Southern Illinois Healthcare

Southern Illinois Healthcare We are a not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost counties in Illinois.

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is a not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost counties of Illinois with four hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, Level II Trauma Center and more than 30 outpatient and specialty practices. Based in Carbondale, SIH is the region’s second largest employer with over 4,000 employees and the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and co

mmunity benefits. Recognized for quality outcomes in cardiac, stroke, bariatric, rehabilitation and cancer care, SIH holds affiliations with renowned peers such as the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), Prairie Heart Institute, SIU School of Medicine Family Practice Residency Program, Siteman Cancer Network and the BJC Collaborative.

08/06/2026

Some people never stop answering the call to care.

For Kathie Flowers, serving others isn't just a job, it's who she is.

A Southern Illinois native, Kathie has spent decades caring for her community. She serves as Assistant Fire Chief with the Zeigler Fire Department and as an Emergency Department nurse at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, supporting people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Whether she's responding to an emergency or caring for a patient, her mission is the same: be present, offer compassion and make a difference.

"I'm proud to give back to the people of Southern Illinois because this is home."

Watch Kathie's story and discover why Your Care Lives Here.

Congratulations to retiree Mike Murphy! After decades as a speech-language pathologist, we hope Mike enjoys a much-earne...
08/05/2026

Congratulations to retiree Mike Murphy! After decades as a speech-language pathologist, we hope Mike enjoys a much-earned retirement. Thanks for everything you've done for your community and for SIH!

08/05/2026

BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS

Pedatrician Dr. Eubanks at SIH Primary Care Harrisburg talks about what parents needs to keep in mind as we send our kids back to school.

From getting back into those pesky sleep schedules to being aware of sharing germs - Dr. Eubanks is here to help you feel more prepared for the upcoming school year.

Just as important for parents: back to school physicals and check-ups! It's not to late to schedule yours. No matter where you're at in Southern Illinois, we're here to help. Find and schedule an appointment with a provider at www.sih.net/providers

JUST IN TIME FOR FALL SPORTS (AND RSV SEASON) - WELCOME OUR NEWEST PULMONOLOGISTPlease join us in welcoming Sohaib Syed,...
08/04/2026

JUST IN TIME FOR FALL SPORTS (AND RSV SEASON) - WELCOME OUR NEWEST PULMONOLOGIST

Please join us in welcoming Sohaib Syed, MD, to SIH Pulmonology.

Dr. Syed cares for patients with a wide range of lung and respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD and bronchiectasis. He also has a special interest in the evaluation and treatment of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer.

"My goal is always to talk to my patients so that at the end of the visit, they understand the treatment and the diagnosis as best as I understand it," Dr. Syed said. "Understanding and education are the most important steps."

Dr. Syed is excited to serve Southern Illinois and build lasting relationships with patients and families throughout the region.

Dr. Syed is welcoming patients by referral. If you'd like to meet with him or any of our pulmonologists, start by talking with your provider: www.sih.net/providers

Care doesn't stop when the workday ends. At SIH, it continues in the neighborhoods, schools and communities our employee...
08/04/2026

Care doesn't stop when the workday ends. At SIH, it continues in the neighborhoods, schools and communities our employees proudly call home.

Amanda Duffy, Manager at the Enterprise Project Management Office, has spent the past 17 years serving on the Executive Committee of the Saint Andrew Catholic School PTO, helping create meaningful experiences for local families.

"In small towns like these, we are all working together to create a life. The support toward improving the health and well-being of all the people in these communities is larger than it seems. We are all in it together."

Whether she's grilling and serving hundreds of hot dogs at the annual Trunk-or-Treat or helping make sure every child leaves with plenty of candy, Amanda's impact reaches far beyond the workplace.

Your Care Lives Here.

🎓 Congratulations to the 2026 SIH High School Summer Intern Class! After weeks of learning, mentoring and shadowing expe...
08/03/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the 2026 SIH High School Summer Intern Class!

After weeks of learning, mentoring and shadowing experiences across SIH, our high school summer interns officially graduated from the program.

This year's class was the largest in program history, with 52 students representing more than a dozen high school districts across Southern Illinois.

Throughout the summer, students explored a variety of healthcare careers through job shadowing experiences in more than 19 clinical departments, including the Birthing Center, Emergency Department, Surgery, Pathology, Radiology, Pharmacy, Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation and more. They also connected with SIH team members and gained real-world insight into what it takes to care for our communities.

We're proud of their hard work, curiosity and commitment to learning. Thank you to the SIH leaders, departments and mentors who helped make this experience possible.

Please join us in congratulating this outstanding group of students as they take the next step in their academic and professional journeys.

Stay tuned. We'll be sharing more from the interns themselves in the coming days.

STROKE SURVIVORS: YOU'RE NOT ALONEOn the first Monday of each month, stroke survivors and their families are welcome to ...
08/02/2026

STROKE SURVIVORS: YOU'RE NOT ALONE

On the first Monday of each month, stroke survivors and their families are welcome to gather with us for education, support and encouragement.

Join us at SIH Herrin Hospital tomorrow afternoon to discuss and get advice on every day aspects of life that may now be a challenge such as eating, bathing and getting dressed.

The sessions are free and RSVPing is not required, but preferred.

Full details:
When: First Monday of each month, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Where: SIH Herrin Hospital, 2nd Floor – Inpatient Rehabilitation Conference Room
RSVP: Not required but preferred. Call 618.549.0721 ext. 66426

ABOVE AND BEYONDRecently, a patient was brought in to the Emergency Department at SIH Harrisburg Medical Center and it w...
08/01/2026

ABOVE AND BEYOND

Recently, a patient was brought in to the Emergency Department at SIH Harrisburg Medical Center and it was determined he would need to be transported to another facility to receive surgery.

Despite the fast-paced emergency tensions and being flown out to another facility - Dr Clayborn Morris at SIH Harrisburg Medical Center made a point to call and check on the young patient to ensure he was doing okay and was being cared for.

The patient's parent told us "You truly do not get that kind of care from ER doctors. He truly went above and beyond for my son and I am very grateful."

For his attention to care and efforts to help, Dr. Morris has received the Physician Shining Star award!

We love to hear how our providers have cared for our patients. If you have a provider you'd like to nominate for the Shining Star award, you can nominate them at www.sih.net/hmc/hmc-home/nominate-your-nurse-or-caregiver/provider-shining-star-award

MEDICAL MYTH VS. FACT: How much water should you drink? (keep reading to see what our providers had to say about it)Last...
07/31/2026

MEDICAL MYTH VS. FACT: How much water should you drink? (keep reading to see what our providers had to say about it)

Last week, we asked you how much water you THINK you should drink. We had answers ranging from 56 ounces per day to 75 ounces per day.

So what's the truth?

The truth is, there's not an exact answer that works for everyone; it depends on your age, medical history, activity level and heat exposure.

Dr. Korte at SIH Logan Primary Care Herrin says "There is no evidence-based research to support the 8 glasses of 8 ounces per day. Any sort of activity, exercise, exposure to heat, or illness increases the fluid need."

At SIH Primary Care Harrisburg, Dr Winkleman says "First rule of thumb: drink when you are thirsty. If you are working outside, exercising, sweating significantly, you probably need more."

And as Lisa Nation, NP, from our Inpatient Diabetes service, points out - your medical history plays a big factor too: "It’s variable depending on the person, age, activity level and other comorbid conditions but generally speaking 8-10 glasses per day."

Aren't sure how much you should hydrate, and want a medical opinion? Schedule an appointment with a provider at www.sih.net/providers

UPDATE: Phone service has been restored at SIH Herrin Hospital as of 9:55 a.m. HEADS UP: The main phone line at SIH Herr...
07/31/2026

UPDATE: Phone service has been restored at SIH Herrin Hospital as of 9:55 a.m.

HEADS UP: The main phone line at SIH Herrin Hospital is not working. For now, please call 618.457.3039 to reach the hospital.

We will update this post when the main number is available again.

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