Moving Medicine Forward {{video=https://youtu.be/FR1kqK8om70 right}} Springfield is the hub of an advanced, prospering medical district that boasts industry-leading healthcare services with a global presence. From major hospital systems to rural health services and everything in between, Springfield is home to several world-class healthcare facilities, providing excellent medical, dental, ambulatory, nursing care and wellness services for the region. The growing network of medical institutions, wellness centers, and specialty providers offer convenient care both to our residents and individuals from around the world. These healthcare organizations not only benefit individuals seeking medical care but also the community as a whole. Cutting Edge Education and Research Southern Illinois University School of Medicine continues to deliver cutting-edge medical procedures, research, and development. SIU's Institute for Plastic Surgery conducted the first clinical hand transplant program in Illinois — one of only eleven programs in the country. In 2015, Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation opened its doors to provide advanced technology and state-of-the-art simulation training for its staff and clinical partners. Booming Medical District The Mid-Illinois Medical District is a one-square-mile designation in the heart of Springfield just to the north of downtown. Established in 2003, the medical district serves to promote the orderly development and expansion of health care facilities and medical-related industries. Throughout the last decade, more than $600 million of capital investment has been made in the medical district to support patient care, biomedical research, new medical technologies, and advanced medical-related activities. A high concentration of innovative health care providers and proven community support make the Springfield and Sangamon County region fertile territory for the development of medical technology and devices. MAJOR EMPLOYERS Memorial Healthcare System: 5,238 Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS): 4,434 Springfield Clinic: 2,449 SIU School of Medicine: 1,470 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SIU School of Medicine University of Illinois Springfield Lincoln Land Community College HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMS Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Medical Students Residents & Fellows in training MedPrep Physician Assistant Graduate Research Programs (Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry and Medical Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology) University of Illinois Springfield Biochemistry Biology (pre-medical & science of the environment Chemistry (pre-medical, science of the environment) Community Health Education Healthcare Management Human Development Counseling Human Services Human services/public health joint degree Medical Laboratory Science (pre-medical, medical laboratory technician & medical laboratory science) Pre-medical Pre-nursing/nursing Public health Public health/human services joint degree Public health/public administration Social work Lincoln Land Community College Associate Degree Nursing Basic Nurse Assistant Central Sterile Service Technician Emergency Medical Services Exercise and Sports Science LPN to AND Transition Medical Coding Neurodiagnostic Technology Occupational Therapy Assistant Practical Nursing (LPN) Radiography Respiratory Care Surgical Technology Transition to Surgical Technology St. John's College of Nursing General BSN Program Accelerated BSN Program RN-BSN Online Program Family Nurse Practitioner MSN Nursing Administration & Leadership MSN Midwest Technical Institute Medical Assisting Basic Nursing Assistant Phlebotomy Medical Coding Specialist Massage Therapy HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES WORKFORCE OVERVIEW Occupation/Profession Employed Average Annual Wages Location Quotient Registered Nurses 4101 $68,300 1.54 Medical Assistants 1035 $32,700 1.71 Physicians and Surgeons, all Other 492 $395,000 1.32 Family and General Practitioners 360 $225,900 3.26 Radiologic Technologists 268 $59,600 1.45 Nurse Practitioners 259 $108,600 1.57 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 256 $45,500 1.37 Psychiatric Technicians 242 $39,000 3.79 Psychiatric Aides 223 $25,500 4.34 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 194 $54,300 1.30 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 182 $54,300 1.27 Health Technologists and Technicians 147 $43,500 1.29 Phlebotomists 140 $36,200 1.23 Physician Assistants 134 $78,900 1.29 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 111 $75,800 1.34 Dietitians and Nutritionists 98 $55,800 1.61 Dietetic Technicians 98 $23,900 3.35 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 97 $73,400 1.52 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 81 $56,400 1.59 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 77 $42,000 1.67 Internists, General 71 $182,400 1.93 Medical Equipment Preparers 71 $36,400 1.39 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 69 $69,100 1.51 Nurse Anesthetists 67 $177,600 1.70 Surgeons 65 $226,900 1.91 Medical Transcriptionists 64 $37,000 1.28 Anesthesiologists 62 $243,700 2.00 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 58 $88,100 1.88 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 53 $69,400 1.52 Psychiatrists 52 $234,400 2.14 Recreational Therapists 51 $43,500 3.11 Pediatricians, General 42 $137,300 1.46 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 32 $188,300 1.73