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Hammond Henry Hospital is a community hospital serving Henry County, Illinois, and the surrounding area. It describes itself as "Community Minded. Patient Focused." and notes 125 years of what it calls compassionate care. If you live in or near Henry County and need emergency care, surgery, imaging, lab work, rehabilitation, or a primary care clinic, this is the local health system to check first.
Where It Is and Who It Serves
The hospital is based in Henry County, Illinois, and operates a network of clinics in nearby towns rather than a single location. Its stated focus is the health of the communities around it, and it runs community health programs alongside clinical services.
Core Services
The hospital's service list covers both inpatient and outpatient needs:
- Emergency Services — an emergency department, which is also undergoing a renovation
- Surgery Center — including robot-assisted surgery with the da Vinci and da Vinci Xi systems, eye surgery, and total joint replacement using the Rosa robot
- Imaging Services and Laboratory
- Acute Care and Skilled Care
- Long Term Care
- Cardiopulmonary care, plus Cardiac Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab
- Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
- Pain Management
- Sleep Disorder Center
- Therapy Services, Chiropractic Care, and Nutrition Services
- Home Health Services
- Social Services
There is also a Sleep Disorder Center with its own FAQ page, and a Surgery Center with preparation and recovery guidance.
Clinics and Walk-In Care
Hammond Henry runs clinics in several communities. The key difference is how you access each one:
| Clinic | Access |
|---|---|
| Annawan, Colona, Geneseo, Kewanee | Walk-in care available |
| Cambridge, Port Byron | Testing by appointment only |
For the appointment-only clinics, you need to call the clinic directly to schedule. For walk-in care, you can call the Colona clinic to ask about current wait times before you go.
There are also specialty clinics and an outreach clinic, plus a Hammond-Henry Hospital Medical Group for family medicine. You can find a location or find a provider through the website.
Managing Your Health Information
The hospital uses Epic MyChart as its patient portal, branded as "My Patient Portal." Through it you can manage personal health information, and there is a mobile version as well. The site also links to registration and admitting, medical records requests, and online bill pay.
Practical Details for Patients
- Billing and cost: The site provides a Price Transparency Tool, a Billing and Collection page, and a document titled "Your Billing Rights and Protections." A separate pay scale document is also published.
- Visitors: Dining room, gift shop, parking, and visitor maps are all listed for people coming to the hospital.
- Other services: DOT medical cards are available, which is useful if you need one for commercial driving.
When to Use the Hospital vs. a Clinic
Choose the emergency department for urgent or serious problems. Choose a walk-in clinic (Annawan, Colona, Geneseo, or Kewanee) for minor illnesses or injuries when you want to be seen without an appointment. Choose an appointment-only clinic (Cambridge or Port Byron) only for testing, and call ahead to schedule. For ongoing or specialty care, start with Find a Provider or the specialty clinic listings.
If you are unsure which option fits your situation, calling the relevant clinic directly is the most reliable way to get an answer, since wait times and availability change.