News

4/2/2020
Hearts For Healthcare Workers
HSHS St. Francis Hospital has received a lot of support already during this COVID-19 health crisis with some asking what they can do to further offer support. Following a nationwide trend, HSHS St. Francis is offering an option that families can do to show their appreciation for health care workers.
3/23/2020
HSHS St. Francis Hospital Announces Medical Supplies Being Collected for COVID-19 Shortage
As potential shortages of masks and other personal protective equipment are being reported in the news, the hospital has received messages from the community asking if homemade, sewn cloth masks would be accepted. 
3/20/2020
HSHS Illinois, Memorial Health System Hospitals Will Implement No-Visitor Policy to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases spike throughout Illinois, the nine Illinois hospitals with HSHS Illinois system and Memorial Health System will no longer allow visitors – with some exceptions. The restrictions took effect at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital Friday morning. They will begin at the other hospitals by 7 a.m. Saturday, March 21. The decision was made as part of the hospitals’ ongoing efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect patients and healthcare professionals.