O U R M I S S I O N :
We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being
of all of the people in the communities we serve.
O U R VA LU E S
The values of SIH reflect the philosophy of its founders and
guide the work of all who serve within the organization:
• Respect. Recognizing and valuing the dignity and
uniqueness of each person.
• Integrity. Adhering to strong moral and ethical
principles in all we do.
• Compassion. Responding to the feelings and needs of
each person with kindness, concern and empathy.
• Collaboration. Communicating and working with
others for the benefit of all.
• Stewardship. Responsibly using, preserving and
enhancing our human and material resources as a
not-for-profit, community-controlled organization.
• Accountability. Holding ourselves and those around
us responsible for living the values and achieving the
vision of Southern Illinois Healthcare.
• Quality. Striving for excellence in all we do.
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Cover photo with Katherine Fox of Pomona. Katherine, a Joint Camp
patient, was thrilled with her surgery and recovery from bilateral hip
replacement. "I had my surgery on a Friday, and I left Herrin Hospital
to go home on Sunday. It was amazing – as soon as I woke up from
surgery, the pain was gone!"
