Murphysboro Health Center
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The Murphysboro Health Center is committed to providing affordable, quality comprehensive health care to families and individuals of southern Illinois.
The Murphysboro Health Center is a full service medical facility with doctors and medical professionals providing primary medical care, obstetrics and gynecology, and preventive health services. Other services include behavioral health services, nutrition services and referrals.
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Location
Murphysboro Health Center
7 South Hospital Drive
Murphysboro, Illinois 62966
Appointments
Call 618-687-3418 to schedule an appointment or click on Registration for more information
Medical Center Hours
Monday: 8:30am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 7:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:30am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Medical Services
- Women’s Medicine
- Prenatal and Childbirth Care
- Obstetrics/Gynecological Services
- Pediatrics
- Family Practice
- Men’s Medicine
- Routine tests and screenings
- Laboratory services on site
- Senior Services
Special Services
- Nutrition Counseling Services include education and information about diabetic diets, weight loss or gain, prenatal nutrition, infant feeding and other special diets.
- Health Disparities Collaborative Our program offers specialized care with healthcare providers, dietitians, health educators, case managers, and labs to set yourself management goals to help mange your disease.
- Diabetes Program
- Cardiovascular Program
- Migrant Health Program The Migrant Health Program provides medical and dental services to migrant and seasonal farm workers in southern Illinois. A bilingual/bicultural outreach team enhances access providing interpretation and transportation to health care appointments.
- Referrals
- Adolescent Health Center
- Shawnee Alliance for Seniors
- Southern Illinois Respiratory Program
- Illlinois Centre Healthcare - Medical & Counseling
- Case Management
- Counseling
Social Services
- Behavioral Health Services Services include emotional distress, family difficulties, and mental or developmental disabilities.
Payment Options
Insured Patients
Medicaid, All Kids, Medicare and most forms of commercail insurance accepted. Claims are submitted for you.
Insurance deductibles and co-pays are the patient’s responsibility. Payments are expected at the time of check-in. Appointments may be rescheduled if you are unable to make your payment at the time of check-in. Cash, personal check, debit cards or major credit cards are acceptable forms of payment.
Uninsured Patients
Financial Assistance is available to help patients pay for service. An application must be completed and requires proof of household income.
Please click on the Shawnee Financial Assistance Program for more information.
Payment Policy
Our fees are established to cover the basic costs of operation, therefore, payment is always expected at the time of check-in. Appointments may be rescheduled if you are unable to make your payment at the time of check-in.
Payments are considered past due if all or partial payment is not made within 30 days from date of the billing statement. A minimum monthly payment of $25 or one-twelfth of the balance, whichever is the greater amount, should be the minimum payment on open balances. Payments that are delinquent more than 30 days from the initial statement maybe turned over to a collection agency. Payment plans are available on large balances for those patients needing to spread payments over a longer period of time.
Billing
For questions about your bill, call 1-888-776-7902.
Our Staff
| Name |
Specialty/Title |
| Di Riley |
Regional Health Center Director |
| Heather Laughland-Etherton |
Health Center Manager |
| Jennifer Bobell, MD |
Family Medicine |
| Clare T. Fadden, MD |
Family Medicine with Obstetrics |
| Jeffrey Ripperda, MD |
Family Medicine and Obstetrics |
| Todd J. Smith, MD |
Family Medicine |
| Sherry Williams, MD |
Family Medicine with Obstetrics |
| Gerald Cameron, PAC |
Physician Assistant, Family Medicine |
| Gloria Canaley, APN-FNP |
Family Medicine |
| Cheryl Ellis, APN-FNP |
Family Medicine |
| Gail Peterman, RD, LD, CDE |
Dietition, Nutritionist |
| Donna Blache, MSW, LCSW |
Counselor |
