HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - Decatur News News Category All About Us Behavioral Health Cancer Care Diabetes Care Emergency Care Heart Care Hospital News Neuroscience Patient's and Guests Stroke Care Volunteer & Giving Women's Health Submit Media Contact Andrew Dilbeck, HSHS Illinois Office: 217-464-5610 | Andrew.Dilbeck@hshs.org Celebrate safely during fireworks season June 11, 2021 HSHS St. Mary's urges safety with fireworks Read More Tips for Preventing and Recognizing Heatstroke June 11, 2021 HSHS St. Mary's offers tips for preventing and recognizing heatstroke. Read More Tick Season Brings Increased Risk of Lyme Disease June 10, 2021 HSHS St. Mary's offers tips for prevention, tick removal and bite treatment Read More May is National Stroke Awareness Month - Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms May 18, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies stroke as the third-leading cause of death in Illinois, with more than 6,000 deaths annually. HSHS St. Mary's Hospital... Read More Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease May 17, 2021 A virus with a simple name that commonly affects young children is making a resurgence in day care centers now that children are returning to day cares fulltime as parents return to work after... Read More Stay Safe in the Sun with Sunscreen May 11, 2021 HSHS St. Mary's answers frequently asked questions on sunscreen use Read More The Auxiliary of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Memorialize Long-time Member April 29, 2021 Hospital Auxilians were finally able to meet up near the bench honoring long-time member Judy Wiggins. Read More April is Child Abuse Prevention Month April 16, 2021 Learn how to spot the signs. Read More Discussing your health care decisions April 16, 2021 HSHS St. Mary's encourages families to discuss health care decisions sooner, rather than later Read More March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 24, 2021 Know your risk and don't delay preventive screenings which could save your life Read More Hospital Sisters Health System Announces New President and CEO March 18, 2021 HSHS is pleased to announce that Damond W. Boatwright, MHA, MHS, FACHE, has accepted our offer to serve as president and CEO of Hospital Sisters Health System. Read More "Spring Forward" and your sleep habits March 9, 2021 A “Spring Forward” Could Be Just What the Doctor Ordered For Your Sleep Habits Read More Taking charge of your heart health February 18, 2021 HSHS St. Mary'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 Celebrating the Big Game Safely February 5, 2021 Offense can be the best defense when celebrating football's biggest game of the season. Read More Snow safety tips January 21, 2021 HSHS St. Mary's stresses snow shoveling safety as the possibility of snow approaches our region. Read More Aubrey and Carter top baby names in 2020 January 21, 2021 Aubrey and Carter were top baby names for deliveries at HSHS St. Mary's in 2020. 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 HSHS St. Mary's nationally recognized for patient safety December 17, 2020 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Read More Celebrating safely during the holiday season December 16, 2020 HSHS St. Mary's encourages community to make memories this holiday season, but to act responsibly and celebrate safely. Read More Choose Wisely. Top 6 Food Choices at Thanksgiving November 24, 2020 As the Holidays approach, make good food choices. Read More HSHS Illinois Hospitals Launch #MaskedMoms Initiative November 23, 2020 Moms who work at HSHS Illinois hospitals are launching a grassroots #MaskedMoms effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Read More Safe Toy Buying Tips for the Holidays November 20, 2020 Remember to check the safety and age-range when buying toys. Read More Local Hospitals to Restrict Visitors as COVID-19 Spreads Locally October 30, 2020 As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase throughout central Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will suspend visitors for inpatients effective... 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 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month October 22, 2020 This awareness month hopes to bring these struggles to light so families know they are not alone. Read More Trick or Treat Alternatives and Safety Tips October 21, 2020 Consider more treats and less tricks this Halloween. Read More Honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 8, 2020 HSHS St. Mary's Hospital continues to bring awareness to breast cancer and the women battling it. We encourage women to discuss mammograms and breast health with your doctor. Read More The Value of Vaccines September 15, 2020 Six things to know about vaccines. Read More Back-to-School Health Tips September 10, 2020 HSHS Illinois offers good sleep and nutrition tips for your family. Read More The Benefits of Breastfeeding August 25, 2020 HSHS St. Mary's reminds mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding Read More Keeping Your Mask Clean and Your Glasses Fog Free August 12, 2020 With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state of Illinois highly recommending that people help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by wearing cloth face coverings... Read More Lawn mowing is not child’s play July 30, 2020 HSHS Illinois offers Top 5 tips to avoid injury. While mowing is a seemingly innocuous activity, the HSHS Illinois hospitals want to remind everyone to remain safety-minded when mowing. Read More HSHS Illinois Shares Tips for Staying Cool in a Heat Wave and Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses July 17, 2020 With the excessive heat warnings for the region, it is important to take steps to stay safe in the heat. The HSHS Illinois hospitals are providing tips for staying cool and how to know the warning... Read More HSHS Illinois encourages staying safe in the sun with sunscreen July 10, 2020 As we spend more time out of the house with outdoors activities such as spending time on the beach, hiking, swimming, etc., it is important everyone take steps to prevent sun damage on their skin... Read More Ticks and Lyme Disease June 17, 2020 With the official start of summer just around the corner, many are spending more time outdoors in areas where ticks are active. Follow these tips and reminders to help everyone recognize and treat... Read More HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Resumes Elective Surgeries May 13, 2020 We want to let you know HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital started performing elective surgeries once again on Monday, May 11 under Illinois public health guidelines. If you have a surgery or procedure... Read More Local Organizations Collect PPE and Homemade Masks April 1, 2020 The Macon County Crisis Communication Team is accepting donations of homemade masks and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Thursday, April 2 and April 9, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Cares for COVID-19 Patient March 27, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed that a patient being treated at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19. The patient is a woman in her 50s who... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Institutes New Triage Protocol for Emergency Department Patients March 18, 2020 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital has begun screening emergency department patients for COVID-19 symptoms in a triage area near the emergency department entrance. Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Postponing/Cancelling Non-Essential Events at the Hospital March 13, 2020 Due to concerns about COVID-19, influenza and other illnesses, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital has decided to postpone or cancel non-essential events/classes at the hospital through the end of April... Read More 7th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza February 4, 2020 The 7th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza hosted by the Auxiliary of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will be held on Friday, February 14 from 7 a.m. until sold out. A variety of chocolate, brownies... Read More Flu Season Q & A December 2, 2019 We sat down with St. Mary's Infection Preventionist Rachel Deerwester, RN to discuss the symptoms, treatments and prevention of the flu this season. Read More Clinical Career Fair August 29, 2019 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital invites you to join our team this Fall. Stop by the St. Mary’s lobby on Tuesday, September 10 from 4 – 7 p.m. to learn more about the careers offered at... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Re-Accredited as Baby-Friendly Hospital August 23, 2019 The Women and Infants Center at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital was recently re-accredited as the area’s only Baby-Friendly® hospital. The global Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative selects... Read More Back to School Tips August 14, 2019 As the remaining days of summer end and a new school year begins, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital reminds parents that it is time to prepare their child for the new school year ahead. Read More Angel of Hope Share Garden Dedication July 11, 2019 Join us Thursday, July 17 at 5 p.m. near the 16th St. entrance to the HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital campus for a dedication of the hospital’s new Share garden. Read More Angel of Hope Share Garden Memory Stones June 4, 2019 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is offering the opportunity to memorialize and celebrate the life of a child lost to miscarriage, still birth or infant death. These memory stones can be purchased... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital to Team with Child Safety USA to Provide FBI-Ready Child ID Cards April 25, 2019 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is teaming up with Child Safety USA to provide free, FBI-ready identification cards for parents and guardians of children 18 and younger on Saturday, April 27 from 10... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Encourages Community to Join Organ Donor Registry April 8, 2019 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will hold an organ donor drive in honor of Donate Life Month on Tuesday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the main lobby of the hospital. The donor drive is in... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and Local Leaders Bring Awareness to Child Abuse April 3, 2019 Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Macon County CASA and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will commemorate the start of April as National Child... Read More As Flu Numbers Rise, HSHS Reminds Community It’s Not Too Late for a Flu Shot March 14, 2019 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and HSHS Medical Group have recently seen a significant rise in flu numbers. Last month, the health care providers at the HSHS facilities in the Decatur area saw 177... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Receives CuddleCot Donation March 13, 2019 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will hold an event to accept the donation of a Flexmort CuddleCot from the Dustin and Tasha Ruholl Family as well as inform the community about still birth, pregnancy... Read More Sixth Annual Chocolate Extravaganza January 29, 2019 The sixth annual HSHS St. Mary’s Auxiliary’s Chocolate Extravaganza will be held Thursday, February 14th in the hospital lobby starting at 7 a.m. until sold out. Come early to get your... Read More GO! 217 Decatur | Lunch with a Dietitian January 28, 2019 As we start the new year, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital’s Go! 217 program invites you to Lunch with a Dietitian on Thursday, February 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the hospital’s Assisi Room... Read More ESPNDecatur Real Men Wear Pink High School Football Awards January 21, 2019 All coaches, players, parents and football fans are invited to enjoy a celebration of high school football and the 2018 Real Men Wear Pink (RMWP) campaign. The ESPNDecatur Real Men Wear Pink High... Read More Winter Weather Safety December 6, 2018 HSHS St. Mary's Hospital encourages everyone to stay safe in the winter weather this holiday season. When recommended by local weather and safety experts, stay inside and off the roads. Read More Q and A: Influenza with Dr. Jignesh Modi December 6, 2018 We sat down with Dr. Jignesh Modi, HSHS Medical Group infectious disease physician at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital to discuss the flu. Read More HSHS St. Mary's Hospital and HSHS St. John's Hospital Receive ‘A’ Grades for Patient Safety November 12, 2018 HSHS St. John’s Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital were awarded ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. These HSHS hospitals were the... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Shares the Warmth this Holiday Season November 5, 2018 Colleagues at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will be collecting coats, hats, gloves, sweaters and blankets throughout the month of November as part of the hospital’s “Giving Thanks... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation Presents Christmas Star Lighting Campaign November 1, 2018 Each year, the HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation honors and memorializes loved ones of colleagues and members of the community through sponsorship of Christmas lights on the star that sits... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Encourages Decatur Leaders to Carefully Consider Changes to Local Ambulance Service September 6, 2018 Leaders at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and Decatur Ambulance Service (DAS) are asking city leaders to further investigate if licensing an additional ambulance service in Decatur is a good... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Welcomes Joel Fletcher to Foundation Team August 30, 2018 We are excited to announce that Joel Fletcher will be joining the HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation team as a philanthropy specialist. His main responsibility will be working with... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary Hold Fall Creation Sale August 24, 2018 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary will host a Fall Creation Sale Wednesday, September 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital. The Auxiliary Artisans will be located in the main... Read More Real Men Wear Pink is back for its 12th year! August 22, 2018 Each year hundreds of athletes and supporters band together and wear pink to support breast cancer awareness. Each Friday in October we ask that men and women wear pink in an ongoing effort to... Read More Capital Investments at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital August 13, 2018 HSHS St. Mary's Hospital has been hard at work improving our hospital campus to benefit our patients, colleagues and visitors. Check out some of the capital projects coming to St. Mary's in... Read More Back to School Health Tips August 8, 2018 As the remaining days of summer end and a new school year begins, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital reminds parents that it is time to prepare their child for the new school year ahead. Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and HSHS Medical Group Break Ground On New Medical Office Building August 7, 2018 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and HSHS Medical Group held an official groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on our newest medical office building. Hospital and medical... Read More Q and A: Seasonal Allergies and Asthma with Dr. Wajih Raqeem May 7, 2018 We sat down with Dr. Wajih Raqeem, HSHS Medical Group physician and lead hospitalist at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital to discuss seasonal allergies and asthma. Read More HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Renovates Intensive Care Unit May 1, 2018 HSHS St. Mary's Hospital has begun a $9 million renovation of the intensive care unit (ICU). The new ICU will be able to hold 12 patients and there family and provides a much better healing... Read More Child Abuse Prevention Month April 3, 2018 Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital are joining together to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. They... Read More ACA Enrollment Events Scheduled at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital December 4, 2017 Certified application counselors will be available by appointment at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital to help individuals and families sign up for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Hosts Share Holiday Memorial Service November 29, 2017 The Share Holiday Memorial Service remembers and honors babies who have died during pregnancy, at birth or in early infancy. Please join us for this special memorial service in the HSHS St. Mary... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Foundation Promotes Giving Tuesday November 27, 2017 HSHS St. Mary’s Foundation has joined the global Giving Tuesday effort and asks the community to consider donating to St. Mary’s Hospital on this day of giving. Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Hosts AARP Driver Safety Program for November November 6, 2017 Cars, traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads we travel every day change constantly. Keep your knowledge and driving skills up-to-date and you’ll feel more confident on the road. Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and Eisenhower High School Announce Dual Credit Program October 5, 2017 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital announced today that it is partnering with Eisenhower High School and Richland Community College to form a dual credit program focusing on horticulture. This program... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Celebrates the Feast of St. Francis With a Blessing of the Animals September 29, 2017 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will host a blessing of the animals on Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 p.m. in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. The service will take place at the St. Mary... Read More Share Program Education Day September 26, 2017 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will host an educational day for the community about its Share program. Share is a support group for those who experience the death of a baby during pregnancy, at... Read More AARP Driver Safety Course 10-2-17 September 18, 2017 Cars, traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads we travel every day change constantly. Keep your knowledge and driving skills up-to-date, and you’ll feel more confident on the road. Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Hosts Car Seat Safety Check September 13, 2017 Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States. “Many of these deaths are preventable. Placing children in age and size appropriate car seats and... Read More Prayer Service for Hurricane Victims and First Responders September 12, 2017 Yesterday, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital colleagues and visitors joined together in prayer and song in recognition of hurricane victims and first responders. Sister Ritamary Brown, a health... Read More 2017 Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope August 23, 2017 October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Prevention Month. This year HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital continues a tradition started in 2016, the Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope. This event... Read More HSHS Announces Appointment of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur President and CEO August 2, 2017 HSHS today announced the appointment of Joan Coffman to serve as president and CEO of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Coffman currently serves as president and CEO of HSHS St... Read More Hospital Sisters Health System Named 2017 Most Wired July 11, 2017 Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and each of its individual ministries, including HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, have been named “Most Wired” by the 19th Annual Health Care&rsquo... Read More AARP Driver Safety Course 7/10 July 3, 2017 Cars, traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads we travel every day change constantly. Keep your knowledge and driving skills up-to-date and you’ll feel more confident on the road. Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Holds Stroke Awareness Open House May 19, 2017 Nationally, May is designated as stroke month. To raise awareness, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is holding a stroke open house Tuesday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby of the... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Hosts Stroke Support Group April 27, 2017 Each year nearly 800,000 people suffer from a stroke in the United States and countless more are affected by a loved one’s stroke. Whether you are a survivor or are caring for a loved one... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Foundation Hosts Annual Golf Outing April 6, 2017 Join HSHS St. Mary’s Foundation for a day of fun and fellowship at their annual golf outing Monday, May 22, 2017, at the Country Club of Decatur. Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Hosts Power of Attorney in Health Care Event April 4, 2017 As part of National Healthcare Decisions Day, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital’s spiritual care team will be available in the main lobby of the hospital Tuesday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m... Read More Donate Life Month Donor Drive March 31, 2017 In 2003, Donate Life America and its partnering organizations declared April “National Donate Life Month,” a time to focus on encouraging Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Hosts Four-Part Spirituality Series March 29, 2017 This spring, Sister Anna Phiri, a Hospital Sister of the Third Order of St. Francis, explores the familiar topic of forgiveness and challenges the common belief that we need to forget past... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Hosts AARP Driver Safety Program March 22, 2017 Cars, traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads we travel every day change constantly. Keep your knowledge and driving skills up-to-date and you’ll feel more confident on the road. Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Hosts Alzheimer’s Community Education March 20, 2017 If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, it is time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of... Read More HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital Benefits from IHOP’s National Pancake Day March 2, 2017 On Tuesday, March 7, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. IHOP guests can receive a free short stack of the brand’s world-famous, freshly made buttermilk pancakes at restaurants coast to coast. In return... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Hosts AARP Driver Safety Program February 21, 2017 Cars, traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads we travel every day change constantly. Some drivers over age 50 may benefit from refreshing up their driving skills. Read More Free Lunch and Learn to Discuss Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease February 10, 2017 We invite the public to sign up for a lunch and learn seminar with Cardiologist Luis Caceres, MD from the Prairie Heart Institute. The seminar will take place at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in... Read More Red Onesies to Newborns to Raise Awareness for Heart Month February 6, 2017 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is recognizing heart month by having the tiniest of patients raise awareness about preventing heart disease. Every baby born at St. Mary’s in the month of... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Offers Tips to Prevent Heart Disease February 2, 2017 Heart disease causes one in every four deaths in the United States and is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your chances of being diagnosed... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur Family YMCA Continue Free Fitness Classes with GO! 217 Program January 31, 2017 HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and the Decatur Family YMCA are offering free fitness classes each month. This month’s first workout class, which includes zumba and toning, will be held... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Adjusts Visiting Guidelines during Flu Season January 24, 2017 With flu season hitting a peak in central Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends health care facilities adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&rsquo... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Launches Single Site Surgery Program January 17, 2017 Each year, more than a million people experience gallstone disease. Gallbladder attacks caused by gallstones lodged in the bile ducts of the gallbladder can be extremely painful and life... Read More HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur Family YMCA Offer Free Fitness Classes with GO! 217 Program January 4, 2017 As 2017 kicks off, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and the Decatur Family YMCA are offering free fitness classes each month. The first workout class/sign-up event will be held Thursday, January 5 in... Read More Load More