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As always, a lot is going on at our hospital. Keep up with what's new at Union County Hospital—awards, new technologies, new professionals and treatments—here. We're happy to share our changes, announcements and successes, and hope you'll celebrate with us.

Union County Hospital Continues Caring for Patients as Parent Company Begins Financial Restructuring

Local hospital operations are unaffected Quorum Health Corporation, which leases Union County Hospital and owns or leases 22 other community hospitals across the country, today announced it has entered into a financial restructuring agreement that wi

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COVID-19 UPDATE

Union County Hospital and Long Term Care (LTC) are following the latest national guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent the introduction and spread of respiratory illness. Families, visitors,

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"They not only saved my life, they saved a lifetime of memories." A Patient Testimonial

Charlotte Clover, Stroke Survivor Shares Her Story When Charlotte’s husband noticed that she seemed confused,he knew right away that it could be a stroke. So he rushed herto the ER at Union County Hospital. Doctors acted immediately, confirming that

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Illinois Managed Medicaid (HealthChoice Illinois) Update for Union County Hospital

Union County Hospital and providers are now in-network with the following Illinois Managed Medicaid Plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield IL Molina Health Plan Illinicare Health Plan (As of June 15, 2018) At this time, Union County Hospital is not in-

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Union County Hospital Announces Plans for Upcoming Solar Eclipse Weekend

( Anna, IL – August 7, 2017) – With as many as 200,000 additional people expected to be in Southern Illinois during the solar eclipse weekend, emergency management agencies and local authorities throughout the area have been meeting to ensure plans

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Union County Hospital Long Term Care Awarded Nursing Care Center Accreditation From The Joint Commission

( Anna, IL – July 25, 2017) – Union County Hospital Long Term Care today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Nursing Care Center Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standard

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Union County Hospital Awarded Critical Access Hospital Accreditation From The Joint Commission

( Anna, IL – July 24, 2017) – Union County Hospital (UCH) today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Critical Access Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. T

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Do you have a hernia?

June is Hernia Awareness Month, and Dr. Tamer Aiti, General Surgeon with the Union County General Surgery Clinic in Anna, provides insight into types of hernias, symptoms, and treatment and prevention methods. Do I Have a Hernia? Five Symptoms That

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Transitional Care at Union County Hospital

In 2014, Union County Hospital (UCH) announced the completion of their newly renovated therapy suite located in the first floor of the hospital. The renovation included a large dedicated therapy space, multiple pieces of new therapy equipment, a fla

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Union County Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures’ Recognition from The Joint Commission

(Anna, IL) – Union County Hospital today was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. The hospital was recognized by The Joint Commissio

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Union County Hospital Achieves New Status as Accredited Chest Pain Center

Anna, IL (July 19, 2013)-Union County Hospital announces that it has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC), an international not-for-profit organization that focuses on transforming cardiovascular car

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