Touchette Regional Hospital recognizes the importance of mammograms and breast self-awareness and wants to remind the public about the patient navigation services through its START NOW Mammography & Breast Cancer Awareness Program, as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October and quickly approaching. view article »
Nurses at Touchette Regional Hospital will soon be honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital is hosting a mobile blood drive on Monday, July 25, outside of the Touchette Elderly Apartments at 5880 Bond Avenue in Centreville (Cahokia Heights). view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is reminding the public of its Senior I.Q. (Improving Quality) Program and the importance of maintaining our health as we age to avoid health risks and concerns that are preventable. view article »
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and while stress is unavoidable for the vast majority of people, there are many ways to help prevent and manage it. Touchette Regional Hospital is providing some tips for preventing and managing stress in your life. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital is recognizing that heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability. The hospital’s providers recommend speaking to their physical therapist team to see if there are actions patients can take to keep their heart healthy. view article »
As March is National Nutrition Month, Touchette Regional Hospital wants to help increase awareness of the importance of nutrition and provide tips on how you can make healthy food and drink choices, create improved eating habits, and incorporate more physical activity into your daily lifestyle. view article »
As February is National Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness month, Touchette Regional Hospital wants patients to focus in on eye health and the potential risks and symptoms of AMD. view article »
In an effort to combat the nation’s waning blood supply, Touchette Regional Hospital will hold a mobile blood drive this upcoming March in the parking lot outside Touchette Elderly Apartments. In honor of National Blood Donor Month, registration for the drives is now open, and eligible donors are encouraged to sign up. view article »
We all encounter stress at times, but for some the holidays can become an even more stressful time of year, not only with your finances but with your physical and mental health as well. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that registered nurses (RNs) and licensed professional nurses (LPNs) recently were awarded retention bonuses for their service at the hospital. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Healthcare are pleased to announce two upcoming Youth COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics that are open to the public with no appointment required. view article »
As November is Home Health Care Month, Southern Illinois Home Care wants to reassure patients that their healthcare needs are important to us not only during their time at the hospital, but throughout every stage of their recovery or health journey thereafter with our home healthcare services. view article »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Touchette Regional Hospital wants to emphasize the importance of making breast health a priority – not just this month, but every month, offering breast cancer education and patient navigation services through its START NOW Mammography & Breast Cancer Awareness Program. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, is announcing that it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Healthcare are pleased to announce two additional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in October that are open to the public with no appointment required. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Healthcare are pleased to announce four upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics that are open to the public with no appointment required. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Heatlhcare are pleased to announce seven upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics that are open to the public with no appointment required. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital says the new school year is a good time to get back to a healthy routine with your kids and recommend incorporating these helpful habits into your day to day. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Heatlhcare are pleased to announce upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics that are open to the public with no appointment required. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital’s efforts to increase the local supply of blood for patients in need will see the return of a mobile blood drive on Monday, July 26, to the parking lot of the Touchette Elderly Apartments at 5880 Bond Avenue in Centreville (Cahokia Heights). view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Heatlhcare are pleased to announce a series of public COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics later this month that are open to the public with no appointment required. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is emphasizing the importance of fireworks safety as the July 4th holiday is just a little over a week away. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Healthcare are pleased to announce a public COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic next week that is open to the public with no appointment required. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Healthcare are pleased to announce three public COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics next week that are open to the public with no appointment required. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Heatlhcare are pleased to announce two upcoming public COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics that are open to the public with no appointment required. view article »
The month of April is Alcohol Awareness Month and is the perfect time to emphasize the need for education on Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Drinking too much alcohol can have a direct impact not only on an individual’s health and safety, but that of their families and communities as well. view article »
Sleep is a critical part of both our mental and physical health. If you’re like one of the millions of Americans suffering from sleep loss, we’re here to help you figure out the why and get you back on track. There’s no time like the present to be more mindful about your sleep, as March is Sleep Awareness Month. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital announced a new affiliation with MEDS Emergency Physician Staffing & Management, a local physician-owned company. view article »
February is American Heart Month and Touchette Regional Hospital wants to remind the public about the importance of their heart health and what steps they can take to help prevent heart disease. About 655,000 Americans die of heart disease each year - that’s an average of 1 in every 4 deaths. It is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.
The good news is that heart disease is preventable in most cases with healthy choices, which include maintaining a healthy weight, choosing a healthy eating plan, being physically active, managing stress, not smoking, getting quality sleep and regular checkups. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital announced the opening of its new Physical Therapy location in Belleville, IL. On Monday, February 1, 2021, Touchette Regional Hospital will expand physical therapy to 2810 Frank Scott Parkway West, Suite 824 (Copper Bend) in Belleville. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of an age-specific geriatric unit to its In-Patient Behavioral Health & Wellness Center. view article »
It’s a new year and that means new beginnings. Resolutions are at an all-time high during the month of January. It’s when many people strive for change; whether it’s to eat healthier, spend less money, or get in shape. But for some, their resolutions aren’t to cut carbs, lose weight or deposit extra money into the bank. Instead, they are focused on their mental health. view article »
Sulbrena Day, RN, PhD, started working at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis as an LPN in 1974. Her 46-year career has been a dedication to the community she grew up in and is a living example of our Vision, Mission and Values. view article »
Southern Illinois Home Care provides home health care services to individuals needing medical attention and rehabilitative services, from the convenience of their own home. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital is excited to introduce its new Adult Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program. The program will offer guidance through withdrawal management from drugs and alcohol, as well as involve individual and group therapy to assist the individual with the stressors that may have led to the substance abuse. view article »
We know that stress can take a toll on your entire body, this is why Touchette Regional Hospital is emphasizing 5 ways Physical Therapy can help reduce stress during National Physical Therapy Month. Anyone can experience stress in his or her daily life, whether it is from work, home or even from their surrounding environment. Some stress is not worrisome, but chronic levels of stress can have detrimental effects on our bodies involving the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, and reproductive system. view article »
SIHF Healthcare (SIHF) and Touchette Regional Hospital are seeking bids for “medical laboratory services for patients presenting at SIHF health centers and Touchette Regional Hospital, as well as laboratory management and support services for the in-house laboratory at Touchette.” view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital is emphasizing the 5 steps of action to take towards suicide prevention, as September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Suicide is a serious public health problem that causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. If you know someone in crisis or displaying the warning signs of suicide, please take action because every step taken can help save a life. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital’s medical specialists group at Archview Medical Center in Sauget, Ill., has added a tool to assist in the diagnosis and management of liver disease. FibroScan is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive, painless test to measure fat and liver stiffness. Archview is the only clinic or hospital in the metro-east to have the FibroScan. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, Ill., is excited to announce the opening of its Medical Stabilization Unit, a new 4-bed in-patient unit. The medical stabilization unit will offer medically supervised withdrawal management from alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital emphasizes the importance of working towards stress safety and ways to cope and build resilience.
Now, more than ever, safety is crucial both inside and outside the workplace. It is critical that you recognize what stress looks like, take steps to build your resilience and know where to go if you need help. view article »
SIHF Healthcare & Touchette Regional Hospital to build upon mission to address racial equity and equality. SIHF Healthcare and Touchette Regional Hospital were built on and continue to embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion that clearly demonstrate our stance for equality, respect and dignity to our employees, our families, our patients, and our communities! We have always fought to combat racial disparities in health care, housing, employment, education, and in our judicial and legal systems. view article »
Centreville, Ill. (Feb. 06, 2020) – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and SIHF Healthcare and Touchette Regional Hospital are marking the occasion to highlight the importance of dental health to a child’s overall health. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital recognizes National Glaucoma Awareness Month and discusses the risk factors associated with glaucoma. Their medical specialists urge people to attend regular eye examinations to help diagnose glaucoma early on and treat it appropriately. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital recognizes sometimes the holidays can affect mental health which can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and depression. The behavioral health team would like to provide view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is reminding the public of weight gain dangers. This comes in an effort to raise awareness about keeping and maintaining a healthy weight to avoid health risks and concerns that are preventable. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is offering tips to help lower cholesterol. This comes as nearly 28.5 million, or 11.9 percent, of American adults have high cholesterol levels totaling 240 mg/dL or higher (healthmetrics.org). view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is emphasizing the importance of mental health as May is National Mental Health Month. Discussing symptoms and offering ways to achieve and maintain a positive and healthy mind, body, and spirit is key to raising awareness. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is pleased to announce that four new medical specialists have joined its staff at 5900 Bond Avenue, Centreville, Ill. Moungar Cooper, MD; Nadeem Ahmed, MD; James Fernandez, MD; and Dan Thouvenot, DPM. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is inviting the public to participate in a blood drive it is hosting on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. The event will be held on the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus, 601 James R. Thompson Blvd, Building B. The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) donor bus will be located in the parking lot behind Building B for available donors. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) announced today that its START NOW Program is recruiting individuals to join its team for the Susan G. Komen ‘More Than Pink’ Greater St. Louis Walk. The event will be held Saturday, June 8 in Downtown St. Louis, with the walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) has announced that it has partnered with Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services (Horizon) to manage and staff TRH’s Behavioral Health & Wellness Center. Horizon specializes in helping hospitals better serve patients with mental illness through implementation of best practice techniques by improving efficiencies and care managed to the highest standards of accountability. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is inviting the public to participate in its annual spring blood drive on March 22, 2019. The event will be held at the Touchette Elderly Apartments 1 in the Community Room, located at 5880 Bond Avenue in Centreville, Ill. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital announced today that it will hold its 2nd Annual Senior Health Festival. The three-hour long event will be held Tuesday, Mar. 26 at the Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizens Center, 6755 State Street., in East St. Louis, Ill. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is sharing a few tips for getting a good night’s sleep and reminding the public of its available Sleep Center. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) announced today that its operating department renovations are nearing completion. The $1 million project started in July 2018 and includes four operating rooms equipped for procedures requiring both local and general anesthesia. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is raising awareness of the importance of heart health. This comes as February is American Heart Month. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is reminding the public of its volunteer services program and the importance these individuals play in hospital operations. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is pleased to announce and celebrate 60 years of service to local residents and those in nearby communities. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) has announced a new leadership structure and its team members that will serve in these roles, effective immediately. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is pleased to announce that cardiologist Roop Lal, MD has joined its staff at 5900 Bond Avenue, Centreville, Ill. Dr. Lal has 30-years of experience that includes but is not limited to electrophysiology and cardiac stress studies. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is inviting the public to participate in its annual fall blood drive on Nov. 2, 2018. The event will be held at the Touchette Elderly Apartments in the Community Room, located at 5880 Bond Avenue in Centreville, Ill. view article »
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is reminding the public of its START NOW Breast & Cervical Cancer Awareness program. view article »
In honor of Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month, Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is encouraging the public to choose drug-free pain management over opioids or other prescription painkillers. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital is offering tips to help individuals avoid heat-related incidents this summer. Typically, during the months of July and August, visits to the Emergency Department (ED) increase and are often the result of overheating. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) announced today that it will partner with the Clayton Sleep Institute (CSI) of Maplewood, Mo, an area leader in the field of sleep disorders, to bring sleep testing and study capabilities to the hospital. Starting July 1, 2018, TRH will offer clinical sleep testing, through provider referrals, for adults age 18 and older. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is pleased to announce that ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor Paul Burk, DO has joined its staff at 5900 Bond Avenue, Centreville, Ill. Dr. Burk has nearly 40-years of experience that includes but is not limited to facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as head and neck surgery. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital wants to remind the public of its Physical Therapy (PT) Services offered at 5900 Bond Avenue in Centreville and 2071 Goose Lake Road in Sauget. While PT has been an available service for some time, it is encouraged now more than ever to help reduce opioid prescriptions to treat chronic pain. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital has announced today that it will host a Community Health Day in East Carondelet, Ill for community members of East Carondelet and Dupo. The event will be held Saturday, May 19 at the East Carondelet Community Center, 832 State St., in East Carondelet, Ill. and will occur from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is pleased to announce that general and laparoscopic surgeon Pierre Gilles, MD has joined its staff at 5900 Bond Avenue, Centreville, Ill. Dr. Gilles has over 40-years of experience that includes but is not limited to breast disease care, neck endocrine management, as well as all facets of general surgery including advanced minimally invasive surgery and complex hernia care. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital has announced its dedication to working with local churches to prepare and identify safety threats to their congregation before they happen. The hospital has hosted a series of training classes with many area churches in partnership with the Illinois State Police. view article »
April is Defeat Diabetes Month and Touchette Regional Hospital wants to help you take a stand against this often-life-threatening disease. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital announced today that it will sponsor a Seniors Health Festival hosted at the Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizens Center. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital wants to remind the public of its home healthcare service offered to area senior citizens. Through this program, trained medical professionals at Touchette will help seniors needing extra care and assistance as well as those taking on the role as a care-giver. view article »
Come out to the Seniors Health Festival on March 28 from 10am until 1pm at the Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizens Center. *Health screenings and resources will be available* view article »
February is American Heart Month and Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) wants to remind the public about the importance of heart health and heart disease. While it is a very serious disease, it can often be prevented by making healthy life choices and managing your existing health conditions. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that Franklin Harry, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), has joined its Archview Medical team at 2071 Goose Lake Road, Sauget, Ill. Harry's experience includes but is not limited to diabetic foot care, bone deformities, arthritis, as well as foot and ankle injuries. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is raising awareness for addiction recovery resources. While the most common New Year’s resolution surrounds weight-loss, some individuals are focused on addiction recovery. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) recently launched the Medicate Pharmacy Discharge Medication Program, giving patients the opportunity to receive their discharge medications before they leave the hospital. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) announced today that it will partner with Envision Physician Services, effective Dec. 1, 2017. Envision Physician Services is a leading national provider for the management services and physician staffing of TRH’s Emergency Department. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) announced today the addition of Dr. Faris Al-Gebory, MD to its Medical Specialists team. Dr. Al-Gebory will perform general surgery with a specialization in breast, gastrointestinal procedures and other procedures related to the treatment of cancer. view article »
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) announced today that Sulbrena Day, Ph.D. has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) of the hospital effective Feb. 1, 2017. Day replaces Thomas Mikkelson, M.D. who has held this key leadership post since 2012. Dr. Mikkelson will transition to a new role at TRH working on a variety of special projects. view article »
On Saturday, Oct. 22, the START NOW Breast Health Services at Touchette Regional Hospitalwill host Zumbathon Spooktacular, a family-friendly Zumbathon to raise funds for the program, which raises awareness about early breast cancer detection and offers breast health services to uninsured and underserved women in St. Clair, Madison and Clinton counties. view article »
Yearly mammograms are key to protecting a woman’s health, but for many Illinois residents without insurance or on limited incomes, these life-saving screenings are often out of reach. Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, Ill. is dedicated to ensuring every woman gets the care she needs by sponsoring its 3rd Annual Mammothon Breast Screening Event, October 13-15, 2016. view article »
For the past 20 years, Touchette Regional Hospital’s Golf Tournament has helped raise the funds needed to connect Metro East residents to quality, compassionate care in their neighborhood. This year, Touchette’s “On Course for Success” Golf Tournament will drive the hospital’s mission further, ensuring the healthcare needs of low-income patients are met and creating a healthier community overall. view article »
The Family Tree Community Fair, its fifth annual community event, will provide participants with access to free school supplies and free boys’ haircuts to prepare kids for the upcoming school year and health screenings to keep every family member healthier year-round. In addition, this fun-filled health education event includes games, activities, food, and prizes. view article »
Zumba lovers are invited to shake the day away to their favorite Latin hits while helping support Metro East women in their fight against breast cancer. view article »
The Avon Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded a $38,000 one-year grant to the Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) START NOW Breast Health Services Program. START NOW’s focus is to increase awareness of the life-saving benefits of early breast cancer detection and increase breast health services to uninsured and underserved women in St. Clair, Madison and Clinton Counties. view article »
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion. Open your heart and lend a hand this season by joining Touchette Regional Hospital for its Annual Spring Blood Drive on Friday, March 25. view article »
On Jan. 31, the Health Insurance Marketplace closes for 2016. Eligible Illinois residents who don’t enroll in a qualified health plan by this date may miss out on coverage for the year as well as face penalties at tax time. view article »
Mental illness touches all walks of life, and everyone – regardless of financial or social status – deserves quality, compassionate care as they battle their disease. With the Jan. 13 opening of the expanded Behavioral Health Center at Touchette Regional Hospital, more area residents will have access to high-quality care in a welcoming and open environment. view article »
