Hopedale Medical Foundation

Programs: The hopedale medical complex is owned and operated by the not-for-profit charitable corporation known as the hopedale medical foundation. The hopedale medical complex started as a 20-bed hospital in 1955 in hopedale, illinois and has expanded over the years to offer a continuum of care services, including a 25-bed acute care hospital, nursing home, independent and assisted living facility as well as a wellness center. The hopedale hospital is a critical access hospital and offers virtually the same services as a larger, urban hospital, including 24 hour emergency room, icu, general and advanced vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic/reconstructive surgery, open mri and ct scanner. The hopedale medical complex also offers physician services through four satellite offices in atlanta, manito, mackinaw and delavan. Hopedale wellness center has an indoor gym, walking track, three therapy pools, day care, physical therapy department and conference room for their members to use. The wellness center also offers club memberships to the residents of hopedale and surrounding areas. Presently, the wellness center has approximately 1,000 members who enrolled in various programs and activities. A sports medicine program has also been developed for local school districts and sports teams that the complex serves to improve conditioning of athletes and to reduce sports injuries. The cost to operate the wellness center is more than the revenue that is derived from the health memberships with the difference representing a benefit to the residents and the community. Service areathe hopedale medical complex serves the medical needs of the local citizens within a 50 mile radius of hopedale, illinois. The hopedale medical complex operates four satellite physician offices in addition to a physician's office located on the main campus for the convenience of our patients within our services area. Hospital staffthe hopedale medical complex has a dedicated staff of trained health professionals that have joined togeather as a team to provide the best possible health care for the patients and residents of our community. Financial assistance programsthe hopedale medical complex has policies in place to ensure that necessary health services are not denied based on ability to pay and that all patients are treated fairly and equitably, and with respect and compassion. Hopedale medical complex assists persons without insurance coverage by waiving all or part of the charges for services it provides. Signs are posted in the admitting areas so that hospital policies are clearly communicated to patients and prospective patients. Emergency servicesthe hopedale medical complex operates an emergency room that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The emergency room provides service to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay and denies service to no one. Community leadershopedale medical foundation's board of directors is composed of various leaders from the community. The director's represent diverse backgrounds and industries within the community. Medical staffthe medical staff at hopedale medical center is open and offers privileges to all qualified physicians in the area. Uncompensated carethe hopedale medical complex participates in medicare, medicaid, champus, tricare and other government sponsored health care programs. The contracted amount for the above services except medicare is often less than the actual cost of the services, with the difference representing a benefit to the patient and the community.

hopedale nursing home is a 52-bed licensed facility offering 24-hour nursing care. It is physically located on campus and connected to the hospital for the convenience of our residents and their families.

hopedale commons is a 67-bed independent and assisted living facility. It is also located on campus and is located near the hospital for the convenience of our residents and their families.

other community activities -annual 5k run/walkeach july 4th, the hopedale wellness center sponsors a 5k run/walk open to all residents of the community. Awards are given to different winners of various age groups of runners and walkers. Dietician healthy eating seminarsthe hopedale medical foundation dietician holds various seminars annually to help residents of the community and employees to eat a healthier diet. Various recipes are given to participants which encourage healthier diets.