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2024 Economic Impact Report

The 2024 Economic Impact Report highlights the significant role that Ferrell Hospital plays in Eldorado and the surrounding communities through providing essential health care services, but also creating jobs. 
 
03/12/2024

Ferrell Hospital's Kristie McDaniel receives Patient Safety Ambassador Award

Ferrell Hospital congratulates Kristie McDaniel for receiving one of the Patient Safety Ambassador Awards from the Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) Patient Safety Organization (PSO).
 
 
12/18/2023

Jessica Carter named ICAHN 2023 '4 UNDER 40' Winner for Exemplary Leadership at Ferrell Hospital

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced the “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners, including Jessica Diane Carter, Director of Nursing Services, Ferrell Hospital, during the organization’s 20th Anniversary Annual Conference held November 28 and 29 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign. 
12/06/2023

Ferrell Hospital Honored for Digital Excellence as a 2023 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient

ELDORADO, IL –Ferrell Hospital has received two Digital Health Most Wired awards for 2023, a Level 8 achievement for the Ambulatory survey selection and Level 7 achievement for the Acute survey selection, from The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The Digital Health Most Wired Survey program is designed to identify and recognize healthcare organizations that have gone above and beyond to exemplify best practices through their adoption, implementation, and use of information technology.
10/18/2023

Ferrell Hospital Receives Two Digital Health "Most Wired" Awards for 2022

Ferrell Hospital has received two Digital Health Most Wired awards for 2022, which are Level 7 Certifications in both the Acute and Ambulatory categories from The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). 
 
 
03/23/2023

Ferrell Hospital Achieves '5-Star' Top Patient Satisfaction Rating

Ferrell Hospital has been recognized for achieving a 5 out of 5-Star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) for patient satisfaction.
 
03/10/2023

Concert for a Cause: "Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos" event hosted by Southeastern Illinois College and Ferrell Hospital Success

Over $23K raised for scholarships and medical equipment at the "Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos Event" on Saturday, February 18th. 
02/21/2023

Ferrell Hospital Honored for Excellence in Quality of Care

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Ferrell Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, during a ceremony held November 10th at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, IL. 
12/30/2022

Ferrell Hospital to Restrict Visitors Due to Widespread Influenza

ELDORADO, IL – Effective immediately, hospital visitors are restricted at Ferrell Hospital until further notice due to widespread influenza.
11/22/2022

Ferrell Hospital Increases Security for Patients, Visitors and Staff

Ferrell Hospital now has 24-hour, 7 days per week onsite armed security coverage through a partnership with Blue Line Solutions.
 
11/09/2022

Ferrell Hospital's Harrisburg Family Medicine Clinic Has Moved

Patients are now being welcomed at Harrisburg Family Medicine’s new location at 30 Veterans Drive in Harrisburg, Illinois. This new, larger clinic offers six additional exam rooms and onsite lab services. 
 
11/07/2022

Ferrell Hospital to Offer Free Meals to Veterans on Veterans Day

Ferrell Hospital will offer free meals to veterans in the Maple Street Café on Friday, November 11, 2022 in honor of Veteran’s Day.
 
11/03/2022

SALINE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO RECEIVE AED FROM FERRELL HOSPITAL

ELDORADO, IL –  Ferrell Hospital presented The Saline County Emergency Management Agency, or EMA, with an automated external defibrillator (AED) on Wednesday, September 14 at 10AM at Ferrell Hospital. Allen Ninness, Director of Emergency Management for Saline County EMA accepted the AED from Ferrell Hospital representatives, Amanda Goins, Ferrell Hospital Safety Coordinator, and Jessica Carter, Ferrell Hospital Director of Nursing. 
10/25/2022

Ferrell Hospital Achieves Accreditation with ACHC

Ferrell Hospital proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through  Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
 
06/22/2022

Ferrell Hospital eases visitor restrictions

Effective immediately, Ferrell Hospital has updated its visitor restrictions. There will be no restrictions on visitation unless the patient is in isolation for COVID-19 or the patient is critical status in the emergency department. Visitors and patients are required to wear a mask.
04/13/2022

2022 Economic Impact Report

Crucial for Community Health and Economic Stability. Prepared with the assistance from the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, this report highlights the significant role Ferrell Hospital plays in our community.
03/16/2022

Weather-Related Updates 2-3-22

Current weather related delays and closings. 
02/03/2022

Ferrell Hospital Receives Grant From USDA For COVID-19 Related Facility Upgrades

Ferrell Hospital has been approved by USDA Rural Development for a $869,500.00 Emergency Rural Healthcare Grant, to help fund modifications to the hospital related to ongoing COVID-19 patient care demands.
01/07/2022

Ferrell Hospital Further Expands ENT Services With Advanced Balloon Sinus Procedure

Ferrell Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) offers a wide range of innovative, FDA- approved procedures to help patients with acute or chronic sinus problems. Recently, ENT physicians Drs. Mark and Allison Royer performed the first image-guided balloon sinuplasty procedure in this region of southern Illinois.
12/08/2021

Ferrell Hospital Practice Manager to Serve On Board

Kristin Parks, MHA, BSN, RN, CRHCP, Ferrell Hospital Clinic Practice Manager, was named to the 2021-2023 Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) Board of Directors.
08/20/2021

Ferrell Hospital Updating Visitor Restrictions as of August 20, 2021 Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases

Ferrell Hospital to restrict visitors due to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Saline County and surrounding communities. 
08/20/2021

Weather-related closures and delayed openings

The following closures/delays are in place today, February 16.

  • Ferrell Hospital Family Practice - Open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Eldorado Family Medicine - closed Feb. 16
  • Carmi Family Medicine - closed Feb. 16
  • McLeansboro Family Medicine - closed Feb. 16
  • Ferrell Vaccine Clinic - closed Feb. 16. Appts will be rescheduled.

02/16/2021

Ferrell Hospital's New Entrances and Expanded Facilities Open to Patients Today

Today, Ferrell Hospital is welcoming patients through the new entrances and into the newly-expanded area of the facility.  
11/30/2020

FERRELL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF $34 MILLION EXPANSION PROJECT WITH RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY

ELDORADO, IL – Today, Ferrell Hospital officials and community leaders cut the ribbon on the hospital’s $34 million expansion and modernization project. 

The ribbon cutting ceremony was limited in attendance due to current statewide COVID-19 restrictions, but was broadcast live on the Ferrell Hospital Facebook page.   
 
10/30/2020

Ferrell Hospital Clinics, Providers Offer Free Sports Physicals

Free sports physicals are being offered by providers at Ferrell Hospital outpatient clinics.    
07/22/2020

Ferrell Hospital, Clinics to Restrict Visitors and Screen Patients

Effective immediately, no visitors will be allowed in Ferrell Hospital. Exceptions will be made for one adult accompanying a pediatric patient and for end-of-life situations. 
07/16/2020

Construction Update - July 2020


The $34 million expansion and renovation at Ferrell Hospital is underway and we will provide you weekly updates with pictures and information. Be sure to check back each month to see our progress.
07/13/2020

Construction Update - June 2020

The $34 million expansion and renovation at Ferrell Hospital is underway and we will provide you weekly updates with pictures and information. Be sure to check back each month to see our progress.
06/16/2020

Ferrell Hospital Clinics Receive Accreditation

McLeansboro Family Medicine, an outpatient clinic of Ferrell Hospital, recently received a Rural Health Clinic “Exemplary Provider Accreditation” from The Compliance Team. 
06/15/2020

Ferrell Hospital Welcomes New CFO

On June 1, Dirk Morgan, CPA, became the new Chief Financial Officer of Ferrell Hospital.
06/08/2020

Ferrell Hospital to Increase Patient Visitors

Ferrell Hospital will begin to allow more visitors to hospital and outpatient facilities. 
06/01/2020

Ferrell Hospital Receives Grant Funding for Emergency Child Care

Ferrell Hospital recently received grant funding to open a free childcare center for their employees, helping to meet the need for emergency child care.  Harrisburg Medical Center employees are also able to enroll their children in this temporary service, as well. 
05/21/2020

Construction Update - May 2020

The $34 million expansion and renovation at Ferrell Hospital is underway and we will provide you weekly updates with pictures and information. Be sure to check back each month to see our progress.
05/14/2020

Ferrell Hospital To Resume Elective Procedures, Surgeries

Ferrell Hospital will begin resuming elective procedures and surgeries, as allowed this week by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This will include both inpatient and outpatient non-emergency procedures.
05/13/2020

Construction Update - April 2020

The $34 million expansion and renovation at Ferrell Hospital is underway and we will provide you weekly updates with pictures and information. Be sure to check back each month to see our progress.
04/15/2020

Construction Update

The $34 million expansion and renovation at Ferrell Hospital is underway and we will provide you weekly updates with pictures and information. Be sure to check back each week to see our progress.
01/02/2020

Construction at Ferrell Hospital to Change Patient Parking & Entrances, and Close Portions of Two Streets

The $34 million expansion and renovation at Ferrell Hospital is underway, resulting in changes to entrances and patient parking. Sections of two nearby streets will also permanently close on April 15.  

Map included in article.
04/08/2019

Visitation Restrictions Due To Flu

In response to the increase of influenza cases in the region, Ferrell Hospital is following the recommendation of regional health departments and implementing visitation restrictions in our hospital facility.
02/19/2019

Ferrell Hospital Celebrates "Transformative" $34 Million Expansion Modernization Project with Groundbreaking Ceremony

Today, Ferrell Hospital officials and community leaders broke ground on the $34 million project, described as “transformative,” that will expand and modernize the hospital’s 25- bed facility.
12/18/2018

$34 MILLION RENOVATION, EXPANSION PROJECT

Ferrell Hospital has secured funding, as well as local, state and national approval, to begin a $34 million expansion and modernization of their 25 bed facility. 

The project, which is set to begin later this fall, will include expanded imaging and surgical facilities, a larger and modern emergency department, and renovation of patient rooms to create more private (rather than semi-private) rooms.
 
09/04/2018

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