UI COM Rockford Rural Medicine Experts Join University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen on Visit to Lincoln Memorial Hospital
On September 25, 2024, University of Illinois System leaders and President Tim Killeen connected with colleagues at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in rural Lincoln, IL. This 25-bed critical-access hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, home health, hospice, behavioral health, and primary care services to residents in surrounding Logan County.
University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford's rural health experts discussed challenges and opportunities for caregivers in this unique setting, addressing patient care gaps that affect communities across the state.
The visit was included in President Killeen's annual tour of the state, holding conversations with historically underserved communities to align with the System's mission of advancing health sciences and improving healthcare delivery, both in rural and urban areas.