SPRING VALLEY, Illinois (December 31, 2020) 

St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley and Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVCH) in Peru have finalized arrangements to consolidate their healthcare operations to form a regional health network. The organization will be known as St. Margaret’s Health and will be governed by SMP Health System. Effective January 1, 2021, IVCH will be known as St. Margaret’s Health-Peru, while St. Margaret’s Hospital will be known as St. Margaret’s Health-Spring Valley.

“We are extremely pleased that, after a two-year process, we have finalized the agreement to form one entity that will serve the healthcare needs of the Illinois Valley. We want to welcome our new colleagues from St. Margaret’s Health-Peru to the SMP Health System. We look forward to working together to create a vibrant healthcare network and enhance the care our patients have come to expect from us,” said Aaron Alton, President/CEO of SMP Health System.

“In coming together, we support a shared vision for the efficient delivery of high quality healthcare in the region. Our affiliation presents an exciting opportunity to enhance the services we provide, while also strengthening the financial health of the organization,” said Tim Muntz, President/CEO of St. Margaret’s Health. “A thorough assessment is currently underway to streamline operations and explore new services our communities may need. We expect this process to be completed within two years.”

Learn more about the St. Margaret’s and IVCH affiliation here.

Executive Leadership Team Announced

We are pleased and proud to announce the new Executive Leadership Team for both of our organizations, St. Margaret’s Health – Spring Valley and St. Margaret’s Health – Peru. Visit our new Executive Leadership Team page to learn more about our leaders, made up of:

Tim Muntz, President & CEO

Linda Burt, Vice President of Quality & Community Services

Karen Gress, Vice President of Ancillary & Support Services

Tommy Hobbs, Vice President of Operations

Kim Santman, Vice President of Finance

Mary Vega, Vice President of Nursing

Our Executive Leadership Team asks for your continued patience, support and cooperation as we move forward with integration efforts!

Care Built on Our Community from People You Know & Trust

Your trusted care providers are always available to you at the same convenient locations.

While St. Margaret’s Hospital and Illinois Valley Community Hospital
(IVCH) have new names, St. Margaret’s Health – Spring Valley and
St. Margaret’s Health – Peru, rest assured you can expect the same
compassionate care from the physicians and medical staff you’ve
always trusted with your health.

In addition to the Peru hospital campus, you will find the names
of all locations changing soon to reflect the affiliation. Be at ease
knowing you will see your physician at the office where you have
always seen them. Should any changes arise concerning your
medical provider, St. Margaret’s Health will make it a priority to
let you know.

St. Margaret’s and IVCH Finalize Affiliation!

SPRING VALLEY, Illinois (December 31, 2020) 

St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley and Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVCH) in Peru have finalized arrangements to consolidate their healthcare operations to form a regional health network. The organization will be known as St. Margaret’s Health and will be governed by SMP Health System. Effective January 1, 2021, IVCH will be known as St. Margaret’s Health-Peru, while St. Margaret’s Hospital will be known as St. Margaret’s Health-Spring Valley.

Continue reading “St. Margaret’s and IVCH Integration Updates”

New regional health network will strengthen health care in the Illinois Valley

SPRING VALLEY, Illinois (October 14, 2020) –

St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley, a member of SMP Health System, and Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVCH) in  Peru have signed a binding Definitive Agreement to consolidate their healthcare operations to form a regional health network.  The new organization will be governed by SMP Health System through a new regional parent company, which will have board members representing the local communities historically served by the two health systems. 

Continue reading “St. Margaret’s and IVCH Sign Definitive Agreement to Affiliate”