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NEWS & EVENTS
Swine Influenza (H1N1 virus) Guides
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. Swine influenza viruses may circulate among swine throughout the year, but most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months similar to outbreaks in humans. The classical swine flu virus (an influenza type A H1N1 virus) was first isolated from a pig in 1930.
View these state and federal resources for the latest information on the
swine flu:
Illinois Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bishop Edward Braxton blesses the "Angel of Hope" sculpture during an unveiling ceremony on December 1 at St. Elizabeth's
The hand-carved sculpture was commissioned by the hospital from international artist Vasilliki Antonakis. It's unveiling was also part of the Festival of Trees event.LEARN MORE >
Openings available now at the Child Care Center at St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Parents - did you know St. Elizabeth's Hospital has a state-licensed Child Care Center available for community members and employees' children? We accept children from 6 weeks thru 5 years old. Call 234-2120, ext. 1298 to learn more or click here for brochure.
HSHS names Chief Information Officer of Southern Illinois Division and Director of Perioperative Services at St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Illa David, left, was recently named Chief Information Officer and Dr. Edward Schuessler, right, joined St. Elizabeth's to head Perioperative Services. LEARN MORE >
