SSM Health Breast Center in Southern Illinois has further strengthened its quality of care following the introduction of RadPartners, Inc radiology group in November of 2025.
The leaders of the program – which is housed in SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia – have championed RadPartners for their high standard of service and keeping patient outcomes and experiences at the forefront of every reading.
RN Nurse Navigator Amy Williams says they have a great partnership with RadPartners. She notes there’s such a mutual respect and team approach to what they do, and it’s made for a new, elevated patient experience. “We’re in a smaller, more intimate area here. Our patients are going to get in quicker, and we’re all going to know your name. Staying local provides elevated experiences, and RadPartners is helping us take that patient care even further.”
Dr. Merilee Brandt, who works alongside Williams and her team between both SSM Health -Southern Illinois ministries as an independent provider. The radiologists are reading breasts exclusively, and they give
us very thorough reports, offer feedback, and are available for questions.
Willams and Dr. Brandt said the addition of RadPartners has only helped solidify the SSM Health – Southern Illinois breast program as the go-to resource for comprehensive breast care in our immediate region, as well as throughout Illinois and its surrounding states.
SSM Health in Southern Illinois Breast Care centers provide comprehensive breast health services. The breast care centers offer advanced imaging, diagnostics, surgical care, and seamless support for routine screenings and complex cancer treatments.
