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Mellinger Receives St. John's Recognition

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SIU would like to congratulate department of Surgery's Dr. John Mellinger on being selected as a HSHS St. John's Hospital Physican of the Year . This award honors a physician who consistently reflects the hospital's core values - respect, care, competence and joy. Nominations came from members of the medical staff. Dr. Mellinger was given his award on April 1 at a physician appreciation event at Illini Country Club.

 

 

 

 

 

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