Healthcare in Carbondale

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale anchors the region's healthcare access as Southern Illinois's only Level II Trauma Center.

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SIH Memorial Hospital as the regional anchor

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale -- a 145-bed flagship tertiary-care hospital -- is Southern Illinois's only Level II Trauma Center, serving as a genuine 16-county regional referral hub for heart, brain, spine, obstetrics, cancer, and robotic-assisted surgery.

A real regional healthcare draw

Carbondale's healthcare presence extends well beyond the city itself given SIH Memorial's role as the region's primary tertiary referral center.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.