Health and Fitness
February 22, 2023
From: St Anthony's Memorial HospitalIt's time for the Effingham Daily News' Annual People's Choice Awards and we are proud to be nominated in a number of categories along with HSHS Medical Group. Please vote for the nominees and show your support for our amazing team!
Chest pains? Dial 911
During American Heart Month, Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. Anthony's reminds you to Dial, Don't Drive, because every minute matters with a heart attack.
Avoid spreading illness
Frequent hand washing when exposed to high-touch surfaces can aid in reducing the spread of many illnesses, such as RSV, Influenza and COVID.
St. Anthony's Health Center in Altamont relocating
The HSHS St. Anthony's Health Center in Altamont offers specialized physical rehabilitation services, lab and imaging. The Health Center along with HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine will be relocating to 3 Do It Drive on February 27. With the relocation, the hours of some walk-in services will be affected the week of February. 20.
Free diabetes education and support group
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology - Effingham will be offering free diabetes education classes and a support group. Learn more about upcoming dates.
A Gift of Hope
Organ and tissue donation is a humanitarian act of compassion that connects people of all backgrounds and walks of life. By adding your name to the donor registry today, you will be helping to save and enhance the lives of more than 75 people and leave a lifesaving legacy for your loved ones. HSHS St. Anthony's is proud to partner with Gift of Hope to help increase awareness about the importance of donation.
Community invited to help Cram the Car
HSHS Home Care Illinois invites the community to "Cram the Car" with items for local charities in recognition of National Canned Food Month.
You can help by dropping off items or monetary contributions at various locations in Effingham before February 28. All proceeds will help the Catholic Charities food pantry.
We are here with you.
As you stand together, tiny kicks fuel anticipation. You're ready and we are too. Our compassionate team will provide expert care so you can focus on what matters most, the first precious moments of a lifetime. We are here with you.