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
St. Mary’s Hospital Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Geriatric Emergency Care
American College of Emergency Physicians Awards Geriatric ER Accreditation KANKAKEE, IL (Oct 7, 2025) – St. Mary’s Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation...
St. Mary’s Hospital – Kankakee Expands Physician Team and Strengthens Commitment to Community Care
KANKAKEE, IL (August 29, 2025) – St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee announced the addition of three new physicians to its medical staff, reinforcing its commitment to...
Four Prime Healthcare Illinois Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 27, 2025) – Four Prime Healthcare hospitals in Illinois were named High Performing in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals...
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