For Immediate Release
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital invites community to open house December 1 for new outpatient Health Center
(EFFINGHAM, IL) – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital invites the community to attend the unveiling of their new outpatient Health Center at an Open House on Saturday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Self-guided tours will be offered in the Health Center, located at 900 West Temple Avenue, Building B, next to the current Effingham Medical Center. The open house will also include refreshments and giveaways, as well as a drawing for a door prize.
The new Health Center open house marks the end of construction that began in September 2017. The Health Center provides area residents with outpatient services and physician offices in one easy, accessible setting away from the main hospital campus. To provide ease of access for physicians and patients, the Health Center is connected to the current Effingham Medical Center, which will be renamed to Health Center, Building A.
Visit the Health Center open house for tours of the various services and technology offered, including:
- Convenient Care Clinic for those with non-life threatening injuries and illnesses when your doctor is not available.
- Diagnostic Imaging, including X-ray, CT, Open MRI, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy technology.
- Women’s Wellness Center offering 3D Mammography, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy and Breastfeeding and Breast Care Boutique.
- Laboratory Specimen Collection, including breath alcohol and drug screen testing.
- Nutrition Services for diabetes, gestational diabetes, weight management, heart health, and specialized diets.
- Physician offices, including the HSHS Medical Group.
Health Center Opening – Monday, December 3
A number of St. Anthony’s services will be moving to the Health Center and opening on Monday, December 3. Please note these new locations below:
- The Convenient Care Clinic currently located at 801 West Temple Avenue will be moving to the first floor of the new Health Center, 900 West Temple Avenue, Building B. If you need Convenient Care, you can make an online reservation for a time of your choosing by visiting org/savemyspot.
- The Convenient Care Diagnostic Center, also currently located at 801 West Temple Avenue, will be moving to the first floor of the new Health Center, 900 West Temple Avenue, Building B. The services that will be offered in the Diagnostic Center in the new Health Center include X-ray, CT, Open MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, and Lab Testing (including breath alcohol and drug screen testing). To make an appointment for a test ordered by your physician, contact the Scheduling department by calling (217) 347-1540.
- The Women’s Wellness Center, currently located in the Effingham Medical Center, Suite 108, will be moving to the second floor of the new Health Center, 900 West Temple Avenue, Building B. Women’s Wellness offers 3D Mammography, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy and a Breastfeeding and Breast Care Boutique. To make an appointment or for more information, call (217) 347-1601.
- Nutrition Services, currently located in the lower level of the Convenient Care Clinic at 801 West Temple Avenue, will be will be moving to the second floor of the new Health Center, 900 West Temple Avenue, Building B. Nutrition Services provides assistance for those with diabetes or gestational diabetes, and offers support for medically-supervised weight management, heart health, and specialized diets. To make an appointment or for more information, call (217) 347-1455.
HSHS Medical Group physician offices will be moving to their new location in the Health Center in early 2019.
For more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, visit the hospital’s web site at stanthonyshospital.org. HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is part of the Southern Illinois Division of Hospital Sisters Health System, which also includes HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.