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13-06-2025
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New technology at Springfield hospital detects lung cancer faster
SRPINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — More people are dying from lung cancer than any other type of cancer in the world, and one of the main reasons is lack of early detection. In the U.S. alone, one in every five cancer deaths is related to lung cancer, which is more than other common cancers such as breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer. Bill banning AI therapy bots in Illinois awaits signature Now, a local hospital in Central Illinois is using new advanced robotic technology to catch it faster. The HSHS St. John's hospital in Springfield acquired the Machine-Ion Endoluminal System this past month and it's in operation. The hospital is the second to have the cutting edge technology in the Hospital Sister Health System after St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon got the technology earlier this year. Dr. Ashish Tokhi, chief medical officer for HSHS Central Market, said most lung cancers are diagnosed late and this machine could change that and give patients more time to live. 'The five-year survival rate heavily depends on when the cancer is detected,' Tokhi said. 'So, the earlier we can detect it, the better the chances of survival and outcomes.' This machine allows doctors to reach small areas of the lung nodules which are spot on the lung and collect a tissue sample, which is then analyzed to see if there are any cancer cells. It also provides 3D images, which is an upgrade from the old process that used only 2D imaging. Proposal to ban at-home sexual assault kits in Illinois awaits Pritzker's signature Traditional methods used to diagnose lung cancer, such as CT-guided fine needle biopsies, remove small tissue for lab tests, but typical bronchoscopies are not able to reach small areas below three centimeters. The Ion system can reach much smaller nodules and access all 18 segments of the lung, including the peripheral areas. It can even turn 180 degrees — something that wasn't possible with older methods. This year, there could be about 226,650 new cases of lung cancer, with women accounting for more than men — 115,970 and 110,680 cases, respectively. However, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, men still have a higher incidence and mortality rate than women. Tokhi said the Ion system could play a crucial role in bringing those numbers down. 'A good percentage of patients, by the time they start having symptoms and are diagnosed, the disease has already spread,' Tokhi said. 'The Ion technology gives us a substantial advantage in early detection of those nodules especially when it can save lives.' The American Lung Association said that when cancer is detected early, a person has a 64% five-year survival rate, compared to just 9% if detected late. The IDPH recommends that people between the ages of 50 to 80 who smoke often should get screened for lung cancer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
07-05-2025
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Hospital announces baby boom with 14 maternity nurses expecting
A hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is celebrating a baby boom of its own! HSHS St. Vincent Hospital announced in a press release Tuesday that 14 of its registered maternity nurses are expecting, just in time for National Nurses Week and ahead of Mother's Day. In a statement, Amy Bardon, director of HSHS St. Vincent Hospital's Women and Infants Center, called the moment "incredible" and full-circle, noting that many of the nurses are about to become first-time moms. "Each of these women were already baby experts in their own rights, but for many of them, their firsthand experience offering care to an infant, and moms for that matter, is about to further deepen," she said. "I am so excited for each of our nurses and the journey they are embarking on, and I hope they have a special Nurses Week and Mother's Day." The hospital's release noted that nurses at the Women and Infants Center are not only highly trained clinicians with years of experience, but also educators, advocates, and trusted partners who help new parents feel confident and supported from day one. Bardon said that when the time comes, the nurses who are expecting will be cared for by their own colleagues, creating a sense of comfort and community. "When our expecting nurses are ready to welcome their little ones into the world, they'll be cared for by their friends and colleagues here at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital, and they find comfort in that," Bardon added. "But even before labor, these women have already built some really unique bonds with their colleagues, and I love that each of them has the chance to go through this special moment with each other."
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07-05-2025
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Hospital announces baby boom with 14 maternity nurses expecting
A hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is celebrating a baby boom of its own! HSHS St. Vincent Hospital announced in a press release Tuesday that 14 of its registered maternity nurses are expecting, just in time for National Nurses Week and ahead of Mother's Day. PHOTO: HSHS St. Vincent Hospital announced a baby boom in May as 14 maternity nurses are expecting babies of their own. (HSHS St. Vincent Hospital) In a statement, Amy Bardon, director of HSHS St. Vincent Hospital's Women and Infants Center, called the moment "incredible" and full-circle, noting that many of the nurses are about to become first-time moms. "Each of these women were already baby experts in their own rights, but for many of them, their firsthand experience offering care to an infant, and moms for that matter, is about to further deepen," she said. "I am so excited for each of our nurses and the journey they are embarking on, and I hope they have a special Nurses Week and Mother's Day." 7 firefighter dads who welcomed babies within months pose in seriously adorable photo shoot PHOTO: HSHS St. Vincent Hospital announced a baby boom in May as 14 maternity nurses are expecting babies of their own. (HSHS St. Vincent Hospital) The hospital's release noted that nurses at the Women and Infants Center are not only highly trained clinicians with years of experience, but also educators, advocates, and trusted partners who help new parents feel confident and supported from day one. Bardon said that when the time comes, the nurses who are expecting will be cared for by their own colleagues, creating a sense of comfort and community. "When our expecting nurses are ready to welcome their little ones into the world, they'll be cared for by their friends and colleagues here at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital, and they find comfort in that," Bardon added. "But even before labor, these women have already built some really unique bonds with their colleagues, and I love that each of them has the chance to go through this special moment with each other." Hospital announces baby boom with 14 maternity nurses expecting originally appeared on
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05-05-2025
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HSHS St. John's Hospital announced new Central Illinois Market President and CEO
One of Springfield's largest employers and health centers has announced their new Central Illinois Market president and CEO. Brian Brennan, MHA, FACHE, has been named president and CEO of HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield. His first day in the new role will be May 27 after relocating from out of state. Brennan joins HSHS from Baylor Scott and White Healthcare in Texas and has over 20 years of executive experience in the medical field, leading regional health care systems as well as community rural hospitals and clinics. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer, COO, of the Greater Austin Region in Austin. Prior to that, he served as System Vice President and COO of the UT Health East Texas Medical Center. Brennan also holds a Masters of Healthcare Administration from the University of South Florida, Tampa, and a Bachelor of Science in nuclear medicine technology from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Wisconsin. For qualifications, Brennan is board-certified in healthcare management from the American College of Healthcare Executives. More: A suit and a slight. Springfield activist hasn't been granted FOIA. He thinks he knows why. 'I am excited to be returning to the Midwest and serving with a health system with such a rich history of service and caring,' Brennan said. 'I am also looking forward to becoming an active member of the Springfield community by getting involved with many of the local organizations.' In the new role, Brennen will oversee strategic and financial operations at HSHS ministries in the Central Illinois Market. In addition to HSHS St. John's Hospital, hospitals in this market include HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur; HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham; HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville. Brennen will take over for interim president Chad Markham, who will return to his role as COO. Markham was filling the void left by Matthew Fry who left the position in March. Hospital Sisters Health System is a leading nonprofit Catholic health ministry founded in 1875 with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin. The clinicians provide exceptional care centered on the whole person. Based in Springfield, Illinois, HSHS employs nearly 11,000 colleagues who provide care in 13 acute-care, children's and critical access hospitals and home health and hospice programs. Claire Grant writes about business, growth and development and other news topics for The State Journal-Register. She can be reached at CLGrant@ and on X (Formerly known as Twitter): @Claire_Granted This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: New president, CEO of Central Illinois announced for HSHS St. John's
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05-05-2025
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HSHS St. John's Hospital announced new Central Illinois Market President and CEO
One of Springfield's largest employers and health centers has announced their new Central Illinois Market president and CEO. Brian Brennan, MHA, FACHE, has been named president and CEO of HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield. His first day in the new role will be May 27 after relocating from out of state. Brennan joins HSHS from Baylor Scott and White Healthcare in Texas and has over 20 years of executive experience in the medical field, leading regional health care systems as well as community rural hospitals and clinics. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer, COO, of the Greater Austin Region in Austin. Prior to that, he served as System Vice President and COO of the UT Health East Texas Medical Center. Brennan also holds a Masters of Healthcare Administration from the University of South Florida, Tampa, and a Bachelor of Science in nuclear medicine technology from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Wisconsin. For qualifications, Brennan is board-certified in healthcare management from the American College of Healthcare Executives. More: A suit and a slight. Springfield activist hasn't been granted FOIA. He thinks he knows why. 'I am excited to be returning to the Midwest and serving with a health system with such a rich history of service and caring,' Brennan said. 'I am also looking forward to becoming an active member of the Springfield community by getting involved with many of the local organizations.' In the new role, Brennen will oversee strategic and financial operations at HSHS ministries in the Central Illinois Market. In addition to HSHS St. John's Hospital, hospitals in this market include HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur; HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham; HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville. Brennen will take over for interim president Chad Markham, who will return to his role as COO. Markham was filling the void left by Matthew Fry who left the position in March. Hospital Sisters Health System is a leading nonprofit Catholic health ministry founded in 1875 with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin. The clinicians provide exceptional care centered on the whole person. Based in Springfield, Illinois, HSHS employs nearly 11,000 colleagues who provide care in 13 acute-care, children's and critical access hospitals and home health and hospice programs. Claire Grant writes about business, growth and development and other news topics for The State Journal-Register. She can be reached at CLGrant@ and on X (Formerly known as Twitter): @Claire_Granted This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: New president, CEO of Central Illinois announced for HSHS St. John's
