Hamilton Memorial Hospital District

What Hamilton Memorial Hospital District does

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) is a public hospital district organized under Illinois Hospital District Law and a federally designated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in McLeansboro, Illinois. Established through a 1957 voter referendum and serving patients since May 1960, HMHD operates a main hospital campus with a 24/7 Emergency Department, inpatient acute care, transitional rehab/swing-bed, surgical services, respiratory therapy, and wound care, supplemented by two family clinics (McLeansboro and Carmi), a Senior Enrichment Center, and visiting specialty providers covering cardiology, nephrology, podiatry, general surgery, and behavioral health. Ancillary services include Joint Commission–accredited laboratory, radiology with MRI, CT, 3D mammography, nuclear medicine, and bone densitometry, plus rehabilitation services with aquatic therapy.

The organization runs on an Epic electronic medical record system integrated with the MyChart patient portal — available via iOS, Android, and web — supporting appointment scheduling, telehealth visits, secure care-team messaging, prescription refills, records access, and online bill pay. Operational technology outside of Epic is limited; no AI/ML capabilities, external APIs, or proprietary technology platforms are described in the source material.

HMHD generates revenue through standard fee-for-service healthcare delivery: insurance claims filed as a courtesy across Medicare, Illinois Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Humana, and other commercial payers, plus patient payments and financial assistance programs. Pricing transparency is published via the Hospital Price Index and a sliding-fee-scale policy is applied at rural clinic sites. The Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation, established in 2000 as a nonprofit affiliate, has cumulatively raised over $3 million for equipment, renovations, and healthcare scholarships. HMHD serves more than 14,000 rural residents across Hamilton and White Counties in Southern Illinois and is governed by a publicly appointed Board of Directors; it recently underwent a permanent CEO transition (Justin Epperson, September 2025) and appointed a new CNO/CCO (Joshua Tharp, June 2026).

Name

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District

Legal name

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District

Website

https://hmhospital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is a public, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois, operating two family clinics and serving over 14,000 rural residents of Hamilton and White Counties with acute, emergency, outpatient, and specialty care on an Epic EMR.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Critical Access Hospital Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Trauma Centers & Level I–IV Trauma Hospitals (HLAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Rural healthcare services
• Critical access hospital
• Emergency medical services
• Family medicine clinics
• Diagnostic imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mc Leansboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Acute care hospital services, emergency department (24/7), inpatient care, outpatient clinics, diagnostic services (radiology, laboratory), rehabilitation services, and specialty care. Revenue generated through insurance claims (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance), patient payments, and financial assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital delivering inpatient acute and transitional care, 24/7 Emergency Department, surgical services, and a full suite of diagnostic and therapeutic services (laboratory, radiology including MRI/CT/3D mammography, rehabilitation with aquatic therapy, wound healing, respiratory therapy). It operates two family clinics (McLeansboro and Carmi) for primary and walk-in care, plus a Senior Enrichment Center for outpatient mental health. Services are delivered directly to residents of Hamilton and White Counties in Southern Illinois, with insurance billing across Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial plans.

Product overview

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is a Critical Access Hospital (25-bed facility) operating as a unified healthcare system consisting of the main hospital campus in McLeansboro, two family clinics (McLeansboro and Carmi), and a Senior Enrichment center. The core hospital provides inpatient acute and transitional care, 24/7 Emergency Services, Laboratory (Joint Commission accredited), Radiology (including 3D mammography, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine), Surgical Services, Rehabilitation (with aquatic therapy), Respiratory Therapy, and Wound Care. The family clinics deliver primary care with extended and weekend hours. MyChart patient portal (powered by Epic EMR) connects patients to scheduling, telehealth, records, and billing. Specialty services in cardiology, nephrology, podiatry, surgery, and behavioral health are delivered through visiting providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation: Non-profit fundraising arm of the hospital district that supports equipment purchases, facility renovations, and scholarships for local students pursuing healthcare careers.

Products and services

• Hamilton Memorial Hospital (Main Campus) Critical access hospital providing inpatient acute and transitional care, 24/7 Emergency Department, surgical services, laboratory, radiology (including MRI, CT, 3D mammography), and rehabilitation services. Located in McLeansboro, Illinois.
• McLeansboro Family Clinic Family medicine clinic offering primary care, walk-in services, X-ray, and same-day lab results. Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with Saturday walk-in hours 8:30am-12pm.
• Carmi Family Clinic Family medicine clinic providing illness treatment, chronic disease management, immunizations, women's health, minor injuries, X-ray, and outpatient lab services. Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
• Emergency Room Services 24/7 Emergency Department staffed with ACLS and PALS certified nurses, handling patients of all ages with varying degrees of illness, injury, and trauma.
• Laboratory Services Accredited by The Joint Commission, providing hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, blood gas, coagulation, bacteriology, serology, blood bank, drug screening, and wellness screenings.
• Radiology Services Comprehensive imaging including ultrasound (cardiac/vascular certified), 3D mammography (ACR accredited), nuclear medicine, CT, MRI, bone densitometry, and general X-ray.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical, occupational, and speech therapy with specialized aquatic therapy pool. Includes work conditioning, work hardening, Fluidotherapy, and Cold Low Level Laser Therapy.
• Wound Healing Center Comprehensive wound care treating diabetic foot ulcers, venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds, arterial ulcers, post-radiation injuries, and traumatic wounds.
• Respiratory Therapy Services Cardiopulmonary care including ECG, 24/48 hour cardiac monitoring, 30-day cardiac event monitoring, exercise stress testing, nebulizer therapy, home oxygen evaluation, and hearing screening.
• Surgical Services Operating room, endoscopy room, same day surgery, pre-op and post-op care, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Covers general, ENT, orthopedics, and ophthalmology procedures.
• Senior Enrichment Program Outpatient mental health program for seniors providing therapy, education, group sessions, individual counseling, and care coordination for anxiety, depression, and emotional issues.
• Transitional Rehab Care (Swing Bed) Hospital-based short-term skilled nursing and intensive therapy program for Medicare and commercial insurance patients, allowing recovery in hospital setting after acute care.
• Inpatient Services Inpatient nursing care for patients of all ages with varying degrees of illness or injury, staffed by ACLS and PALS certified nurses.
• Specialty Care Services Visiting specialty providers including Behavioral Health, Cardiology (Douglas Sheffer, MD), Nephrology (Kevin C. Chen, MD), Podiatry (Tyler Wishau, DPM), and General Surgery (Rodney Miller, MD).

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Illinois Rural Community Care Organization (IRCCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACO partnership focused on improving healthcare outcomes through care coordination, preventive services, and data-driven performance. HMHD participated in IRCCO's ACO program starting in 2024 and earned Honorable Mention for Quality Achievement in its first year.
• St. Vincent's Medical GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Douglas Sheffer from St. Vincent's Medical Group provides cardiology services at both McLeansboro and Carmi Family Clinics. Independent contractor arrangement with privileges to treat patients at Hamilton Memorial Hospital.
• Advanced Kidney Institute, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Kevin C. Chen from Advanced Kidney Institute provides nephrology/kidney care services at McLeansboro Family Clinic on the second Thursday of each month. Independent contractor arrangement.
• SSM Health Medical GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Tyler Wishau, DPM provides podiatry services at McLeansboro Family Clinic on the first Wednesday of each month. SSM Health Medical Group podiatric surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care.
• Dr. Rodney Miller, M.D.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent contractor providing general surgery services and wound healing services at McLeansboro Family Clinic. Weekly surgery consultations and Wednesday wound healing center appointments.
• HRSA National Health Service CorpsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMHD is designated as an NHSC Site, indicating eligibility for National Health Service Corps professionals who commit to serving in underserved areas in exchange for scholarship/loan repayment support.
• IntegritascoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEmergency Department physicians are independent contractors affiliated with Integritas, providing staffing for the 24/7 Emergency Department.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SSM Health: Large Catholic health system operating across the Midwest; a former employer of Hamilton Memorial's CEO and current independent-contractor partner for podiatry. Represents the strategic affiliate and competitor most relevant to future partnership discussions.
• SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital: SSM Health operates this Mt. Vernon, Illinois hospital within the same regional referral area; SSM Health also partners with Hamilton Memorial for podiatry and previously for rehabilitation leadership. A natural referral partner and competitor.
• Carle Health: Regional integrated health system based in Urbana, Illinois, operating community hospitals and clinics that overlap with rural Illinois referral patterns relevant to Hamilton Memorial.
• BJC HealthCare: Major Missouri/Illinois health system operating Barnes-Jewish and rural/community affiliates; competes for specialty referrals and visiting-provider partnerships from southern Illinois communities.
• OSF HealthCare: Large Catholic health system serving Illinois and Michigan with critical access and community hospitals; competes for the same rural Illinois patient pool and clinician talent as Hamilton Memorial.
• SIH Herrin Hospital: Part of Southern Illinois Healthcare, a multi-hospital system serving the same southern Illinois region; Hamilton Memorial's new CNO previously held a leadership role there. Represents the larger regional system Hamilton Memorial must compete and partner with for specialty talent.

Direct peers

• Wabash General Hospital: Rural community hospital in Mount Carmel, Illinois, providing comparable inpatient acute care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, and specialty coverage to a small southern Illinois population — a directly comparable community-hospital business model.
• Ferrell Hospital: Critical Access Hospital located in Eldorado, Illinois, serving rural Saline County with comparable 25-bed inpatient capacity, 24/7 ED, family clinic operations, and a similar specialty-service mix in the southern Illinois region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hamiltonmemhosp
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hamilton.Memorial.Hospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hamilton-memorial-hospital-district-auxiliary

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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