Clinical Services

An important part of healing is maintaining a safe hospital environment. That's why the Infection Control Department at Iroquois Memorial Hospital follows strict procedures to prevent and control the spread of infections in patients and staff.

Hand washing is key in preventing the spread of infections. The staff at Iroquois Memorial must wash their hands before and after providing care to all patients. We hope that visitors will follow this example by washing their hands before and after a visit to our hospital. For the protection of the community as well as for their own health, hospital staff may wear gowns, masks, and gloves while treating patients.

During certain high-risk situations, isolation may be necessary for a patient. Isolation typically entails a private room with a sign posted on the door stating what precautionary measures should be taken prior to entering. In case of isolation, we will explain our procedures in more detail to you and your family.

The Clinical Laboratory at Iroquois Memorial Hospital provides laboratory services to inpatients, outpatients, physician offices and medical clinics, nursing homes and businesses throughout the IMH service area.

Consisting of several departments, including Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology/Virology, Histology and Transfusion (Blood Bank) services, the Lab is supervised by Board Certified Pathologists and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Testing is performed on patients of any age, from Neonates to Geriatric patients.

Lab Hours:

• Sunday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Monday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For general questions or more information regarding the IMH Lab, please call 815.432.7797.

Iroquois Memorial Hospital offers a full-service Medical Imaging Department located on the ground floor. 

American College of Radiology Accreditation in 5 modalities: 3D Mammography, 160 Slice CT, Nuclear Medicine, 3D/4D Ultrasound, and MRI.

We have a wide range of diagnostic testing capabilities, including:

• Radiology (Xray)
• CT
• Mammography
• Bone Density
• MRI
• Nuclear Medicine
• Ultrasound

For more information on Medical Imaging services at IMH, please call 815.432.7727.

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Iroquois Memorial Hospital provides 24-hour nursing care for critically ill patients requiring closer monitoring than can be provided on the general floors. Combining medical, surgical and cardiac care as required, our highly qualified staff provides cost-effective, high-quality, and safe care.

IMH's Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides 24-hour, continuous heart monitoring for a broad spectrum of patients suffering from acute and chronic illnesses. You will be connected to a wireless monitor that a telemetry-trained technician will be monitoring 24-hours a day. Our telemetry system allows doctors and nurses to continuously monitor patients of all ages - even when they are out of the room. This system also allows for a high level of surveillance as vital information is displayed at the central nurses' station, and if a patient needs immediate medical attention, they are ready to respond.

The staff at Iroquois Memorial Hospital understand that a stay in the PCU can be a difficult time for you and your loved ones. We ensure that the IMH staff is adequately prepared to deliver exceptional care and promote successful patient outcomes on an ongoing basis. Our nursing staff participates in daily multidisciplinary meetings, bedside handoff reporting, and unit leader rounding. We engage in skilled communication and collaboration with Iroquois Memorial's multidisciplinary team to ensure that our patients are active participants in making informed decisions regarding their care and treatment.

Our PCU staff members are specially trained to provide advanced care to patients suffering from a range of critical conditions, including: 

• Cardiac conditions requiring telemetry monitoring
• Stroke
• Cancer or orthopedic surgery (total knee and hip
  replacements, as well as broken bones)
• Post-operative patients such as gallbladder removal and appendectomies
• Severe pneumonia
• Sepsis or other serious or systemic infection
• Chronic or complicated nonhealing wounds
• Inpatient hospice
• Plus, management of chronic conditions such as COPD, CHF, Diabetes, and Hypertension

Our highly-skilled, professional team of RN's, patient care technicians, and CNA's are trained and dedicated to restoring our patients' health and wellness through the provision of safe, high-quality, exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care. All staff members are certified to provide Basic Life Support and provided with EKG training yearly. Our nurses also maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, in addition, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certifications.

We take pride in the provision of healthcare services to our community. Our staff has over 100 years of nursing experience along with over 40 years of combined telemetry experience in the PCU. We are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We look forward to serving you and your loved ones for all your future healthcare needs.

 The scope of IMH respiratory staff includes critical thinking, training in respiratory care, and life support. Our Respiratory Therapists perform skilled diagnostic tests and administer treatments with proper documentation.

Skilled Modalities in:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Assist in Intubation
• Mechanical Ventilation: Ventilators/Avaps/Bipap/Cpap Management
• Arterial Puncture and Blood Gas Analysis
• Acute Respiratory Care: Communicating effectively with Physicians, Patient Assessment and Monitoring
• Breathing Treatments, Humidity-Aerosol Therapy, Oxygen Therapy
• Performs EKG's
• Pulmonary Drainage Procedures: Postural Drainage with Percussion by Hand or Pneumatic Percussor
• Diagnostic Tests: Pulmonary Function Test, Peak Flows, Incentive Spirometer
• "Part of the Code/Rapid ResponseTeam"

Our Respiratory team has invested a total of 55 years towards IMH.

Types of Surgeries

• GENERAL SURGERY - General surgery involves all parts of the body, including the neck, stomach, esophagus, liver, and more. General surgeons are trained in a broad range of surgical procedures including emergency surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical oncology, and more.
• GASTROENTEROLOGY - Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. Diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which include the organs from mouth into anus, along the alimentary canal, are the focus of this specialty.
• ENT (EAR, NOSE, THROAT)/ OTOLARYNGOLOGISTS - For an ENT physician, the ear, nose, throat, larynx, and sinuses are in the scope of treatment areas. Unlike physicians who can only medically treat conditions involving these areas and structures, ENT doctors can treat and also perform surgery on the structures involved, if necessary.
• ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY - Orthopedic surgery treats injuries to the bones, joints, and muscles. Many treatment options are available for conditions involving the neck, back, hips, shoulders, elbows, ankles, and more. Orthopedic surgeons commonly treat patients with fractures and dislocations, arthritis, sports-related injuries, and more.
• PAIN MANAGEMENT - People suffering from chronic pain may be able to find relief with surgery or other treatment options. Common conditions include chronic back pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, and more. Your pain management specialist will work with you to determine the best course of action for your condition.
• PODIATRIC SURGERY - Podiatric surgery treats disorders of the feet and ankles. Common conditions include bunions, hammertoes, fractures, and more.
• UROLOGY - Urology, also known as genitourinary surgery, is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary tract system and the male reproductive organs.

General Surgeons:

M. Hytham I. Beck, MD, FACS
Daniel Chase, MD*