Employee Spotlight

Get to know the people who are "Right Here to Care for You" at Salem Township Hospital

Meet Anna Shuler
Mammography Coordinator

“I enjoy being able to give compassionate care to every patient as Mammography Coordinator at Salem Township Hospital.”
– Anna Shuler

As mammography coordinator Anna is responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammograms, assisting radiologists in breast procedures, and educating patients on the importance of breast health. Anna works together with the Salem Township Hospital team of ultrasound technologists and radiologists to provide the best possible care for our patients. She also does ACR accreditation to ensure our facility follows MQSA guidelines.

Anna Shuler has been a member of the Salem Township Hospital team for 17 years. Anna started working at Salem Township Hospital after earning her bachelor’s degree in radiology from Kaskaskia College in 2006. She became the full-time Mammography Coordinator in 2008. Anna is board-certified in Radiology, Computed Tomography, and Mammography.

Other questions we asked Anna:

What led you to choose Salem Township Hospital?
As a student, I performed my clinical rotations here. I liked the small-town feel and being close to home. When I took this position, my mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I felt this was my place to be. In hopes that I could make a positive impact on my patients.

What is the best thing about your job?
I am part of a fantastic team. I get to work with some excellent ultrasound technologists and radiologists. By working together, we can give our patients exceptional care.

Breast Imaging is always evolving. When I began working in mammography, we used screen film. Since then we have gone to digital imaging – and now we are 3D. At Salem Township Hospital we utilize the most up-to-date technology and techniques to serve our patients.

How do you typically spend your leisure time?
I enjoy going to my three girls’ activities, which include cheerleading, FFA, travel softball, volleyball, and livestock shows.

What do you want people to know about Salem Township Hospital?
Salem Township Hospital continues to grow and provide the most up-to-date and compassionate care for our patients. We continue to update equipment. Salem Township Hospital also provides a wide range of specialty physicians.

Meet Jamie

Jamie Wilkerson is a Licensed Practical Nurse in our Surgical Services Department. In this role, Jamie assists the surgeons by handling instruments and ensuring a sterile environment. She has been a valuable member of the surgery team since August 2022.

Jamie finds great joy in helping our patients feel better and is known for her compassionate care. When asked what she enjoys about working at STH, Jamie said, “The staff members are friendly in every department. You always see a smile and get a good morning.”

Other questions we asked Jamie:

What are the things that you like about working in your profession?
There are so many different paths to choose from working in the medical field. You can always adventure out and learn new things.

Can you share something about yourself that people may not know?
Back when I was in school for clinicals, I almost passed out watching a surgery case. It grossed me out. I became very lightheaded and nauseated, and now years later, I love surgery.

How do you typically spend your leisure time?
I spend every chance I get with my family and my four dogs, Kali, Bale, Milo, and Jersey. Love to just sit around and talk or go get ice cream together.

What led you to choose Salem Township Hospital?
I have always wanted to work in surgery and a position opened. I have worked for Salem Township Hospital in the past and knew it was a great place to work.

What do you want people to know about Salem Township Hospital?
Salem Township Hospital may be small, but we have the best physicians here who always give excellent care. The staff members go above and beyond for all patients.