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Southern Illinois Orthopedic Center (SIOC) receives 2021 AAAHC reaccreditation

February 1, 2021

https://thesouthern.com/business/local/southern-illinois-orthopedic-center-receives-2021-aaahc-reaccreditation/article_0f9a591c-3566-55ec-8e2d-46c823476111.html

OISI Staff Spotlight- Amanda Welch, Scheduling Supervisor

January 15, 2021

1. How long have you been with OISI and what do you do here/ title? I have worked at OISI for 17 years. I am the scheduling supervisor. 2. Favorite part of your job? I love my OISI family and...

OISI Staff Spotlight- April Hines, Medical Assistant 25+ years

January 8, 2021

1. How long have you been with OISI and what do you do here/ title? I'm a Medical Assistant and I have worked with several of the physicians here. Working with Dr. Steve Young right now. I have been here...

Men & Osteoporosis: Find Out If You’re At Risk

December 2, 2020

1 OUT OF 4 MEN OVER 50 WILL BREAK A BONE DUE TO OSTEOPOROSIS. APPROXIMATELY TWO MILLION AMERICAN MEN ALREADY HAVE OSTEOPOROSIS. ABOUT 12 MILLION MORE ARE AT RISK. EACH YEAR, ABOUT 80,000 MEN WILL BREAK A HIP. Find out...

Sitting and Back Pain – Tips to prevent low back pain from prolonged sitting

November 2, 2020

One common reason your back may hurt is from bad posture while seated. Sitting in a slouched or hunched over position can put a strain on the discs- the fluid-filled cushions that protect the vertebrae from rubbing together. Causes of...

OISI Staff Spotlight- Carlos Cerrato

October 30, 2020

This week’s OISI Staff Spotlight features Carlos Cerrato, Medical / Surgical Assistant 1. How long have you been with OISI? 19 years! 2. Favorite part of your job? I love taking care of patients. 3. What gets you out of...