These accolades reflect our dedication to providing top-tier health care, as voted by the communities we serve. A heartfelt thank you for the nominations and a big congratulations to the finalists and winners!

Dr. John Kwedar, an ophthalmologist with Springfield Clinic since June 1992, was nominated by his peers and presented the A. Raymond Eveloff Award for Clinical Excellence at the November Partnership Meeting on Nov. 12.

We are proud to announce the successful completion of six COLA inspections for our satellite labs and one CAP accreditation inspection for our Main Campus lab.

Newsweek Magazine published the annual America’s Top Most Loved Workplaces® list, developed by Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI).

We are thrilled to announce that Melinda (Mindy) Vance, APRN, CNP, with Springfield Clinic Family Medicine is this year's recipient of the Golden Leaf for Clinical Excellence in Advanced Practice Award.

Springfield Clinic is excited to welcome the Ruskusky Foot & Ankle team as they join our Springfield Clinic Podiatry department in Pekin. 

As a part of the 2023 SC Celebrates award year, the SC Celebrates committee reviewed the nominations of the 240 2023 winners and selected eight "SC Celebrates superstars" to receive extra special recognition and reward.

Nurse injector Gretchen Craven, RN, BSN, offers a range of cosmetic services with Springfield Clinic Dermatology.

Effective June 3, 2024, Springfield Clinic Endocrinology and Nephrology care teams are moving five blocks down Carpenter Street to a newly renovated building.

Hanger Clinic and Springfield Clinic invite all people with limb loss and limb difference to enjoy a day of fun and community. Learn more about this event.

Springfield Clinic welcomes Dr. Amrita Pandit to the Springfield Clinic General Surgery department.

Springfield Clinic is excited to welcome Teverbaugh, Croland & Mueller OB/GYN and Associates starting today, Jan. 23. 

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a digestive disorder where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, resulting in injury to the lining of the esophagus. Read about steps you can take to manage GERD.

"I have been a patient with the Springfield Clinic since 1956 when my family moved to Springfield," shares David W. Learn about David's Story.

Today, Springfield Clinic was recognized by the Business Intelligence Group as an Organization of the Year for their 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Awards.

Health Note and Springfield Clinic have expanded their partnership to improve clinical documentation and patient on-boarding.

Springfield Clinic announced today it has donated $15,000 to Local Laborers 477’s Laborers Disaster Response Team (LDRT) to build and equip a new disaster response trailer.

March is a month dedicated to shedding light on a condition that affects many lives, Multiple Sclerosis (MS). As we delve into this important topic...

Springfield Clinic offers Baby Steps classes, our free class series for expecting or new parents, as well as CPR training certification classes.

Meet the greeters at Springfield Clinic, dedicated to helping our patients and visitors.

A new five year agreement will allow patients/members to return to in-network status at Springfield Clinic beginning on Jan. 1, 2024.

Dr. Joseph Conlon, a pediatric dermatologist with Springfield Clinic since 2006, was nominated by his peers and presented the 2023 Eveloff Award.

Dr. Bridget McIlwee with Springfield Clinic Dermatology was invited by CDC to present her work and which also recognized by NPC and USA Today.

Springfield Clinic’s Surgery Center in Springfield was ranked #2 in the state of Illinois  and one of the best Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the country by Newsweek.

Bariatric Weight Loss Center is celebrating it's establishment and growth of their services with an open house open to the public.

Springfield Clinic’s Downtown Drive-Up Lab is moving to our new state-of-the-art lab facility.

Springfield Clinic welcomes five physicians October and November 2023 to five departments.

We are excited to announce that Dave Purves, PA-C, with Springfield Clinic Orthopedics is the first recipient of the Golden Leaf for Clinical Excellence in Advanced Practice Award.

Today, Springfield Clinic pediatrics welcomes their first patients to our new state-of-the-art 40,000 square foot pediatrics building focused on providing a unique child-focused patient experience.

Springfield Clinic has once again been certified as a Most Loved Workplace®, backed by Best Practice Institute (BPI) research...

On Sept. 26, Dr. Brett Wolters of Springfield Clinic Orthopedics and his team completed their 50th total knee replacement surgery at Carlinville Area Hospital.

We are pleased to announce that the Memorial Occupational Health office in Decatur (2120 North 27th St.) has joined our Midwest Occupational Health Associates (MOHA) team.

Springfield Clinic is welcoming four new physicians to multiple departments August 2023.

Springfield Clinic has welcomed two new physicians July 2023 to the Dermatology and Hospital Medicine departments.

Cancer Center has earned a national accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.

Springfield Clinic patient Tammi found completing physical therapy to be a bittersweet experience when she had her last appointment in January 2023. 

Springfield Clinic, one of Illinois’s largest multi-specialty medical clinics, announced today it has committed to be the official Health & Performance Partner of SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe.

“Grit and Thriving in the Midst of Adversity” an Invitation to Hear National Keynote Speaker Austin Hatch

Rachael Ashcraft, MD, FACS, is joining Springfield Clinic’s General Surgery Department as a breast surgeon with a focus on breast cancer treatment.

Springfield Clinic welcomes three physicians March 2023 to the Cancer Center, Endocrinology department and Hospital Medicine department.

Discover the road that lead Springfield Clinic to being recognized by the Business Intelligence Group as an Organization of the Year for their 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Awards.

As of March 21, 2023, masking is optional at all Springfield Clinic locations. Even though masking will be optional in general, there will still be instances in which masking will be required.

We’re moving our Drive-Up Lab services in Springfield to one location as we prepare to open our new larger and state-of-the art permanent Lab facility in July.

After more than 90,000 patient experience surveys received in 2022, more than 230 eligible* SC providers achieved the top 10% in national rank for patient experience.

Born and raised in Springfield, Dr. Atwood is very excited to provide care in the community she grew up in and felt that Springfield Clinic was the natural fit for her.

HSHS Neuroscience Center team in Springfield has joined the Springfield Clinic Neurology Department

Springfield Clinic Main Campus East will be closed Dec. 17. Find locations nearest you for lab and Urgent Care.

"From a young age, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in medicine," says Dr. Bitner. "I was always fascinated as a kid with books about hospitals and going to the doctor. I always told my family that I wanted to be a doctor when I grew up."

"After a short time in medical school, I knew I wanted to specialize in neurology." says Dr. Valenzuela.

Food allergies don't need to cramp your holiday spirit.

Both CAP and COLA programs have proven track records for championing laboratory excellence and are recognized as global leaders in improving the quality of services that hospital and clinic labs provide.  

Springfield Clinic Ranked as 94th Among 100 U.S. Companies Recognized for Employee Sentiment and Satisfaction

Learn how Springfield Clinic is partnering with Midwest Technical Institute on providing tuition reimbursement for current medical assisting students.

Springfield Clinic is excited to announce the opening of a new pediatrics clinic in Bloomington-Normal.

You’re likely familiar with OB-GYNs, but what is a midwife? A certified nurse midwife is an advanced practice nurse with special training in pregnancy, birth and gynecologic care.

Springfield Clinic has become certified as a Most Loved Workplace®, backed by Best Practice Institute (BPI) research and analysis. Most Loved Workplace® validation provides the most comprehensive look at workplace sentiment for organizations today. 

Colleen Silva, MD, is joining Springfield Clinic’s Dermatology Department effective Aug. 29, 2022.

Springfield Clinic’s Endoscopy unit in our Ambulatory Surgery and Endoscopy Center and Pain Clinic (ASC) was recently accepted into the Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

In her practice, Dr. Smith will see patients ages 18 years and older with a focus on geriatric care and preventive medicine.

Springfield Clinic welcomes Admad Mohamad, MD, to Springfield Clinic Nephrology Department.

Dr. McIlwee is one of only eight physicians to be selected in the United States.

Springfield Clinic is pleased to announce an affiliation with Runde Clinic in Teutopolis, now named Springfield Clinic Runde.

Diane Hillard-Sembell, MD, a Springfield Clinic Orthopedic surgeon, has spent nearly 30 years fixing what’s visible on the outside. Broken bones, worn-out knees or conditioning injured athletes to once again reach the top of their game. But, it’s what inspires her from within that truly sets her apart—an unwavering commitment to service, a passion for empowering women and her ability to leave a lasting impact almost everywhere she goes.

Joining Springfield Clinic’s community of caring is now easier than ever. Springfield Clinic has recently rolled out a new clinical role for anyone who has a high school diploma or GED and is interested in a health care profession but with no current experience or training.

We’re celebrating National Athletic Training Month in the month of March by sharing our appreciation for the hard work our athletic trainers do on and off the field.

Rural health leaders gathered on Thursday, June 9th at Springfield Clinic to honor State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) for her work on the successful passage of legislation to allow more health care professionals, who commit to practice in a rural setting, to qualify for a state loan repayment program to help defray the costs of their graduate student loans.

New facility will put all Springfield Clinic pediatricians based in Springfield under one roof.

Formula is becoming increasingly difficult to find as almost half of formula brands are out of stock. We know how frightening it is to be unsure how you are going to feed your baby and wanted to share some tips on keeping your babies nourished, growing, and thriving.

It can be difficult to recognize that a child might be struggling with a mental health condition, because children are constantly developing and changing, and the symptoms can be are quite different than those seen in adults with similar problems.

Dr. Steven Tsoraides with Springfield Clinic’s Colon & Rectal Surgery team in Peoria has published an article in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons on the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC).

Springfield Clinic's Ambulatory Surgery & Endoscopy Center and Pain Clinic (ASC) was ranked #2 in the state of Illinois  and one of the best Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the country by Newsweek. 

Scott Bilyeu, MD, has joined Springfield Clinic's Family Medicine Department.

This modern, beautifully designed space will enhance patients’ visits and bring multiple service lines into one location.

Memorial Physician Services – Women’s Healthcare, a highly-regarded obstetrics and gynecology group, is now a part of Springfield Clinic's Center for Women's Health.

A 36,000-square-foot addition to a two-story medical office building on the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital campus has been completed as of Jan. 17 and is now open for use.

Do you need your quick-relief inhaler more than once or twice a week? Do you avoid sports or exercise because of breathing problems? Do you miss work or school due to asthma?...

Springfield Clinic is welcoming two new pediatricians to the Springfield Clinic team and opening a new location in Morton, Ill.

We are pleased to announce an affiliation with Allergy and Asthma of Illinois in order to offer expanded allergy, asthma and immunology services in the Peoria area.

Springfield Clinic will now offer radiation oncology services. University Radiologists, a group of five physicians and one advanced practice provider, has joined Springfield Clinic effective, July 1, 2020.

Springfield Clinic’s west side Optical Centre location has moved further west to become Springfield Clinic Optical Centre West Wabash, located at 4525 West Wabash Ave., Suite B in Springfield. A new Eye Institute provider, Dr. Robert Smith, is seeing patients at this new location for optometry needs.

Springfield Clinic’s Sleep Disorders Center, a full-service sleep treatment service and CPAP Shop is temporarily closing July 12, 2021, to move from Main Campus East to the lower level at Main Campus West across Sixth Street.

Springfield Clinic is happy to announce a new affiliation in Peoria, Ill., with Peoria Surgical Group, Ltd (PSG), a well-established, locally owned and operated surgical practice.

A patient’s story about overcoming adversity, receiving life-changing care and living life to the fullest.

Springfield Clinic Radiology will include 26 radiologists and two advanced practice providers who will provide services to Springfield Clinic patients as well as patients of Memorial Medical Center, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Taylorville Memorial Hospital and Passavant Area Hospital.

Vaishali Patel, DO, has joined the general surgery team at Springfield Clinic Peoria. Dr. Patel specializes in breast surgical oncology and is also training in breastfeeding medicine.

Springfield Clinic and UnityPoint Health – Central Illinois are proud to announce an official clinical collaboration agreement between the two health systems in the Peoria region, which includes UnityPoint Health’s three Central Illinois hospitals and Springfield Clinic’s two Peoria locations.

Springfield Clinic Urgent Care West has moved to a new, convenient location to make urgent care easily accessible and even more convenient on the west side of town.

Springfield Clinic adult and geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Seetal Kakumani weighs in on five ways to stay in the right frame of mind in 2021.

Xochitl Garcia, MD, FACOG, will soon provide obstetrics & gynecological services to central Illinois patients as part of Springfield Clinic Peoria.

We are proud to announce that the A. Raymond Eveloff Award for 2020 has been awarded to Dr. Steven O’Marro for above and beyond leadership and service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Springfield Clinic Sherman Rehabilitation Services recently relocated to 129 Illini Blvd. from The Villas Senior Care Community. The move was effective, Dec. 29, and providers have already begun to treat patients.

Springfield Clinic Effingham, located at 300 N. Maple Street, is now offering routine lab services by appointment through a drive-up lab

Springfield Clinic’s downtown drive-up lab (currently at 1227 S. 7th Street) has relocated to 701 South 6th street and is open starting Oct. 26.

A new highly trained plastic surgeon and hand and upper extremity specialist is joining the Springfield Clinic Peoria team this month.

Springfield Clinic Wabash is welcoming a new family medicine physician this month.

The Springfield Clinic Colon & Rectal Surgery team is welcoming a new surgeon this month.

Springfield Clinic is welcoming three new physicians to the Orthopedics team over the next several weeks.

The Springfield Clinic Urology team is welcoming a new surgeon this month.

Springfield Clinic Sports Medicine announced today a new collaboration with Sacred Heart-Griffin High School (SHG) and HSHS St. John’s Hospital AthletiCare.

Springfield Clinic’s Dermatology Department is welcoming a new physician to their team this month.

Springfield Clinic’s Infectious Diseases team is welcoming a new physician this month.

Springfield Clinic’s Neurology team is excited to welcome a new physician this month.

Springfield Clinic Jacksonville is welcoming a new family medicine specialist this month.

Springfield Clinic Cardiology is welcoming a new specialist this month with expertise in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology.

In honor of National Clinical Trials Day today, we would like to celebrate the work of our very own Springfield Clinic Clinical Research Department.

Drive-up sites to do lab tests for routine lab work will be available at a number of Springfield Clinic locations.

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2020

Jennifer “Jen” Boyer, BSN, MBA found her love for patients and health care during grade school when she volunteered at a local hospital. This passion has continued to grow with each step of her career, from nursing school to today as she serves as a vice president of operations at Springfield Clinic.

Springfield Clinic’s Dermatology Department is welcoming a new, highly specialized physician to their team this month.

Patients with appointments in the Springfield Clinic 1st – 800 Building can now make use of a valet parking service at the front door provided by Memorial Medical Center Valet Services.

Springfield Clinic’s Center for Plastic Surgery is welcoming a new surgeon to their team this month.

Recent developments in glucose monitoring have proven to be beneficial to people with diabetes. Gone are the days of four finger pricks each day; now, patients can wear devices that take regular glucose readings 24/7. These continuous glucose monitors take a sequence of blood sugar checks and even provide blood sugar trends that help predict high or low blood sugar before it happens.