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We want to thank our Health Information Professionals (HIPs) during Health Information Professional Week, April 15-19, 2024, for their dedication to safeguarding, preserving, and providing access to health information for patient care at Salem Township Hospital.

Medical Laboratory Professionals are an important part of health care and patient advocacy. April 14-20 is Medical Laboratory Professional Week and we would like to thank our Laboratory Services staff for the role they play in providing excellent health care to the patients at Salem Township Hospital. The...

Dr. Joseph Mossad, Salem Township Hospital's Primary Care Physician, spoke about “Preventive Care for Older Adults” at our April Lunch & Learn event. Attendees enjoyed a hot lunch, dessert, and coffee. Dr. Mossad provides both adult and pediatric care at Salem Township Hospital Rural Health Primary Clinic....

As April 8th approaches, local residents may want to consider advance planning and preparation for this huge event. State and local officials are expecting a tremendous influx of people from outside our area hoping to see the eclipse. This region of central and southern Illinois is considered to be within a prime...

Preventive Health Care for Older Adults Join us for our April Lunch & Learn presentation. Enjoy lunch, coffee, and dessert while Dr. Joseph Mossad, primary care physician, discusses "Preventive Health Care for Older Adults.” Wednesday, April 10 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm First Christian Church 1200 W. Boone St., Salem,...

Bottom Line: Colonoscopies Can Save Lives Colorectal Cancer doesn’t always have symptoms. If you are 45 years or older, routine screening is the best prevention. Colorectal cancer screenings are available at Salem Township Hospital with Dr. Kevin Claffey, General Surgeon. Getting screened may not sound pleasant,...

Open House / Friday, March 15 / 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tour Our Renovated Facility & Meet Dr. Joseph Mossad Entrance in Front Parking Area 1201 Ricker Dr., Salem, IL Conveniently walk right in at the new entrance of the Rural Health Clinic from the front parking area, tour the new facility, and meet Dr. Joseph...

Join us on Friday, March 15, 2024, at noon for the Salem Township Hospital Lunch & Learn event. We are excited to have Marsha Griffin from the Illinois Attorney General's Office as a speaker who will give a presentation on "Common Scams". While you enjoy lunch, coffee, and dessert, Marsha Griffin will...

Discounted lab vouchers are available for purchase on designated days as part of our Wellness Program. $40 Executive Profile $25 PSA $25 Hemoglobin A1c The next upcoming lab voucher event is: March 2, 2024 / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Salem Township Hospital Booth at the Home Show Salem Community Activity Center 416 E...

March 3, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 1201 Ricker Dr., Salem, IL Outpatient Nursing Clinic 1st Floor of the Hospital Cost: $25* *Special pricing for March 3, 2024 only. To complete physicals, parents must be present to provide immunization records and sign physical forms. Call 618-740-0775 for an appointment.  

Lunch & Learn Breast Awareness for All Presented by: April L. Jackson, M.D. FACS, General Surgeon Salem Township Hospital Rural Health Surgical Clinic Wednesday, Feb. 14 / 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm First Christian Church 1200 W. Boone St., Salem, IL RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 7 Shelley Rose BSN, RN, Outpatient Care...

Blood Drive Sponsored by the Salem Township Hospital. Salem Community Activities Center Commons 416 Oglesby, Salem, IL 62881 Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: SalemActivities to schedule an...

Pain Management for the Mature Population Presented by: Janet Broom, APRN Wednesday, November 8 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm First Christian Church 1200 W. Boone St., Salem, IL RSVP by Wednesday, November 1 Shelley Rose BSN, RN Outpatient Care Coordinator (618) 740-1683 srose101@sthcares.org Lunch will be provided.

During the October 11th Lunch and Learn presentation, William Buckett, PA of Advanced Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Services explained the most common form of dementia - Alzheimer's Disease. It is a type of dementia that results in mild memory loss, which in most cases leads to complete memory loss or the inability to...

Salem Township Hospital will be celebrating National Infection Prevention Week October 15th-21st. When planning all the events for this week at the hospital we turned to our mission statement for guidance: Our commitment is to provide excellence in health care and promote wellness for our community through...

Tues., Oct. 17th / 8am - 4pm Protect Yourself and Your Family by Getting Your Flu Shot! Some people are at increased risk of developing serious flu complications. Everyone aged 6 months and up should get the flu vaccine in order to reduce flu illnesses, reduce doctor’s visits and hospitalizations, and even save...

Lunch & Learn: A discussion about Alzheimer’s disease Presented by: Bill Buckett, PA Advanced Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Services Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 / 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm First Christian Church Fellowship Hall 1200 W. Boone St., Salem, Il 62881 RSVP by Wednesday, October 4 Shelley Rose BSN, RN / Outpatient Care...

Join us for Lunch & Learn on Sept. 13th!! Lymphedema & Therapy Treatment Presented by: Stephanie Schaubert, DPT, CLT, Physical Therapist at Clay County Hospital What to Know About Medicare Advantage Plans Presented by: Jamie Bryan, STH Director of Business Services Wednesday, Sept. 13 @ Noon First Christian...

Salem Township Hospital welcomes our new Chief Financial Officer, Amy L. Gray, CPA, MHA. Amy holds a degree in Accounting and a Masters in Healthcare Administration, with over 25 years of experience in healthcare finance. Having worked as a CFO for 15 years, she brings a wealth of financial expertise to the...

BATTLE OF THE BADGES Respond to the call. Give blood. Please join us for a blood drive at Salem Community Activities Center. 416 Oglesby, Salem, IL 62881 Wednesday, August 16, 2023 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter:  SalemActivities to schedule an appointment. Come donate in...

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