SSM Health Illinois

12/08/2025

If you are 40 or older and haven't had your mammogram this year, there's still time! Appointments are available, but they are filling up fast. Don't delay your breast health. 🎀

Schedule online at https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/womens-health/breast-health/schedule-your-mammogram

12/07/2025

Just in time for Christmas!
Enter to win this beautiful Victorian Alison Doll House in our holiday raffle!

🎟️ Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $10
📅 Drawing: Monday, December 15, 2025
📍 Purchase your tickets at the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Gift Shop.

All proceeds benefit SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital.

For after-hours sales, email Derek.Shaw@ssmhealth.com.
Don’t miss your chance to own this handcrafted masterpiece!

12/06/2025

Ever wonder what happens when creativity meets compassion? Nurse Rhonda Lippe at SSM Health in Oklahoma City is turning something as ordinary as a plastic bag into something extraordinary.

She collects old plastic bags and crochets them into sturdy sleeping mats for unhoused community members. These mats help keep people off cold, damp ground and offer a little comfort where it’s needed most. It’s such a beautiful example of sustainability and kindness working together.

Rhonda’s story is a reminder that making a difference doesn’t always require big gestures—sometimes, it’s about seeing potential in everyday things and turning them into hope.

Read more about what inspired her to start crocheting and how her coworkers are helping: 👉

https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/blogs/ssm-health-matters/november-2025/crocheting-kindness

Rheumatology nurse turns plastic bags into comfort for the homeless

12/06/2025

Feeling anxious? Need a moment to reset your mood? Quickly ground yourself by naming five things you can...

👂hear

👄taste

✋touch

👃smell

🫶feel

If you can't shake that anxious feeling, take our quick anxiety and stress quiz and talk to your primary care provider.

https://www.ssmhealth.com/access/health-risk-assessments/anxiety-hra?hgcrm_channel=organic_social&hgcrm_source=other&hgcrm_agency=client&utm_source=organic&utm_medium=miscellaneous&hgcrm_campaignid=18316&hgcrm_tacticid=32850&hgcrm_trackingsetid=47016

12/06/2025

Congratulations to Ashley – Mission in Motion Award Winner! 🎉

We are thrilled to honor Ashley on behalf of SSM Health in Southern Illinois for her positivity, dedication, and commitment to our Mission. Ashley brings incredible energy to the workplace, creating an uplifting environment for patients and coworkers alike.
As a Patient Access Representative, she goes the extra mile—hardworking, organized, and always ready to help. Her focus and willingness to support others make her an invaluable part of our team.

Thank you, Ashley, for living our Mission every day and inspiring those around you! 💙

12/05/2025

This week, our team came together for one of our favorite traditions—the Annual Christmas Lunch! It was a wonderful time to share an incredible meal, enjoy festive holiday cheer, and celebrate the season with colleagues. 🎄 ☃️ 🎅

Sending a huge shout-out to our amazing Nutrition Services team for preparing and serving such a delicious feast. Your hard work and dedication made this event truly special!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this day memorable. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a fantastic year ahead! ✨

12/05/2025

Ashley Daniels, CNP, discusses her responsibilities and expertise as a primary care provider. https://www.getcare.ssmhealth.com/find-a-doctor/doctor-details/ashley-daniels-fnp-c

12/05/2025

No appointment necessary! SSM Health Express Clinics are accepting walk-ins for flu vaccinations, making it easier than ever to stay ahead of the respiratory season. Protect yourself and your loved ones. One quick visit is all it takes.

📍 View our locations: https://www.getcare.ssmhealth.com/locations

12/04/2025

What a night of transformation! We celebrated incredible journeys at our Weight Management Reveal Party. From hiking mountains to reclaiming health, these stories remind us: it’s not just about weight, it’s about life, confidence, and strength.

⭐ 12 patients shared their inspiring stories
🎉 70 patients & family members joined the celebration

“Trust the process. This is a long game.” – Adam, who lost 113 lbs. with approved weight loss medications.

Congratulations to everyone who revealed their amazing transformations! Learn more about SSM Health Weight Management services https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/weight-management

12/04/2025

Our Mission Awareness Teams, along with Pastoral Care and Plant Operations, hosted the annual blessing of the live Christmas trees. The Christmas tree symbolizes Christ, referred to as the “light of the world” (John 8:12). The evergreen tree represents eternal life, while its triangular shape points toward heaven, recalling the Holy Trinity. The lights symbolize Jesus coming into the world as the Light that shines in the darkness. By lighting the tree during Advent, rather than waiting until Christmas Eve, we emphasize a sense of hopeful expectation and preparation for Christ’s birth.

The ceremony featured verses sung from the traditional hymn "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," which highlights the fulfillment of ancient promises regarding the coming of the Messiah. Hospitals light their trees early in Advent to bring hope and cheer to patients, families, and staff during what can be a difficult season, marking the beginning of the Advent period of expectant waiting. 🎄

12/04/2025

If you are 40 and over, invest in your heart health with cardiac calcium scoring at Good Samaritan Hospital. Cardiac calcium scoring is a non-invasive procedure that allows specialists to carefully examine your heart and vascular system to help assess your risk for heart disease. Talk to your primary doctor about scheduling a cardiac calcium scoring scan!

Learn more about heart care at https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/heart-vascular

12/03/2025

Congratulations to Alex – Mission in Motion Award Winner! 🎉

We are proud to recognize Alex, an outstanding Physical Therapist at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia, for her incredible dedication to patient care.
Alex has been instrumental in growing our Pelvic Floor and Urinary Incontinence program, bringing hope and healing to patients with challenging diagnoses. She goes above and beyond—personally following up with patients, educating them with compassion, and adjusting her schedule to meet their needs.

Her commitment to excellence and living our Mission, Vision, and Values makes Alex a true inspiration. Thank you, Alex, for making a difference every day! 💙