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
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
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
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
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
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,
