Health System with 5 hospitals across 1 state
| Health System | Southern Illinois Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 5 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 5 |
| Total Beds | 372 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 372 |
| Headquarters | Carbondale, IL |
| Website | sih.net |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIH Herrin Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 104 | No | No |
| SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale | Acute Care Hospital | 140 | Yes | No |
| SIH Harrisburg Medical Center | Acute Care Hospital | 78 | No | Yes |
| Marshall Browning Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| SIH Saint Joseph Memorial Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
Seasoned health care executive with nearly 30 years of experience. Previously served as president of Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Succeeded Rex Budde as SIH President and CEO on Dec. 12, 2022. Member of the American College of Health Executives. Holds a master's degree in health administration from Washington University. Holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Memphis State University.
Warren Ladner serves as the Senior Vice President and System Chief Financial Officer at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), a position he has held since February 2022. He is an experienced finance executive with a background in the healthcare sector. His education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Mississippi State University and an MBA from The University of Southern Mississippi. Ladner has held significant financial leadership roles at numerous healthcare organizations prior to joining SIH, including Beaumont Health, Wesley Medical Center, Bay Medical Center, Riverview Regional Medical Center, Natchez Community Hospital, and Biloxi Regional Medical Center. Earlier in his career, his background included roles in financial reporting and accounting, serving as Controller at First Bank & Trust and Biloxi Regional Medical Center, and as a Financial Reporting Accountant at Mississippi Power. He also participates in affiliated organizations, serving on the Board of Managers and Finance Committee for Quality Health Partners of Southern Illinois.
Bart Millstead serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH). He has been noted for his involvement in significant organizational activities, including providing testimony on affiliations and participating in the COVID-19 Incident Command. Prior to his current role, he was the Administrator at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and served as a past president of the Mid-America Healthcare Executives Forum. Millstead has extensive experience in healthcare.
Marci Moore-Connelley, MD, serves as the SVP & Chief Medical Officer at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH). She is a family medicine physician with more than 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Moore-Connelley earned her medical degree with honors from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed a residency in family medicine at Southern Illinois University, where she also held the position of chief resident. Her career includes over a decade in academic medicine, leading educational, quality, and operational initiatives within SIU clinics and SIH hospitals. In 2017, she obtained a physician executive MBA from the University of Tennessee PEMBA program.
Jennifer Harre is the VP & Chief Nursing Officer at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH). She has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, having held various leadership roles, including ITS Director of Clinical Solutions and Informatics, and ICU Manager. Prior to her role at SIH, she worked as an Associate Administrator at IU Health - Methodist Hospital and as a Manager of Family Services at Indiana Donor Network. Harre is a Registered Nurse with experience in critical care and nursing informatics. She holds a Master's degree in Nursing Administration from McKendree University, which she completed in 2013, and a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from Morehead State University. She has been involved in leading SIH's response to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Incident Command team. Harre has also been noted for her participation in initiatives to address the nursing shortage, including a partnership between SIH and Southern Illinois University (SIU). She has presented on topics such as achieving system strategic goals through agile learned experiences.
Molly Hamilton is the VP & Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) at Southern Illinois Healthcare. She possesses extensive experience in various HR roles, alongside experience in consulting services, organizational development, and county management. Molly Hamilton holds a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development-Human Resource Development, an M.S. in Education, and a B.A. in Visual Communication.
Denao Ruttino serves as the Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Southern Illinois Healthcare, a position he has held since July 2022. Prior to this, he was the Vice President of Operations and Chief Information Officer at Firelands Health from July 2013 to June 2022. His background also includes leadership roles as Chief Executive Officer at ACC and Chief Technology Officer at Advanced Computer Connections. Ruttino served for 8.5 years in the United States Army, completing his service as a Sergeant. He holds a Master of Health Administration from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Western Governors University.
John Daly, VP & General Counsel at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), initially pursued a music major at Southern Illinois University before switching to accounting, earning a degree in 1990. After working in factory for two years, he returned to school, obtaining a master's in accounting in 1994 and his CPA license. A former professor encouraged him to attend law school, and he received his J.D. from Southern Illinois University in 1997. Daly began his legal career in 2000 as an associate attorney at Feirich/Mager/Green/Ryan, where SIH was a client. He handled various legal matters, including collections and estate planning, for seven years. Recommended for a position at SIH due to his tax and accounting background, he joined the organization as associate general counsel. He has been with SIH for over 13 years, progressing to his current role as VP & General Counsel. His work at SIH has involved managing contracts, implementing new technologies for compliance, and handling legal aspects of the organization's growth, including the acquisition of clinics and the increase in employed physicians. He is listed as part of the senior leadership team at Southern Illinois Healthcare.
Shelly Pierce serves as the Vice President and Chief Quality Officer at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH). She is involved with the Quality Health Partners of Southern Illinois Clinical Committee, which is affiliated with SIH. Her professional focus areas include Safety, Health Care Management, and Health Care Delivery.
Dr. Sara Malone is the VP, Ambulatory & Physician Services at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH). She is a Family Medicine physician with clinical interests in Family Practice, Women's Health, and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Malone completed her education and training at the University of Illinois School of Medicine in Peoria, IL, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, and the University of Illinois in Chicago, IL. She did her Family Medicine residency at SIU School of Medicine in Carbondale, IL and is board certified in Family Medicine. Before becoming VP, she held the position of Chief Medical Officer for SIH Medical Group. She has hospital privileges at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Rodney Smith is the VP, Administrator of SIH Herrin Hospital and SIH Harrisburg Medical Center at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH). A native of Herrin, Smith joined SIH in this role in February 2018. Before his time at SIH, he spent about 20 years at Harrisburg Medical Center (HMC), where he was the CEO and oversaw a significant $10 million renovation project. Smith is committed to providing quality healthcare in the region and works to improve the efficiency and availability of health services so that patients can receive high-quality care locally. He has also actively participated in programs aimed at introducing middle school students to potential careers in healthcare.
Craig Jesiolowski is the current VP, Administrator of SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital at Southern Illinois Healthcare, having joined in January 2024. Prior to his role at SIH, he served as president of Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Massachusetts, for over seven years, beginning in 2016, where he focused on building partnerships and expanding services. His earlier career included positions as interim chief executive officer at Down East Community Hospital, a regional vice president with Quorum Health Resources, chief executive officer and administrator at White County Hospital and Skilled Care Unit in Carmi, Illinois, and director of support services at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. He has also been associated with Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Woody Thorne is the Chief Development Executive of Community Affairs at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH). His responsibilities include the strategic direction of SIH's charitable foundation, grants management, economic development, regional emergency preparedness and response, and community benefits activities. Thorne is a two-degree graduate of Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale, holding a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Master's degree from the College of Education. He has prior experience in the financial sector as a Registered Representative at Old National Bank and New York. He is actively involved in the community, serving as an Emeritus Member of the SIU Foundation Board and working on the Foundation Building Committee. He also serves on the Saluki Pride Committee and has been a member of various community organizations, including Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, and BNI chapters in Carbondale, Herrin, and Mt. Vernon. Thorne was also a recipient of the Southern Illinois 20 under 40 award. He has served as Vice President of Community Affairs for Southern Illinois Healthcare and is the Chief Development Officer for the Jackson Growth Alliance.
Todd Guenzburger, MD serves as the Chief Health Information Executive at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH). In this position, he is involved in initiatives that use technology to enhance patient access and experience, such as implementing open access scheduling, telehealth appointments, and e-check-ins. Dr. Guenzburger is also dedicated to promoting health equity and using technology to link patients with community resources. He has highlighted the significance of incorporating digital health app prescriptions into electronic health records and improving the digital experience for all patients, with a particular focus on assisting vulnerable populations who may have limited internet access. Additionally, he recognizes that improving the patient experience also requires supporting healthcare providers.