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.

Surgical Services

Same Day Surgery
Numerous outpatient surgeries, such as biopsies, arthroscopies and some hernia repairs and laparoscopic cholecystectomies (gallbladder surgeries), are performed in Same Day Surgery, where the patient is allowed to go home the same day after a short recovery period.  For further information, call (815) 664-1400.

Special Procedures Unit
Privacy and patient comfort are important at St. Margaret's.  In the Special Procedures Unit, patients are allowed to leave almost immediately after the procedure has been completed.  Colonoscopies, endoscopies, epidural injections and minor surgeries are some of the services performed in this department.  For further information, call (815)664-1407.

Surgery
The surgery suite at St. Margaret's consists of three major surgery rooms and two cystoscopy rooms. St. Margaret's is home to the latest technology, including the C-Arm, Fiber-Optic Scope and Computerized Anesthesia Units. Numerous outpatient surgeries are also performed where the patient is allowed to go home the same day after a short recovery period.  For further information, call (815) 664-1400.