Provena St. Mary’s Hospital Location: 500 W. Court St. Contact & Phone Number: Melissa Tanner, (815) 937-2480 Number of years in business: 111 years History of Provena St. Mary’s: Provena St. Mary’s, originally known as the Emergency Hospital, was opened in March of 1897 by the Sister Servans of the Holy Heart of Mary. In 1925, it was re-named St. Mary’s Hospital. In 1997, the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary combined with the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart and Sisters of Mercy of Americas to form Provena Health and the hospital name changed to Provena St. Mary’s Hospital. This merger allowed the hospital to expand it’s services and increase the level of complete health care. Provena St. Mary’s Hospital is 189 bed acute care facility with a Level II Emergency/Trauma Center. Provena St. Mary’s Hospital provides many health care services such as a Regional Cancer Center, Rehabilitation Services, Family Birthing Center, renal Dialysis Centre, Wound Care, Infusion Center, Occupational; Health, Spirit of Women Program and a Total Wellness Center. Memorable moments in company’s history: In one of the most extensive and dynamic reformations in its history, Provena St. Mary’s Hospital launched a $2 million first floor renovation project in 2007 that enhances the patient experience of comfort and care. In 2008, Provena St. Mary’s Hospital received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety™ from HealthGrades® . This prestigious designation ranks Provena St. Mary’s Hospital in the top five percent of healthcare providers across the nation for patient safety. Also in 2008, Provena St. Mary’s was recognized, by HealthGrades® for excellent patient outcomes in the following areas:
HealthGrades®, has also ranked Provena St. Mary’s Hospital among the Top 5 hospitals in Illinois for Joint Replacement for 2009. Provena St. Mary’s has been a part of the Kankakee community for more than 111 years and continues to carry out its mission of bringing healing and hope to the community. |
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