ELDORADO, IL – Ferrell Hospital is pleased to announce its reopening on August 6, 2024, following
several weeks of closure due to extensive flood damage. The hospital will resume services, including the
Emergency Department, on this date. The clinic, Ferrell Hospital Family Practice, located within the
hospital is expected to reopen later in August.
“We are thrilled to once again open our doors and serve our community,” Ferrell CEO Tony Keene said.
“The past few weeks have been challenging, but thanks to the incredible efforts of our staff, restoration
teams and the support of our community, we’re coming back stronger than ever.”
The hospital has undergone a thorough inspection and received approval from the Illinois Department of
Public Health, ensuring that all facilities meet or exceed safety and operational standards.
Highlights about the reopening:
• All hospital services, including the Emergency Department, will be fully operational on August 6.
• Surgeries will resume immediately.
• The hospital will begin rescheduling appointments and taking new bookings starting August 6.
• The family medicine clinic inside the hospital will reopen later in August (exact date to be
announced).
Ferrell Hospital extends its deepest gratitude to the community and patients for their unwavering support
and patience during this difficult period. The hospital also recognizes the dedication of its employees who
continued to serve patients from alternative locations throughout the closure and who worked around the
clock to get the hospital reopened.
“Our team’s resilience and commitment to patient care have been truly inspiring,” Keene added. “We’re
also immensely grateful to the restoration crews who worked tirelessly to bring our hospital back to life.
Thanks to their efforts, we’re not just reopening – we’re returning better than ever.”
Patients with questions about appointments or services are encouraged to contact the hospital starting
August 6.
