Springfield Clinic’s downtown drive-up lab is relocating to a new facility at 1351 S. Eighth St. starting Monday, Oct. 30, at 7 a.m. The drive-up lab’s current location will close on Friday, Oct. 27, at noon and remain closed Saturday to facilitate the move to the new location. The new 25,000-square-foot medical laboratory is on […]
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Springfield Clinic opens new pediatrics center
Springfield Clinic pediatrics opened a new 40,000-square-foot pediatrics building Oct. 16 focused on providing a unique, child-focused patient experience. The new facility is located at 3501 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield. “This new facility exists for our patients and their families,” said Dr. Purvi Bhandari, chair of Springfield Clinic Pediatrics. “We are so excited to […]
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Simmons Cancer Institute seeks volunteers
For a patient undergoing cancer care, a friendly greeting can make all the difference in their day. SIU Medicine’s team of surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, genetic counselors, therapists, nurses and medical staff are seeking volunteers for an important role at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI). They would like to have more friendly faces at the front desk […]
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Springfield Clinic opens new pediatrics building
Springfield Clinic pediatrics opened a new 40,000-square-foot pediatrics building Oct. 16 focused on providing a unique, child-focused patient experience. The new facility is located at 3501 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield. “This new facility exists for our patients and their families,” said Dr. Purvi Bhandari, chair of Springfield Clinic Pediatrics. “We are so excited to […]
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Illinois College partners with Memorial Health to offer full-tuition scholarships for nursing students
In a transformative move to address the increasing demand for highly skilled nurses in the health care industry, Illinois College has joined forces with Memorial Health to offer full-tuition scholarships for aspiring nursing students. This pioneering initiative, comprising 50 scholarships annually, is a collaborative effort between Illinois College and Memorial Health to support nursing education. […]
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Springfield Clinic to be major sponsor for Scheels Sports Park
Springfield Clinic’s name and logo will appear on the inflated dome of a 190,000-square-foot structure for indoor practices and competitions at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe. That name recognition for the clinic, one of the largest multispecialty medical groups in Illinois, is just one part of its involvement as the park’s official Health and […]
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HSHS welcomes two new leaders to executive team
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has welcomed two new leaders to the executive team. Dr. Bonny Chen joins HSHS as the new chief health informatics officer, while Frank Rademacher is system vice president and chief information officer. Chen comes to HSHS from Ascension, where she most recently served as vice president and chief medical IS […]
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Simone Parlier named new executive director of HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital
HSHS St. John’s Hospital has announced Simone Parlier as the new executive director of women’s services and the children’s hospital. Her first day with the hospital was May 1. “This is my dream job,” said Parlier. “I am passionate about women’s health, especially as it relates to motherhood. I have dedicated my education and career […]
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HSHS St. John’s Hospital unveils newly renovated critical care units
HSHS St. John’s Hospital recently completed the renovation and expansion of its intensive care unit (ICU) and cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU). The multi-year, $17.2 million project was completed by O’Shea Builders and resulted in 28 new ICU patient rooms, with a net addition of 10 CVICU and six ICU rooms. With new and existing […]
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Traci M. Krause will serve as the next chancellor of St. John’s College of Nursing
Traci M. Krause will serve as the next chancellor of St. John’s College of Nursing in Springfield, beginning May 29. She replaces Dr. Charlene Aaron, who has served in that role since 2016. Krause has spent the last decade of her career within Minnesota State Agencies, most recently as the dean of the School of […]
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Frank and Linda Vala donate $1 million to SIU School of Medicine
Local business owners and philanthropists Frank and Linda Vala have established an endowed chair to support research and training in urology at SIU School of Medicine. Memorial Health matched the Valas’ $1 million personal donation through the Springfield Memorial Foundation to create The Frank and Linda Vala Endowed Chair of Urology. The inaugural honoree is […]
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Springfield Clinic to break ground on new pediatrics building
Springfield Clinic will break ground on a new 40,000-square-foot pediatrics building on June 8. The two-story building will be constructed on a former farm field at 3500 Conifer Drive on Springfield’s west side. “Parents rely on high-quality care from our provider teams delivered with an exceptional patient experience from start to finish,” says Dr. Purvi […]