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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

Flu.gov

Ready.Illinois.gov

   

Friends of St. Elizabeth's Hospital receive donation of over $100,000 from Betty Renth and W.E. Renth

Two donations totaling over $100,000 were accepted as funding for new imaging equipment and a hand-carved "Fountain of Healing" sculpture at St. Elizabeth's. 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 >

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