Welcome to ILLINOISouth!

ILLINOISouth Tourism covers more ground than any other Convention and Visitor's Bureau in the State of Illinois. We represent 21 counties stretching from the Mississippi River east of St. Louis, MO to the Wabash River west of Vincennes, IN. We are both rural and urban, allowing guests to enjoy big city life and simple, country treasures all at once!
Illinoisouth is looking for to help promote your event!  If you have an event that you would like posted, following their link HERE!
 

Heart and Soul Yoga April Class Information
Hello!
New sessions begin Feb. 28 and run through April 30! (Note there is a break from April 13-25 due to Easter and instructor vacation during this session).
Book your session, drop in, or 8- or 10-class pass membership using the booking website, momoyoga.com!
Hope to see many new, familiar and current yogis in these classes! BE WELL!

April Schedule 

Catch up on all the latest news and read The Pioneer Newspaper online
HERE!!

MENTORS IN MOTION

What started out as “Book Club” several years ago has evolved into what has now been named “Mentors in Motion”. This like minded group of entrepreneurs with very diverse business backgrounds, meet weekly to discuss their businesses and ways that they can grow both professionally and from a business standpoint.This approach allows them to offer a broad spectrum of constructive insight into your business.They are looking to expand the group and are looking for a few individuals to join.

Kids Bowl Free Program May 1st - Aug 31st
Kids 18 and under can sign up to bowl 2 games a day, everyday during that time frame for FREE!  (shoe rental additional charge of $1.50)
Contact Hi Top Bowl at 654-6283 for more information!

Sponsored in part by the Highland Chamber of Commerce, First Mid Bank & Trust and Terra Properties, join us for an informative, high energy Lunch and Learn with Mosaic Church Pastor Matt Embry! Matt will be presenting on "The POWER of the Guest Experience." Now more than ever, creating a GREAT experience for others is at the forefront of any successful business or organization and Matt will offer insight into making this happen for you!
 

Click HERE for some insight from Business News Daily on
"10 Ways to Become a Better Leader".
In times where employee retention is crucial, this is GREAT advise that any
leader can use!

February 28, 2022

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HSHS Illinois Division offering nursing scholarships up to $20,000
 
BREESE, HIGHLAND & GREENVILLE — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Illinois Division recently announced a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a career in nursing. The HSHS Scholars program is open to qualifying students attending an accredited nursing program. Students can earn up to $20,000 of funding for educational expenses. In addition to financial help, recipients will have a job upon graduating and passing boards in an HSHS Illinois Division hospital.
“I recommend applying for the HSHS scholarship program because it is a great way to help pay for school and also gives you a head start in starting your career in nursing,” said Ciarra Marreo, RN, a recent recipient of HSHS Scholars funding. “Once graduating, the anxiety you feel preparing for the NCLEX and searching for a job is intense. This scholarship ensures that you have a job in your desired specialty after graduation and the residency program is very beneficial in helping new grads grow.
 
HSHS is a multi-institutional health care system that cares for patients in 14 communities in Illinois and Wisconsin. With nine hospitals in Illinois, scores of community-based health centers and clinics, nearly 2,300 physician partners, and more than 13,000 colleagues, HSHS is committed to its mission “to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through our high-quality Franciscan health care ministry.
 
For additional questions about the HSHS Scholars program, email ILscholarships@hshs.org. For other career opportunities in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical positions, visit www.careers.hshs.org.

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HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Hosting Used Book Sale
 
HIGHLAND— HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Auxiliary is hosting a Used Book Sale Thursday, May 5 through Saturday, May 7 in the Ungacta Conference Center located at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland at 12866 Troxler Avenue. The times for each day’s sale are:

• Thursday, May 5 – 1 to 4 p.m.
• Friday, May 6 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, May 7 – 9 to 11 a.m. 
• Masks (non-cloth) must be worn in the hospital at all times and social distancing will be observed.
  For sale are an impressive selection of fiction and nonfiction books, children's books, cookbooks,  puzzles, DVDs, CDs and more. Prices for hardback books will be $2, paperbacks are 50 cents, children’s books will be 25 cents and 50 cents, and oversized paperbacks, puzzles and DVDs/CDs are $1. On Saturday, a $3 bargain bag will be offered.
   
  For more information, call the St. Joseph’s Hospital Gift Shop at 618-651-2592. All proceeds from the Auxiliary go to St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland.
   
  For more information about HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, visit the hospital’s website at stjosephshighland.org

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HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Wound Care Center Recognized for
Clinical Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Wound Healing Rates
 HIGHLAND— The Wound Care Center at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has been named a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics^®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.
 
The center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including patient satisfaction rates higher than 92% and a minimum wound healing rate of at least 92% within 28 median days to heal. There were 555 Centers eligible for the Center of Distinction award and 278 achieved the honor. Other Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) hospitals receiving this same honor include HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon and HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
 
St. Joseph’s Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Teresa Cornelius shared, “We are honored to receive this national award which recognizes the high quality and exceptional care provided by our Wound Care Center staff and providers, Dr. Jose Diaz, our medical director, Dr. Janet Alvarado, and Lauren Lawson, APRN. It is a true demonstration of their commitment to helping people achieve healing in their lives,” she said.   
 
St. Joseph’s Wound Care Center is a member of the Healogics network of over 600 Wound Care Centers^® and offers highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds which have not healed in a reasonable amount of time.
 
Advanced wound care modalities provided by the hospital’s wound care experts include negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies. The Wound Care Center also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which works by surrounding the patient with 100% oxygen to help progress the healing of the wound.
 
The Wound Care Center’s Clinical Program Director Melissa Albert shared, “This award is a reflection of the dedication, commitment and talent of our colleagues and physicians to achieve this high level of care,” she said. “We are extremely proud of the exceptional and compassionate care we are able to give to those in need of wound healing to get back to their lives.”
 
Contact HSHS St. Joseph’s Wound Care Center if you have a wound that will not heal with traditional treatment methods. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 618-651-2502. Patients may be seen with or without a physician's referral.
For more information about HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, visit the hospital’s website at stjosephshighland.org.

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  Wound Care Center at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland
  Highlights the Importance of Foot Health During
  National Foot Health Awareness Month
   HIGHLAND— As National Foot Health Awareness Month kicks off this April, the Wound Care Center at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland aims to educate the public on common foot wounds and treatment. Right now, nearly 7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than 2 million of those are suffering from diabetic foot ulcers.
   

 

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You're Invited!!
CHAMBERNET event at Anderson Hospital's NEW GOSHEN CAMPUS in Edwardsville
Thursday, August 4th from 5-7 pm
Invitation coming SOON!!

 

PBJ is almost here and the Highland Parks & Rec have a GREAT entertainment lineup scheduled!! If you would like to take part as a vendor, you can access the application HERE!