HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Decatur

02/03/2026

Michele was shocked to find she needed two stents. Listen to her story and why she is an advocate for heart health.

Learn more here: www.hshs.org/services/heart-calcium-score-test

02/03/2026

National Women Physicians Day marks the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. We are blessed to have incredible women physicians that practice at HSHS St. Mary's and provide the best care possible for our patients. Like Dr. Blackwell, each one paves the way for the next generation of women practicing medicine.

Join us in thanking a doctor in the comments below!

02/03/2026

Want to love your career? HSHS is looking for dedicated RNs to join our team.

Apply now: https://jobs.hshs.org/job-search

02/01/2026

During Heart Month, HSHS is encouraging you move more and sit less! Did you know that just a little extra movement, like taking the stairs or walking on your lunch break, can help maintain healthy blood pressure and strengthen your heart? Every step counts! Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. ❤️

01/31/2026

Please join us in congratulating Craig Reed, ER RN, for recently being recognized for the DAISY Award! Thank you for all that you do for our patients, colleague and hospital. We are deeply grateful for the compassionate care you provide every day.

01/27/2026

Sr. Ritamary Brown and Erica Smith from Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach joined the hosts of Soy City Buzz to discuss their Clean Birth Kit Initiative, which was recently featured by The Catholic Health Association of the United States.

Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach partners with organizations, hospitals, and clinics around the world with the shared goal to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.

Sister Ritamary Brown & Erica Smith, HSHS System, joined Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the latest at the Hospital system and her time in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!

01/22/2026

Sneak peek behind the scenes. We sat down with Michele Maue, owner of Dairy King, to talk about why advocating for heart health matters to her. Stay tuned for her story to be released in February ❤️.

01/21/2026

During respiratory illness season, we are implementing the following visitor guidelines across our HSHS Illinois and Wisconsin hospitals as a precautionary measure to help protect our colleagues, patients and visitors:

Only two people are allowed to visit a patient at any one time.

Also, please do not visit patients if you:
• Have a cold or any flu-like symptoms including, fever or chills, sore throat, body or muscle aches, headache, cough or runny nose
• Are under 18 years of age

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

01/19/2026

From tuition support to mentorship and leadership pathways, HSHS helps nurses build meaningful, lasting careers.

Learn more about our opportunities to grow and thrive: https://ow.ly/G9e350XNHeG

01/19/2026

We’re proud to share this article highlighting Sister Ritamary Brown, OSF, whose service continues to make a meaningful difference ❤️

Sr. Ritamary Brown takes the lead in an initiative to send basic supplies for a healthy delivery to mothers in need across the globe.

01/16/2026

Please join us in celebrating Tundre "Mario" Harper, Environmental Services Associate, for recently being recognized for the BEE Award! We are so thankful for Mario's positive attitude and how he always goes above and beyond for our patients, hospital and colleagues. 💙