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 healthcare 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: 3,500+ SIU School of Medicine: 1,470 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SIU School of Medicine Univ of Illinois Springfield College of Nursing Lincoln Land Community College St. John's College of Nursing IL State University Mennonite College of Nursing Capital Area Career Center Capital Area School of Practical Nursing Midwest Technical Institute 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***Revised May 2022 - within 60-minute drive of Springfield Occupation/Profession Employed Average Annual Wages Location Quotient Registered Nurses 10,168 $67,100 .97 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1937 $45,500 .85 Pharmacy Technicians 1,877 $32,800 1.29 Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 1,341 $260,100 .95 Pharmacists 1,190 $121,600 1.06 Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 878 $46,300 .76 Nurse Practitioners 719 $112,200 .93 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 700 $55,100 .95 Emergency Medical Technicians 650 $33,200 1.03 Physical Therapists 607 $82,800 .73 Dental Hygienists 597 $65,200 .77 Speech-Language Pathologists 508 $73,200 .94 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 506 $50,600 .84 Family Medicine Physicians 483 $205,800 1.28 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 480 $50,600 .83 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 422 $35,600 1.02 Psychiatric Technicians 410 $38,000 1.39 Occupational Therapists 383 $75,700 .85 Respiratory Therapists 363 $55,600 .79 Physician Assistants 360 $91,400 .79 Dentists, General 349 $188,400 .77 Surgical Technologists 328 $44,600 .86 Opticians, Dispensing 297 $34,300 1.13 Veterinarians 292 $90,300 .93 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 290 $39,600 1.31 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 252 $73,500 .95 Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other 248 $52,300 .92 Paramedics 244 $33,200 1.02 Dietitians and Nutritionists 239 $56,600 .96 Chiropractors 230 $90,500 1.25 General Internal Medicine Physicians 222 $193,600 1.12 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 214 $47,500 1.08 Optometrists 166 $122,600 1.02