Always here for you
Receive award-winning care from a network of clinical professionals dedicated to serving you 24 hours per day, every day.
Timely, personalized treatment
Receive exceptional care and treatment for virtually any medical condition.
Join Our Caring Team
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and make a difference in patients’ lives.
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Robust collection of specialties and resources to provide you with the very best care and service.
Emergency Care
Always here for you
Receive award-winning care from a network of clinical professionals dedicated to serving you 24 hours per day, every day.
Timely, personalized treatment
Receive exceptional care and treatment for virtually any medical condition.
Join Our Caring Team
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and make a difference in patients’ lives.
Search Openings
Speciality Care
Robust collection of specialties and resources to provide you with the very best care and service.
Commitment to Care
We are committed to serving our community with compassion and care.
As the newest member of the Prime Healthcare family of hospitals, St. Mary’s Hospital will continue to provide high-quality compassionate care with the strength and resources of a nationally recognized, award-winning health system.
Welcome to St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee
Founded in 1897, St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL, is an 182-bed facility that has been a cornerstone of specialty and emergency care, available 24/7. We specialize in advanced surgical treatments for critical injuries and illnesses, ensuring that our care teams are attentive to your unique health needs.
St. Mary’s Hospital offers a range of specialty services, including heart care, cancer treatment, stroke care, and orthopedics. With an array of minimally invasive procedures utilizing the latest robotic-assisted technology, along with comprehensive imaging and lab services, all services are conveniently located on one campus. We are accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC), and hold several orthopedic accreditations.
Awards and Accreditations
News
One Year Strong: Prime Healthcare Celebrates Major Milestones Across Illinois Hospitals
Please click here to read Our Journey Forward – Illinois One-Year Anniversary Edition. This special edition celebrates the first anniversary of Illinois hospitals and...
Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026
At St. Mary’s Hospital Patient Safety is a Mission, Not a StatisticAs we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare...
Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month
Every February, we observe American Heart Month, a time to pause and focus on the most hardworking organ in the human body. At St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, we...
Events
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