ABOUT US
Care Built on Our Community from People You Know & Trust
Welcome to St. Margaret’s Health, the premier provider of healthcare in the Illinois Valley since 1903. Everyone at St. Margaret’s is unified in our focus to provide you and your loved ones high quality, compassionate care in an environment of healing hospitality.
- Patient-centered care
- Emergency care
- Walk-in care
- High-quality treatment
- Friendly staff
- Several convenient locations
MyCare Patient Portal
By Meditech EXPANSE
Take Control of Your Healthcare
As of December 5, 2022, St. Margaret’s Health will be launching an updated MyCare Patient Portal by Meditech EXPANSE. The launching of this portal is exciting news because it will now serve as the patient portal platform for all St. Margaret’s locations.
- Request & View Upcoming Appointments
- Check in Prior to Visits
- Request Prescription Renewals
- Securely Message Your Medical Provider & Their Staff
- View History & Discharge Information
- Review Lab Results
- View Other Reports
- Access & Update Personal & Health Information
Medical Records Notice
Dear Patient: SMH and its affiliates will close on June 16, 2023. We are required to maintain the records and they will be available to patients and their healthcare providers.
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Dr. Kara Fess and Staff are Moving to Peru
Dr. Kara Fess and staff will start seeing patients at the St. Margaret’s Peru Primary Care Clinic on Monday, June 12th. Please note: Take the elevator to the Lower
CPR Course – BLS Healthcare Provider
Medical Professionals, Healthcare Students, EMS Registration is closed Class size limited to 6, need a minimum of 3 paid participants to hold class. **This is an American Heart Association course**
Live Life | Pre- & Post-Transplant Support Group
Meets on the second Monday of each month at 6pm. Contact Joan Fernandez at (815) 780-4618 for more information.
Live Life | Pre- & Post-Transplant Support Group
Meets on the second Monday of each month at 6pm. Contact Joan Fernandez at (815) 780-4618 for more information.
Illinois Valley Cancer Support Group
Open to anyone who has any type of cancer. This group meets the second Monday of each month at 6pm at St. Margaret’s Health – Peru’s 6th Street Building Conference
Live Life | Pre- & Post-Transplant Support Group
Meets on the second Monday of each month at 6pm. Contact Joan Fernandez at (815) 780-4618 for more information.
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) Screening
An appointment is required to be screened due to the need to social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Register online or call (815) 780-4642 for an appointment. Fasting is NOT