Jackson County, Illinois, offers a robust and comprehensive array of healthcare services and provides access to high-quality advanced services that are comparable with those typically found in larger metropolitan areas. Key healthcare organizations in Jackson County include Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), Shawnee Health Services, and Southern Illinois University (SIU) Family Medicine.
SIH
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is a not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost counties of Illinois with four hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, Level II Trauma Center and more than 30 outpatient and specialty practices. Based in Carbondale, Ill., SIH is the region’s largest private employer with over 4,000 employees and the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits. With a steadfast mission to provide health care to all people in the communities it serves, SIH provided $1 billion in uncompensated care and community benefits from FY12 through FY21.
Recognized for quality outcomes in cardiac, stroke, bariatric and cancer care, SIH holds affiliations with renowned peers such as Prairie Heart Institute, SIU School of Medicine Family Practice Residency Program, Siteman Cancer Network and the BJC Collaborative.
Website: https://www.sih.net/
Shawnee Health Service
Shawnee Health Services (SHS) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, Section 330 federally funded Community Health Center Project. SHS currently operates 11 service delivery sites in Jackson and Williamson counties, employing over 200 full-time employees through its Community and Migrant Health Center programs. SHS’ clinical staff includes family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and behavioral health physician, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical professional counselors, dentists, dental hygienists, nutritionists, case managers, outreach staff and pharmacists who offer comprehensive care for all community residents regardless of ability to pay.
Website: https://www.shawneehealth.com/
SIU Family Medicine
The SIU Center for Family Medicine Carbondale is designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center or FQHC and offers specialty programs in geriatrics, gynecology, sports medicine, surgical procedures, and weight management to patients in southern Illinois.
Website: https://www.siumed.org/