With more than 25 medical specialties represented in Effingham, it's no wonder our city serves as a regional hub for healthcare services. Whether at the hospital, one of several clinics or individual practices, our fine physicians specialize in everything from pediatrics to geriatrics, internal medicine to surgery. The services provided here offer residents access to excellent medical care with the most modern of technologies.
St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital is a fully-accredited, not-for-profit general acute care health facility. St. Anthony's has been serving the healthcare needs of the Effingham community and surrounding area for nearly 130 years and continues to expand to keep pace with the needs of a growing community.
The dedicated medical staff at St. Anthony's consists of 80 local physicians, 860 employees and more than 250 volunteers. The hospital offers medical, surgical, pediatric and obstetrical services, as well as an intensive care unit. The Emergency Services department is staffed around the clock, seven days a week. Outpatient services include state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical, imaging, laboratory, cardiac, rehabilitative and radiation oncology.
More than 25 surgeons serve the Effingham area, specializing in general surgery, plastic surgery, and everything in between. And thanks to the orthopedic and hand surgery specialties here, patients come to Effingham from across the Midwest to consult and undergo treatment.
In addition, local clinics provide cancer care, outpatient dialysis, MRI and same-day surgery, while more than 60 area courtesy staff physicians are available to meet patients’ needs. High-quality services of dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, mental health counselors and those who assist individuals with developmental needs are available to Effingham area residents.
It's safe to say that Effingham is home to a healthcare industry that is definitely on the cutting edge.
Effingham and Effingham County is also served well by the health professionals at the Effingham County Health Department.
The Effingham County Health Department has been providing valuable community services to Effingham County and the surrounding areas for over 55 years.
The mission of the Effingham County Health Department is to assure that quality services and education in the area of public health, including personal and environmental health, are readily available and accessible to the residents of Effingham County. It is the expectation of the Health Department to inform and educate the community regarding the allocation of federal, state and local resources for public health, along with proper policy, procedures and compliance of public health requirements.
The Effingham County Health Department strives on a daily basis to ensure a high level of health and safety among residents and families for the betterment of the community.
For more information on the Effingham County Health Department go to www.effcohealth.org or call 217-342-9237
