (BELLEVILLE, IL) – Are you a person who enjoys helping others, and bringing peace and comfort to those in need? Then HSHS Hospice Southern Illinois would like you to consider joining their... Read More Orthopedic Surgeon to join HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Medical Staff August 24, 2017 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital - Highland is pleased to welcome Dr. Peter Bonutti, who specializes in Orthopedics, to the hospital’s Medical Staff. He will begin... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland introduces Lymphedema Therapy Services July 20, 2017 (Highland, IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is pleased to introduce Lymphedema treatment, information, education and support to patients with a physician referral. 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Sponsors Cooling/First Aid Station at the 2017 Madison County Fair July 13, 2017 Highland - HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital has partnered with the Madison County Fair to provide a cooling/first aid station at this year’s event, while also offering “Personal Health... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Donates Collects School Supplies for Local Students July 11, 2017 Highland, IL –HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital is hosting its annual Stuff the Bus drive which provides school supplies to local students through the Highland Area Christian Service Ministry ... Read More HSHS St. Joseph's 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital Donates AED Machine to Highland High School June 5, 2017 Highland, IL –HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital is recognizing National CPR and AED Awareness Week June 1-7, by celebrating a recent donation of an automated external defibrillator (AED... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Nurse Receives DAISY Award May 16, 2017 Highland, IL – Recently, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital awarded Jody Rutz-Marti, a registered nurse (RN), with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY... Read More Hospital Sisters Health System Tele-Stroke program helps more than 1,500 emergency room 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 St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland Receive National Award for Achievement in Sustainability April 25, 2017 BREESE and HIGHLAND, IL – In recognition for successful programs to reduce their environmental impact, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Hosts Day of Family Friendly Events April 13, 2017 Highland, IL – For the third year in a row, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital - Highland is giving local residents an opportunity to live out their dreams of being a superhero – for at... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Receives Two Healthgrades Awards April 11, 2017 Highland, IL –HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Highland was recently recognized for its commitment to patient safety and patient experience with the 2017 Healthgrades Patient Safety... Read More HSHS Southern Illinois Division leaders meet with Legislators at the State Capitol April 11, 2017 (SPRINGFIELD, IL) – On April 5 in the Illinois State Capitol, leaders from HSHS Southern Illinois Division hospitals gathered to display their efforts to enhance and elevate patient quality... Read More Sister Jomary Trstensky, OSF to receive Catholic Health Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award March 29, 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 St. Joseph’s Hospital expresses thanks to area physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day March 16, 2017 Highland, 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 HSHS Home Care and Hospice “Crams the Car” with Canned Goods for Highland Area March 10, 2017 (HIGHLAND/CARLYLE, IL) – In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois recently teamed up with HSHS St. Joseph’s... Read More March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 1, 2017 Highland, IL – Colorectal cancer screening has been proven to save lives. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital recently announced it has made the pledge to help increase colorectal cancer... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Grief Support Group Starts this Month February 6, 2017 Highland, IL – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Highland will be offering a series of eight grief support group meetings beginning on Thursday, February 23. The meetings will run from... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Promotes Heart Health January 31, 2017 Highland, IL – The Center for Cardiac Rehab & Wellness at HSHS St. Joseph’s Highland is celebrating Heart Health Month with a variety of events in February. With a focus on heart... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Hosts Free Skin Cancer Screening January 27, 2017 Highland, IL – HSHS St. Josephs’ Hospital – Highland is hosting a free skin cancer screening event from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The event will feature 10-minute... Read More HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Nurse Receives DAISY Award January 24, 2017 Highland, IL – Recently, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital awarded Cory Lucas, a registered nurse (RN), with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY... Read More Load More