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(McLeansboro, Illinois) – On Monday, December 14, Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) with the assistance of Wayne White Electric and Peoples National Bank’s Loan Officer, Mark Epperson, secured $580,000 through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program. The REDLG program provides zero-interest loans and grants to rural utilities, such […]

On Tuesday, December 29th, Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) front line workers, Hamilton County Law Enforcement and Frist Responders received their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine.  50 people were vaccinated with more scheduled for later in the week. Jeanie Chamness, HMHD Hospitalist and McLeansboro Family Clinic weekend provider was among those vaccinated today. Jeanie […]

COVID-19 Vaccines coming soon! Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) and Family Clinics are excited that the first round of COVID-19 vaccines are coming to HMHD for healthcare personnel!   Phase 1a of vaccines will be administered to healthcare professionals and long-term care patients. Phase 1b of vaccines will be administered to those who are 75+ […]

Hamilton Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome long-time, local physician Alec Hood, M.D. to the Hamilton Memorial Hospital McLeansboro Family Clinic beginning January 1, 2021. “I appreciate the trust my patients have shown in allowing me to provide for their medical needs since 1981,” said Dr. Alec Hood. “I will continue to provide the same […]

A group comprised of representatives from Hamilton Memorial Hospital, Local Emergency Management, McLeansboro Police Department, Hamilton County Unit 10 Schools and the Local Health Department is calling all Hamilton County residents to action in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In efforts to protect the county’s most vulnerable community members, the Hamilton County […]

For the health and safety of our patients and care team, Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) will modify visitor restrictions to the hospital beginning Thursday, November 19th. Only one visitor over the age of 18 per eligible patient allowed at any time Hospital visiting hours will be limited to 2 pm – 5 pm, seven […]

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Woodrow named one of the “4 Under 40” at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) annual conference. The “4 Under 40” award honors ICAHN member hospital professionals who are making a significant difference and have demonstrated success in their healthcare career. Nominees are judged on […]

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) Foundation kicks off its “Clear the Air” campaign to help raise funds towards the installation of additional negative air pressure environments in the hospital. “Our Clear the Air campaign will be instrumental in helping provide quality healthcare during this national pandemic,” said Victoria Woodrow, CEO Hamilton Memorial Hospital. “The support […]

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Senior Enrichment will host its annual “Antique Angel Tree” program for senior citizens in need. Nominees should be 65 years or older, live in Hamilton or White Counties, and meet one or more of the following criteria: ·         lives on a limited income ·         have recently suffered the loss of a loved […]

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) and McLeansboro Family Clinic are pleased to welcome Certified Nurse Practitioner, Morgan Warren. Morgan completed her Associates of Science in Nursing at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, Illinois. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at Graceland University in Independence, […]