News From SIH
Lung Cancer Impacts in Southern Illinois
November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), smoking cigarettes contributes to 80%-90% of all lung cancer deaths. The lung cancer mortality rate in Southern Illinois (66.4 people per 100,000) is almost twice the national mortality rate of 39.1 people. One guaranteed way to help prevent lung cancer is by taking the crucial step of quitting.
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SIH Celebrates Diwali
Diwali, a vibrant and colorful festival, involves activities such as preparing sweets and savories and lighting oil lamps around the home during the entire five-day festival.
SIH Veterans Share Their Stories
Radiation Oncology Earns National Accreditation
The radiation oncology department at the SIH Cancer Institute is among only 250 programs nationally to receive Apex Accreditation Program for Excellence ©, a gold standard in patient safety, from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). The achievement followed a rigorous internal process.
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SIH Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month
"I feel like within this community, we're here to support each other no matter what you believe, no matter what you follow, no matter your religious beliefs, we're here to support you."
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SIH Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month serves as a reminder to all people in all countries through the Americas about not only the history, but also the current challenges and conditions Indigenous people face to this day.
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Learning to Walk Again
"I've been able to walk maybe 20 feet or so, with crutches, and that's a wonderful start. I haven't been able to do that in over a year or so, I'm tickled to death...tickled to death."
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SIH Neurologist Shares Signs of Stroke, Other Emergencies
Jonatan Hornik, MD, a neurologist in the SIH Brain and Spine Institute, spoke to members of SIH Second Act to help them understand neurological emergencies.
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Medical Assisted Recovery for Use Disorders
"We have treatment for it," Jason West, MD, said during a radio interview on July 14. He highlighted medical assisted recovery efforts at SIH.
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