Respiratory Services
Mission Statement for the Southern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana Respiratory Disease Program
The Southern Illinois/Southwestern Indiana Respiratory Disease Program is a health care program directed by Shawnee Health Service and funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, Special Populations, and Black Lung Clinics Program. Health care services are provided by local community hospitals and outpatient clinics and/or physicians through a contractual agreement with Shawnee Health Service. The primary purpose of the Respiratory Disease Program is to improve the health and quality of life for coal miners and other patients with respiratory disease.
In order to accomplish this mission, the Respiratory Disease Program has five basic goals:
1. To provide quality, on-going, pulmonary health care, including screening, diagnosis, and treatment, through an outpatient clinic setting within easy driving distance for southern Illinois and southwestern Indiana residents with respiratory disease, regardless of their ability to pay.
2. To provide health education for patients and their families relating to: medication, nutrition, anatomy and physiology as they relate to disease, disease processes, energy conservation, smoking cessation and rehabilitation.
3. To provide rehabilitation instruction for patients relating to: bronchial hygiene, pursed lip breathing, relaxation techniques, use of aerosol medications, home oxygen therapy, and exercise therapy.
4. To provide counseling and assistance for filing claims for state and Federal Black Lung benefits, information on eligibility criteria, Department of Labor health examinations, referrals for legal representation as applicable, assistance in accessing State and Local resources, prescription drugs, oxygen and related equipment and financial assistance for health care.
5. To provide referrals for other needed services.
Southern Illinois and Southerwestern Respiratory Disease Program Through the Southern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana Respiratory Disease Program, we provide specialized pulmonary heatlh care. Our comprehensive health care program can help reduce the symptoms of chronic lung disease and help patients to breathe easier, feel better, and do more for themselves. We also are providing outstanding medical diagnosis, treatment, education, and counseling for coal miners. Our doctors are trained and certified in pulmonary, internal, and critical care medicine. Our nurses, rehabilitation specialist, case managers, and counselors understand the need of people with chronic lung disease. The Southern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana Respriatroy Disease Program provides the following:
Federal Black Lung Application
Black Lung Widow’s Claim
Case Management
Medicare Part D and IL Cares Rx application
Patient Education
Social Security Disability application
Community resource referrals
Home visits on request
ILLINOIS
Illinois Clinics
Sothern Illinois Respiratory Disease Clinic
1335 Cedar Court
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
866.252.9732
Shawnee Health Care - Marion
1506 Siox Drive
Marion, Illinois 62959
618.997.5270
Southern Illinois Acute Care Consultants
4106 S. Water Tower Place
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864
618.242.8900
Miners Memorial Health Center
2553 Ken Gray Boulevard
West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
866.252.9732
Harrisburg Medical Center
100 Dr. Warren Tuttle Drive
Harrisburg, Illinois 62946
618.942.7402
Pinckneyville Community Hospital
101 North Walnut Street
Pinckneyville Illinois 62274
866.252.9732
Sparta Community Hospital Specialty Clinic
Broadway Plaza, Suite 1
Sparta, Illinois 62286
618.443.2177 ext. 2189
Southern Illinois Respiratory Dr's. Consultants, LC
317 S 14th Street
Suite 300
Herrin, IL 62948
618.942.7402
Central Counties Community Health Center
Coal Miners Clinic - Springfield
2239 E Cook Street
Springfield, IL 62703
866.252.9732
217.788.2300
Illinois Outreach
Social Services
· Case Management
· Counseling
· Black Lung Benefits Counseling
To apply for black lung benefits a miner must acquire and complete the Department of Labor application. All requests for black lung compensation must go through the Department of Labor and Shawnee Health Service black lung benefits counselors will assist with this process. Program personnel are very familiar with the application and medical evaluation process to assure that coal miners receive the proper care.
For Assistance with filing Federal Black Lung Benefit Claims visit our Outreach Sites in Illinois
Southern IL Respiratory Disease Program
1335 Cedar Court
Cabondale, Illinois 62901
618.985.9342
Village of Energy
Village Hall
Energy, Illinois
618.942.6212
Shawnee Health Care - Marion
1506 Sioux Drive
Marion, Illinois 62959
618.997.5270
UMWA District 12 Office
3695 South 6th Street
Springfield, Illinois
217.529.8301
United Mine Workers of America
District 12 Office
1530 N. Main Street
Benton, IL
618.439.7225
Senior Citizen Center
500 West 2nd Street
Sparta, IL
618.443.4020
Senior Wellness Center
Route 45 South
Harrisburg, IL
618.252.7940
City Hall
111 West Madison Street
Girard, IL
217.627.3512
INDIANA
Indiana Clinics
Terre Haute Respiratory Clinic and Outreach Office
1024 S. 6th Street, Suite 6
Terre Haute, Indiana
Monday – Friday by Appointment
866.282.9553 Toll Free
Gibson General Hospital
Respiratory Disease and Black Lung Clinic and Outreach Site
1808 Sherman Drive
Princeton, Indiana
812.385.9348
Deaconess Pulmonary Phycicains
Dr. William Houser
4015 Gateway Blvd Suite 3000
Newburgh, Indiana
812.858.6244
Union Associated Physicians Clinic (UAP)
Coal Miners Clinic
1530 N Seventh Street
Suite 200
Terre Haute, IN
866.287.8743
812.242.3109
Indiana Ourtreach
Social Services
· Case Management
· Counseling
· Black Lung Benefits Counseling
To apply for black lung benefits a miner must acquire and complete the Department of Labor application. All requests for black lung compensation must go through the Department of Labor and Shawnee Health Service black lung benefits counselors will assist with this process. Program personnel are very familiar with the application and medical evaluation process to assure that coal miners receive the proper care.
For Assistance with filing Federal Black Lung Benefit Claims visit our Outreach Sites in Indiana
Deaconess Hospital
Health and Science Building
600 Edgar Street
Evansville, Indiana
866.287.8743 Toll Free
Vincennes Outreach Office
328 N. 2nd Street, Suite 300
Vincennes, Indiana
866.287.8743 Toll Free
Clinton Municipal Building Outreach Office
259 Vine Street
Clinton, Indiana
866.282.9553 Toll Free
Boonville Public Library Outreach Office
611 W. Main Street
Boonville, Indiana
866.287.8743 Toll Free
Clay City Town Hall Outreach Office
800 Front Street
Clay City, Indiana
866.282.9553
Glenburn Community Center
N.W. 5th and Glenburn Road
Linton, Indiana
866.282.9553
City Clerk’s Office
32 N. Court Street
Sullivan, Indiana
866.282.9553
Bicknell City Hall Outreach Office
East 2nd Street
Bicknell, Indiana
866.287.8743
Brazil City Hall Outreach Office
203 E. National Avenue
Brazil, Indiana
866.282.9553
Oakland City Public Library
210 S. Main Street
Oakland City, Indiana
866.287.8743
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Rectory
318 Main Street
New Harmony, Indiana
866.287.8743
Pike County Courthouse Auditorium
Highway 57
Petersburg, Indiana
866.287.8743
