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.

Support Groups

(All support groups are held in St. Margaret’s
First Floor Presentation Room, unless otherwise noted.)

Grief Support Group
 Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month.  For more information, please call (815) 664-1639 or (815) 223- 5346, ext. 1639.

Joint Replacement
First and third Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m-3:30 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support Group
First Monday of every month, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Rebound (Breast Cancer Support)
The Breast Cancer Support Group, “Rebound,” of St. Margaret’s Hospital, is open to all persons affected by breast cancer.  Interested parties may call (815) 339-6480 for details.

Visions (Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group)
First and third Thursday of every month, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Turning Point (HIV-AIDS Support Group)
Third Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m., location not disclosed for confidentiality purposes. Call 815-664-1613 for information.

Rainbows (Peer Group Support)
 For more information, call (815) 664-1639 or (815) 223- 5346, ext. 1639.

SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) – Medicare Insurance Assistance
First and third Mondays of every month,
1-3 p.m., Patient Accounts Center