Hospital News

Alton Memorial Hospital's 22nd annual Heart Fair will be from 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 1. Call 800-392-0936 today to register for the fair, as well as the fasting cholesterol screenings. The fair will also include a 9:15 a.m. presentation by Dr. Justin Vader, a cardiologist from the Washington University School of Medicine, plus a boxed lunch from Firehouse Subs. Everything is free!

Eunice Smith Home, the skilled nursing and rehabilitation community that has been serving the senior communities of Alton, Godfrey and the Riverbend area for 53 years, is now known as Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy.

“Easier Beats and Breaths” is a monthly cardiopulmonary support group meeting the first Monday of each month at Alton Memorial Hospital. Call 800-392-0936 to reserve your spot in the group. The meetings -- for patients, friends, family and caregivers -- are from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Room G-252 on the ground floor of the AMH Olin Wing.

Rachel Lair has been named the new EMS coordinator at Alton Memorial Hospital.The job is to act as a liaison between the agencies in the Alton Memorial EMS system and the State of Illinois.

Dr. Laura Hill is the winner of the 2019 Alton Memorial Hospital Chairman’s Award. Dr. Hill, a pediatrician with Pediatric HealthCare Unlimited on the AMH campus, was honored at the annual Physicians Appreciation Reception, held recently at the Schlafly Tap Room in St. Louis. The Chairman’s Award publicly acknowledges a member of the AMH medical staff for the contributions the physician makes to the hospital and community, active participation in hospital and medical staff departmental affairs, and the promotion and practice of outstanding customer service with hospital patients and staff.

Alton Memorial Hospital and BJC Medical Group are expanding their presence in Madison County with a new medical office building in Bethalto that opened for business Aug. 26.

Alton Memorial Hospital added Dr. Bindu Patel, MD, to the medical staff on Aug. 12. Dr. Patel is with Alton OB/GYN Associates, located in Suite 125 of Medical Office Building B on the AMH campus. To make an appointment, call 618-433-6410.

Alton Memorial Hospital has added Dr. Matthew Musielak, MD, to its medical staff with Alton Surgery. He is also a member of BJC Medical Group. Alton Surgery is located at 4 Memorial Drive (Medical Office Building B), Suite 230B, on the AMH campus. For an appointment, call 618-462-3191.

Dr. David Harmon, MD, a board-certified physician specializing in palliative medicine, has joined the staff at Alton Memorial Hospital. As a part of the palliative care team, he will provide comprehensive services to help relieve the pain, symptoms and burden of serious illness for patients and their families. He is a member of BJC Medical Group.