SIH Celebrates 639 Employees for Years of Commitment
639 employees. 6,740 years of service. Countless stories that make SIH special.
Every milestone has a story behind it. The colleagues who become friends, the patients who leave a lasting impression and the moments that remind us why we chose health care.
SIH celebrated 639 employees at its annual Years of Commitment Ceremony on November 5, 2026. The celebration recognizing the people who have given their time, talent and heart to caring for Southern Illinois.
Together, this year's honorees represent an incredible 6,740 years of service. From five-year milestones to 5 decades spent caring for our communities, each represents a meaningful part of SIH's story.
Themed A Fortunate Find, this year's celebration was also an opportunity to recognize SIH's Employees of the Quarter and Employees of the Year, honoring team members whose outstanding work makes a difference for their colleagues, patients and communities.
This year's service award honorees represent every corner of SIH:
- 149 – Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
- 142 – Herrin Hospital
- 141 – SIH System Office
- 48 – Harrisburg Medical Center
- 46 – St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
- 36 – SIH Physicians
- 35 – SIMS
- 25 – SIH Primary Care
- 19 – SIH Specialty Clinics
Together, these employees have dedicated the equivalent of 2,460,100 days to the well-being of Southern Illinois.
While the numbers are impressive, it's the people and experiences behind them that make these milestones worth celebrating.
Their stories are a reminder that SIH is more than the places where we work. It's the people we work alongside, the relationships we build and the communities we care for every day.
To all of this year's honorees, congratulations! Thank you for making SIH a place where people can build meaningful careers and make a lasting difference. We're fortunate to have you on our team!