What is Medicare Extra Help?
Extra Help is a program that helps people with limited income and resources afford their Medicare Part D prescription drug cost.
Spotlight Stories
We applaud you, SIH Second Act members! You take an active role in your health and well-being. Learning more about how to live an active, healthy life is what we're all about. Enjoy some of our articles and resources.
The History of Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to our SIH Second Act fathers and grandfathers! Thanks for being the role model you are.
Understanding Medicare Part B
Let's breakdown what Medicare Part B is and how it may help you.
Enough is enough
SIH Herrin Hospital is now home to the latest orthopedic surgical tool. The Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery System assists surgeons by providing a highly personalized approach to joint replacement. Using 3D imaging, Mako helps create a surgical plan tailored to your unique anatomy.
Turning 65? First Steps to Medicare
Turning 65 is a big milestone! Now it’s time to sign on to Medicare. But where to begin? Start with Social Security. Medicare provides your coverage, but you’ll sign up through Social Security (or the Railroad Retirement Board) because they need to see if you're eligible for Medicare, including whether you (or another qualifying person) paid Medicare taxes long enough to get Part A without having to pay a monthly premium.
Hernias - The What, Why and How
Recently, SIH Second Act members heard from SIH Medical Group general surgeon, Adrian Martin, as he discussed hernias, one of the most common diagnoses surgeons treat.
Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D is prescription drug insurance offered by private insurance companies that contract with Medicare.
Your Body's Microscopic Ecosystem
SIH Second Act members recently listened to a health coach talk about gut health. Our digestive system is a remarkable system, more about that in the next issue. First, we learned about some chemistry within our bodies.
10 Years of Hope at the SIH Cancer Institute
A cancer diagnosis is a life changing moment. Patients may feel lost, but at the SIH Cancer Institute, they are never alone. Created to be a place of healing and built by community support 10 years ago, the SIH Cancer Institute continues to bring state-of-the-art cancer care to patients in the community.
Cancer Prevention and Screening Saves Lives
According to a study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), improvements in cancer prevention and screening have averted more deaths from five major cancer types over the past 45 years than treatment advances.