In a Medical Emergency Dial 911
Main Hospital Number
217- 532-6111

A trip to the Emergency Room is never expected. Knowing that an experienced urgent care team is close to home is essential for any community. At Hillsboro Area Hospital, our emergency physicians and nursing staff are trained especially for the emergency environment.
Our critically ill or seriously injured patients need state-of-the-art diagnostic services and expert care, and that is exactly what we offer - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Our pledge is to treat you with the respect, privacy and efficiency you deserve during this stressful time.

When You Should Seek Emergency Care

Always consider dialing 911 first when you or a family member is in need of urgent care.  Medical emergencies are as varied as the people who have them. We most often see patients with the following:

Cardiac problems, including shortness of breath and heart attacks Injuries from automobile, snowmobile, motorcycle and other vehicular accidents Injuries as the result of falls Broken bones or other orthopedic problems that result from minor or serious accidents Playground, athletic, workplace and school related injuries Asthma and other breathing emergencies Severe pain and/or bleeding Poisoning Acute psychiatric problems or emotional distress Acute episodes of chronic disease or illness Injuries caused by domestic or other types of violence