Foundation Enhances Emergency Care at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital with Mobile Workstations

Ensuring caregivers have the tools they need

February 06, 2026 04:10 PM -

Mt. Vernon - SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital is proud to announce a generous gift from the Auxiliary to SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, providing four high-end workstations on wheels for the Emergency Department. Each workstation, valued at $7,000, enables mobile charting and supports clinicians in delivering care in the fast-paced environment of the Emergency Department.

“We are incredibly grateful for this gift from the Foundation. These workstations have made a tremendous difference for our team, allowing us to stay mobile, efficient, and focused on patient care,” states Lori Scott, Emergency Department Director at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital. “Their support means we can provide the best possible experience for every person who walks through our doors.”

Thanks to the generosity of its donors, SSM Health Good Samaritan Foundation continues its commitment to advancing healthcare and ensuring our caregivers have the tools they need to provide exceptional service to our communities in Southern Illinois.

For more information on ways to give, visit https://www.givetossmhealth.org/ or to become an auxiliary member, visit https://www.ssmhealth.com/volunteer.

About SSM Health

SSM Health is nationally recognized for quality and innovation. It is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system working to advance health equity and empower all people to achieve their full potential.

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization’s footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company, and an accountable care organization.

As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization’s 40,000 team members and 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health’s Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.”

For more information, visit ssmhealth.com or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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