Nurse staffing Ratio: In an effort to maintain a safe environment for patient care, anyone can inquire about our staffing levels and core competencies by calling 815-664-1561 to make an appointment with the Vice-President of Nursing. All questions will be answered in accordance with the 2004 Illinois Report Card Act.

St. Margaret’s is pleased to announce the selection of Emergency Physician Staffing Solutions (EPSS) as the new medical group that will provide Medical Direction and additional physicians to St. Margaret’s Emergency Department. EPSS is an Emergency Physician staffing group based in Central Illinois. The group is owned and managed by three Board Certified Emergency Room Physicians, Dr. Jim Hubler, Dr. James Brown and Dr. Troy Cutler. The group began providing coverage at St. Margaret’s on November 16.

Using a hands-on approach, EPSS will work in collaboration with St. Margaret’s Health and the Medical Staff to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction in the Emergency Department. The Mission of EPSS is to maintain a professional staff with vast experience in Emergency Department management. EPSS brings a high level of expertise and personal commitment with them to increase the quality of care provided to patients coming to the Emergency Room for all types of ailments.


Photo: Tim Muntz, President & CEO of St. Margaret’s Health, welcomes Dr. Jim Hubler, President & CEO of EPSS, and Dr. William Sullivan, the new Medical Director for St. Margaret’s Emergency Room.