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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 highlights a year of clinical progress, community engagement, and national...
Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026
At St. Mary’s Hospital Patient Safety is a Mission, Not a Statistic As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare professionals who are dedicated every day to delivering the highest standards of...
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 believe heart health is about more than preventing disease; it’s about supporting...
Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months
Winter often brings an increase in medical emergencies that require prompt, expert care. Cold temperatures, respiratory illnesses, and hazardous conditions can create situations where quick access to emergency services becomes essential for...
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 family, has been recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians...
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 delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the community. Among the newest...
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 ratings - the highest distinction awarded by U.S. News for specific procedures and...
Continuing Excellence in Cardiology Care at St. Mary’s Hospital
At St. Mary’s Hospital, your heart health is always our top priority. We are excited to announce that Adham Karim, MD has joined our dedicated cardiology team at Prime Illinois Medical Group. Meet Dr. Adham Karim Dr. Adhan Karim is a highly trained...
St. Mary’s Hospital Earns Four “A” Grades from Lown Institute
St. Mary’s among best in the nation at serving its patients and community,according to healthcare think tank(KANKAKEE, IL) June 26, 2025 – St. Mary’s Hospital, part of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has earned “A” grades in four areas on the Lown...
St. Mary’s Earns Third Consecutive Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ‘A’
(KANKAKEE, IL) MAY 1, 2025 – St. Mary’s Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, earned its third consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national non-profit focused on patient safety. “Achieving...
St. Mary’s Hospital – Kankakee among the nation’s top 10% for exceptional, patient-centered care
Healthgrades names St. Mary’s Hospital a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient (Kankakee, Ill. – March 12, 2025) – St. Mary’s Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, announced today it has been recognized as a 2025 Patient...
Prime Healthcare Completes Historic Acquisition of Ascension Hospitals and Care Sites in Illinois
Prime Healthcare announced today that it has successfully completed the historic acquisition of eight Ascension Illinois hospitals, four senior living and post-acute care facilities, and physician practices, signaling a new era of service excellence…