Scott Seaborn Vice President, Administrator

St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, Illinois joined the SIH system in 1995 when it was purchased from the ASC Health System.

First opened in 1897 as St. Andrew’s Hospital, the Franciscan Sisters operated the facility for its first 58 years. In 1956, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ assumed operation of the hospital and, with the support of the community, built the present facility in 1960.

Although the hospital has changed over the years, its caring culture flourishes thanks to the continued hard work and dedication of the Sisters. Today, St. Joseph retains its Catholic identity and reputation as a “high touch” hospital.

The hospital recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Sisters with the dedication of a Labyrinth of Inspiration. The $40,000 garden and labyrinth now serve as a place of solace and peace as visitors are invited to walk the path in the wooded setting.

Today, St. Joseph is a 25-bed critical access hospital. In addition to serving the community as an inpatient facility for primary care, the hospital is home to several unique outpatient programs in the region, including the Center for Senior Renewal, the Sleep Disorders Center and a cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Despite its small size, St. Joseph also utilizes the latest in medical technology, including electronic medical records, automatic pharmacy dispensing and film-less picture archiving of patient imaging.