Healthcare

Healthcare has a rich history in Kewanee, and local healthcare officials are also looking to the future.

The local hospital operated for more than 80 years in its Elliott Street building, which had been expanded several times over the years to keep up with the constant change in the field of medicine.

Opening in the summer of 2008, Kewanee Hospital at Midland Road and South Street is a modern facility specifically designed to meet the healthcare needs of Kewaneeans and residents of surrounding communities.

Whether it’s emergency care, preventative services or specialized needs, health providers are available in a number of areas.

Kewanee Hospital is designated as a Critical Access Hospital, a status obtained through Medicare and administered through the state, allowing for greater Medicare reimbursement without changing the focus of patient care.

The hospital offers a Family Health Clinic, Home Health Services including HomeCare, Hospice and Home Medical Equipment, Rehabilitation Services and the Galva Pharmacy.

The Henry and Stark County Health Department offers many wellness and health promotion programs, including immunization clinics, maternal and child health, home health services and environmental health. Services are available to all residents, regardless of their income or source of payment.

A number of physicians and dentists practice in Kewanee as well as several social service agencies and rehabilitation facilities to assist all ages.

Kewanee’s proximity to larger metropolitan areas also make it convenient for patients to consult with specialists and services offered in Peoria, Galesburg and Quad Cities.