HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital names quarterly BEE Award recipient

O’FALLON, IL – HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital presented the quarterly Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award to Market Coffee baristas Kim Forman and Tyler Rodriguez. They were nominated by a St. Elizabeth’s volunteer who witnessed their proactive actions in assisting an outpatient entering the facility. Forman and Rodriguez noticed the patient through a window as he was making his way to the hospital’s front entrance from his vehicle. He was using a walker and it was an especially hot summer day. The

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital honors colleague with quarterly National DAISY Award

O’FALLON, IL– HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital presented the quarterly National DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Logan Blankenship, RN, in the medical surgical unit.  The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's nationwide program to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day.  Logan Blankenship was nominated by charge nurse, Matt Hill, for taking quick action to assist another colleague with a patient in distress in another area. Her attention to the alert message resulted in a full

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Welcomes Three New Board Members

O’FALLON, IL— HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, announces the addition of three new members to the hospital’s Board of Directors. This brings the number of board members for St. Elizabeth’s to eleven. Board members serve voluntarily and provide counsel and oversight on decisions that affect the organization’s sustainable future and advance the mission. St. Elizabeth’s is pleased to welcome Barbara Cempura, Brian Lemon and Kevin Meder to the Board of Directors.“As successful community leaders, I appreciate the

What Parents Need to Know about RSV HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon share ins

O’FALLON, IL— Respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV, is a very well-studied virus that can cause common cold-like symptoms in older children and adults, and severe, debilitating airway inflammation in younger infants. Affecting the lungs and breathing passages, RSV can be spread through droplets when a child coughs or sneezes. It can also live on countertops, doorknobs, hands and clothing.  Although most RSV infections appear as colds, some can be severe enough to require

IMPACT Strategies Completes Renovations for Proper Cannabis - Bridgeton Former Bank of America build

IMPACT Strategies has completed work as Construction Manager on renovations for a new medical marijuana dispensary for Proper Cannabis. The project converted a former Bank of America building in Bridgeton, MO to a new, 2,500 square foot retail location. The new space features design details in a modern apothecary feel, with high end millwork finishes, a crisp black and white design with light wood accents, botanicals, geometric fixtures, and midcentury modern furniture. Specialized security measures were

6 ways to reduce stress associated with caregiving November is National Family Caregivers Month

SPRINGFIELD— Nearly 33% of Illinois’ population age 65 and older live alone; and 20% of residents report having difficulty with self-care such as running errands, visiting a doctor or grocery shopping, according to the Illinois Department of Health Services.  Informal caregivers – those who are unpaid – assist others with daily living activities such as getting groceries, travel to medical appointments and cooking. Typically, these caregivers are a spouse, partner, family member, friend or neighbor.  As

Breanna Sampo Named McKendree University’s 2022-2023 Student Laureate

(LEBANON, Ill., November 28, 2022) – McKendree University senior Breanna Sampo recently received the state’s highest student honor – the 2022-2023 Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award – as a Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. It is the state’s highest student honor for leadership, service and excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities, awarded to a noteworthy senior from each college and university. The psychology major from Cedar Point, Ill., was nominated by faculty

Extraordinary Nurse recognized at Memorial Chris Holmes receives prestigious Daisy Award®

Chris Holmes, RN, has been honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.                Holmes is a Specialty Float Pool nurse at Memorial Hospital Belleville and has been employed at Memorial for five years.                Nominated by a family member, Holmes was recognized for his ability to go above and beyond when caring for their family member and staying consistent when

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital reminds parents and loved ones to keep safety in mind when shopping f

O’FALLON, IL— When shopping for holiday gifts this Black Friday, remember to prioritize safety. While it may be exciting and enticing to purchase a new toy for loved ones, it is important to remember to check the safety and age-range of the toy.  “When purchasing toys for children, it is important to recognize the recommended age range of a specific toy,” said Dr. Saba Bajwa, HSHS Medical Group pediatrician. “The age range is there for a reason: some toys may be too complicated for younger children or

Holland Construction Services Completes Sunnen Station Phase II in Maplewood

Maplewood, MO. (November 21, 2022) Holland Construction Services has completed construction on Phase II of the Sunnen Station Apartment complex near Manchester and South Hanley Roads in Maplewood, Missouri. The new four-story, 121-unit apartment community includes an attached 61,000 sq. ft. two-level parking garage with 187 spaces and indoor/outdoor recreational facilities.  The multi-family development, developed by the Sunnen Family in conjunction with Cozad Commercial Real Estate, is the first new

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

O’FALLON, IL— November 16, 2022 – HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.  “HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is dedicated to improving patient care by adhering to the latest evidence-based safety guidelines,” said Chris Klay, president and CEO at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. “I’m very proud of the work our colleagues do

McKendree University Associate Professor of Communication Recognized for Excellence in Teaching

Lung Cancer Awareness Month Brings Attention to Healthy Lungs and Early Screening HSHS St. Elizabet

O’FALLON, IL— Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined.  Many people consider lung cancer a “smoker’s disease” as well as assume it is mostly a cancer found in men. However, while it is true that smoking is the top cause of lung cancer by a large margin, approximately 15 to 20% of cases in the U.S. happen in people who have never smoked or have smoked fewer than 100 cigarettes in their life.  Being

McKendree University Recognized as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting

McKendree is one of 394 college students recognized for its efforts to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement in the 2022 election.(LEBANON, Ill., November 17, 2022) – McKendree University has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting. The ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting recognizes colleges and universities for making international efforts to increase student voter participation. McKendree

Holland Construction Services Paving the Way on Four School Renovation Projects in the Metro East

Swansea, Ill. (November 16, 2022) While dozens of multi-family and industrial projects are happening across the region right now, several local K-12 schools are also getting a face-lift or a completely new facility. Holland Construction Services is currently managing four K-12 construction projects in the Metro East, with several others that wrapped within the last two years. Over the last 36 years, the company has managed 50 K-12 projects in the region, totaling more than $400 million in total renovation

McKendree University Hosts Model UN Event for 13 Local High Schools

(LEBANON, Ill., November 16, 2022) – McKendree University hosted a Model United Nations event on its campus from November 14-15. Approximately 300 student delegates from 13 local high schools participated in this event. Model UN provides students with an opportunity to learn how the UN operates and to practice their public speaking, debate, negotiation and team leadership skills. Participants take on roles as diplomats representing a country, investigating international issues, negotiating with allies and

The Hett to Kick off the Holidays with Stunning Concerts this December

(LEBANON, Ill., November 15, 2022) – The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) at McKendree University will be welcoming in the holiday season with beautiful renditions of all your favorite holiday music from incredible bands and performers during the month of December. For tickets or more information on all shows, please visit theHett.com or call the box office at (618) 537-6863.Dec. 9, 10 a.m. (Arts Ed., grades K-12); 7 p.m.; Dec. 10, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.: The USAF Band of Mid-America Concert Band once

ILLINOIS CREDIT UNION LEAGUE HONORS GCS PRESIDENT WITH LEADERSHIP AWARD

GRANITE CITY, IL – GCS Credit Union’s President and CEO, Keith Burton, was recently awarded the Illinois Credit Union League 2022 Hall of Fame Leadership Award. The Hall of Fame Leadership Award recognizes an individual’s contribution to the credit union movement in Illinois at the state and/or national level. Keith traveled to Chicago in early November to attend the Illinois Credit Union League’s Annual Convention where he was presented with his award during the Celebration Luncheon. Keith is the type of

IMPACT Strategies Begins Construction of New BJC Outpatient Center in Godfrey

Fairview Heights, IL – November 14, 2022 IMPACT Strategies has begun construction on the new BJC Outpatient Center in Godfrey, Illinois, at the intersection of Godfrey Road and Celesta Street. The new 20,000 square-foot outpatient clinic is the firm’s 8th project for BJC HealthCare. A groundbreaking ceremony was held November 7, 2022, which was attended by senior representatives from BJC HealthCare, SCOUT Capital Group, IMPACT Strategies, Inc., Archimages Architects, and Midwest BankCentre, along with

HSHS Medical Group encourages you to know the signs of diabetes November is American Diabetes Month

O’FALLON— An estimated 37 million people are living with diabetes in the United States – the highest it has ever been, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Most cases are type 2 diabetes, which means your body doesn’t use insulin properly. Type 2 is largely preventable through regular physical activity and a healthy and balanced diet says Dr. Fadi Siyam, endocrinologist with HSHS Medical Group  “Type 2 diabetes symptoms often are slow in developing and can be very subtle,”

HSHS Celebrates National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Throughout the month of November, HSHS Home Care will be joining organizations across the nation in recognizing National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (NHPCM). This year’s NHPCM theme is “meeting you where you are.”For more than 40 years, hospice has helped provide interdisciplinary, supportive care to millions of people, allowing them to spend their final months wherever they call home and surrounded by their loved ones. Hospice teams craft plans of care that ensure pain management,

Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. welcomes the following community members who were elected to serv

Memorial Hospital East to host Red Cross Blood Drive December 6

(Belleville, Illinois) The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Memorial Hospital Shiloh, Mobile Unit, 1404 Cross Street, Shiloh, IL  62269.Please note you must be 16 years of age or older to donate; feeling healthy and well the day of the Blood Drive; and a photo ID is required. Lunch is provided to all donors.Appointments are recommended but not required. To make an appointment for the upcoming blood drive visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter

MEMORIAL FAMILY CARE BIRTHING CENTERS OFFER CLASS FOR BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

Memorial’s Family Care Birthing Centers will offer its next Breastfeeding Support class for expectant mothers on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Memorial Hospital Shiloh.  This class, taught by certified lactation consultants, reviews breastfeeding techniques and is ideal for new mothers or as a refresher course.                 If you are considering breastfeeding or have chosen to breastfeed your baby, this class will provide information, encouragement and support for a successful