We applaud you, SIH Second Act members! You take an active role in your health and well-being. Learning more about how to live an active, healthy life is what we're all about. Enjoy some of our articles and resources.
Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are specialized Medicare Advantage plans intended for individuals with defined health or financial needs. These plans deliver focused and coordinated care to support people who meet specific eligibility requirements.
This Volunteer Month, we are shining a light on a group whose contributions shape the very heart of our community: older adult volunteers. Their decades of experience, steady presence, and deep compassion make an extraordinary difference in the programs and people they support.
Colon cancer is common in older adults, yet also one of the most preventable. It often begins as small, painless polyps in the colon or rectum, which makes regular screening essential—even when you feel well.
A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is post-hospital inpatient care. It’s important to understand when and how Medicare applies when SNF care is required.
Technology is changing healthcare—but at SIH, the focus remains on people. At a Workforce Summit hosted this past fall by John A. Logan College, family physician Dr. Mark Korte explained how artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly making visits more personal.
SIH achieved another milestone in advanced robotic medicine back in October as pulmonologist Dr. Gurpreet Bambra performed the region’s first Ion® robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedures at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. SIH is now the only health system to offer this cutting-edge diagnostic technology in southernmost Illinois, which enables physicians to reach small, hard-to-access lung nodules with unmatched precision.
During this time of year, many people may notice a drop in their mood and energy. This isn’t just “winter blues”— it could be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
SIH partnered with regional organizations, including Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network and Southern Illinois Coalition for Children and Families, to create FindHelp Southern Illinois, a centralized platform connecting communities to social services, programs, and essential resources.
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, connection, and enjoyment—not stress about food. Health experts encourage finding a middle ground: enjoy the holiday while making mindful choices.
As we get older, many of us know how important it is to take care of our backs, necks and overall brain health. Whether it’s everyday aches that slow us down, or something more serious that comes up suddenly, having the right doctors nearby makes all the difference.