NEWS

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced the results of the highly anticipated 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, and Ferrell Hospital is proud to announce its recognition at Level 8 for the Acute and Ambulatory survey selection.

Ferrell Hospital is pleased to announce the reopening of Ferrell Hospital Family Practice on Monday, August 19, 2024, following several weeks of closure due to extensive flood damage.

Ferrell Hospital is diligently working toward reopening after damage from the May 8 storms, with a strong focus on ensuring every step taken is thorough and correct. While a definite reopening date is not yet established, the hospital is committed to keeping the community informed about the ongoing efforts and progress.

Ferrell Hospital has been honored with the prestigious designation of being named one of “27 Critical Access Hospitals to Know in 2024” by Becker's Healthcare. This recognition underscores Ferrell Hospital’s pivotal role as a critical access hospital, providing high-quality health care to residents and visitors in rural areas.

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.

Ferrell Hospital proudly announces the success of the 2024 Auction for Hope, held last month at Star Church in Eldorado, which raised an impressive $16,246 to support Chemo Buddies.

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).

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.

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).

Ferrell Hospital was recently recognized for achieving a 5 out of 5-Star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) for patient satisfaction.